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Originally Posted by Capsule F
I think that we should re-examine those Atlanta numbers, I find it hard ot believe. I believe philly has 25 miles of heavy rail? Or is it way less, like 13? Either way our density per track miles destroys Atlanta's.
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Philadelphia's system is 25.2 route miles including the Woodland Avenue subway.
I'm inclined to believe Atlanta's numbers because of all the places MARTA goes. Hartsfield, Buckhead - it goes to more places people in Atlanta are going. The El and Broad Street Subway - there are plenty of destinations they don't go directly to or even conveniently connect to. To say nothing of the fact that it's virtually not marketed by SEPTA at all to tourists (or anyone else) and is difficult to use. Also, Atlanta's population (and by extension, subway riders) is growing. Philadelphia's is not.