Re:public transit? (Score 1)

You can publish all the schedules you want, but if the system is not reliable (Portland's Max), there's not much point.

That is pretty discouraging, Hazem, and I can see why you'd drive in that case. Still, all your experience really shows is that a poorly run/implemented solution doesn't work. You'd have similar problems if the new-fangled navigation system mis-directed you during bad weather (eg a rainstorm resulted in an hour of lost wages).

The real question is: how much do you think the navigation system will save you, versus how much it costs to maintain? (and bear in mind you will pay the costs in taxes, etc, outside your commute costs) Would it be more economical or effective to improve the existing light rail system?

Still, you make a good point: crap is crap, regardless of technology.