"Hell Toupee" > wrote in message
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> On 5/11/2011 5:14 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> That's true but a great many people like me, live in the suburbs. There
>> is
>> no way we could have a train system to the suburbs. Could you imagine
>> what
>> it would look like if we did? I can't even imagine where they would put
>> it.
>
> Here's a hint: express routes from selected suburbs into the city centers,
> with park and ride lots near the train stops. You know, just like many
> metropolitan areas currently do with buses.

But then in most cases you still need a car to get to the park and ride.
The closest one here is many miles from our house. When my husband used to
take it, he had to drive there. And again, the buses do not always run
here, especially on Sunday or after hours.