NEW URBAN RAIL SYSTEMS IN THE UNITED STATES:
EXPENSIVE AND INEFFECTIVE

ISSUE

Construction of new urban rail systems is frequently proposed in the United States to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.

CONSIDERATIONS
New US urban rail systems are often comparatively expensive and ineffective.

• New US urban rail systems have generally not improved traffic congestion or air pollution.

• Construction of new urban rail systems tends to be considerably more espensive than other approaches.

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