TheCheeseDevil t1_ixhdz5z wrote
Who's surprised that low cost (now free) rapid transit in a busy urban corridor is popular? The article doesn't mention.
goodsam2 t1_ixhhkqv wrote
Yeah with a density around 10,000 per square mile a frequent bus would be popular. It's just you gotta have a lot of people and destinations.
I know Richmond copied the Houston bus reformatting when the pulse was proposed. Less bus routes but more frequent was the idea.
SuicideNote t1_ixhwf4e wrote
That's why my city is building 5 BRT routes. It's 1/6th the cost of the light rail project that was cancelled but more coverage.
warrcamp t1_ixknv5l wrote
Which city is that? I feel like Broad, Belvidere, Arthur Ashes, Forest Hill and Hull st BRT lines could get you just about anywhere
gbkl74 t1_ixhos8k wrote
When things are free, people will come. Not really free though, taxpayer supported.
lame_gaming t1_ixhzjuf wrote
no, when its the best option available people will use it
nobody is going to ride the bus if it comes every 30-60 minutes and is constantly stuck in traffic, even if its free
darockerj t1_ixitv3i wrote
Yup. It's why I never use the Pulse outside of commuting hours, but moreso about frequency.
I thought about taking it to a spot about two miles from Scott's and the arrival time went from 15 minutes to 30 to none at all. Last time I try that.
TheCheeseDevil t1_ixi1uv2 wrote
idk, it seemed pretty busy when it was $1.50. maybe I was just riding during exceptionally brisk times
tigranes5 t1_ixipp59 wrote
If local restaurants offered free meals they would be a surprise success as well.
vibe4it t1_ixj6qb5 wrote
Not if they served shitty food in a neighborhood nobody goes to.
upearlyRVA t1_ixhyovo wrote
Exactly, start charging again and I wonder what will happen.
TheCartKnight t1_ixql2ov wrote
Pulse has been dope since it first launched.
I’ll take a 3.00 round trip over gas, insurance and maintenance any day of the week.
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