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DearChaseUtley t1_j6pfwr0 wrote

Reply to comment by dpm25 in Wu wants to cut fares at Boston’s commuter rail stations. Is that really a good idea? (NO PAYWALL) by GlobeOpinion

It’s not about reducing car dependency, it’s about reducing daily car use for commuting.

Implying that the avg family that owns a suburban single family home and two cars is going to trade all that in for…a condo…just to commute? Come on man.

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dpm25 t1_j6pfzs6 wrote

You think housing on top of the red line would go empty?

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DearChaseUtley t1_j6pgkwf wrote

I think it would be filled by people who already lack a car.

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dpm25 t1_j6pgqoa wrote

Oh, interesting. So it would drive ridership of the system?

Ya don't say.

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DearChaseUtley t1_j6pgys8 wrote

…by people who already use it. You aren’t solving any problems just relocating them.

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dpm25 t1_j6ph7kg wrote

Where do those people who already use it live?

Who will move there when they move out to apartments on top of Braintree?

Wait. That's a net increase in ridership AND a step towards fixing our housing crisis.

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DearChaseUtley t1_j6phklp wrote

I get it, you are too young to see a perspective on life other than the one you live. Best of luck with your red line commute.

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dpm25 t1_j6phylo wrote

I own 3 cars, drive/bike to the Braintree MBta station for my commute.

Lol

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