Re: Observations from a Demand Forecaster
Author: duke
Date: 09-09-2017 - 15:01
Erik H. Wrote:
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> BOB2 Wrote:
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> > 1800 and change for the opening day of regular
> service isn't too bad. The projection of
> > 3,000 seems achievable. But, be careful when
> using "forecasts" to assess performance.
>
> > Is SMART even running the scheduled level of
> service on which the 3000 daily estimate was
> > "forecast"?
>
> Remember up north with WES, initial ridership was
> strong and got weak later on. Estimated projected
> ridership after one year was 2,500 riders; 5,000
> riders after five years.
>
> It's been eight and a half years, and ridership is
> still below 2,000, hovering at around 1,800 to
> 1,900 per month. Now I have stronger hopes for
> SMART as there's greater population and a much
> busier highway paralleling it, but the lack of a
> major destination along the route (just like WES)
> or a major transit hub works against it. I say
> give it a year or so to see the true colors - if
> people start to pick up on it, or the initial
> riders realize it just isn't right for them.
I agree with this post . It makes the most sense. In the long run with Hwy 101 and Hwy 37 getting more and more congested SMART will be successful, But how long will that be? And how many people think the Larkspur extension will actually take them to the ferry not knowing it's just to another transfer one quarter mile away?
SMART regular service response?
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ff |
09-07-2017 - 21:13 |
Re: SMART regular service response?
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Mike Pechner |
09-07-2017 - 21:45 |
Re: SMART regular service response?
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GroundSwell |
09-08-2017 - 06:47 |
Re: Observations from a SMART rider
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Dave L |
09-08-2017 - 10:43 |
Re: Observations from a Demand Forecaster
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BOB2 |
09-08-2017 - 12:30 |
Re: Observations from a Demand Forecaster
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Dave L |
09-08-2017 - 12:53 |
SMART ridership, transit ridership, "Guaranteed Ride Home", etc.
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Margaret_SP_fan |
09-08-2017 - 15:46 |
Re: SMART ridership, transit ridership, "Guaranteed Ride Home", etc.
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jst3751 |
09-08-2017 - 16:16 |
Re: SMART ridership, transit ridership, "Guaranteed Ride Home", etc.
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Ed Workman |
09-08-2017 - 17:44 |
SMART Ridership - Let's Face Facts
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Art Carney |
09-08-2017 - 20:12 |
Re: SMART Ridership - Let's Face Facts-Yes, let's do that....
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BOB2 |
09-09-2017 - 07:10 |
Re: SMART Ridership - Let's Face Facts-Yes, let's do that....
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synonymouse |
09-09-2017 - 08:51 |
Re: SMART Ridership - Let's Face Facts-You just hate the vast evil train.conspiracy, we get it.......
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BOB2 |
09-09-2017 - 09:17 |
Re: SMART ridership, transit ridership, "Guaranteed Ride Home", etc.
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BOB2 |
09-08-2017 - 16:42 |
Re: SMART ridership, transit ridership, "Guaranteed Ride Home", etc.
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Espee99 |
09-08-2017 - 17:16 |
Re: SMART ridership, transit ridership, "Guaranteed Ride Home", etc.
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BOB2 |
09-08-2017 - 17:40 |
Re: SMART ridership, transit ridership, "Guaranteed Ride Home", etc.
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espee2472 |
09-08-2017 - 18:05 |
Re: SMART ridership, transit ridership, "Guaranteed Ride Home", etc.
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synonymouse |
09-08-2017 - 18:07 |
Re: SMART And Now for the Loony Toons Conspiracy Theory.
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BOB2 |
09-08-2017 - 18:45 |
Re: SMART And Now for the Loony Toons Conspiracy Theory.
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Judge Judy |
09-08-2017 - 20:58 |
Re: SMART ridership, transit ridership, "Guaranteed Ride Home", etc.
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Erik H. |
09-09-2017 - 11:06 |
Re: Observations from a Demand Forecaster
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Erik H. |
09-09-2017 - 11:11 |
Re: Observations from a Demand Forecaster |
duke |
09-09-2017 - 15:01 |
Re: Observations from a Demand Forecaster
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synonymouse |
09-09-2017 - 18:15 |
Re: Observations from a Demand Forecaster
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Erik H. |
09-09-2017 - 19:37 |
Re: Observations from a Demand Forecaster
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synonymouse |
09-09-2017 - 21:10 |
Re: Observations from a Demand Forecaster
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brains |
09-11-2017 - 11:54 |
Re: Probably another member of the pro-train conspiracy
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Just sayin' |
09-11-2017 - 12:12 |
Re: Probably another member of the pro-train conspiracy
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espee2472 |
09-11-2017 - 13:21 |
Re: Probably another member of the pro-train conspiracy
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synonymouse |
09-11-2017 - 15:16 |