Originally Posted by
Roody
Some cities with long-established public transit systems, like New York and Boston, have seen increases in ridership of 5 percent or more so far this year. But the biggest surges — of 10 to 15 percent or more over last year — are occurring in many metropolitan areas in the South and West where the driving culture is strongest and bus and rail lines are more limited.
I think the general public isn't aware of the long leadtimes involved in simple things like just purchasing more rolling stock for an existing system. Expansion by adding new lines can take many years if they are starting from scratch.