Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Downtown
I think the idea of moving all the express bus riders from Marine Drive/Sheridan/Lake View all the way over to Clark just so they can support a streetcar is a nonstarter with the highrise residents who currently enjoy bus service at their doors. They might walk over to Clark for a subway, but I don't think they will for a streetcar.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by HowardL
Exactly. On Lake Shore, the 135 takes you to work; the 146 takes you to Michigan Avenue. Life runs parallel to the Lake. The L is considered pretty far west. Clark is considered remote.
|
But they are not talking about the 135/145/146/147 bus lines, just mainly the 22/36 and the 134/143/151/156. The 22/36 alone is 38,000 daily boardings and even if you leave the express routes alone, just adding the 151 (which is by no means express) brings another 21,000 daily boardings. 59,000 potential riders is a big number, on par with the Brown Line's daily ridership.
Yes, its just a step above a napkin sketch, but its a decent idea that could be a very good idea with a little work and there are already a group of people trying to push it to whoever will listen.