What benefits of a rail line make it worth the cost?
It will offer Central Texans the option to leave their vehicle at home or at a park & ride lot, ultimately saving them money on gas and maintenance, reducing stress from traffic and giving them time to just relax, enjoy a good book, surf the internet or check e-mail during their ride to work or school. Mass transit in general is the most significant action a person can take to reduce air pollution. MetroRail will help take more vehicles off Central Texas highways, which will improve air quality and reduce wear and tear on our roads. Rail lines also help improve the economic vitality of the areas surrounding the stations. Rail transit tends to increase regional employment, business activity and productivity. It can contribute to urban redevelopment and increase property values near rail stations.
