[Rathji]

Just some random thoughts on the 302, although I am pretty sure the concepts could be applied to some other BRT lines.

When the SE BRT first started I was expecting a lot less stops. When I started taking it in November last year, I was really startled that it stopped so much. Now after taking it for a year or so, I really think they should cut out 1/3 to 1/2 of the stops and encourage people to drive and park at the existing Mackenzie Town and Douglas Glen lots.

Then they should add a parking lot in the Ogden Area, north of 69th avenue in the old (and currently unused) train yard parking, where there will almost certainly be a further CTrain station or near the ball diamonds. You could also add parking along the northern end of Ogden Rd, across from the Rona or maybe more towards Inglewood near the Shamrock or the flea market.

At the same time they should add in short route buses which sole purpose is feeding these 302 bus stops at a couple points. For example, have a 302 stop at the Mackenzie Towne parking, and another one at 130th. Then have small buses running through Prestwick, Elgin, Copperfield, New Brighton to feed those 2 stops. If you do this right, you could eliminate the demand for the multiple express buses because the 302 line would be nearly as fast but serving multiple communities at the same time, and it would be more revenue neutral. Except it might need more big buses for the 302 line and more smaller buses for the feeder lines.

It would require some land to build parking and the right mixture of vehicles or course. I guess the basic thought I had is that the BRT should mimic what the LRT would do. Big buses running every 5-10 minutes and stopping infrequently to move people long distances.

Maybe my thoughts are out to lunch.