How I Got Into Urban Planning (and Why I Hate Houston)

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Light rail works if your dedicated to prioritizing light rail like you prioritize freeway construction.

This where sociological factors come into play. People will complain to no end for any expansion of light rail or BRT. They will point out how corrupt Metro is or how much it is a disruption to daily life. Any freeway expansion and you don't hear a peep out of folks. They treat freeway expansion and builds as part of daily life. Even though freeways in a growing city like Houston isn't very smart.

Light rail works if you invest the right amount of money and Public will. Image the positive outcomes of having light rail and elevated rail along Richmond and/or Westhiemer

Any type of mass transit works, as long as you meet people where they are.

Houston is actually trying it now to success with rapid bus on dedicated bus lanes.

Also, this stuff actually did inspire me to become an urban planner. Currently pursuing a masters in it.