Comments on: Summer Transit Challenge

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:18:24 +0000

Correction: I meant 113, not 133.
Also tried the google trip planner this morning and it has many flaws and many missing features of the old trip planner. Did not return correct arrival times–only gave current. Missed metrorail connections and favored longer bus commutes, no fare details. etc. Unfortunately, the Transit has already linked to google from the site. Fortunately, the old planner is still available sftrp.cinrtosfl.com

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:18:05 +0000

Just started riding from my home in Kendall back to my teaching job at Booker T. Washington. Was a little anxious at first about the commute as many homeless and druggies are around the station, but felt very comfortable with one exception. Although there is a seated guard at the Culmer station in the afternoon I saw no security on the platform. I guess they cannot afford to have them in both places.
On another note, I wonder how the park and ride at 133 and Killian (Miami Dade) will affect commuters. Transit suggests parking at Hammocks, but who wants to drive way WEST to get EAST?

By: David O

David O — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:40:48 +0000

Speaking of pededtrians, Robert Novak just hit one with his corvette.

I’m going to be extra cautious in my walking, today

By: Edwin

Edwin — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:20:47 +0000

@Gabriel Lopez-Bernal Re: Pedestrianization Campaign…

Maybe you can help the Eye on Miami crew with the PAC and have Transit as a thing for the PAC?

http://eyeonmiami.blogspot.com/2008/07/still-in-shitty-mood-over-countys.html

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:57:50 +0000

I acutually did this part of last week and this week and so far so good. Except fo an elderly member of family, I do not know anybody in Miami who rides the bus.
I’ve learned a few things like the bus routes actually have more stops that our displayed in the brochure. Many bus stations don’t have a covered area so take a hat and water. Talk to bus “connoiseurs; they are full of information and know a lot about the most efficient way of getting somewhere than the actual Miami-Dade Transit employees.

By: Gabriel Lopez-Bernal

Gabriel Lopez-Bernal — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:09:59 +0000

Dave,

Good Question. We were actually just discussing that today at work. Although I don’t have any solid answers, I’ll be working on that topic soon for the website…

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:47:17 +0000

Interesting that you are doing Doral too, that has to be the absolute #1 least walking or transit friendly neighborhood in all of Miami-Dade.

As as aside, why is it that MD is on one hand trying to promote transit use while on the hand continuing to move more and more of its offices to Doral (Elections, the new 311 Call Center, and the new IT building being just a few of the new Doral additions)?

By: Gabriel Lopez-Bernal

Gabriel Lopez-Bernal — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:03:27 +0000

I figured.

I just got a good taste of what I’ll likely experience tomorrow, nearly being run over by an impatient pickup truck driver who simply could not wait for me to finish crossing the street…

We need to begin a Pedestrianization Campaign…

By: Tony Garcia

Tony Garcia — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:24:18 +0000

FYI: It doesn’t include the Coral Gables trolley either.

By: Gabriel Lopez-Bernal

Gabriel Lopez-Bernal — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:41:25 +0000

Thanks for the Heads Up Larry. Yeah I noticed a few issues when using it too, most notably the absence of the Doral Trolley Routes.

Glad to see such an enthusiastic response, we look forward to hearing your stories…