Took a software design class in college.
The first step was a feasibility study. Drawing on personal experience with a major US corporation, the professor educated the class how any idea can be made convincingly depending on the facts included in the study and their interpretation.
One of the best lessons I took from my college days.
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA)Transit News
4/1/2010
Public Transportation in Serious Funding Crisis Due To Economic Recession
More than 80% of Transit Systems Are Being Forced To Raise Fares or Cut Services
http://www.apta.com/mediacenter/pressreleases/2010/Pages/100401_funding_crisis.aspx Public transportation systems are facing unprecedented funding challenges due to widespread declining state and local revenues, and have been forced to take a number of critical actions including: raising fares, cutting service, and laying off employees, according to a new survey released today by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).
This report, Impacts of the Recession on Public Transportation Agencies, shows that since January 1, 2009, 84 percent of public transit systems have raised fares, cut service or are considering either of those actions. Fifty nine percent of public transit systems reported that they have already cut service or raised fares.
Service cuts that have been either implemented or will be considered for future action include: reductions in rush hour service (56%), reductions in off-peak service (62%), and reductions in geographic coverage (40%).
The severity of the funding situation is evident with seven out of ten public transit systems (69%) projecting budget shortfalls in their next fiscal year.
The first step was a feasibility study. Drawing on personal experience with a major US corporation, the professor educated the class how any idea can be made convincingly depending on the facts included in the study and their interpretation.
One of the best lessons I took from my college days.
But on the other hand, sometimes you do have to think big? It is easy to be a naysayer. The architect for Washington DC built roads radiating out into the swamp, what a boon dongle they thought at the time. OK, not a good example.
Hoover dam, Mississippi river locks, interstate system, man on the moon, buying Alaska, etc .....................