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Alon Levy

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The habit-forming power of transit is real, but on its own it won't lead to a transit revival in the U.S. Photo: Ben Schumin/Wikimedia Commons
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The Transit Riding Habit Can Last a Lifetime, But First You Need to Get People in the Habit

By Alon Levy | Apr 17, 2017 | No Comments
While the habit formation effect is real, it is not, unfortunately, very large.
At Bourg-la-Reine, outside Paris, the rail station is surrounded by dense, mixed-use development and walkable streets. Image: Google Maps
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What American Commuter Rail Can Learn From Paris, Part 2

By Alon Levy | Feb 16, 2017 | No Comments
In Europe it's common for regional rail systems to get ridership comparable to that of the subway in the central city. But in America, this is unheard of. One reason for the discrepancy is land use: American commuter rail stations are typically surrounded by parking, while in the Paris region you see a different pattern with ample development next to suburban train stations.
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What American Commuter Rail Can Learn From Paris

By Alon Levy | Feb 14, 2017 | No Comments
In the U.S., regional rail is mostly good for one type of trip: the commute. But in Paris, regional rail is oriented toward all types of trips, and people ride throughout the day, not just at rush hour. One key to success is running frequent, predictable service all day long.
The American Dream Meadowlands, a subsidized mall in northern New Jersey, has been beset by delays, cost overruns, bribery, and racketeering -- a case of cronyism that may prefigure the new normal in Trump's America. Photo: Brad Miller via Wikimedia Commons
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Why Infrastructure Costs May Rise Thanks to Trump’s Cronyism

By Alon Levy | Dec 20, 2016 | No Comments
The Trump transition team is already harassing companies in several ways, all of which are likely to lead to more graft and higher costs for the public.
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