The N&O’s Rob Christensen makes the classic light rail vs. commuter rail blunder in this week’s column. If the media can’t even properly explain the difference between light rail and commuter rail, how do we ever expect the public to understand?
When it comes to a light-rail system for Raleigh, label me a skeptic.
I am a believer in buses, and I think our bus system should be expanded and more bus shelters erected.
Before we sink huge bundles of money into a light-rail system, I think a stronger case needs to be made, given our limited resources.
He also misidentifies the real problem with our bus system, which is it’s unusable to all but those who have no other choice. I’ve written about that before.
via Christensen: Raleigh needs buses, not rail | Rob Christensen | NewsObserver.com.