Lynn Massachusetts

[Charlie_mta]

Proque no los dos?

Though, as the person I quoted mentioned: the Newburyport Line (not Saugus) runs through more populated areas that are underserved by the MBTA than a BLX would including the area around the proposed "Sky Everett" development.

I agree that both lines (BLX to Lynn and LRV along the Saugus branch) could/should be built. An LRV Saugus Branch line could connect with an LRV urban ring line at Everett. and continue through with direct service to downtown Boston via the Lechmere viaduct.

 

[George_Apley]

Crazy Transit Pitches beckons.

 

[HenryAlan]

What do people do who currently ride inbound from Sullivan and Bunker Hill? I thought the problem here was the number of trains that could run along that route, not the capacity of said trains.

I figure it this way. If the trains weren't crowded, there wouldn't be a capacity issue. Say the trains are 75% utilized, then you could take 1/4 of the trains out without impacting ridership viability. My understanding is that you need every train, and they are already full.

 

[FK4]

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The first four pics are classic, lively streetscapes. The last three pics show streets that would come a very long way, especially the first one, with minimal design elements like a couple wayfinding icons and a parklet or two, maybe more retail if possible.