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This statement is a perfect example of the slippery slope fallacy. This would be a perfect example to use in a logic textbook.

Isn't this an argument in favor of automated traffic enforcement? Instead of a potentially, unneccessarily dangerous interaction with a police officer, you just get a violation ticket in the mail. Seems like a win-win on that front, to me.

Anecdotally: there appears to be a lot more intentional rule-breaking among road users than there was 10 or even five years ago. It’s something we need to address as a society and the status quo is not working. It’s something that BPD seems wholly disinterested in combatting. The next logical...

I’m in the “yes and” boat on this one. Cranston AND increased frequency. I’m sure some infrastructure is needed, like a pocket track or something, but a dedicated Wickford Junction <—> Attleboro service, with the existing stops plus Cranston, on an hourly basis, would be a great start for a...

With or without this discussed Brighton exit, what would be really great would be: A busway on Mt Auburn between Fresh Pond Parkway and Watertown Square. Center-running bus lanes on Galen Street from Watertown Square to Newton Corner. An extension of the 71 to Newton Corner. A Regional Rail...

I assume that’s something that happens on any subway fleet from time to time and can usually be fixed in a day. Am I wrong in that assumption?

Thanks for the sources! On a related note, has there been any progress on the Logan Airport People Mover?

I’m skeptical. Do you have a source for this claim? I’ll believe that with a source, but readily reject your guess if all you are doing is guessing.

I don’t understand this logic. The track conditions (which can necessitate slow zones) and the line speed limit set by regulatory standards are two completely different things. Maybe a road analogy will help you understand the situation better: My street used to have a speed limit of 25 mph...

It’s actually not called moving the goal posts. You are confusing two unrelated things. “Moving the goal posts” implies that a promise was made, then the promise was changed. In this instance, the promise that was made was that the slow zones would be removed by repairing and replacing the...

That’s my read on it as well. As a related aside, if we can get to the point where NSRL is shovel ready as a stand-alone project, it will be a much easier sell for Fed dollars. That means taking care of things like electrification, capacity, and accessibility in the meantime.

I'd rather see the cycle track shifted to be sidewalk adjacent (on the northern side of Causeway) and span the length of Causeway from North Washington to Lomasney. That would have far fewer conflicts.

He’s right about how it would be perceived at the Federal level. I think our best chance for Federal money that improves the Commuter Rail system (like we got for North Station Draw) would be for smaller (than NSRL) projects like Old Colony Double Track.

Could you take a rideshare or taxi? The Red Line to Harvard, Central, or Kendall?

The MBTA and the city of Boston unveil detailed draft of design plan for Blue Hill Avenue, to mixed reception Boston Globe

Oh! I misunderstood. Yeah, whatever light rail pattern is best. Ideally multiple service patterns. Let's be real, we aren't getting light rail to Everett as a result of the Revs moving there, but I would love it in any of a number of different service patterns. Heck, even something silly like a...

Whether it terminates in Chelsea or Everett, the concept is the same. ... Encore / Revolution Sullivan Lechmere Science Park / West End North Station ... A Sullivan superstation on the Haverhill, Newburyport, Rockport Lines would complement this proposal well regardless.

The MBTA should start politicking and present the cost for a Green Line branch to Everett via the Lechmere Viaduct, the Grand Junction right-of-way, Sullivan, and a new bus/rail reservation along Alford St and Broadway. Buses are not enough to serve this site alone. The Green Line system could...

When I talk about self-created problems that don’t rise to the level of “god mode” transit pitch territory, I’m referring to things like having to abide by current timeslots for the current Maple Leaf. I’m unaware of a good reason why it’s considered unreasonable to pitch an additional...

A Boston - Toronto Amtrak route on existing trackage shouldn’t be crazy, let alone “god mode.” The hurdles are all self-created political problems. The infrastructure is already there.