by Miles Taylor | Jul 19, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
I’m not trying to stereotype, but…are all WRTA drivers really mean? I mean, Nathan and I tried to go to the end and back from Walmart on the 11 twice. The first time, the driver wouldn’t even let us on, so we ended up on the 1 instead; we were...
by Miles Taylor | Jul 18, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
I still have more WRTA routes to cover, but I figured I’d start interlining the PVTA stuff in between them to vary it up a bit. Except…what’s this? Yes, my first PVTA review isn’t even a PVTA review, but an FRTA review! This is a system...
by Miles Taylor | Jul 17, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
The 1 used to be the shortest, stubbiest little route, and I always wondered how the heck it could possibly get ridership. Ever since the demise of the 22, though, the 1 has been rerouted to cover some of the lost service, as well as extended to Walmart for…some...
by Miles Taylor | Jul 16, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
Alright, take the B. Give it a bunch of extra deviations. Make it have a significantly worse schedule and way fewer riders. That’s the A! The bus at Walmart, with an actual sign! Leaving Walmart, we went down a hill out of the parking lot and turned onto Main...
by Miles Taylor | Jul 15, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
What do you think are the best D Line stations regarding functionality, aesthetics, and structure? The D Line is generally consistent with regards to its stations, but there are definitely some standouts along the line. First, in terms of functionality at least,...
by Miles Taylor | Jul 14, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
Time to check out that “dubious-looking minibus” we saw in Grafton! This is the B, one of the WRTA’s “Community Shuttle Flex Van Services,” a long-winded name that basically means it’s a minibus route that one can call in to deviate...
