tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post3191077800419088342..comments2023-12-02T02:39:47.828-08:00Comments on RANTINGS OF A FORMER TRIMET BUS DRIVER: Stop wasting money on railAl Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-66014364659399154802015-02-12T00:08:39.212-08:002015-02-12T00:08:39.212-08:00Speed isn't the only issue that rail can addre...Speed isn't the only issue that rail can address, there's also capacity and ride quality.<br /><br /><i>That performance shows it is possible to overcome anti-bus bias with the right amenities and marketing.</i><br /><br />And to get the amenities that the LA Orange Line has--stations, no local stops and a dedicated right of way--can cost as much as a rail line. And that doesn't get the capacity a rail line can provide, which the Orange Line could use.<br /><br />Also, the "Train to the Plane" service mentioned was a dud.<br /><br />That being said, I do think there are some upgrades--e.g. branding, better shelters, better vehicles--that could be done to upgrade specific bus lines.Jason McHuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755863891262666887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-66024906565119289482015-02-11T07:23:48.764-08:002015-02-11T07:23:48.764-08:00Didnt John Charles call this out years ago?
HBDidnt John Charles call this out years ago?<br />HBAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248114329569392066noreply@blogger.com