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That’s a good question - but curious what everyone thinks of these.. 1. When will Red/Blue happen? 2 Which one of these major transit projects will be built first and when? Red Extension (Waltham, Lexington); Blue Extension (Lynn, Salem, Kenmore, Riverside) or new branch Orange Extension...

This was an OWN-goal by the MLS. Some of the cities they’re expanding in do not deserve expansion teams. Miami is understandable obviously. Nashville maybe. But Charlotte is not the kind of city where soccer will take off. And having them play in an NFL stadium is going to turn into an...

Definetly confess it’s just a random thought I had not anything that there is great need for. But I think the standard is colors and then numbers/letters if the amount of lines goes beyond basic colors. The idea of destinations to me is just asking for confusion. I do think if you saw a handful...

Well that problem is easily solved because Buses should all be branded with the color yellow and the word “bus” before it. Just as commuter rail lines should be branded with the color purple and “CR” before it. The HRT lines use numbers and corresponding colors and LRT use letters. Toronto...

Maybe I framed it wrong - I don’t think including destinations would be smart. I think the way Philadelphia does it is awful. There’s no uniformity. At all. they have lines based on destinations. One of the lines has two destinations but doesn’t present that clearly enough. And then one of the...

Not sure how I didn’t see this. But I absolutely think that the stadium issue is major with the franchise.Its one thing to get in the car and trudge down to Foxboro for a Pats game (although that is miserable also). But for a Revs game? Only the random novelists or true diehards are going to do...

So I didn’t know where to put this but what do you think the chances are that if one or two of these extensions ever get built that the labeling system gets changed to a number and letters system? For example: 1 • Alewife (or Arlington) to Braintree 2 • Alewife (Arlington or Waltham or...

I haven’t read this thread in great detail but I have a fairly simple question: What would it take to turn the Green Line from a Trolley to a TRUE Light Rail similar to say LA’s LRT. Or where they can at least use the longer (and admittedly more modern looking) LRT rolling stock as opposed the...

Really well done video. In the video where the lines split just after Lechmere he mentions that they built an off ramp to points east for a future branch. What’s that all about and where would it even go? ... Also, I’m sure it’s been addressed a million times but why in gods name did they not...

These renders are beautiful. In the past 18 years this city has seen plenty of drastic change as far as development is concerned (more than a lot of other cities in this country) - but our rail transportation has been timid, unimaginative and mediocre - especially for a market that has a great...

What will be the ultimate height of this beauty?

A few points: First, I can’t imagine them building this and not planning on staying in Fenway permanently - not just for another 10-15 years. Second, Im in awe of this project though. If it and the other non-related projects come to foruition then wow. That area is going to be tremendous. I...

Wow, did not know that about the siding. I’m not talking about the T budget but the state budget. It can be manipulated a million ways. From the rainy day funds, to spreading the cost out over a few years. It’s a relatively small cost for a project of such consequence

THIS. It’s a sad indictment on the way things work in this state that this hasnt been built. You mean to tell me there isn’t money in the state budget to pay for this? Give me a break. It should be built and the ugly green siding on the bridge heading into the RL station be changed as well...

You’re absolutely right. In fact controversy aside there aren’t many areas that would work for a stadium PERIOD. For the Patriots, the only place in the city proper would likely be the Seaport/Southie/Widett. For Greater Boston (inside 128) I’m sure there a few areas. Like just off 128 in...

I’ll be honest - you have a treasure trove of knowledge on a lot of topics relevant to these boards - admittedly well beyond my own. And I’ve learned quite abit from a lot of posts especially your responses to mine and others “crazy transit pitch” threads. But at times, especially in this...

Wait.. you don’t think the revenues would be higher (and no, I don’t have the pre-requisite spreadsheet) if they had one of those massive stadiums like LA, Atlanta, Minnesota, Dallas?! I’m sure Gillette gets a lot of use based just off the fact it’s the home of the Patriots but it seems like...

I’m convinced there are plenty of would be riders who WOULD take rail who would only take a bus when they had no other choice. The Silver Line should be converted to a regular LRT line plain and simple. Or stub off the red line or something. There needs to be a well done, visible subway station...

What I’m about to say is “Crazy Pitches” or has the potential to be so..... Ideally: In 5-10 years you build a new Patriots stadium in Widett Circle or anywhere in South Boston / Seaport. If it can be done in a way that doesn’t become a gargantuan eye sore then consider adding a roof. On all...

It’s not “BAD”. But it’s not “GOOD”. As far as NFL venues go... a reasonable person would consider it as high as maybe 16th-17th and as low as 24-25th. However Boston is a major market. For sports it’s one of a handful of flagship markets. The Patriots are one of the 4-5 flagship franchises in...