On the way to work on Wednesday morning, the 2nd 66 broke down just south of Bamberton. Bus driver Glen made every effort to get the bus going and managed to get us to Whittaker Road and off the highway. 20 minutes later the 3rd 66 arrived to rescue us.. will the combined passengers, there was one standee spot left!
Just a comment regarding the accident at Shawnigan Lake on 1 Apr 10 involving a Route 99 bus. I am very happy injuries were not more extensive and I wish all involved quick recovery. Great work by the bus driver to minimize the accident through quick and smart reaction to a potentially disastrous situation.
ReplyDeleteGood morning! I am writing this on July 21, 2010 - asking if there are riders on the Route 66 buses who have concerns over the proposed change to end the bus stop at Hutchison Road (with the probable availability of Valleyview in September, I am assuming) This change does not impact me personally, but there are riders who walk to Hutchison Road who will now have to find another way to get to the bus. As part of the 'Route 66 community' I am willing to participate in writing letters to the Minstry of Transportation, BC Transit and the CVRD Transit Committee to raise this point: Route 66 is timed for commuters/ Malahat congestion AND the original investment by the Province ( I have checked the original News Release) was also with a view to reducing carbon footprints/actions to mitigate climate change. The Folks who walk to Hutchison are a great example of 'going green' even in a rural community!! Also, the efficiencies of organizing the commuter park and rides along the highway is important but to what extent is this effective when riders, who live near to the Highway but do not have a car, are displaced? I think we need both Hutchison and Valleyview (which will allow better access to the service for those who live in deep Cowichan Bay). According to the Area C Director, Gerry Giiles, there will be a meeting of the Transit Committee in early - to mid-August so I am willing to draft a letter a.s.a.p. If you are interested in joining in, please say so :))
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