QUOTE: Originally posted by daveklepper Valor Storm says the regular transit buses are busy and Michael Sol says they are poorly patronized. Who is right? But if the UM bus always seems empty, why cannot the service it provides be integrated into the regular transit system in a more cost-effective way?
QUOTE: Originally posted by daveklepper So, Michael, transportation expert, have you sent a consulting proposal to the city, the Unversity, and any other organization subsidizing these three bus systems offering to do an analysis as to how service could be improved and money saved by a consolidation? Why not?
QUOTE: Originally posted by futuremodal A north-south expressway would make it easier for those poor ol' grain trucks to get from I-90 to Lolo Pass on their way to Lewiston.[;)]
An "expensive model collector"
QUOTE: Originally posted by daveklepper Michael, I wasn't aware of local conditions. A lot of bus systems are run very inefficiently, because they are subsidized, there is no incentive to make them efficient. It would seem that if there is a separate system for the elderly and handicapped, and the regular system is underused, then some consolidation with better service for both classses of customers and overall fewer vehicle miles seems long overdue.
QUOTE: Originally posted by ValorStorm QUOTE: Originally posted by futuremodal All you guys need is a bypass or a throughpass to fluidize traffic from Missoula's southern burgs to the I-90 interchange. Isn't there still room west of Missoula for such a project? It's already there. It's called "Reserve Street." It's 5 lanes, and it's tolerable. But south of Lolo the traffic on 93 is quite heavy. And south of Florence it's primarily a 2 lane road. That's where capacity is really lacking. The road needs widening all the way to Hamilton. Arbfbe and I both know people who commute the entire distance. And on weekdays it's a nightmare.
QUOTE: Originally posted by futuremodal All you guys need is a bypass or a throughpass to fluidize traffic from Missoula's southern burgs to the I-90 interchange. Isn't there still room west of Missoula for such a project?
QUOTE: Originally posted by JSGreen How will the folks get from the "Terminal" to their work or shopping locations?
QUOTE: Originally posted by ValorStorm QUOTE: Originally posted by futuremodal If it happens at all then let the folks in Ravalli and Missoula counties pay for it. And no, they don't need it, since US Highway 93 is a fine thouroughfare. The only glitch for users of US Highway 93 is that Missoula is a bit congested. All they need is a nice north-south freeway through Missoula and all will be fine. Ravalli and Missoula counties are even less interested in paying for a nice north-south freeway. But a freeway would definitely solve our problem. Understand that US Highway 93 is only a fine thouroughfare between Missoula and the Ravalli County line. And beyond that, Hwy 93 has exceeded capacity. Our conundrum is that altho DMUs would be filled, that wouldn't necessarily off-load Hwy 93. A large share of DMU riders would be non-commuters. Trust me on that one. It's not so much that Missoula is congested, as that Hwy 93 is. And yes, altho it's the only solution, no one here will tolerate a freeway thru the Bitterroot Valley.
QUOTE: Originally posted by futuremodal If it happens at all then let the folks in Ravalli and Missoula counties pay for it. And no, they don't need it, since US Highway 93 is a fine thouroughfare. The only glitch for users of US Highway 93 is that Missoula is a bit congested. All they need is a nice north-south freeway through Missoula and all will be fine.
QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas Well I know where some unused commuter cars are. (see where is it thread)
QUOTE: Originally posted by falconer Will there also be a commuter rail line from Missoula to Kilaispell? Those actually are the among the fastest growing populations in the nation. Andrew F.
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