tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post6228415070542315512..comments2023-10-18T10:05:09.280-04:00Comments on Avenging Archangel: Bus Riders, What Are Noteworthy Issues?Avenging Archangelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10545437449084289016noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-4531126096054570282010-11-14T08:09:04.318-05:002010-11-14T08:09:04.318-05:00Arnold,
Not only do I wholeheartedly agree on the...Arnold,<br /><br />Not only do I wholeheartedly agree on the need for a MAX 30 Day ED, but I've lobbied for one in the past. The issue with Michael Townes was that while Federal law required HRT to give a ED fare on mainline buses, there was no requirement on a premium service like the MAX. Therefore he wouldn't do it.<br /><br />At one point I e-mailed an aide (a friend of a friend) in Senator Webb's office to try to get him to try to change the requirement, but I never heard a word on it. Given that a big group suffering from the policy is veterans going to the VA hospital in Hampton for treatment, I thought it was the kind of issue Webb could sink his teeth into.<br /><br />During the now-suspended 2010 fare review, a MAX 30 Day ED option was being looked at at one point. However, it wasn't in what Staff planned to report out to the Commission. Therefore, bus riders need to lobby for one when the fare review gets back underway in 2011. <br /><br />On Portsmouth, simply time constraints won't allow P-town and a Peninsula visit on the same day. However, I do plan to list Route 41 in my written document as a route I urge Shucet to ride seperately. <br /><br />Since we'll be going to/from the Peninsula at midday, obviously both trips will be on your 961.Avenging Archangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545437449084289016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-52893400569877927082010-11-13T18:47:52.026-05:002010-11-13T18:47:52.026-05:00Be sure to try and hit the 44, 45, and/or 57 if yo...Be sure to try and hit the 44, 45, and/or 57 if you can. Also, use the 961 to cross the water if possible (could we PLEASE have a 30-Day MAX pass for Seniors/Persons with Disabilities - I live in Hampton and work in Downtown Norfolk and can't afford $95)Arnold Smythenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-56591344055733174212010-11-13T15:13:06.980-05:002010-11-13T15:13:06.980-05:00I mainly want to take the bus to the Strawberry Fe...I mainly want to take the bus to the Strawberry Festival while still adhearing to the Bush era FTA rules of no public transit used for chartersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-52544869011148115292010-11-13T15:10:31.622-05:002010-11-13T15:10:31.622-05:00Pungo is easily served on a TCC-Sandbridge route. ...Pungo is easily served on a TCC-Sandbridge route. Come down Princess Anne (southern branch), hang a left onto Indian River, left onto New Bridge, and right onto SandbridgeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-35113971150362374422010-11-12T21:43:43.734-05:002010-11-12T21:43:43.734-05:00Anon 11:28,
Very simply, the 36 has to jump from ...Anon 11:28,<br /><br />Very simply, the 36 has to jump from TCC with rest of the lineup. If it makes it to P East a couple minutes early, you're on the 20s. If not, you're waiting until quarter til or (at rush hour) the :38 Inbound Cutback.Avenging Archangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545437449084289016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-73435004441486794362010-11-12T21:40:49.091-05:002010-11-12T21:40:49.091-05:00Anon 9:43,
Sportsplex is definitely an issue with...Anon 9:43,<br /><br />Sportsplex is definitely an issue with our new UFL team apparently playing there. <br /><br />20k people are suppose to get out that three lane road by automobile after a game?!? Who came up with that crazy idea?!?<br /><br />I've said before that I'd like to see seasonal (Summer) service TCC - Sandbridge in outlying years. However, we have more pressing transit needs in VB than a beach shuttle right now.<br /><br />Pungo? Nowhere near the population density to make it work.Avenging Archangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545437449084289016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-31259769253988433402010-11-12T11:28:19.232-05:002010-11-12T11:28:19.232-05:00I'm sorry I got it wrong, why does the 36 arri...I'm sorry I got it wrong, why does the 36 arrive at 19 after while the 20 leaves at 18 after.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-60634711889620426602010-11-12T09:43:25.590-05:002010-11-12T09:43:25.590-05:00Another area not served:
* The Amphitheater / Spo...Another area not served:<br /><br />* The Amphitheater / Sportsplex area (and the 33 doesn't count)<br />* Downtown Pungo<br />* Sandbridge (including Little Island)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-24727661498187332262010-11-11T21:30:40.209-05:002010-11-11T21:30:40.209-05:00Amanda,
For as long as Townes was there, I was as...Amanda,<br /><br />For as long as Townes was there, I was astonished on a couple occassions by things he didn't know about HRT's bus system.<br /><br />Anon 1:42,<br /><br />The 36 departs at :10 during the day, while the 20s aren't scheduled to arrive until :15. Given that the change was made Labor Day, 2005, I'm astonished by the number of bus riders who still can't get that one right.<br /><br />Wally,<br /><br />A survey of morning bus riders was done as part of HRT's Comprehensive Operations Analysis. More wasn't done due to budgetary constraints.<br /><br />As for areas not served by HRT in Virginia Beach, Fairfield and Woods Corner immediately come to mind.Avenging Archangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545437449084289016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-70388247700999274012010-11-11T15:56:33.956-05:002010-11-11T15:56:33.956-05:00What would reveal interesting information is a col...What would reveal interesting information is a color-coded time period maps of Virginia Beach which would reveal the regions of accessibility by individuals that rely on mass transit. Different times of the day such as 6AM-10AM, 10AM-2PM, 2PM-12PM, 12PM-6AM (only an example). Are their any portions of Virginia Beach that are not readily accessible within reasonable walking distance of mass transit?Wally Erbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-84248382082310689882010-11-11T13:42:55.292-05:002010-11-11T13:42:55.292-05:00Ask him why the 20 leaves pembroke at 18 after and...Ask him why the 20 leaves pembroke at 18 after and the 36 leaves at 19 after. Would a 1-2 minute schedule change really be that bad? The 20 is always late anyway and oftentimes will let people off before making the loop into the bus stop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-79885381949227013762010-11-11T13:09:00.355-05:002010-11-11T13:09:00.355-05:00Second Anon: maybe if he had a Class A or B CDL (w...Second Anon: maybe if he had a Class A or B CDL (with "P" (Passenger) and Air Brake endorsements).<br /><br />At least Shucet is willing to ride the buses. Did Townes ever ride?Amanda Jenningsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-4514562698769836582010-11-11T12:05:58.182-05:002010-11-11T12:05:58.182-05:00Maybe he should try to operate the equipment inste...Maybe he should try to operate the equipment instead of being a passenger!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-67114612295770034572010-11-11T11:44:27.023-05:002010-11-11T11:44:27.023-05:00Take the 4:45 PM #12 from 20th & Seaboard.
A)...Take the 4:45 PM #12 from 20th & Seaboard.<br /><br />A) Indian River/Reon Park & Ride<br />B) Indian River Rd Parking Lot<br /><br />Good luck trying to make it to TCC at 5:45 PMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com