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Only 4 years behind schedule? A dream.

I'd make a bit of a caveat here: CSR didn't even lose, they were straight up disqualified by the MBTA from even participating in the bid after the initial RFP. I think also any article on this needs to call out in the first paragraph the decision to require a new plant in Springfield, and it's...

I rather have to agree. Short of filling the canal in, the bridges are pretty important and a direct problem caused by the state when they created the canal. I'm the first to ask the question of how many NSRLs this would buy - but also acknowledge, that, like the NSRL, these are needed...

Dug up the previous discussion starting here-ish. TLDR; Generally ops/congestion issues and constraint on the 3 track layout, 4 track might make it more feasible. I'd argue land taking, especially of private residences makes it a no-go (or at least into crazy pitch territory), although, I...

It is my understanding from previous discussions on this that a Cummins Highway/Canterbury in fill wouldn't be possible.

I'd though in Internet infrastructure, too. The Cape is, last I checked, only Comcast and given the monopoly it's essentially hand me down Comcast as far as equipment. Download is probably fine, but upload speeds are probably terrible which can be a factor in WFH. Nothing like a good symmetrical...

I think it was a Virgin Megastore in 2003? Which might have kind of been similar. I think the tower records was still open on the corner of Bolyston St and Ipswitch in the Fens in 2003, though.

Has Eng chimed in on this at all? I would think given his background running an actual electrified (and diesel) commuter rail system he would be more of a voice of reason against the insanity of a full battery build out. Why can't we get something like the M9s on the LIRR/Metro North and start...

Well that and the whole seemingly failed attempt at rehabbing the PCCs to last until the hand-me-down Type-9s get to the line. Seems like the Type-9s will eventually arrive before the rebuild is complete.

Yeah, seriously. I have no desire to get soaked going from the station to platform. Sure I might from the station to my house, but at least I won't have to ride the train doused in water.

Yeah, plus there is still a restaurant up there. I haven't tried it, but the better half said it was pretty good and got a pretty reasonable package that included entry to the rest of it.

Yeah - I'd point to Tokyo's system which has had 3 Star Michelin restaurants inside it, but really, just need to point to NYC and how there are a ton of magazine stands/coffee/etc which are super convenient even on platforms to grab something quick and not worry about missing a train. I've...

You are literally describing the Cape as it has been for decades. If anything, year round living on the Cape is better now than it's every been, even a decade or two ago absolutely everything closed off season other than the packies.

So, I do get it, and since I was old enough to take the T, one of my main gripes is that stops are generally close to, but outside of the main areas. See anything on the Orange line after realignment, or even Fields Corner or Shawmut and others. Especially compared to say NYC, where Subway stops...

I hope it doesn't degrade service on the Chelsea portion. There seems to be adequate ROW to make almost the entire thing real BRT. Why not branch up Everette Ave (move the Chelsea stop across the street, keep the turnaround loop for short running), and then use the Revere Beach Parkway as a full...

Yeah, I've done One World Trade Center a few times and it's basically that. I will say the elevator ride is a bit longer, so maybe the extra time helps to pad out the movie. Otherwise, I'd say it's very similar on the way up and down.

Insane to me that people would pay $2700 for a studio on Morrissey right on 93. I guess the asthma is free, at least. I need to add a treadmill & yoga mat in my rental basements and 2x the rent. In all seriousness, though, can they really push $4k+ a month for a 750 sqr foot 2 bedroom there? If...

I really wish they would give across the street to a competent developer.

I'd almost agree, except those busses would be jumping on 93, and thus be useless in that parking lot of a highway. Not really a great way to add transit there. Granite Ave would be great for a dedicated BRT row, but it has nowhere to go once you get to the bridge, it's right into a bottleneck...

A new letter (that I have seen) where Milton is arguing that it is an MBTA community, but not a Rapid transit community: https://commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/mattapan-trolley-is-a-unicorn-says-milton-official-in-letter/ Things seems like a pretty weak argument.