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Agreed (with the exception of Arlington Heights). But any extension to Arlington would likely need to be underground, thereby rendering it a poor investment (given the ability for many residents of dense East Arlington to walk to Alewife, the presence of a high frequency bus connection to Porter/Harvard, and the fact that Arlington Center is not so dense).
Roslindale/W Rox could work, although you're still not gaining much (given the combined frequency of bus service to Forest Hills and the commuter rail). But my argument is mainly against extensions out to 128. Serving a primarily peak commuting market with rapid rail can certainly be done (see DC and SF) but it's extrememly expensive and as aquaman points out there are greater needs for intracity travel.
Roslindale/W Rox could work, although you're still not gaining much (given the combined frequency of bus service to Forest Hills and the commuter rail). But my argument is mainly against extensions out to 128. Serving a primarily peak commuting market with rapid rail can certainly be done (see DC and SF) but it's extrememly expensive and as aquaman points out there are greater needs for intracity travel.
