The Hidden Costs Of Philadelphia's BRT System Revealed

The cost of the system: About $46 million, with another $12 million more for equipment. (in todays dollars, that would be an investment of $1. 5 billion). Philadelphia rapid transit was incorporated in 1902, and began construction of electric streetcar lines to west philadelphia, as the affluent and fashionable suburb was developing rapidly. A study exploring the possibility of extending the broad street line to the navy yard now includes looks at merely upgrading bus services, which would cost significantly less than the estimated $500 million a subway expansion would cost.

What does the board of revision of taxes have to do with philadelphias new property assessments? Wasnt it done away with? The brt lives, despite mayor michael nutters attempts to kill it, and will play an important in the actual value initiative transition. As documented by inquirer reports, the brt has presided over an assessment system that is among the most inaccurate and inequitable in the nation.