Comments on: All the information I can muster http://www.transport-impacts.com/2008/06/24/all-the-information-i-can-muster/ To get moving in the right direction Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:08:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Richard http://www.transport-impacts.com/2008/06/24/all-the-information-i-can-muster/#comment-105 Richard Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:09:45 +0000 http://www.transport-impacts.com/?p=40#comment-105 Jacqui I recently spent 2 months on public transport, mainly bus, due to a minor motorbike accident. I know the area well but found myself a new-comer to public transport - bus stop locations, bus routes, timetables, transfers, ticket optimisation, walk and bus options, two bus options, express buses. I enjoyed it as an adventure and it was a pleasant change to read a book or look at fellow travellers. Cost - very expensive compared to motor bike (but maybe safer) Time - variable, and sometimes very long (longer than walking), mostly pleasant due to novelty Bus Services - generally very good. Few disappointments, timetabling info is there if you search for it. Coverage did not optimise for my trip but was pretty good. Alternatives - Motorbike, fast, cheaper than bus, no sweat, easy to park, fun. - Pushbike, fast (similar time to motorbike), very cheap, sweatty and no showers so some social cost at work, healthy. - Walk, time similar to bus and consistent, free, not best for carrying laptop and heavy paperwork and books, probably a better option if not mid-winter, healthy. - Lift in car, good for when you want to feel loved but expensive on other persons time and carbon costly, good for rain and cold weather. Conclusion: Try a public transport 'holiday' as a change and as a puzzle. Its a new view on your city. Make your mind up afterwards, if you don't stick with it at least tyou have a new option if the car is in for repairs sometime :) Richard Jacqui
I recently spent 2 months on public transport, mainly bus, due to a minor motorbike accident. I know the area well but found myself a new-comer to public transport – bus stop locations, bus routes, timetables, transfers, ticket optimisation, walk and bus options, two bus options, express buses.
I enjoyed it as an adventure and it was a pleasant change to read a book or look at fellow travellers.
Cost – very expensive compared to motor bike (but maybe safer)
Time – variable, and sometimes very long (longer than walking), mostly pleasant due to novelty
Bus Services – generally very good. Few disappointments, timetabling info is there if you search for it. Coverage did not optimise for my trip but was pretty good.
Alternatives
– Motorbike, fast, cheaper than bus, no sweat, easy to park, fun.
– Pushbike, fast (similar time to motorbike), very cheap, sweatty and no showers so some social cost at work, healthy.
– Walk, time similar to bus and consistent, free, not best for carrying laptop and heavy paperwork and books, probably a better option if not mid-winter, healthy.
– Lift in car, good for when you want to feel loved but expensive on other persons time and carbon costly, good for rain and cold weather.

Conclusion: Try a public transport ‘holiday’ as a change and as a puzzle. Its a new view on your city. Make your mind up afterwards, if you don’t stick with it at least tyou have a new option if the car is in for repairs sometime :)

Richard

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