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Originally Posted by Crawford
While I don't doubt that Philly would like or wants an extended subway, on what basis would this be needed?
Philly's existing subway does not have particularly heavy ridership, and Septa suburban rail coverage is extremely extensive.
If I were to prioritize new subway lines in this country, I don't think any proposed Philly route would come close to being a top priority.
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its ridership is low because it doesn't connect to enough points to make it convenient for many people to use. if it were expanded and more integrated with the overall city plan, it would be used like crazy. as it is now, the only way to transfer from one line to the other is either at city hall or at 8th and market (if you use the broad-ridge spur.)