IMO, civic improvements, like parks, preserved waterfronts, roads and public transit (Heavy rail commuter, light rail, trolleys, etc.) frequently contribute to increased economic activity, increased property values of adjoining and nearby lands and thus raise the tax base.
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schlimmIMO, civic improvements, like parks, preserved waterfronts, roads and public transit (Heavy rail commuter, light rail, trolleys, etc.) frequently contribute to increased economic activity, increased property values of adjoining and nearby lands and thus raise the tax base.
Schlimm,
Do you suppose that maybe, just maybe, intercity rail transportation might also make a similar contribution?
John
Intercity rail service: fast, frequent, convenient and competitive might benefit development of cities, but not lines running through lightly populated places. In transit, the concept of TOD - Transit oriented development - is important.
Had not it happen before but a post on another thread showed up on this thread on this block. ???????
schlimm Intercity rail service: fast, frequent, convenient and competitive might benefit development of cities, but not lines running through lightly populated places. In transit, the concept of TOD - Transit oriented development - is important.
transit, the concept of TOD - Transit oriented development - is important.
A Very revealing operation was what I found on US-50 east of Sacramento, Ca. up in the mountains each location ran a mini bus along the old Pony express road ( old US-50 ) each route connected with the town down the mountain with a 1 fare ride. At Folsom that mini bus connected with the Sacramento light rail for a trip to downtown including the Amtrak station. That is definitely transportation orientated service leading to TOD..
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