In article
,
Jim Redelfs wrote:

In article ,
Kurt Ullman wrote:


With the exception of the high-density rust belt areas, mass transportation
has been a losing proposition since the mid-to-late '60s.

Actually I was looking precisely that. Although I think it can be
done in any urban area. I don't think it is likely anytime soon to
replicate the interurbans of old connecting (say Indy to Ft. Wayne, etc)
I think coherent transportation SYSTEMS (systems part being the key so
you don't just dump a bunch of people downtown to let them fend for
themselves) would be useful in most urban/suburban areas rust belt or
not.


I agree with that but it's a sure bet that the suits in D.C. will NEVER
(ever)
relinquish that control. Sorry.

Yep. Heck we can't even wean them of earmarks which, by definition,
are projects that weren't fundable using the usual criteria. But I can
dream can't I?