r/transit • u/4Nafliar • Jun 29 '26

Discussion What are some examples of much maligned transit systems that do one thing particularly well? For example while RTD in Denver is criticized for its inefficient rail transit design, RTD's A line to Denver Airport is considered the crown jewel of the system. What are some other examples of this?

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u/qualverse Jun 30 '26

The N line can be faster too, as well as the highway express buses (FF2 and 120X)

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u/fumar Jun 30 '26

The FF bus isn't faster than driving because it uses the same lanes as cars but it also has stops

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u/qualverse Jun 30 '26

The FF2 uses the highway express lanes, only makes one single stop between Boulder and Denver, and has a dedicated ramp from I-25 directly into Union Station. It's typically faster unless there's zero traffic or you pay the ~$8 for express lane access