tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post1837728290187544576..comments2023-10-18T10:05:09.280-04:00Comments on Avenging Archangel: The Letter To The FTAAvenging Archangelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10545437449084289016noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-73094776405848186512011-04-11T18:48:18.883-04:002011-04-11T18:48:18.883-04:00Wally has since deleted his comments, but to the p...Wally has since deleted his comments, but to the point.<br /><br />Michael is correct in pointing out that I-Ride is a non-profit. However, it has much smaller cash reserves than HRT, so it has a much smaller margin for error.<br /><br />I'd have to see the specifics of a Suffolk service proposal before predicting its success. However, HRT not having to turn a profit meant it could sink money into Suffolk that a private operator wouldn't.Avenging Archangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545437449084289016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-36196539095514874632011-04-11T09:28:42.662-04:002011-04-11T09:28:42.662-04:00What would happen to the 47 Lakeview under this pr...What would happen to the 47 Lakeview under this proposal?Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668577795483608830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-16910790885381546022011-04-11T08:15:23.678-04:002011-04-11T08:15:23.678-04:00Wally,
Suffolk?
1. I've rode Suffolk 7-8 tim...Wally,<br /><br />Suffolk?<br /><br />1. I've rode Suffolk 7-8 times.<br /><br />2. I've discussed it with HRT staff numerous times.<br /><br />If you want to try to argue Suffolk, I'll be happy to talk you into the ground.<br /><br />The move towards I-Ride isn't driven by costs or ideology, but rather HRT's efficiencies report, which would eliminate half of Suffolk's service in January. That's why Suffolk is out the door December 31.Avenging Archangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545437449084289016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-22485162534765451602011-04-11T08:02:39.933-04:002011-04-11T08:02:39.933-04:00You do realize how much lower BRT capacity is to r...You do realize how much lower BRT capacity is to rail<br /><br />Don't hide your true intentions behind such things - I know the anti-transit crowd when I see it<br /><br />You never, EVER put your specific mode of transportation into law. See the Seattle Green Line for example<br /><br />Also, I-Ride is a non-profit agency. They are not there to make money.<br /><br />Rail, not BRT: http://seattletransitblog.com/2008/06/23/why-brt-doesnt-make-sense/<br />What went wrong with the Monorail: http://seattletransitblog.com/2008/03/19/a-rehash-what-was-wrong-with-the-monorail/Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668577795483608830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-79694928463261038872011-04-11T03:03:33.414-04:002011-04-11T03:03:33.414-04:00Perhaps, an option rather than continuing the Tide...Perhaps, an option rather than continuing the Tide, an alternative may be configuring the NS ROW to support BRT with highway funds, and privatize the service.<br /><br />Unfortunately, Tata's bill would require the return of the ROW purchase funding. "Oh what tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive." - Sir Walter ScottWally Erbhttp://stoplightrailnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-17615720735730329662011-04-11T02:49:30.588-04:002011-04-11T02:49:30.588-04:00"Privatization" isn't a "realis...<i>"Privatization" isn't a "realistic, constructive, and comprehensive plan", but rather a one word ideological position. The private sector in the U.S. has only entered the mass transit market where there has been a robust public component to supplement. - Avenging Archangel</i><br /><br /><i> In an effort to cut costs, (Suffolk) city leaders plan to eliminate Hampton Roads Transit bus service by the end of the year and hire a <b>private</b> firm to provide public transportation. - The Virginian-Pilot © April 11, 2011 </i><br /><br />A wait and see to ascertain whether AA opinion is valid.Wally Erbhttp://stoplightrailnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-70149489869924712862011-04-09T23:15:34.304-04:002011-04-09T23:15:34.304-04:00For the price of the VB Tide Extension, we could h...For the price of the VB Tide Extension, we could have a decent heavy rail system (think grade level and elevated sections of the DC Metro).<br /><br />I'm sorry, but I don't buy that $800 million price for so short a line, when the ROW is already there.<br /><br />When spent wisely, $800 million buys a couple of fully built-out light rail lines!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668577795483608830noreply@blogger.com