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Why Rail When Bus Works Better?

FasTracks calls for building six new rail lines and one bus-rapid transit line. Yet RTD’s own data show that the bus line will provide faster, better service at a lower cost. So why build rail when bus is better?

IB-2004-K (July 2004)
Author:  The Center for the American Dream

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FasTracks calls for building six new rail lines and one bus-rapid transit line. Yet RTD’s own data show that the bus line will provide faster, better service at a lower cost. So why build rail when bus is better?