Originally Posted by
Machka
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Grid system would be impossible here, there is no grid!
Straight routes ... as with grids, impossible, but direct routes would be good.
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It's really about making travel as quick and convenient as possible, and the overall system easy to use. In urban grid cities, getting anywhere with one transfer is ideal. In more linear areas, mainline routes with feeder lines may serve the purpose.
Many transit planners look at their current ridership and design convoluted routes to cover current high volume spots. Not a plan for anything but maintaining the status quo.