tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post8528275771284898688..comments2024-03-25T13:42:25.771-05:00Comments on Advance Indianaâ„¢: Urban Times Can't Find Any Opponents To Mass Transit ProposalGary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-13366025771205005792013-06-24T23:06:51.115-05:002013-06-24T23:06:51.115-05:00I live near downtown, just off East Michigan St., ...I live near downtown, just off East Michigan St., and still drive to work downtown. I like riding the bus, but the route that runs by my house only has a frequency of every 90 minutes, or every 60 minutes at peak time. That means you might have to arrive at work over an hour before starting time. It is possible to walk to catch the route on 10th street which runs every 20 minutes, but those buses are usually overcrowded, and it's half a mile to that stop. Since I often work evenings, bus service often stops before my shift is over. Bike and bus is a good idea, but with only 2 bikes able to be hauled on each bus, it's not often possible. It's about two miles to walk home from work.<br /><br />It's $60 a month for a bus pass as well. If the only place I can take the bus is downtown, that's fairly expensive. When IUPUI used to offer free passes, I always rode. I have nothing against the people riding the bus. Those are my friends and neighbors. There are unsavory people anywhere one goes. <br /><br />My point is that an improved Mass Transit system would attract more riders. Maybe a train isn't the answer, but there are definite improvements that could and should be made to IndyGo. Eclecticvibehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15848437748997209589noreply@blogger.com