Is it true that most new rail transit systems are failures?
No, this is a myth. Actually, the opposite has been the case; most new systems have been huge successes, even in regions that are dominated by automobile transportation. For example, the new light rail system in Salt Lake City carries close to 60,000 people a day, far higher than original projections. The new Red Line subway line in Los Angeles carries more than 140,000 passengers on the average weekday. For more misconceptions about rail transit, please visit the page Rail Transit Myths — And Realities.
