• Kairos
      3•10 months ago

      They’re all up there. I’d probably go with

      • Safety
      • Frequency
      • Availability (operating hours)
      • Coverage
      • Cost
      • @intensely_human@lemm.ee
        1•10 months ago

        Is that Cost in terms of building the system, or the time cost of using it?

        Utility (or Time Cost, basically) seems like it should be up there, and I think that’s what you’re getting at with Frequency and Availability?

        I think the time cost of using the system is the most important factor in designing a transit system.

        Because every human has a finite amount of time. It’s our most precious resource.

        Honestly if you’re willing to count a premature death in terms of a life containing X number of hours, I think that Safety factor can be put into perspective.

        Obviously there’s also the enjoyability factor. A five minute trip during which your sunburn gets scratched mercilessly might not be better than a 15 minute trip in a jacuzzi.

        But barring huge differences in comfort countering the effect, Time Cost of using should be the main thing, since everyone’s time is valuable.