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PRT Skeptic's Pages Here we attempt to address issues brought to us by PRT skeptics in a question and answer format. If you have a concern that you think should be addressed, send us an email at Info@ACPRT.org or fill out the Skeptic's Question form and we will do our best to answer it. We have grouped questions by general topic area. Some questions appear in more than one area. To view the reply, simply click on the question. Be sure to check back every once in a while as we will be adding items from time to time. |
Performance
The minimum headways required by PRT are not achievable, safe, or realistic
PRT will be unable to handle crowd conditions.
The slow speed of PRT (relative to the automobile) will make trips too slow.
Safety and Security
What would happen in a power outage? Would I be stuck in the elevated vehicle?
The minimum headways required by PRT are not achievable, safe, or realistic
PRT might be used to automatically deliver a terrorist's bomb.
System Design and Construction
PRT vehicles would have to be much heavier than the projected 1000 pounds.
With the large number of separate, one-way guideways, right of way costs will be prohibitive
PRT won't support transit oriented development as well as traditional large-vehicle systems.
System Maintenance and Operations
Complicated PRT guideways are inherently more expensive to maintain than standard rail systems.
The minimum headways required by PRT are not achievable, safe, or realistic