01-05-2020, 09:39 PM
(01-05-2020, 09:15 PM)MidTowner Wrote: But I don't really see the need for five minutes- if the question is between ten minute and five minute frequency, yes, that's significant. But we should be at eight-minute headways now, and I can't really see the benefit of moving from seven or eight minutes to five, presuming zero capacity issues with the multiple car trains.
At seven minutes, a rider doesn't really have to check a schedule. Most of the benefits of increased frequency have been realized by that point.
Anything less than 5 mins I'm probably going to check a schedule, especially when I've got to wait outdoors and it's cold.
That said, right now I'd rather have increased off-peak service than 5 min peak service. If we could get to every 10 mins or better until 10pm Monday to Saturday I think that would be a huge improvement. Right now I often walk home and get my car if I'm going somewhere after work and will be out past the end of 10 minute service.