TheSamba.com :: View topic - How Many Of You Have Started To Ride The Bus More?

Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:56 am

With gas prices reaching $4.00 even driving my bug is starting to take a bite
out of the pocket.

How many of you are using the bus more?

How is your experience ?

Dan

Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:01 am

It's been over $4 here in southern California for a bit now. I recently purchased a used 4 cylinder BMW and will be converting to ethenol/gas flex fuel system in order to keep driving. Time constraints are e big issue with me not using public transportation. I am looking into different routes in order to figure out what mode of public transportation is best for me.

Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:10 am

I've been walking to work for years.

Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:21 am

We've been spoiled since the late 80's. Gas prices will continue to go up, get used to it.

Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:24 am

Ethanol takes twice as much energy to produce a gallon than gas does. Don't belive the hype.

Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:24 am

I wish I could take Public Transportation to work, but with my schedule it doesn't work for me... A train/bus doesn't leave early enough for me to make it to work on time... When I lived downtown and worked in Rancho it worked out well and I saved tons of money, went about 2 years without a car. Now that I live in Folsom and work in a complex off of 160 the transportation is far from my work and doesn't run early enough.

Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:30 am

Interesting topic....and I hate to use it as a plug, but my job centers around helping active duty military and qualified federal employees by enrolling them into the Transportation Incentive Program, where they can get vouchers to help pay for public transportation. Some covers the entire cost of public transportation:

Vanpool
Bus/Trolley
Coaster (light rail)

I'm amazed that alot of people don't even know we exist. With the rising price of gas, traffic congestion, and more concern for the environment, it's time to reap the benefits since they exist.

This is actually a national program. I have heard that some private and state companies (non-federal) have similar systems in place to assist their employees in utilizing public transportation.

Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:33 am

word is the report is coming out in sept saying the oil producers have been exaggerating their resources and gas will be up around 10 bucks/gal here in the US by october.

southern california solution? easy- motorcycle all year round. i used to love that!

Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:38 am

How is the public transportation in the LA, Orange County area?

Safe? Reliable?

Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:45 am

Typ311Dave wrote: Interesting topic....and I hate to use it as a plug, but my job centers around helping active duty military and qualified federal employees by enrolling them into the Transportation Incentive Program, where they can get vouchers to help pay for public transportation. Some covers the entire cost of public transportation:

Vanpool
Bus/Trolley
Coaster (light rail)

I'm amazed that alot of people don't even know we exist. With the rising price of gas, traffic congestion, and more concern for the environment, it's time to reap the benefits since they exist.

This is actually a national program. I have heard that some private and state companies (non-federal) have similar systems in place to assist their employees in utilizing public transportation.

I guess your not doing your job very well 8)

Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:23 am

I am the TIP coordinator (assistant) for my command. Great program. It is actually a very easy and rewarding program. I too wish more people would take advantage of it.

Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:27 am

Nope I drive!! Where I live there are no taxis, busses or other public transportation.

Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:31 am

myzamboni wrote: Typ311Dave wrote: Interesting topic....and I hate to use it as a plug, but my job centers around helping active duty military and qualified federal employees by enrolling them into the Transportation Incentive Program, where they can get vouchers to help pay for public transportation. Some covers the entire cost of public transportation:

Vanpool
Bus/Trolley
Coaster (light rail)

I'm amazed that alot of people don't even know we exist. With the rising price of gas, traffic congestion, and more concern for the environment, it's time to reap the benefits since they exist.

This is actually a national program. I have heard that some private and state companies (non-federal) have similar systems in place to assist their employees in utilizing public transportation.

I guess your not doing your job very well 8)
:lol: .... :oops:
You know I am doing a resto on my 62....she would'nt look so good if I actually worked...

Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:37 am

DaveM wrote: I've been walking to work for years.

You haven't gotten there yet??

Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:38 am

davebuckholts wrote: DaveM wrote: I've been walking to work for years.

You haven't gotten there yet??

nope, and if I can't get my act in gear, they'll soon kick me out.

Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:18 pm

Typ311Dave wrote: Interesting topic....and I hate to use it as a plug, but my job centers around helping active duty military and qualified federal employees by enrolling them into the Transportation Incentive Program, where they can get vouchers to help pay for public transportation. Some covers the entire cost of public transportation:

Vanpool
Bus/Trolley
Coaster (light rail)

I'm amazed that alot of people don't even know we exist. With the rising price of gas, traffic congestion, and more concern for the environment, it's time to reap the benefits since they exist.

This is actually a national program. I have heard that some private and state companies (non-federal) have similar systems in place to assist their employees in utilizing public transportation.

Which branch of service and which base? I'd be interested to see if we can implement something like that here.

Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:23 pm

crofty wrote: Ethanol takes twice as much energy to produce a gallon than gas does. Don't belive the hype.

Bull Sh-t. That was with 1980's technologies. They are using 2010 technologies now.
And the by-products are a saleble item. Cattle feeders love to get the DDG. (Dried Distiller Grain).

Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:42 pm

DubStyle wrote: Typ311Dave wrote: Interesting topic....and I hate to use it as a plug, but my job centers around helping active duty military and qualified federal employees by enrolling them into the Transportation Incentive Program, where they can get vouchers to help pay for public transportation. Some covers the entire cost of public transportation:

Vanpool
Bus/Trolley
Coaster (light rail)

I'm amazed that alot of people don't even know we exist. With the rising price of gas, traffic congestion, and more concern for the environment, it's time to reap the benefits since they exist.

This is actually a national program. I have heard that some private and state companies (non-federal) have similar systems in place to assist their employees in utilizing public transportation.

Which branch of service and which base? I'd be interested to see if we can implement something like that here.
I run the program for the Navy side of the house, at Naval Base San Diego, 32nd Street Naval Station, and for the GS/NSPS federal employees (civil service). Marine Corps is covered as well and they have their own POC's. I would assume they have something in place for the Army side. PM me if you need more info.

Can't be a government contractor though.

Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:59 pm

dantrefethen wrote: How is the public transportation in the LA, Orange County area?

Safe? Reliable?

Not bad in Orange County. A couple bucks gets you a pass good for 24 hours of unlimited rides, and the buses are clean and pretty nice. They don't run them very often though, so be prepared to sit and wait for 20-30 minutes before one shows up.

Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:03 pm

I keep trying to ride the bus.. but some mutha fuka keeps throwing me under it before I get on! :lol: