I’m sure that this was all due to economic anxiety.

Transit agencies could have adequate means to address these concerns if they received adequate funding. Taking your fare elsewhere is only going to make that problem worse and is only going to provide benefit to private investors instead of the general public.

You’re using a 23 year old case that has since been fully incorporated into transit agency decision-making at local, state, and federal levels as a reason why transit sucks today? I work for a transit agency and before we conduct any service change we’re required to evaluate whether that change would have a…

Well, maybe you should focus on investing in public transportation that supports everyone and not isolate yourself any further from the rest of the inhabitants.

Tell this to the elderly and the mobility-challenged, who are more likely to use public transit.

I echo what others have said re: bus routes already, but my main issue with this article (and why it sounds just a bit out of touch and elitist) is that the author never mentions how this is similar to a bus at all (except for a throwaway line). I do think there is a market for this sort of thing (and it exists in…

the “disconnect” is that people like the author can’t imagine themselves using public transportation, basically for class/caste reasons

NYC buses don’t stop every block. Maybe there are a few bus lines where this happens here and there, but the idea that buses usually go one block and then stop is just inaccurate.

I love my credit union! They usually have fee-free checking, usually only require $5 in a savings account to maintain your membership, they have a big network of fee-free ATMs, and you can access your account and do banking from almost any other credit union in the country.

Good thing the EPA hasn’t been gutted. We’re not living in a catastrophe at all.

If you want to save time, I wouldn’t bother with a hydration belt. It is lugging extra weight. If you are running a marathon, you wouldn’t bring all your water (2-3 L) with you right?

Mongo like candy!

So much murder. I’m really fond of Curse of Millhaven.

They don’t have enough Republicans on board to override a veto.

Republicans have a super majority. It’ll still pass.

Everyone from the guy who finished 1st overall through the top 150 or so were affected for anywhere from 5-10 minutes. It sucked balls.

Oh dear God crossfitters... The most obnoxious fitness fanatics on this planet.

About living in Allentown or the train?