When some massive highway projects were scheduled to disrupt traffic on I-95 in South Florida between Miami and West Palm Beach, their transit group quickly cobbled together a plan and implemented it. I suspect rather than making 30-year plans, they chose to use stepwise refinement (i.e. let's do the best we can right now). Everytime I have ridden this system, it has improved from the last time. Buses are what you expect (not great) but will get you to or at least nearer your destination. This system accomodates bicycles, wheelchairs, and they have special runs for special events. Maybe someone could take a peek and learn something at: http://www.tri-rail.com/
When they get their second track installed, the north and south-bound trains should be able to get by each other much faster. For certain destinations, it can easily beat times for autos and this improvement will really give it an edge.
The best system I have ever seen is in Frankfurt, but it has been perfected for years and years. Split second timing on all trains and buses.
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When some massive highway projects were scheduled to disrupt traffic on I-95 in South Florida between Miami and West Palm Beach, their transit group quickly cobbled together a plan and implemented it. I suspect rather than making 30-year plans, they chose to use stepwise refinement (i.e. let's do the best we can right now). Everytime I have ridden this system, it has improved from the last time. Buses are what you expect (not great) but will get you to or at least nearer your destination. This system accomodates bicycles, wheelchairs, and they have special runs for special events. Maybe someone could take a peek and learn something at: http://www.tri-rail.com/
When they get their second track installed, the north and south-bound trains should be able to get by each other much faster. For certain destinations, it can easily beat times for autos and this improvement will really give it an edge.
The best system I have ever seen is in Frankfurt, but it has been perfected for years and years. Split second timing on all trains and buses.