You'll be surrounded by people who value you for your diversity. And you will flourish. You're already a more talented writer than most college graduates could even understand. Actually 2,780,000 trips is a low figure for light rail. 30,465.753 trips per day.
Most people make a trip to a designation then they have a trip back.
It's amazing how concern for the Eastside soars when some question such as light rail arises. I do not deny the impact of rail systems on the Eastside, but I feel the impact of displacement can be addressed with rent subsidies and public housing for those affected. They are most likely to live near highly traveled streets and freeways and are thus subject to vehicular noise and air pollution. Since they have few other play areas, their children play in the streets and suffer a disproportionate share of vehicle-inflicted injuries and deaths. If you need space filled though, it works brilliantly.