[Winona Online Democracy] Bob and All, SEMCAC has a transportation service available for the smaller towns for a fee. They had approached us about running the service to Rollingstone, but after surveying the persons that would use it, we found it cost prohibitive. Perhaps someone from SEMCAC can post more details. I know also that SEMCAC has volunteer drivers for medical appointments. Several years ago a former Rollingstone resident explored the idea of running s bus shuttle from here to Winona. Bakc then he was rebuffed by the City of Winona because his route would cross their bus lines. They would only approve a route from outside the City of Winona to one of their bus stops. Perhaps that has changed now, but at that time made the idea cost prohibitive. I'm all for Mass transit. It you visit the Boston Area or most any other Metro area, Mass Transit is the only way to go. There it is very efficient and cost beneficial. One has to be careful about other types of transit such as light rail. I hope it is succesful in the Metro Area, but has done poorly in other communities(ie: Buffalo NY), This is a great discussion Dick Gaffron ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Sebo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 7:48 PM Subject: Re: [Winona] mass transit
> [Winona Online Democracy] > > I raised the issue of transit this afternoon with the Project FINE board (I > am a new member.) I was surprised at how excited people were to talk about > this issue. > > I was reminded that it is not just third shifters we are talking about, but > also folks who work second shift and have no way home. They can get to work > in the afternoon, but... > > I was also unaware that Ashley in Arcadia runs a van service to Red Top. A > meat processor also apparently runs vans into Winona. You are probably > already aware that there is coach bus service to several locations in > Rochester from Winona. > > There is a need, as well, for public transport between Rochester, St. > Charles, Lewiston, Altura, Plainview, Winona...but it sounds expensive. > Apparently lots of folks in the smaller towns have trouble getting in to > town for appointments. I wonder if private enterprise would tackle that > one. > > No reaction so far to my park and ride idea. Would it be opposed by > merchants who fear a loss of traffic from less mobile customers? > > Bob Sebo > > _______________________________________________ > This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy > All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. > No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. > To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit > http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona > Any problems or suggestions can be directed to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
