20th century Quote by Robert James Thomson

“Metro, built in the late 20th century, is the most escalator-dependent system in the world.”

Robert James Thomson

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Source Article: Metro Transit Review, 2018

The system relies heavily on escalators, making it vulnerable to outages and accessibility issues.

In simple terms: Escalators dominate the transit system.

Key Takeaway

Plan for redundancy and alternative routes.

Themes

transportation infrastructure accessibility

Mood

analytical concerned

Type

critical informative

When to use this quote

commuter rush hour
maintenance shutdowns

Key Concepts

urban planning system resilience

Questions to Reflect On

What backup options exist for escalator outages?
How can accessibility be improved without escalators?

A Different Perspective

Escalator dependence can limit service during failures.

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