This article hits every single one of our frustrations in the United States. Public transit is forced to prove itself on a shoe string, yet highway budgets are just assumed to be a given. It is so, so, frustrating.
Well said, Joseph. It’s pretty much the same in Canada. The only difference is that there have been a few successful examples of public-private partnerships where pension funds invest money into building and operating public transit as it produces stable revenue for many years to come.
Thank you for providing a wonderful overview of commuter-train service in America's country music capital!
I remember visiting Nashville when I was 16 in wintertime, circa 1969. I, unfortunately, don't remember much about the city beyond that. Reading your post, this fills in a lot of gaps!
I really appreciate your comment, Alan! I can’t even imagine how much Nashville has changed since 1969. There are some older downtown blocks including the famous Broadway, but most of the city is brand new, especially the area farther north and west of Union Station. If you like country music, you should definitely visit Nashville again. It’s lively any day of the week.
This article hits every single one of our frustrations in the United States. Public transit is forced to prove itself on a shoe string, yet highway budgets are just assumed to be a given. It is so, so, frustrating.
Well said, Joseph. It’s pretty much the same in Canada. The only difference is that there have been a few successful examples of public-private partnerships where pension funds invest money into building and operating public transit as it produces stable revenue for many years to come.
Thank you for providing a wonderful overview of commuter-train service in America's country music capital!
I remember visiting Nashville when I was 16 in wintertime, circa 1969. I, unfortunately, don't remember much about the city beyond that. Reading your post, this fills in a lot of gaps!
I really appreciate your comment, Alan! I can’t even imagine how much Nashville has changed since 1969. There are some older downtown blocks including the famous Broadway, but most of the city is brand new, especially the area farther north and west of Union Station. If you like country music, you should definitely visit Nashville again. It’s lively any day of the week.