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degggendorf t1_j35148d wrote

>Most of that former rail line is now the East Bay Bike Path/Warren bike path

I wonder how an electric bike on the path would compare to the electric trolly a hundred years ago.

I bet it would be a bit less comfortable in the winter, but also faster. Lower throughput? Or I could see it being comparable if enough people tried and had good bike manners. Ecologically? Must be better, right, on account of our improvements generating grid-scale power?

Idk, I'm not sure there is an answer, and it's all moot anyway. Just a fun thought experiment.

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kazafrazarack t1_j34iqq4 wrote

If this kind of stuff interests you I recommend checking out this plan for electric rapid rail using the Northeast corridor right-of-way for dedicated service to a dozen stops throughout RI, I thought this looked great: https://archive.org/details/ri-rapid-rail-final/page/n1/mode/1up

Here’s another one that goes more in depth about a dedicated RI service using the NEC, there are several other examples including the Shoreline East service in CT: https://transitforwardri.com/pdf/Strategy%20Paper%209%20Passenger%20Rail.pdf

Honestly this makes more sense to me than trying to take a bunch of land or lanes for an entirely new ROW for light rail, imo. The Paw/CF station unlocks so much potential, exciting times!

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september-sun t1_j347xbe wrote

Reply to Daycare by mommy2boy

Toddler age I paid about $350/week for full-time. It's worth the money for the socialization and education they provide. Some daycares have prices listed online.

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RhodyVan t1_j33yogo wrote

Eastside Vet Clinic in Providence took care of my pupper's teeth issues. Bill came to roughly $1,200 or so if I remember a lot - which included extraction, anathesia, etc. Didn't really seem to be bothering her but her breath was beyond foul and the issue was getting worse. No issues since and her breath is now merely the normal doggy bad breath.

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