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Originally Posted by tree
The survey is really quite bad. I was surprised on the lack of detailed information provided. The pictures were very small to the point of being almost unreadable in the sections.
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Yes, the feeder route map for Phase II 'rt' are fine. The TMP route map is not as easy to read, as it uses smaller fonts.
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I wish they'd explain more how they plan on having buses run every 5 minutes for the core routes. The whole plan hinges on that and yet in practice without the dedicated lanes (truly dedicated - separated - the 'transit only PLEASE' signs are 90% ineffective) its going to be the same as it is now on major routes. (Where all the buses will be bunched together, leaving long intervals between stops to the point that schedule displays are completely wrong).
I was frustrated by how the survey and all documents I've seen just takes for granted they can execute this. To be honest I should admit that at least it can't get any worse - and there are some promising ideas in there - but I just can't see it actually working without changes downtown.
I actually love the BRT sections that are in place - it really does feel almost like a train once you get on it - its just the second you get downtown it all goes to hell. Throwing more buses downtown won't solve the problem I don't think?
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And they should just leave the '29 Sherbrook' alone until when the TMP is implemented (about 1 yr. from now).
Frustrated that WT published the Phase II routings on a Friday afternoon, a day after the Union contract vote at Council. That WT changed the route numbers, and some routing of the feeders, and we only have till Nov. 4 to anylize the new plan. That's when it goes to Public Works for approval.
I have been to Council and Public Works between 1998 and 2007. Am wondering if its beneficial to just write an e-mail to Lukes, Mayes, Allard and save some time going to make a presentation.
Now = 29 Sherbrook - Logan, Windermere, City Hall
Phase II = 23 Sherbrook, 29 Sherbrook
TMP = "H Maryland-Salter" line
What I'd do:
H Sherbrook - Logan or Beaumont Stn.
What becomes of the current 36 Northwest SuperExpress? It's used by alot of students.
Under the TMP, the 24 Ness Express will become the 'T' line, now serving Marion - Broadway - Portage - Ness. That's just fine. Wish I had that option when I lived in Broadway-Assiniboine to travel to Polo Park without having to take two buses.
No mention of the 'free bus' Downtown Spirit, nor mention of service beyond the Perimeter Hwy. as Winnipeg Metro Region mentioned last March that they'd be looking at doing something. That's another e-mail I've gotta send this week, to Colleen Sklar.