A network which relies on people to have no other options before they're likely to use it is not a very good network! What are their frequencies, what are their travel times.... https://twitter.com/urbanophile/status/959464896160256000 …
-
-
The map shows a reasonably extensive network with service "at least" every 15 minutes, but in fact the bulk of services shown don't exceed it. Even their rail lines! Why go to all that trouble if you'll top out at 10 minute headways? C'mon, I don't want to be waiting more than 5!
Show this thread -
To say nothing of that all-important disclaimer: "not necessarily evenings and weekends" You know, when everyone is going out and having fun...a timetable like this says "please drive drunk instead"
Show this thread -
I will concede that it's difficult to get headways above 4/hr using buses in mixed traffic--variation in travel times ends up with bunching etc...the solution is to dedicate the ROW, either w bus lanes or by building rail, but if you avoid exceeding 4/hr even in dedicated ROW...
Show this thread -
The push for frequent networks is important! Passengers hate waiting, and frequent service makes many more trips and combinations of trips easy--but BECAUSE it's important, we can't just pat ourselves on the back for achieving minimum qualifications! 4 per hour? MORE per hour!
Show this thread -
At least as recently as 2015, LA had plans for dedicated ROWs and 5-minute headways in the busiest parts of the city...did the plans get scrapped? Approved but not yet implemented? http://media.metro.net/board/Items/2015/03_march/20150326othersectorbrcitem2.pdf …
Show this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
Also, why do all the lines (but one) transfer at the downtown station? For the millions traveling the South Bay, Westside, Valley axis, a jammed 405 is way better than a 2.5 hour train loop
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.