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Posted by WMATAGMOAGH on Sun Apr 23 16:49:24 2006, in response to Re: Bring the JFK Express back...can it be done?, posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 23 16:34:40 2006. Sorry Ron but the argument doesn't work that way. These people had a bus-subway commute that became a bus-bus-subway commute. You try publicizing this, explaining to people why it must be done, what the benefits are, and try ignoring their complaint that they don't want to have to wait in the cold or summer heat for another bus. When they moved to Germantown years ago, they knew there was no subway, but did not expect the service change. While I think there are problems with the Ride-On changes, some of which are beyond RO's control due to where their facilities are and how they are laid out, overall the change has been good and ridership numbers indicate that.Have you ever tried transfering from Airtrain to the subway or LIRR at Jamacia? I wouldn't exactly call it a seamless or pleasant connection, especially if I have luggage. Then again, I did it when there was still construction going on at the complex, but even so. It is also expensive. Good train to airport connections are one-seat rides. You can get from almost anywhere in downtown DC to National Airport without a change of trains, and the subway station is right next to the main terminal. You can get from practically anywhere in downtown Chicago to either Midway or O'Hare Airport without a change in trains, and most terminals at O'Hare only require a long walk at most (there is the one exception). The new terminal at Midway reduced the walk from the terminal to the subway station. And until you start giving the people who you don't agree with more respect, I will continue to lose respect for you and your ideas. I am sure other people will do the same. Then again, you certainly gave me and one other poster who you have been quite rude to in this thread a number of amusing topics to discuss over the past week over the meals we've had together. Maybe you should keep it up, your ideas provide for very good dinner conversation. |
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