Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Buses
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 3:22 pm
Most of the proposal for bus routes imo is unneccesary. The only thing that should change is changing alpha numbers like G10 to 210.
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Plus a smaller network means that frequency can be increased on the simplified routes. The key thing in the plan is that the 15 minute "Go Zones" will be expanded. That's the number one thing that drives public transport use.adelaide transport wrote: ↑Wed Apr 01, 2020 3:37 pmYou are entitled to your opinion Eurostar, but as you have read these or similar changes to Routes and services are going to happen!
There are many routes that are just not viable, and we haven't had a major revamp for our Bus Networks in close to 30 years. These changes are necessary to put buses where they are needed and are going to increase patronage.
Too many services are so indirect winding through backstreets that makes services very slow and unattractive.
The whole idea of this total revamp is to simplify a very complicated network that a lot of people cannot work out.
Our tram network should be extended too,1NEEDS2POST wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2020 1:36 amPlus a smaller network means that frequency can be increased on the simplified routes. The key thing in the plan is that the 15 minute "Go Zones" will be expanded. That's the number one thing that drives public transport use.adelaide transport wrote: ↑Wed Apr 01, 2020 3:37 pmYou are entitled to your opinion Eurostar, but as you have read these or similar changes to Routes and services are going to happen!
There are many routes that are just not viable, and we haven't had a major revamp for our Bus Networks in close to 30 years. These changes are necessary to put buses where they are needed and are going to increase patronage.
Too many services are so indirect winding through backstreets that makes services very slow and unattractive.
The whole idea of this total revamp is to simplify a very complicated network that a lot of people cannot work out.
That’s about a $5bn wish list you have there. Why not a metro subway system for Adelaide then?Eurostar wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:22 pmOur tram network should be extended too,1NEEDS2POST wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2020 1:36 amPlus a smaller network means that frequency can be increased on the simplified routes. The key thing in the plan is that the 15 minute "Go Zones" will be expanded. That's the number one thing that drives public transport use.adelaide transport wrote: ↑Wed Apr 01, 2020 3:37 pmYou are entitled to your opinion Eurostar, but as you have read these or similar changes to Routes and services are going to happen!
There are many routes that are just not viable, and we haven't had a major revamp for our Bus Networks in close to 30 years. These changes are necessary to put buses where they are needed and are going to increase patronage.
Too many services are so indirect winding through backstreets that makes services very slow and unattractive.
The whole idea of this total revamp is to simplify a very complicated network that a lot of people cannot work out.
1) Extend Festival Theatre Line to Blair Athol via O'Connell Street and Prospect Road
2) New line from Magill to Grange via Magill Road, North Terrace, Port Road, Grange Road
3) New line from Magill to Henley Beach via The Parade, Bartels Road, Pirie Street, Waymouth Street, Henley Beach Road
4) Wattle Park to Adelaide Airport via Kensington Road, Wakefield Street, Grote Street, Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Sir Richard Williams Avenue. (Possible extension to West Beach to help reactivate the area)
5) to Glynde via Payneham Road
6) to Mitcham via Unley Road and Belair Road
7) to Hyde Park via King William Road
to Flinders Uni via Goodwood Road
9) to St Clair via Torrens Road
10) to Marion Centre via Marion Road
Too late now, but I always thought it would make sense to name the bus routes after the regional bus zones they service. Examples:Spotto wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:24 pmNot a bad idea. Would make wayfinding much easier if you're trying to navigate the network.1NEEDS2POST wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:05 pmIt looks better than before, but there's no pattern to the numbers. If they're doing a re-numbering, why not give the routes a pattern? For example, east-west buses are even numbered, north-south are odd numbered.
Some of the current bus numbers are arranged into sets to tell you what main road they use: G-numbered routes on Goodwood Road, 7-numbered on South Road, and 15-numbered on Port Road come to mind. Some sort of easy-on-the-commuter organising for the new system is needed.
There still doesn't seem to be any info on the AdMet website re this?adelaide transport wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 9:12 amSome changes to Bus services;-
J1X services will be suspended after tonight.
After Midnight services will be discontinued immediately
98/99 services will be discontinued after tomorrow.
These changes are as a result of the Corona virus and subsequent drop in patronage and at this stage are indefinite.
Yes it is on the Adelaide Metro website.Modbury_Man wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 3:41 pmThere still doesn't seem to be any info on the AdMet website re this?adelaide transport wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 9:12 amSome changes to Bus services;-
J1X services will be suspended after tonight.
After Midnight services will be discontinued immediately
98/99 services will be discontinued after tomorrow.
These changes are as a result of the Corona virus and subsequent drop in patronage and at this stage are indefinite.
I can understand dropping express routes, dropping 98/99 and lowering the frequency. At worst, passengers have to wait longer for a bus. What's really disappointing is dropping the after midnight services because that will leave people stranded.adelaide transport wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 9:12 amSome changes to Bus services;-
J1X services will be suspended after tonight.
After Midnight services will be discontinued immediately
98/99 services will be discontinued after tomorrow.
These changes are as a result of the Corona virus and subsequent drop in patronage and at this stage are indefinite.
The number of people using "After Midnight" services last Sunday morning was so low that continuation of these services in the current climate is not feasible. Considering that Pubs, Clubs and Entertainment venues are shut and people are being told to stay home, it is doubtful anyone would be inconvenienced by the cancellation of these services.1NEEDS2POST wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:06 amI can understand dropping express routes, dropping 98/99 and lowering the frequency. At worst, passengers have to wait longer for a bus. What's really disappointing is dropping the after midnight services because that will leave people stranded.adelaide transport wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 9:12 amSome changes to Bus services;-
J1X services will be suspended after tonight.
After Midnight services will be discontinued immediately
98/99 services will be discontinued after tomorrow.
These changes are as a result of the Corona virus and subsequent drop in patronage and at this stage are indefinite.