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Originally Posted by MarketStEl
From 2006 to 2007, and since the 2000 census, Pittsburgh also lost residents at a greater rate than Philadelphia had.
... I see no evidence of the second city in Pittsburgh: is any part of that city gaining residents? That's why I call the press about Pittsburgh hype: there are at least parts of this city that have indeed grown and improved of late.
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I'm not sure how this became a thread about Pittsburgh, but all your points reflect everyone's opinion about Philadelphia in 1992. Yes, Philadelphia is probably a decade ahead in revitalization (thought financially we're in just as bad shape as we were in 1992) but they're no more hyped than we are. Seems more like personal pet peeve of yours. I read some stuff on them and they are already speculating that the curve has slowed down, etc. None of its covers up the fact that they are investing in their city and, if anything, it shows a complete lack of ability on our part. the PCC is a state project, however wasteful. City transit is a city function. Allegheny county is the power behind the north shore and supposedly the push for Oakland.
It's not their fault Philadelphia has done nothing with the Navy Yard and NE subway proposals. Perhaps if the city powers that be were as confident in our future as you, that wouldn't be the case. Nonetheless, a times article or two doesn't make for "hype" IMO. However, if you've travelled to Pittsburgh and other rust belt cities,it does offer hope. They seem to have averted the collapse that is so evident walking downtown buffalo's streets.
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Originally Posted by MarketStEl
rail line need not be faster than a comparable drive for people to ride it, but it must be time-competitive. The drive from Yardley to Center City via I-95 even at rush hour is less than the 55 minutes the train takes to get from Yardley to Market East, yet the parking lot at Yardley fills with cars every weekday morning. My guess is that all those riders opt for the train after factoring in total trip time plus expense of parking in the city plus the possibility of delays or slowdowns.
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though it is more successful when it is.