As the articles on this site have pointed out time and time again, hovercraft are really the only logical choice for increasing mass transit in the D.C. Metro area.

Hovercraft are far less expensive than any of the currently available alternatives. The least expensive of the alternatives is 3 times as costly and the most expensive of the alternatives is almost 50 times as expensive.

All things being equal, it would seem that would be reason enough to use hovercraft.

However, to steal a line from Ron Popeil: But wait, there’s MORE!

• Hovercraft are the least expensive of the alternatives.
• Hovercraft have the least environmental impact, both long and short term.
• Hovercraft are the fastest method for traveling of the alternatives.
• Hovercraft are without a doubt the safest of the available methods of transportation.
• Hovercraft are the fastest to put into service.
• Hovercraft do not cause disruption while being deployed. (Unlike adding lanes to I-95.)
• Hovercraft can move the most commuters per day of the other alternatives.
• Hovercraft do not lead to adverse by products and future growth issues. (Unlike adding lanes to I-95.)
• Hovercraft are not phased by inclement weather.
• Hovercraft are the coolest alternative.
• And much, much more!

There is really just one question: why not use hovercraft?

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