StarMetro

[NewStar]

Still here.

The FSU routes have doubled its ridership. Hence why they are runing behind.

We will start to measure on-tine performance and get some things corrected.

[Florida]

That's great to hear about FSU. When students board the buses to ride around town, are they to just present their card for the driver to see or is there a machine they insert their cards into now to validate their status as students?

[jpl02]

That's great to hear about FSU. When students board the buses to ride around town, are they to just present their card for the driver to see or is there a machine they insert their cards into now to validate their status as students?

[CapeFish]

The FSU Express Renegade Route is changing to drop the Call Street Parking Garage in the hope of being on time more as this is the only campus loop bus right now.

Oh well, at least the bus stop for the others is nearby down Call Street.

[jpl02]

Update:

StarMetro is considering changing two routes, along with the new 80X express to Bradfordville

Route 25 - Considering adding another bus to make the frequency every 30 minutes as opposed to an hour. It would also discontinue the loop on Old St. Augustine, instead turning onto Apalachee Parkway. Also - sidewalks are coming to Apalachee Parkway, from Blair Stone to Linda Ann Drive I believe.

Route 26 - Considering not going into Governor's Square. Also considering going down Paul Russell, Orange, and up Blair Stone again.

Route 80X - The route is being extended to Bradfordville to serve the new park-n-rides. It'll make stops at the Bradfordville Target, Walmart, Fresh Market, Gardenia, and a couple other spots along Thomasville Road before going to the plaza. Then it'll go to Southwood along the current alignment.

All the changes wouldn't occur to December when the drivers re-bid on the routes.

I think all of this sounds great. Getting the 26 out of the mall is a good thing, since it just eats up valuable time!

I'm continuing to be impressed with StarMetro, they are definitely going in a great direction.

[Florida]

That truly means something coming from you jpl. I consider you to be among the Experts when it comes to Mass Transit and transportation related matters.

Do you know if 80X means anything? And if so, can you explain it to us?

[jpl02]

That truly means something coming from you jpl. I consider you to be among the Experts when it comes to Mass Transit and transportation related matters.

Do you know if 80X means anything? And if so, can you explain it to us?

[NewStar]

That's great to hear about FSU. When students board the buses to ride around town, are they to just present their card for the driver to see or is there a machine they insert their cards into now to validate their status as students?

[Florida]

So there is a card verification machine?

[CapeFish]

So there is a card verification machine?

[Florida]

Ok... that was I was trying to get. There's no Card Verification machine, the driver simply looks at the card. That's the way it worked when I was still in school and riding the buses, I just wanted to verify that they haven't yet implemented some sort of fancy card reading system on the buses.

Thanks Capefish!

[Florida]

StarMetro Unveils New Ride Guide

October 10

Easy to carry pocketsize map lists all routes, fares and more! - The Ride Guide (PDF), the reference book for Tallahassee

[NewStar]

Anyone like the new Ride Guide?

All comments welcomed.

Toolman?

[Florida]

NewStar, I downloaded whatever it was that was given at the link above but it doesn't seem complete. I like the format much better than the old for sure. It's much easier to read. Is it also true that a route map will be coming soon to StarStops?

[poonther]

NewStar where can you actually get a hard copy of the maps and not the one you download?

[thetoolman]

NewStar where can you actually get a hard copy of the maps and not the one you download?

[Florida]

Support Tallahassee Commuter Choices Week

October 30 - November 2

It is a perfect opportunity to change your commuting habits over the four-day period - and who knows - it may become a habit.

Commuting with a co-worker, walking, biking, or Public Transit (StarMetro) are some of the ways to observe the "Green Means Go"campaign designed to help the environment by ysing less fuel, reducing vehicle air emissions and therefore improving air quality.

to learn more visit: www.commuterservices.org

[Florida]

Green Means Go Schedule:

Monday - October 29, 2007

MAYOR KICKOFF BREAKFAST AT KLEMAN PLAZA

• Kickoff Luncheon at Kleman Plaza

  Tuesday - October 30, 2007

  URBAN MORNING BIKE RIDE DAY

  • Post-Ride Breakfast

    Wednesday - October 31, 2007

    CARPOOLING DAY

    • Lunch at Capital Circle Office Complex (Southwood)

    Thursday - November 1, 2007

    STUDENT COMMUTER DAY

    [*]Florida State University Campus Rally at Oglesby Union

    Friday - November 2, 2007

    STARMETRO RIDE FREE DAY

    [*]80X Route Demonstration from Bradfordville to Downtown

    [*]Free StarMetro Bus Rides All day (and they better be free for everyone!)

    [*]Lunch/Events at Kleman Plaza

[thetoolman]

Green Means Go Schedule:

Monday - October 29, 2007

MAYOR KICKOFF BREAKFAST AT KLEMAN PLAZA

• Kickoff Luncheon at Kleman Plaza

[Florida]

lol! I signed up online Friday! My adventure begins tomorrow!

[Florida]

StarMetro in Rattler Skins!

Not sure if you've seen this on the streets yet, but you'll see it on UrbanPlanet!

Side of Bus

Rear Right Corner

Front Right Corner

[jpl02]

FSU gets stuck with the old Nova RTS buses, yet FAMU gets the lovely newer Gilligs?

[Florida]

FSU gets stuck with the old Nova RTS buses, yet FAMU gets the lovely newer Gilligs?

[jpl02]

JPL are you serious!?

[Florida]

Well we have those, but those are just a few of the campus buses. The rest of them are the older ones. And the ones FAMU appears to be getting are larger capacity!

I understand there are limited resources, so I'm not that mad, just annoyed. I was wondering if FAMU would ever get buses in their own livery, but here they are. It looks good too!