[RP TownTalk] Route 1, Queensbury, buses (Sue Collins)

[Sue Collins]

That particular bus goes to the University of MD site, the USDA building, 
Raytheon, and, I think, American Physics building and then down to the College 
Park Metro Station.  I guess that's just for people who work in those 
buildings?  Speaking of which, ARE town residents allowed to ride any the U of 
MD Shuttles now?  I'd heard that was in the discussion phase some time ago, 
never heard any more about it.  I've also asked some of "The Bus" (county bus) 
drivers if "The Bus" will ever run on weekends.  That would be of some help but 
as of now, they just run on weekdays.  The drivers have said it's been talked 
about but here again, nothing seems to be done.  Hmmm, maybe a town 
shuttle/trolley?  Maybe it would help to get people out of their cars and into 
public transportation?  And if it was worked like New Orleans, maybe even be a 
selling point for the town?  Let's see, instead of streetcars named Desire, how 
about....."Calvert?"  "Rosalie?"  (well, maybe not) (smile)




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From: Melissa Avery <m.avery at rocketmail.com>
To: Sue Collins <wheadle at yahoo.com>; Lou King <lking at knob.com>; 
"towntalk at riverdale-park.org" <towntalk at riverdale-park.org>
Sent: Thu, August 4, 2011 11:14:42 AM
Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] Route 1, Queensbury, and beyond (Sue Collins)


 the University of MD Shutle that stops at Rathion  then the college park metro 
should go three more blocks to Riverdale town center.
 
That bus runs in the morning and afternoon rush hour and is a free ride.

From: Sue Collins <wheadle at yahoo.com>
To: Lou King <lking at knob.com>; "towntalk at riverdale-park.org" 
<towntalk at riverdale-park.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2011 10:58 AM
Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] Route 1, Queensbury, and beyond (Sue Collins)

Just my humble opinion of course, but I don't see uncontrolled growth and 
unregulated traffic as being 'progress.'  Don't know that closing off the roads 
to all but locals would be a great idea, but really; with all of the new 
apartments and condos springing up all over the area, it's pretty much a given 
that traffic in our town WILL get much, much worse.  Doesn't even have to be 
auto traffic, does anyone in town besides myself ride the bus?  Most of the time 

on the F4, which goes from New Carrollton Metro to Silver Spring, via PG Metro, 
you can't even get a seat and many times you can't even get on the bus; it's so 
crowded it'll pass you by at the stop.  Other local bus patrons in the area have 

noticed this, too, the buses are much, much more crowded than they used to be.  
Sorry, if I can't even get on the bus to get a seat (or stand), that's not 
progress, either.  JMO of course 




----- Original Message ----
From: Lou King <lking at knob.com>
To: "towntalk at riverdale-park.org" <towntalk at riverdale-park.org>
Sent: Thu, August 4, 2011 10:50:43 AM
Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] Route 1, Queensbury, and beyond (Sue Collins)

Melissa Avery wrote, On 8/4/2011 7:18 AM:
> Personally, I think it should be only open at specified times of the day
> or to town residents, similar to the part of Queesburry in Hyattsville.

I wonder how that would effect deliveries to businesses in town like Dumm's, 
Geppetto Catering, S & J's or those folks north along Rhode Island Ave or in 
Town Center?

Of course there would need to be exceptions for the Fire Department so that Ward 

1 could continue to get good fire and ambulance service.

Maybe we should make Riverdale Park a gated community. But that might force 
people to cut through Edmonston. Not sure how Guy would like that.

Maybe we could go back to 1967 and close 410. That would reunite the town; well 
except for those people that would have even more traffic in front of their 
homes.

Personally I think you can stand in the way of progress and get left behind or 
plan for the inevitable so it has the least adverse affect and the best 
advantage.

Trying to hold back progress is like yelling at the tide, eventually you just 
get your feet wet.

Lou
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