[PRCo] Seats vs Standing

[Gray, George]

Ken Josephson wrote:
>Mark,

>You are tipping off us older folk to your relative youth! :-)

>I grew up in a transit oriented town during the years of declining
patronize. I can recall "standees" ("strap->hangers") not getting a seat
for several miles, often the entire length of their trip.

 

When South Hills High School let out at 3:05 PM the 39 and 42 streetcars
outbound would be packed full at South Hills Junction and not be clear
of standees until well into Brookline or Beechview, a 10-15 minute ride.


 

George Gray

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