tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420906.post1131369854297036881..comments2023-06-29T04:07:06.738-06:00Comments on The Boise Bus Blog: Let's stimulate transitJulie Fanselowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09914548762794031621noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420906.post-21259467113216645432008-06-10T08:23:00.000-06:002008-06-10T08:23:00.000-06:00Bikeboy, I definitely agree with you that more and...Bikeboy, I definitely agree with you that more and better bus service is a MUCH more pressing need than the downtown trolley system.<BR/><BR/>Making the new I-84 lane "High Occupancy Vehicle Only" during rush hours is another excellent idea. Ask your legislators and write a letter to the Statesman and the ITD.Julie Fanselowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09914548762794031621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420906.post-42546826579366448252008-06-09T14:13:00.000-06:002008-06-09T14:13:00.000-06:00Julie... traditionally a big chunk of Boise's tran...Julie... traditionally a big chunk of Boise's transit funding has been provided by the Feds. And I agree with you that the funding MUST come from a level of government higher than either city OR county, if the transit improvements will cross county lines.<BR/><BR/>I'm skeptical about the merits of a downtown trolley system. Some may see such a proposal as forward-thinking and visionary; time will tell. But there are certainly more pressing needs in the TREASURE VALLEY, than a rail-based downtown-loop system that will mostly attract ridership because it's a novelty, not because it goes to destinations.<BR/><BR/>I've always thought the only thing that would attract more riders to public transit is a FINANCIAL incentive. And maybe $4-plus gas will have that positive effect. I'd like to see ValleyRide tweak their routes for maximum ridership, and then use packed buses as evidence that the need is there.<BR/><BR/>And THE NEW I-84 LANE SHOULD BE "HOV," AT LEAST DURING PEAK HOURS! (Who do we talk to about that??)Bikeboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17379272663647894409noreply@blogger.com