$1 Billion In Sunrail TOD 2 Years Out!

[Ocklawaha]

I don't think this one will fail because we don't pack it with density, I believe it will fail long before that based on a really lousy route plan. I understand the math of road failure's due to taxation, BUT I think this baby is really a special case and a lost cause.

[thelakelander]

It will fail from a "money" standpoint in terms of generating enough money and surrounding property tax revenue to pay for its initial construction and reconstruction once the roadway's initial life cycle ends.  Regardless of route, nearly every single roadway constructed in the metropolitan area over the last few decades faces this same monetary issue, regardless of its route.  Also, as you imply, it will fail in terms of attracting the desired number of paying drivers because of its route.

[thelakelander]

Some Sunrail construction images from Prahaboheme at http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=176437&page=3

Lynx / Orlando Central Station:


Church Street Station:


Cabs: