02-17-2016, 03:31 PM
(02-17-2016, 11:56 AM)mpd618 Wrote:(02-17-2016, 11:44 AM)BuildingScout Wrote: I too would like more people to use public transit, which is why I've been a strong proponent of fast frequent buses on the main routes. This is the type of transit that makes people voluntarily surrender their cars.
And yet, when the parking at work is free but the bus costs $3 per ride or $80 for a pass, it's harder for people to make that switch even when the transit is competitive.
Hence the idea for companies to offer employees the choice between free parking or a free transit pass.
And, yes, I was referring to this area when I said everyone needs to offer free parking. Tech companies located in the industrial/technology parks have free parking, so the ones in downtown/uptown need to do the same to be competitive.