[PRCo] Re: pat__service__cuts__2007.01.23-changed to 2/1/07

[John Swindler]

What's a streetcar???

(:>)

John



>From: Derrick J Brashear <shadow at dementia.org>
>Reply-To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
>To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
>Subject: [PRCo] Re: pat__service__cuts__2007.01.23-changed to 2/1/07
>Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 12:57:25 -0500 (EST)
>
>On Mon, 5 Feb 2007, John Swindler wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi Fred
> >
> > Those on this list are not the average person.  The average person does 
>not
> > know what transit options are available.  And when it comes to foreign
>
>You mean they don't get off Amtrak in San Diego and figure out that the
>trolley stops at the back side of their hotel, pay the couple bucks, and
>go, but instead take a cab, or rent a car?
>
> > for parking at Fisherman's Wharf.  I replied that Carol and I didn't 
>have to
> > pay for parking when we visited this tourist site.  We bought Muni day
> > passes and rode the streetcar.  At this, his eyes kind of glazed over - 
>like
> > I don't understand how you can visit and not have to use a car.  Suspect
> > most have had similar experiences
>
>We rented a car for one day while in SF this past trip. We had a meeting
>at Apple. Nice trip down the ridge and then back north on CA 17
>in a convertible. Otherwise it was MUNI, BART or hoof it.
>
>PCC to Fishermans' Wharf, walk back. PCC to Fishermans' Wharf, walk, cable
>car back.
>
>

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