Comment 118897

By mdrejhon (registered) - website | Posted May 28, 2016 at 19:24:40 in reply to Comment 118888

Although I like electric bikes -- I'd like to point out that bikes don't last long as LRT infrastructure.

The operating/maintenance costs of an LRT can be lower than a BRT because LRV's can last 30+ years while buses typically last only 10-15 before replacement. And one LRV driver can transport more passengers, due to the length of the LRV (1-LRV consists and longer 2-LRV consists) compared to even an articulated bus.

It's long term infrastructure. If you spread the billion dollars capital cost over several decades, it is not nearly as painful. You should ask Scarborough that want a MULTI-billiondollar 1-stop subway extension.

Comment edited by mdrejhon on 2016-05-28 19:25:17

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