tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post6633063120920075865..comments2023-10-18T10:05:09.280-04:00Comments on Avenging Archangel: Transit Advocates Demand QualityAvenging Archangelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10545437449084289016noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-89004509040877005242009-02-20T11:03:00.000-05:002009-02-20T11:03:00.000-05:00Uh-Oh, I can't add or subtract :); but hey, I'm a ...Uh-Oh, I can't add or subtract :); but hey, I'm a wiz at differentials.<BR/>The actually numbers should be available from HRT as part of the rider fee determination and governmental support process criteria.<BR/><BR/>Where's your answer to the AG thing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-52906634220928327672009-02-20T10:42:00.000-05:002009-02-20T10:42:00.000-05:00Actually it's currently about 71-72%. The national...Actually it's currently about 71-72%. The national standard is 70%.<BR/><BR/>Where did you get the statistic that a majority of riders are receiving governmental assistance?Avenging Archangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545437449084289016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-29166991370700820242009-02-20T10:18:00.000-05:002009-02-20T10:18:00.000-05:00Correction:81% to 29%Sri BKCorrection:<BR/>81% to 29%<BR/><BR/>Sri BKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-62470274291866146132009-02-20T10:17:00.000-05:002009-02-20T10:17:00.000-05:00"Freeloaders" Not exactly, but pretty close. Sinc..."Freeloaders" Not exactly, but pretty close. Since HRT operates at a 81% government funded to 21% ridership funded, it is not exactly "free". Then again, considering the majority of the ridership receives governmental assistance it just might be free.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-62604908290002879322009-02-19T22:42:00.000-05:002009-02-19T22:42:00.000-05:00Dispatch Clarification:18th Street & Trolley B...Dispatch Clarification:<BR/><BR/>18th Street & Trolley Base still have dispatchers. 18th St until 7:30 PM and only for something that needs a Southside person (not done commonly anymore). Trolley drivers (but they are really getting on the Central bandwagon, it's been ages since I've heard a driver contact "Beach Dispatch", usually only if they need a replacement bus)Michael Ragsdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08829086873702653065noreply@blogger.com