Thursday, January 20, 2011
pathetic!
That is pathetic.
Kudos to Asheville Transit for finally putting bus stops on the section of Brevard Road that runs between Haywood Road and Interstate 240. This is a neighborhood of many city blocks, and bus stops should have been in my neighborhood long ago.
Better late than never.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Bus Buskers and Food Vendors...Bus Fun in Mexico
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Mockingbird Entertainment at a Beautiful Bus Stop
I wasn't sure where the nearest bus stop was, but didn't want to stand around in the 90 degree weather in the hot sun to find out. I knew there were several stops on Clingman so I walked there. The first stop on Clingman was maybe a tenth of a mile away, but it was in the sun and the bus wasn't due for 15 minutes or more. So I walked another tenth of a mile or so down to the next stop where I knew there was shade. This spot might be the prettiest bus stop in Asheville. See what you think.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
A Challenge
Sunday, May 30, 2010
The Passenger by Art Brut
Be sure and check out the youtube video. There just aren't that many songs out there about public transportation! Have fun!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vxo9iDj5Hw
The Passenger
by Art Brut
I'm a determined passenger
I never learnt to drive
But don't worry, I'm not asking for a ride.
Some people hate the bus.
Not me, I can't get enough.
Some people live in the fast lane.
Not me, I take the train.
I love public transportation.
Train or bus, they're both amazing.
I don't take a book
There's no time to read
It's a long journey but there's a lot to see.
Back left window, upstairs
The view alone is worth the fare.
If I wanna sleep
Gonna miss my stop
I use my phone as an alarm clock.
Some people hate the bus
Not me, I can't get enough.
Some people live in the fast lane.
Not me, I take the train.
I love public transporation
Train or bus, they're both amazing.
I know there's somewhere I'm supposed to be
And I'm gonna get there eventually
But when I'm traveling from A to B
I'm avoid my responsibility
And I love the thrill of being last
Bus and trains don't go that fast.
Some people hate the bus
Not me, I can't get enough.
Some people live in the fast lane.
Not me, I take the train.
I love public transportation.
Train or bus, they're both amazing.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Sad News
http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20100418/NEWS01/100417021
I did learn something from this news article that I didn't know--that the drivers aren't city employees, but are from a company the city contracts with. Interesting.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Two News Items of Interest
http://www.mountainx.com/news/2007/021710buzz2/
Now the bad new: The bus shelter near Fuddruckers, which had been built by volunteers, was dismantled at the restaurant's request. So all you folks who want to wait for the bus on Charlotte street and stay dry, you're just out of luck. But you'll probably be able to smell all that expensive cow cooking. Former councilman Carl Mumpower says "decapitating" the bus shelter is moving in the wrong direction for a city that claims it wants to increase bus ridership and, for once, I agree with Mumpower. The wonderful covered bus shelters throughout the city were his Top-A-Stop project, and a very nice one at that.
http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20100327/NEWS/303270029