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12 | City of Cincinati way of getting around, and this is affordable, but also very important to their life. With those on the train, they ride it by choice be- cause it is fast, spacious enough for them to do work while riding and convenient, but it is also expensive,” explains Falkin. So, the trick is to get “train-like” per- formance from the bus in such a way that choice riders will want to use it as enthusi- astically as those who really depend on it. To accomplish that, the bus will operate as an express or rapid transport, stopping only at major stops as opposed to every bus stop to allow for faster commuting. Secondly, pas- sengers won’t have to pay fare as they get on the bus, but rather pay at the platform to bet- ter facilitate faster boarding. Passengers will also benefit from processes that allow for sig- nal prioritization or what is known as “Cue- Jumping.” Basically, this means that the bus will communicate with traffic lights to get a faster green light for go signal and also have opportunities to bypass traffic congestion by accessing specialized lanes. “If you’re riding the bus, you’ll be able to get where you need to go faster than driving your own car,” says Falkin. At present, 20 percent of Cincinnati residents do not have access to cars. Falkin says the new system will provide greater con-