Tarzan6179

This is not about an inconvenience to my personal daily travel. It's about doing what's best for the city. I'm not sure why you make such assumptions. I live in the city and have used the bus frequently for over 5 years at least. BRT has not been nearly as successful in America as other countries, but I'm not a hater of the BRT concept. I just think the project was rushed through and only pursued because there was a bunch of federal money available for it. I just don't think it's necessary. We are fundamentally changing Broad Street and it seems like a huge risk. I really doubt the people who use the bus now are that stoked on the BRT. In fact, I've spoken with several who are not. They've had their bus routes constantly changed through the construction, all while they are still subjected to the "temporary" joke of a transfer plaza. The ugly cliche cookie cutter modernist stations next to a Whole Foods reek of gentrification. The people who use the bus now do not want that. They want improved CARE van service. They want more reliable service and coverage, which GRTC is supposed to do this summer and that's great, though I can't help but to think how much more they could've done with just the city's financial investment in BRT. Very interesting. I have not noticed, but will be sure to check it out. Are we really ready to chalk up the development of Scott's Addition to BRT? I definitely think it can and has already spurred some investment, but I'm sure plenty are waiting on the sidelines to see how it plays out.

The Pulse is such a half baked idea that was only conceived because of a TIGER grant. I think it will cause a mess of traffic. Some of the lanes are more narrow than they already were. The Allison Street intersection is going to be an absolute nightmare when the Whole Foods opens. It may end up getting the ridership they expect (only 3500), but I think a lot of this number will be people who already use the bus system...and yuppies from Rocketts Landing going downtown.