Comments on: Greensboro Should Strive to Provide Shelter for all Bus Stops http://voteshell.com/greensboro-should-strive-to-provide-shelter-for-all-bus-stops/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:52:46 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Allison Berry http://voteshell.com/greensboro-should-strive-to-provide-shelter-for-all-bus-stops/comment-page-1/#comment-204 Allison Berry Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:41:53 +0000 http://voteshell.com/?p=590#comment-204 Ryan, Shelters could be paid for by advertising, no doubt. Extra buses and employees could be paid for by advertising on buses. As you know, my company brokers out of home advertising for clients across the state. One of our biggest challenges in promoting transit advertising is the difficulty of working with particular municipalities. I am excited about the idea of someone with a marketing and advertising background going to work on this in the City of Greensboro. I've attended numerous GTA meetings and would be happy to share my observations and notes with you. Allison Ryan,
Shelters could be paid for by advertising, no doubt. Extra buses and employees could be paid for by advertising on buses. As you know, my company brokers out of home advertising for clients across the state. One of our biggest challenges in promoting transit advertising is the difficulty of working with particular municipalities. I am excited about the idea of someone with a marketing and advertising background going to work on this in the City of Greensboro. I’ve attended numerous GTA meetings and would be happy to share my observations and notes with you.

Allison

]]> By: Less than 9% of GSO Bus Stops have Shelters | Vote Shell.com http://voteshell.com/greensboro-should-strive-to-provide-shelter-for-all-bus-stops/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Less than 9% of GSO Bus Stops have Shelters | Vote Shell.com Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:43:23 +0000 http://voteshell.com/?p=590#comment-163 [...] Tuesday I mentioned that I think Greensboro should strive to provide shelter for all bus stops. Of course, that is a [...] [...] Tuesday I mentioned that I think Greensboro should strive to provide shelter for all bus stops. Of course, that is a [...]

]]> By: Ryan Shell http://voteshell.com/greensboro-should-strive-to-provide-shelter-for-all-bus-stops/comment-page-1/#comment-161 Ryan Shell Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:56:45 +0000 http://voteshell.com/?p=590#comment-161 Funny you should mention Adshel. I've already started the inquiry process to learn more. Ryan Funny you should mention Adshel. I’ve already started the inquiry process to learn more.

Ryan

]]> By: Andrew http://voteshell.com/greensboro-should-strive-to-provide-shelter-for-all-bus-stops/comment-page-1/#comment-160 Andrew Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:01:50 +0000 http://voteshell.com/?p=590#comment-160 Ryan: http://www.news14.com/content/top_stories/602299/uncg-students-build-better-bus-shelter/Default.aspx That story from December of last year said at the time there were only 64 bus stops. I know GTA is currently in the process of installing more shelters right now, but I doubt it will make a dent in the number of bus stops there are. I have emailed several people with GTA and a couple of council members to tell them about companies like Clear Channel Adshel that actually cover the construction and maintenance costs of bus shelters in return for the ability to advertise on them. I never received a response. But if the city could enter a similar deal, they would theoretically be able to add dozens more bus shelters and save money by not having to pay for the construction and ongoing maintenance costs. Perhaps companies like that only provide the service in much larger cities, but it would at least be worth looking into. Here's the link: http://www.adshel.com/content.aspx?ID=4&ParentID=0&MicrositeID=0&Page=1 Ryan:
http://www.news14.com/content/top_stories/602299/uncg-students-build-better-bus-shelter/Default.aspx

That story from December of last year said at the time there were only 64 bus stops. I know GTA is currently in the process of installing more shelters right now, but I doubt it will make a dent in the number of bus stops there are.

I have emailed several people with GTA and a couple of council members to tell them about companies like Clear Channel Adshel that actually cover the construction and maintenance costs of bus shelters in return for the ability to advertise on them. I never received a response. But if the city could enter a similar deal, they would theoretically be able to add dozens more bus shelters and save money by not having to pay for the construction and ongoing maintenance costs.

Perhaps companies like that only provide the service in much larger cities, but it would at least be worth looking into.

Here’s the link: http://www.adshel.com/content.aspx?ID=4&ParentID=0&MicrositeID=0&Page=1

]]> By: Ryan Shell http://voteshell.com/greensboro-should-strive-to-provide-shelter-for-all-bus-stops/comment-page-1/#comment-156 Ryan Shell Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:14:43 +0000 http://voteshell.com/?p=590#comment-156 Thanks Diane. Have a great day. Ryan Thanks Diane. Have a great day.

Ryan

]]> By: diane http://voteshell.com/greensboro-should-strive-to-provide-shelter-for-all-bus-stops/comment-page-1/#comment-155 diane Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:48:03 +0000 http://voteshell.com/?p=590#comment-155 Ryan, You sound like a very thoughtful young man. Good luck in your campaign to improve Greensboro government. Ryan,
You sound like a very thoughtful young man. Good luck in your campaign to improve Greensboro government.

]]> By: Ryan Shell http://voteshell.com/greensboro-should-strive-to-provide-shelter-for-all-bus-stops/comment-page-1/#comment-152 Ryan Shell Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:21:03 +0000 http://voteshell.com/?p=590#comment-152 Diane, while your points are valid, I'm certainly going to keep the shelter idea on my list. One major aspect to the brainstorming process is to not limit yourself - come up with the ideas and then figure out what is obtainable. I'm thinking if we had the shelters that might alleviate some of the "wet" issues you referenced. Differing ideas, but there is one common goal - to better the GTA user experience. Are you signed up to "Join the Campaign" yet? If not, I hope you'll click the link on the home page. Ryan Diane, while your points are valid, I’m certainly going to keep the shelter idea on my list. One major aspect to the brainstorming process is to not limit yourself – come up with the ideas and then figure out what is obtainable. I’m thinking if we had the shelters that might alleviate some of the “wet” issues you referenced.

Differing ideas, but there is one common goal – to better the GTA user experience. Are you signed up to “Join the Campaign” yet? If not, I hope you’ll click the link on the home page.

Ryan

]]> By: diane http://voteshell.com/greensboro-should-strive-to-provide-shelter-for-all-bus-stops/comment-page-1/#comment-151 diane Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:54:34 +0000 http://voteshell.com/?p=590#comment-151 It might be difficult to put a shelter at every bus stop. But every one should have a solid place for one's feet when they get off the bus and a bench on which to wait for a ride. At some stops riders are forced to step off the bus onto muddy spots or wet grass and then either cross a wide street at mid-block or walk down a busy street or through tall weeds to cross at a congested intersection. These problems should be addressed first. Safety at stops and the location of convenient stops and dry places to step on when alighting are important to riders. These were items on my agenda when I ran for Greensboro City Council. I have mentioned them to GTA and City Council Members, GDOT and others for many years. I have lived in Greensboro since 1971. We have not had adequate bus service in all the time I have lived here. Interest in improving transportation options has been on-and-off with Greensboro Government. I am glad that you will be joining me in working on these problems. It might be difficult to put a shelter at every bus stop. But every one should have a solid place for one’s feet when they get off the bus and a bench on which to wait for a ride.
At some stops riders are forced to step off the bus onto muddy spots or wet grass and then either cross a wide street at mid-block or walk down a busy street or through tall weeds to cross at a congested intersection.
These problems should be addressed first. Safety at stops and the location of convenient stops and dry places to step on when alighting are important to riders.

These were items on my agenda when I ran for Greensboro City Council. I have mentioned them to GTA and City Council Members, GDOT and others for many years.
I have lived in Greensboro since 1971. We have not had adequate bus service in all the time I have lived here. Interest in improving transportation options has been on-and-off with Greensboro Government. I am glad that you will be joining me in working on these problems.

]]> By: GTA: Trip Planner Technology Could Prove Beneficial | Vote Shell.com http://voteshell.com/greensboro-should-strive-to-provide-shelter-for-all-bus-stops/comment-page-1/#comment-145 GTA: Trip Planner Technology Could Prove Beneficial | Vote Shell.com Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:07:48 +0000 http://voteshell.com/?p=590#comment-145 [...] info: Click here to read about my goal of having all bus stops in Greensboro [...] [...] info: Click here to read about my goal of having all bus stops in Greensboro [...]

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