http://www.reneeandelliott.com/2007/11/21/my-experience-with-public-transit-in-south-florida/ our lives, our images, our words Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:39:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://www.reneeandelliott.com/2007/11/21/my-experience-with-public-transit-in-south-florida/#comment-138 slenda Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:37:05 +0000 http://www.reneeandelliott.com/2007/11/21/my-experience-with-public-transit-in-south-florida/#comment-138 I use or attempt to use the 28 everyday at Park Rd. & Hallandale Bch blvd EAST everyday and the service is Horrible. The timepoint on the timetable is 7:50 pm at 441 & hallandale bch blvd and the bus is frequently EARLY. Always find myself walking to US1 to catch the 8:34 connection to Aventura Mall and always have a 7 day buz pass, and almost 50% of the time I am walking because its faster and more reliable than waiting fo the next bus that may not show up!.Buses come early, they dont want you on the bus because its more work and trouble for them. Same thing on the trip home, arrive at hallandale bch blvd and US1 at 11:06 PM and the 28 West is ofcourse GONE. its gone at 11:04 PM WEST, EARLY !!!! And this joke has been going on for the last 5 years or so, calling or e-mailng Broward County does nothing, they simply dont care. I use or attempt to use the 28 everyday at Park Rd. & Hallandale Bch blvd EAST everyday and the service is Horrible. The timepoint on the timetable is 7:50 pm at 441 & hallandale bch blvd and the bus is frequently EARLY. Always find myself walking to US1 to catch the 8:34 connection to Aventura Mall and always have a 7 day buz pass, and almost 50% of the time I am walking because its faster and more reliable than waiting fo the next bus that may not show up!.Buses come early, they dont want you on the bus because its more work and trouble for them. Same thing on the trip home, arrive at hallandale bch blvd and US1 at 11:06 PM and the 28 West is ofcourse GONE. its gone at 11:04 PM WEST, EARLY !!!! And this joke has been going on for the last 5 years or so, calling or e-mailng Broward County does nothing, they simply dont care.

]]> http://www.reneeandelliott.com/2007/11/21/my-experience-with-public-transit-in-south-florida/#comment-121 Ki Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:26:15 +0000 http://www.reneeandelliott.com/2007/11/21/my-experience-with-public-transit-in-south-florida/#comment-121 I agree with what you are saying, sure there are many normal people that are riding the buses to commute their daily lives, but there are always that 40% of the bus riding population that I (and many others) will label as "bad", and here is why: example 1: you are riding a bus to work and suddenly a guy walks in smells like a skunk and ass as big as the bus, and he happens to stand back end to you while you notice a little black dots jumping from him to you; only to realize that its ticks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! example 2: the bus is overcrowded but you bear with it, then suddenly a bunch of construction workers walk in and jam you, and not only that; but they also SWEAT and there goes your dry work attire, A GOOD FEELING EHHH? AAHAHAHA. Example 3: you ride a bus when suddenly a man/woman, sneezed without closing their mouth, Oh BOY; The next day you wake up with a cold! and headache, lovely!!! well those are just 3 of the wonderful stories that I myself experienced riding buses, so do you want to ride a bus too? I agree with what you are saying, sure there are many normal people that are riding the buses to commute their daily lives, but there are always that 40% of the bus riding population that I (and many others) will label as “bad”, and here is why:
example 1: you are riding a bus to work and suddenly a guy walks in smells like a skunk and ass as big as the bus, and he happens to stand back end to you while you notice a little black dots jumping from him to you; only to realize that its ticks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
example 2: the bus is overcrowded but you bear with it, then suddenly a bunch of construction workers walk in and jam you, and not only that; but they also SWEAT and there goes your dry work attire, A GOOD FEELING EHHH? AAHAHAHA.
Example 3: you ride a bus when suddenly a man/woman, sneezed without closing their mouth, Oh BOY; The next day you wake up with a cold! and headache, lovely!!!
well those are just 3 of the wonderful stories that I myself experienced riding buses, so do you want to ride a bus too?

]]> http://www.reneeandelliott.com/2007/11/21/my-experience-with-public-transit-in-south-florida/#comment-106 Roger Wed, 14 May 2008 21:27:04 +0000 http://www.reneeandelliott.com/2007/11/21/my-experience-with-public-transit-in-south-florida/#comment-106 Elliot: You hit the nail right on the head. Planning: that is the key word. Many people forget that -- like you said -- buses have to run on a schedule even though it may not be the ideal one for the individual commuter. Also, people need to understand that it is called "mass" transit. It is impossible to have a system that serves EVERYbody's personal an individual needs. Finally, the reason driving a personal automobile seems more convenient, in terms of time of commute is that most motorists speed. They do not obey the speed limit, so of course during non-rush-hour traffic, they'll get to their destinations in less time. Bus operators, however, must abide by the speed limit while also stopping to pick up commuters. Elliot:
You hit the nail right on the head. Planning: that is the key word. Many people forget that — like you said — buses have to run on a schedule even though it may not be the ideal one for the individual commuter. Also, people need to understand that it is called “mass” transit. It is impossible to have a system that serves EVERYbody’s personal an individual needs. Finally, the reason driving a personal automobile seems more convenient, in terms of time of commute is that most motorists speed. They do not obey the speed limit, so of course during non-rush-hour traffic, they’ll get to their destinations in less time. Bus operators, however, must abide by the speed limit while also stopping to pick up commuters.

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