10-20-2016, 06:40 PM
(10-20-2016, 05:54 PM)ijmorlan Wrote:(10-20-2016, 05:32 PM)danbrotherston Wrote: At least on regular routes not every stop is a time point.
Which, with modern technology, is the wrong way to run things. Every stop should be a time point. Since the bus will never be significantly early, waiting a few seconds for schedule isn’t a significant impediment to traffic. Alternately the driver can just drive a bit more slowly if they’re in danger of running hot.
Yeah this is something I don't get. Regularly in the morning lately when I cross the Margaret Ave bridge there is an 8 idling waiting for their time to catch up while blocking the bike lane right past the temp stop on the bridge. I get this could happen if the driver is new to that route/shift or if the route changes yet again and they aren't sure of the timing yet, but this seems to occur too frequently for that.
It seems like it should be more encouraged for the drivers to drive slower rather then rush and wait. But what do I know, I can't drive a bus!