Gumburcules t1_je9zafn wrote on March 30, 2023 at 2:24 PM

Reply to comment by UmbralRaptor in The Silver Line to Dulles is a bigger deal than I thought it would be by MrMoustachio55

My ride went from 2 seats to 1, it's almost like everybody's personal situation is different...

Also, you've got to be kidding me with "you should try actually using the transit here." You know who is downvoting you? The people who don't have 4-seat rides to Dulles precisely because they chose to live near transit and use it frequently.

UmbralRaptor t1_jead7d3 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:01 PM

I could always try living somewhere where I'm not next to two bus lines, farther from work, and pay an extra $500-$1500/month, yes.

Gumburcules t1_jeapm3q wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Nobody cares what you could or couldn't try.

Public transit is for the public, not you specifically.

UmbralRaptor t1_jebifl2 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 8:24 PM

Then who is it for? Why are so many stops so far away from everything? Why is it necessary to check across multiple apps (or pdfs) what the bus is so one can actually get from point A to B? Why is the "last bus problem" a constant threat meaning that you always have to be ready for a several mile walk? Especially if you're out after 4-8 pm (depending on the day of the week).

Is the goal actually to get people around?