For
It reduces car use, traffic, and emissions.
Against
Many people rely on cars, especially in rural areas.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“rail networks have the potential to offer safe, reliable, efficient, and climate-friendly alternatives for moving people and freight.”
“rail lacks a multi-year funding stream to address deferred maintenance, enhance existing corridors, and build new lines in high-potential locations.”
“light rail is not the best option for suburban transit.”
“This is already slower than highway speed, but the bigger problem is that light can't go anywhere, so you have to transfer.”