North Carolina is interested in building out it’s light rail infrastructure. And, in those places that make sense, it should.
For example, if there is a destination that has significant traffic, it might make sense to install some form of rail service to alleviate traffic or even draw revenue.
The problem with such plans? Trains have to run on tracks. And tracks are both expensive to build and impossible to move. They are where they are and nothing can be done concerning the “ad hoc” needs of commuters.
So rail planning HAS to rely on data, good data, well thought out data aboiut the goals and ability to meet ’em.
Most, including the News And Observer, don’t do their due diligence.
