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I think it would be an interesting study to recreate the Metro system map at various milestones during its development. Maybe that's already been done (?). For instance before each line came into existence. On the current map the Yellow Line looks extremely redundant (it only has two of its own stations!). But seeing the original set of stations that each line served might make an interesting study.

And somewhat related, with all the studies about fleet size and train timing, what would happen if the Yellow Line were to go away? Or be repurposed to just serving Huntington - Arlington Cemetery? There is a crossover at the Cemetery, but with the tracks only 14 feet apart, is there room to move the tracks and build a pocket? This would be in conjunction with the reordering of some Blue Line trains over the bridge.

I imagine there are technical reasons things like that can not be done, but studying the system schematic makes you think about possibilities.

by Lou on Jun 28, 2010 1:41 pm • link • report

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