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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
I really wish they'd keep the 301 where it is, it would be a faster alternative than the LRT and those who don't want to cram into the trains when they hit Westbrook and Shaganappi. I don't want to be one of those people who stand around 26th waiting for a bus and have to miss every third one because they're full!
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What? The 301 BRT was specifically designed and implemented to be a precursor to LRT in the west, and also to be fully replaced by the higher-capacity, faster and more reliable LRT service. It has limited stops at approximately where the LRT was planned to stop to develop and grow the travel patterns for when LRT could be built and operational.
Also, there's no need for redundant and supplemental bus service along the corridor (unless it is an infrequent community shuttle service like the route 81 in the south to provide some people with local service). The West LRT will not systematically fill to crush loads (as seen on other lines) or even uncomfortably crowded loads in the foreseeable future. Capacity will be such that it will outstrip demand due to the line being operationally linked to a line with higher ridership.