An answer to the assertion that commuter rail is "just a choo-choo train."

1. This is a “choo-choo” train…

2. This is Rail Transportation

3. There is a difference.

4. … Doss added that he and several other board members have their own doubts about commuter rail being the best option for improving commuter travel in the traffic-clogged metro Atlanta region. "This is basically a choo-choo train," Doss said. "We're talking about 19th century technology trying to solve a 21st century problem." Savannah Morning News Wednesday, July 20, 2005 David Doss Georgia DOT Board Chairman

5. 19th century technologies… 1834 Average speed: 15 mph 1886 Average speed: 15 mph

6. … solving 21st century problems 2005 Average speed: 100 mph 2005 Average speed: 23 mph

7. 19 th century technology solving 21 st century problems… Building Commuter Rail Average cost $ 5½ million a mile Building Highways Average cost $ 32.75 million a mile

8. 19 th century technology solving 21 st century problems… Riding Commuter Rail 26 miles Lovejoy to Atlanta $ 5.60 Driving an Automobile 26 miles Lovejoy to Atlanta $ 9.45

9. 19th century technology solving a 21st century problem… Commuters beating traffic to Washington

10. 19th century technology solving a 21st century problem… Commuters getting to work when roads are closed

11. 19th century technology solving a 21st century problem… Some commuters can work…

12. 19th century technology solving a 21st century problem… Some commuters can read…

13. 19th century technology solving a 21st century problem… Some commuters can meet…

14. 19th century technology solving a 21st century problem… Some commuters can nap…

15. 19th century technology solving a 21st century problem… Some commuters can’t work, read, meet or nap

16. 19th century technology solving a 21st century problem… One commuter coach can carry the same as 3 buses =

17. 19th century technology solving a 21st century problem… One commuter coach means up to 140 fewer cars clogging streets =

18. 19 th century technology solving a 21 st century problem… Is this 20 th Century solution working?

19. 19 th century technology solving a 21 st century problem… There is no “best option” for improving commuter travel in the metro area.

20. 19 th century technology solving a 21 st century problem… But more of the same won’t solve the problem, either.

21. 19th century technology solving a 21st century problem… Rail is not “the only solution.” But it can be part of the solution.

22. 19 th century technology solving a 21 st century problem… Everywhere it’s been tried Commuter rail works. It will work for Georgia, too.

23. 19th century technology solving a 21st century problem… Be sure the “I’s” are dotted and the “t’s” are crossed. But don’t kill this project before it’s had a chance to prove itself.

24. 19th century technology solving a 21st century problem… This is not a “choo-choo.” This is serious transportation. It will work for Georgia, too.

25. Commuter Rail