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Originally Posted by wave46
On a value spectrum, billions spent on cities' transit systems will probably deliver more benefit than billions spent on VIA.
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In the past, when this even came up in discussion at a political level in Alberta, that is exactly what they said. Build out the LRTs before worrying about rail.
IMO, it's a bit of a short sighted opinion. Intercity rail serves a different purpose and it's network effects would have wider, longer term benefits.
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