lunarsight t1_it0vbav wrote on October 20, 2022 at 2:52 AM

I'm not 100% opposed to the idea, but I think I-190 is pretty serviceable as a means of getting between Worcester and Leominster.

If I had to pick between using a commuter rail to go there, or driving, I probably would drive, more often than not.

[Now - Worcester and Providence? That would be something I'd be a little more on-board with.]

SmartSherbet t1_it2puyo wrote on October 20, 2022 at 2:40 PM

Providing people with the ability to get out of their cars is the point. Owning an automobile shouldn't be necessary to be a full participant in society.

lunarsight t1_it5hzxs wrote on October 21, 2022 at 2:02 AM

Still - I think you have to pick your battles. Worcester and Leominster are within fairly close proximity to each other. I think there are other cities in the immediate area that would be better targets for this sort of proposition, in terms of the utility. (Providence)

Begin by linking up the 'big' cities, and from there, you can start to expand further.