According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics November 14, 2006 news release, the average weekly wage in Chester County was $1,083 in the first quarter of 2006, while in Philadelphia it was $979.
So we want to build a rail line to encourage commuting from Chester County to Philadelphia, in order to earn $104 less a week, not to mention the additional costs, taxes, and time incurred.
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Richard, I respect you, but I think you're off-base on the Metro.
When the library held comments on the Metro several years ago, most of the comments weren't for taking jobs in the city (although I have a friend who is a consultant who would accept jobs in the city if the Metro came in because he wouldn't have to drive -- instead of being stuck on the Expressway for 1.5 hours [common!], he actually handle e-mail, etc on the train so that it would be productive time.)
Back to the library hearings -- most folks said they would use the Metro to go to school, events in the city and/or doctor's appointments. For those of us with disabilties, almost all of the specialists are in Philadelphia -- and getting back and forth from the city -- especially when you have a disabling condition, can be horrific. Being able to take the train means that you can rest instead of stressing your condition by driving or stressing your neighbors by having to ask or pay for a ride.
I believe your focus is too narrow and that the Metro is badly needed public transportation that will only benefit the region.
What failed to read in the paper (because it wasn't there) is that SEPTA gave away a significant portion of the SVM line to Upper Merion TWP for their rails to trails program. The project is officially dead. It is truly needed but dead as a door nail.
Ah, you're all still thinking East West, maybe shift thinking to North South.
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