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Originally Posted by davehogan
There are buses that can hold more than fifty people if they to go with articulated options. 120-200 people per bus, depending on the model they go with. Frequency is more of a concern when it comes to operating costs if they use high capacity buses. Speed of the route could be improved over the existing 9 by only stopping at major transfer points and having ticket machines at the stations to allow multiple door boardings.
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I understand express buses work well, particularly in highway systems with their own ROW. This may be effective in outer Powell where ROW can be designated for transit. The central issue with inner Powell is 33rd on in. There is no way to expand the ROW here. Any type of vehicle with wheels will be stuck in traffic every day during peak hours when they are needed most, negating any real "express" or "rapid" designation.
BRT in East Portland on Division and Powell can connect to MAX on Powell at I205 or 82nd. We should be looking at a mix, and not rely solely on buses.