M1 Rail contract awarded

[rbdetsport]

There is currently a study going on along the entire length of Woodward to determine the best mode. For more information or to submit comments: http://www.woodwardanalysis.com/

It looks as if the alternative has already been selected. That is unfortunate. I have a strong belief that once BRT is in place, LRT will not be implemented as a "next step".

Also, in the evaluation criteria, one that was highly considered was "Integration with Existing System [[feeder routes)". First of all, what existing system...? Secondly, how is BRT any better than LRT at connecting with feeder routes? And third, was M1 Rail not considered a "feeder route"? If so, that was a huge mistake. I feel like the evaluting strategy used was light on the technical details and too much based on public opinion. Also, who performed this study? If it was Parsons Brinckerhoff....

[rb336]

I, too, have no clue what a "merton" is and can't find anything on google to explain it. DetroitDave, please enlighten us