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^ Maybe single track with some double bypass points [would require the cars to be in sync]. But when you make it double track, you have the problem of PM stations... exiting on both sides makes for a double wide station... with double elevator and double stairs. It would also likely require a loop at the end to make a turnaround. The alternative would be separate tracks on either side of the roadways, which would mean double the number of cement columns. Again even more expensive.

If they could cut costs with bypass points, then it would allow more lines/miles of track. I really don't see a PM route going all the way to the city limits in any direction, not at the high costs. But it would be nice to have a line to the MCS.

IMHO, you are over-complicating things. Just build the two tracks on the Jefferson extension. With the smaller trains, you are going to need more frequent trains - there are only so many bypass points you can build. The Jacksonville Skyway shows you can build one row of columns for 2 tracks see below:



Also, the same system shows how you can make one transit station - without double elevators and stairs - for two tracks:



Yes, you would need to build a turnaround loop for the trains to go back the other direction. I don't think that's a big problem, the trains are so small a turnaround wouldn't be that big.