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Originally Posted by jeremy_haak
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Originally Posted by gentlepuppies
The only advantage of at-grade LRT/streetcars over trolley buses has little to do with actual performance, but rather the fact that land values/development potential go up near a rail transit station.
Pollution: LRT same as trolley buses
Speed on a dedicated right-of-way: LRT same as trolley buses
Speed in shared traffic: LRT is stuck on a track while buses can go around obstacles.
Assessibility: both require platforms for level access; BRT buses typically have guiding devices for precision docking at platforms
Capacity: LRT > trolley buses, but the ridership loads we typically deal with never approach the levels where it even makes a difference. Most passengers would prefer higher-frequencies of lower-capacity vehicles
Capital Cost: LRT many times more expensive than trolley buses mainly due to required infrastructure
Operational Cost: LRT slightly cheaper than buses mainly due to less drivers
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Trolley buses can drive around obstructions? |
Yeah, and I'm not even talking about detours. Simple things like being able to pass on the right lane when a car in front is stuck trying to make a left turn.
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