[jonahrd]

This is because the T is not a "real" transit system in the way that it's simply not designed to move enough people fast enough to compete with cars.

[ghaff]

Well, if I’m going into the city 9 to 5ish I’ll usually take commuter rail because it’s less painful even if it takes as long as driving. But I do need to drive to and park at the nearby commuter rail station.