The next issue will wrap up with a synopsis of what is wrong with the New Urbanism. Everyone is familiar with the excitement of a train whooshing by.
Trains have a powerful fascination for millions of people.
This attraction has made light rail a popular transit concept in many cities. But while it is popular as a concept, it is not popular as a form of transportation. There is little evidence that light rail is used any more heavily than the buses it replaces. This hasn't stopped people from strongly advocating light rail construction in Denver, Seattle, Dallas, Portland, Los Angeles, and numerous other cities. For example, the mythical conception is that a light rail or commuter rail line will transport people at 60 miles per hour from origin ot destination.