Comments on: Rancho CordoVans Ease Commuting Burden

By: Frank Harris

Frank Harris — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:52:23 +0000

It makes no economic sense at all. If the employee doesn’t feel it necessary to walk a mile to get a job they really don’t want to work. School kids don’t get bus service unless they live 2 1/2 miles from school, yet were providing non stop bus service for less than a mile walk at a cost of $100,000 per year for the city. By the way the RT already provides bus service to the area. This is a lose, lose, lose even more situation. Once started it will continue even if no one rides it.

By: Geoffrey Sakala

Geoffrey Sakala — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:39:44 +0000

From an economic development and traffic easement standpoint it makes sense. If an employee can easily reach the employment centers of Rancho Cordova they may be more likely to accept a job here and they’ll save on commuting expenses by taking public transit. Employers are happy and hire more. More jobs in Rancho means economic prosperity and higher quality of life for our residents. It’s a win-win-win for everyone.

By: Rez

Rez — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:42:04 +0000

Is this something that employees in Rancho Cordova really need or will it attract new business somehow? From an economic standpoint, why does this new service make sense?

By: Sheryl Longsworth

Sheryl Longsworth — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:29:08 +0000

Point taken. I know the way you feel was brought up during the city council meetings that this shuttle was on the agenda. Only time will tell if the city will get its money worth out of this investment.

By: Frank Harris

Frank Harris — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:56:49 +0000

At a cost to the city of $100,000 a year it should be convenient. How about the rest of us on the north side of Folsom who are paying for this?

By: Sheryl Longsworth

Sheryl Longsworth — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:48:08 +0000

I think its a great idea, I just hope folks use it. Speaking as a person who lives near the intersection of Olson Dr & Zinfandel, Zinfandel definitely needs some relief at commute time. I hope the shuttle runs frequently enough that it will be convenient to use, otherwise few people will use it. One of the overall Sacramento RT’s biggest challenges is inconvenient schedules, which, among other things, is why ridership is down.

By: Geoffrey Sakala

Geoffrey Sakala — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:39:29 +0000

There is a map on the City of Rancho Cordova website, not sure on schedules.

By: Kevin Jenkins

Kevin Jenkins — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:27:52 +0000

I just went to the RT website and saw nothing about this. Anyone have stop locations or actual time schedule?