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re: New Express bus route planned between LSU and north Baton Rouge
Posted on 8/14/18 at 8:59 am to NOLALGD
Posted on 8/14/18 at 8:59 am to NOLALGD
alright, that's a fair set of points. although, i don't think the ratio of NBR people without a access to a vehicle
/ NBR people who have or would get a job in Downtown or LSU is anywhere near 1:1 like you are alluding.
but here's my question still: why is $50 million needed, when they could simply re-route a few buses or buy new buses for the new route?
/ NBR people who have or would get a job in Downtown or LSU is anywhere near 1:1 like you are alluding.
but here's my question still: why is $50 million needed, when they could simply re-route a few buses or buy new buses for the new route?
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Posted on 8/14/18 at 9:08 am to Klark Kent
I was wondering the same thing.
In a nutshell what I'd the difference between a normal bus line and this express bus line?
In a nutshell what I'd the difference between a normal bus line and this express bus line?
Posted on 8/14/18 at 9:08 am to Klark Kent
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but here's my question still: why is $50 million needed, when they could simply re-route a few buses or buy new buses for the new route?
This is a really good and fair question to ask!
I don't know much about the project but if its BRT, which I assume it is based on the cost, generally you have nicer, bigger buses, signal prioritization, special loading platforms, and in some places, dedicated lanes. Its essentially meant to have similar benefits to a fix route rail, but with a cheaper price tag.
I hope they've done the analysis that indicates the benefits/cost out weight other transit options such as just running more buses. Also these projects are generally tied to federal grant with a 20% or 25% local match.
Posted on 8/14/18 at 10:51 am to Klark Kent
Thank you!
I keep seeing out of service busses parked in droves at Cortana and Mall Of LA most of the day.
If they have so much capacity being unused, why not just retask them instead of buying new ones?
Keep in mind I am asking why a sane, non-corrupt government would do so. Which doesn’t apply here.
I keep seeing out of service busses parked in droves at Cortana and Mall Of LA most of the day.
If they have so much capacity being unused, why not just retask them instead of buying new ones?
Keep in mind I am asking why a sane, non-corrupt government would do so. Which doesn’t apply here.
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