tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31158667.post5591703621104617990..comments2008-10-28T22:01:51.883-07:00Paul Jamasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09035593929726848778noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31158667.post-79093546669239875792008-10-28T22:01:00.000-07:002008-10-28T22:01:00.000-07:00you're welcome dave, glad it was helpful. thanks for reading the blog!Paul Jamasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09035593929726848778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31158667.post-60658123098872446172008-10-28T20:04:00.000-07:002008-10-28T20:04:00.000-07:00@travis - i also stumbled on it... so, paul, it looks like we've called your bluff: two ucsd students have read your useful post, a full 100% more than you anticipated!<BR/><BR/>thanks a lot for this site... i'll be reading regularly now.davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31158667.post-88702125560956347292008-09-25T11:42:00.000-07:002008-09-25T11:42:00.000-07:00you're welcome travis, glad it was helpful. here's some relevant information UCSD sent out yesterday:<BR/><BR/>UCSD<BR/>CAMPUS NOTICE<BR/>University of California, San Diego<BR/><BR/><BR/> TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SERVICES<BR/><BR/> September 24, 2008<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>ALL ACADEMICS AND STAFF AT UCSD<BR/>ALL STUDENTS AT UCSD<BR/><BR/>SUBJECT: Transit Service Improvements<BR/><BR/>In response to UCSD requests, the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is<BR/>reinforcing its strong partnership with the university by implementing<BR/>bus service changes for Fall Quarter that should make it easier for<BR/>students, faculty, and staff to access campus and surrounding areas.<BR/>These proactive changes mark the first time we have been able to<BR/>increase service prior to shortfalls, demonstrating improved cooperation<BR/>between the university and MTS.<BR/><BR/>MTS Service Changes<BR/><BR/>MTS has resumed its standby bus program on route 150. During peak a.m.<BR/>hours, a bus is positioned at the Old Town Transit Center. During peak<BR/>p.m. hours, a bus is positioned on Villa La Jolla Drive north of Nobel<BR/>Drive. MTS will monitor 150 route capacity and if additional capacity is<BR/>needed, it may run articulated buses on selected trips. To improve<BR/>service, MTS has also expanded route 30 to replace route 48/49 and<BR/>increased service to every 15 minutes in both directions. For more<BR/>information on the Free Bus Zone program, visit<BR/>http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/bussticker<BR/><BR/>UC San Diego Shuttle Service Changes<BR/><BR/>To save Coaster riders from paying MTS' Coaster Connector fares, UC San<BR/>Diego has added a new Coaster Shuttle route to provide east and west<BR/>campus service, including the La Jolla Medical Center and Torrey Pines<BR/>Center. The expanded service provides connections with southbound<BR/>commuter trains in the morning and northbound trains in the afternoon.<BR/><BR/>The Hillcrest/Campus Shuttle schedule has expanded evening service. This<BR/>route now provides continuous service from 6:00 a.m. to 9:55 p.m.<BR/>between the Hillcrest and La Jolla Medical Centers.<BR/><BR/>The Campus Loop Shuttle now serves the discontinued Torrey Pines Center<BR/>Shuttle route and operates year-round.<BR/><BR/>In response to campus bicycle commuters' requests, Transportation and<BR/>Parking Services has equipped many UC San Diego shuttles with new bike<BR/>racks that carry three bikes instead of two. Triple racks are now<BR/>available on Mesa, Hillcrest/Campus, Coaster, Arriba and Nobel routes.<BR/><BR/>For detailed shuttle and bus information, visit<BR/>http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/shuttles<BR/><BR/>These critical improvements represent our continuing efforts to reduce<BR/>campus energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and regional traffic<BR/>congestion. We appreciate your continued support of sustainable<BR/>transportation.<BR/><BR/>Customer service is vital to everything we do at Transportation and<BR/>Parking Services and we value our customers' opinions. If you have ideas<BR/>for improving our services, please e-mail TellTPS@ucsd.edu.<BR/><BR/><BR/> Brian d'Autremont<BR/> Director<BR/> Transportation and<BR/> Parking ServicesPaul Jamasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09035593929726848778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31158667.post-31319503572832252842008-09-25T00:31:00.000-07:002008-09-25T00:31:00.000-07:00I stumbled on this blog thru a google search, but still thanks, this has been very helpful for the one UCSD student that read it.Travis Wainmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469634849500153856noreply@blogger.com