[adverbly]

How is this not a solved problem already?

I'd assume people managing routes do this sort of analysis already. If they don't then sure give this a go in a few places and measure the results. Sounds like its worth a short if we're so off from EU.

[nickorlow]

People complain to their local governments + sue transit authorities that try to do this because they like having a stop right outside their house

[mcv]

We're talking about the US here; they're very good at ignoring solutions to solved problems. See city planning, traffic design, healthcare, zoning, etc. If it's not invented in the US, it can't possibly work there, they claim.