Comments on: TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: ‘Out of the fog’ Wednesday edition

By: Jeff Welch

Jeff Welch — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:29:28 +0000

Regarding heat issues, the older buses have 3 settings – high, low and off. Sometimes the low setting feels too warm, but the only alternative is to turn it off entirely. Newest buses (the low floor hybrids) have climate controls that allow adjustment to a specific temperature.

By: Jenava

Jenava — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:16:23 +0000

Sue, this issue with the heat must be specific to the new buses? I remember this issue only sporadically when it was the 55/54. A few weeks back someone even fainted because it was sooo hot! Not good. I’ve written a message outlining the issue to metro, but if others also wrote in it may carry more weight. Seems like every day I am shouting “could you turn down the heat” to the driver! )-:

By: Sue

Sue — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:00:38 +0000

Jenava, I’ve had the opposite problem with bus heat – the 116/118/119 seem to have had NO heat the last week or two. I shouldn’t be able to see my breath on the bus. :)

By: G

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:28:18 +0000

Returning from sunny SoCal, time to put my game face on to brave traffic and the weather. I guess rain is better than dirty fog.

By: GrumpyRider

GrumpyRider — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:25:53 +0000

King County Metro seems to consider reports of crowding as a success. While it would be disheartening to have these complaints fall on deaf ears, it might be worse that KC Metro tells us, “well, yeah, it’s because it’s so popular .. and that’s how it is in other cities anyway”. Not buying it.

By: CW

CW — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:21:30 +0000

Jenava- that’s one of my biggest complaints about riding the bus. All of us passengers are dressed to stand outside for who knows how long, we don’t need the heat blasting once we get on the bus!

By: Rapid Ride victim

Rapid Ride victim — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:05:43 +0000

The dangerous over crowding of the Rapid Ride bus this mornning took a new low. Not enough seating for the elderly and/or disabled to even have a seat this morning.

By: pigeonmom

pigeonmom — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:40:22 +0000

I’m so glad the hazy, dirty fog has lifted! Bring on the cleansing wind and rain. :-D

By: Jenava

Jenava — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:30:56 +0000

Anyone else sick of the overheating on the bus? Got on this morning at 9:15, heat blasting and passengers had opened a window. Seems silly that we are opening windows on the bus in January! But no one seems to know how to get the heat shut off. (hint: ask the driver to turn it down if you can yell loud enough for them to hear you).

By: WSratsinacage

WSratsinacage — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:18:49 +0000

needed police at double white line area big time this morn. Out of control violations. Mostly semis blocking access to I 5 s and Beacon Hill.

By: East Coast Cynic

East Coast Cynic — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:18:28 +0000

The slightly un-normal: Standing room only on the 21E going downtown at 35th and Morgan at 7:38am. Usually, most of the seats are filled, but never standing room only.

By: steve

steve — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:38:28 +0000

Light on lower bridge is stuck red. Not sure where police are.

By: SudsyMaggie

SudsyMaggie — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:19:34 +0000

Feels downright balmy this morning! Love it!

By: Commuter

Commuter — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:05:03 +0000

Slightly off topic, but what’s up with the City Light sign? The only time it’s ever on is the middle of the night! I love looking at that sign on my way home, but I haven’t seen it on in a while. Is there anyone to call?