CTA is introducing a 10-minute bus network to chicago this month across 8 routes, expanding to 20 bus routes by year-end 🥳
it stands out from other US "frequent" networks:
-runs every 10 min or better as opposed to every 15
-effective 7-days a week, all-day from 6am-9pm (9am-9pm weekends)
1/5
it stands out from other US "frequent" networks:
-runs every 10 min or better as opposed to every 15
-effective 7-days a week, all-day from 6am-9pm (9am-9pm weekends)
1/5
Comments
Though I think it would be better if there were some busses running all night like here in Newcastle. Not everyone works 9 to 5.
-aims to have 70% of population within 800m of a 10-min-network bus
2/5
similar to cta, ttc built on already-frequent weekday routes and expanded service hours
3/5
consistent high frequency during nights and weekends is key to making transit attractive to more people.
a lot of US frequent networks shut by 6-7pm, and are infrequent on weekends.
4/5
even in 2019, frequency drops off significantly on sundays, for example:
5/5
-seattle: 15-min network that is only in full effect on weekdays 6am-6pm
-los angeles: 15-min network only in full effect from 6am-6pm
-boston: 15 min network only in full effect on weekdays