JCJC Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Has anyone seen/commented on the proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme between Sheffield and Rotherham? It's the "Question for July 2009" on SYPTE's website travelsouthyorkshire (DOT) com/travel_information/Tell+us+what+you+think There's a promotional video. I'm not sure if it will help. 15 minutes by train Sheff to Rotherham. Of course this bus will stop on the way, helping out certain industrial and shopping areas. I'm also a bit worried about the quick mention of "more ways to pay for tickets in advance" what's that? Oyster cards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telman Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Why would anybody want to go to Rotherham?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Feliks Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Why would anybody want to go to Rotherham?. Or to Sheffield for that matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vague_Boy Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I'm also a bit worried about the quick mention of "more ways to pay for tickets in advance" what's that? Oyster cards? Isn't the new YORCARD the local equivalent to the Oyster card? Or does it not do as much as the Oyster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCJC Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Just looked up Yorcard on yorcard.com .. "a new smartcard-based payment system for public transport, currently under development for South and West Yorkshire". Yep, sounds like it may be the Oystercard, under trial with teenagers, complete with trendy spelling mistake to develop literacy. Hmmm. What I don't like about Oystercard is that cash payment then gets more expensive and Oystercard users get their every movement on public transport tracked. OK if you're doing nothing wrong ... why should you be bothered about CCTV? ... and ID cards? ... it's all for your own good ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengo Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Why do things have to be spelt wrong to be trendy? Gurhhh... I didn't even think about the tracking aspect of yorcard.... big brother is watching you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCJC Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Has anyone seen the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme plans? They're on the internet and will mean major changes, even a new road, I don't see comments in the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sova Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Has anyone seen the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme plans? They're on the internet and will mean major changes, even a new road, I don't see comments in the press. Rather than write a long comment, I'll keep this short. The proposed BRT scheme is a cheap and second-rate replacement for tram extensions. There's really nothing in the North route that the tram doesn't already reach, or couldn't with some sensible investment. The South route would require a lot more money to be covered by the tram, but it's entirely possible, and was previously planned to do something similar. I know that the BRT scheme might be promoted as a 'stop-gap' until we can get tram funding and permissions, but if it goes ahead it will destroy the case for tram extensions in this area, and put them back by years. Everybody should be against this proposal, and demand that Sheffield gets the transport investment it deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SENSIBLE-BUS Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Rather than write a long comment, I'll keep this short. The proposed BRT scheme is a cheap and second-rate replacement for tram extensions. There's really nothing in the North route that the tram doesn't already reach, or couldn't with some sensible investment. The South route would require a lot more money to be covered by the tram, but it's entirely possible, and was previously planned to do something similar. I know that the BRT scheme might be promoted as a 'stop-gap' until we can get tram funding and permissions, but if it goes ahead it will destroy the case for tram extensions in this area, and put them back by years. Everybody should be against this proposal, and demand that Sheffield gets the transport investment it deserves. Yes, lets find a body that has a track record of proven miss management of large scale public transport projects and throw some more money at them. Who knows, they may get it right this time and not have to write off millions of OUR money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Daddy Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Seems slightly pointless to me. The X78 already fits the bill, does it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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