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Originally Posted by SFBruin
I think that it depends on the goal.
If the goal is to generate as much transit ridership as possible, then the solution is probably to invest in commuter services to downtown, and build a subway system in Central LA.
If the goal is to serve as many people as possible, but not necessarily generate the most rides, then the solution is to build a county-wide light rail system, as they are doing.
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Another part of the equation, and a much faster and direct increase for LA transit is to seriously encourage transit-oriented developments around these existing and future metro routes, even subsidize it. It’s the easiest way to increase it, and the challenges are more political than financial.