tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299108886803608881.post218342465728614864..comments2024-03-26T07:56:17.955-07:00Comments on The South Fraser Blog: Stats stats statsNathan Pachalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17647693133663879821noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299108886803608881.post-59956436245579839282009-07-08T22:33:43.424-07:002009-07-08T22:33:43.424-07:00Yes, that's true. I think that why we are a bi...Yes, that's true. I think that why we are a bit off in the Lower Mainland. We need to shift away from this density first mindset...Nathan Pachalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17647693133663879821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299108886803608881.post-38523825432163653172009-07-08T18:19:55.521-07:002009-07-08T18:19:55.521-07:00Build it and they will come.
I believe this to be...Build it and they will come.<br /><br />I believe this to be true when it comes to any type of transportation infrastructure that connects two destinations, and ultimately which mode people will take becomes a function of its quality/frequency/cost. Better road? More cars. Better transit? More riders. The "density is needed for transit" argument is a bit of a false one.<br /><br />Good transit and bicycling infrastructure allows these modes to beat out cars even in relatively low-density areas. Unfortunately the mantra in the Lower Mainland seems to be "density first, then investment." But if you think about it, what developer in his/her right mind would invest potentially hundreds of millions in transit oriented development without a concrete commitment for permanent infrastructure?Coreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09898009214875407226noreply@blogger.com