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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Who exactly will want to use public transportation now???[/quote]

This is such a 1% attitude.  There are many who have no choice.  For some, the only way they can afford their commute is with public transportation.  For others, there are many who don't have a car.  In fact, I know several families that one partner will be converting to public transportation.  They have had to cut back due to loss of income and one way has been to sell one of two cars, and not have that car payment or insurance payment.  And one will be saving money not having to pay for a parking space for the car on top of that.   There are also some who cannot afford parking downtown.

I believe that once things open up, there will be more demand for public transit from people who have to use it, than people avoiding it because they actually have a choice.  Not initially.  Initially a lot will take the hit to their finances by avoiding it to be safe, but after a few months, I think many will not be able to sustain the additional expenses of driving and will be forced to go back to commuting by transit.  I think ultimately, you'll have higher ridership on public transit than before the crisis.[/quote]

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