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Posted by checkmatechamp13 on Sat Jul 9 16:24:09 2011, in response to Re: What is wrong with Select Bus Service, posted by Kew Gardens Teleport on Sat Jul 9 12:41:59 2011. I have to admit, I would prefer service reductions to a fare hike, if the service cuts were done correctly. The MTA should've taken this opportunity to not only rid themselves of routes that were (relatively) unnecessary, but tried to find ways to alter existing routes to attract more ridership. For example, in the Bay Ridge area, it would make more sense to have a through-Bay Ridge Avenue route (an extended B31). The B64 could maintain its easier connection to the (R) and the SI routes by keeping its former route via 86th Street (it would also make it easier for former X28 riders who lost their weekend service).In addition, the MTA should've tried to save some money by reducing the number of deadheads to make the regular buses flow more smoothly. As BrooklynBus said, it makes no sense for buses to run out of service when the regular buses are slowed down trying to squeeze more people onto the bus, and then are flagging people because there is no more room. And of course, there are lines that I feel run too frequently. One example is the S44/S59/S89/S94 during rush hours. Out of all of those buses, say one will be mostly full, one will have a seated load, and one will be almost empty. For starters, I think the S59 should be reduced to run every 20 minutes all day. |
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