tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958833431635416981.post3611132474667453214..comments2023-06-20T06:48:39.581-05:00Comments on The Dave Casper Experience: Let's make some meaningful changes to MCTS.David Casperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02977113224125751896noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958833431635416981.post-3419448357224082302009-10-05T12:44:08.011-05:002009-10-05T12:44:08.011-05:00Part in parcel of the idea of "influencing go...Part in parcel of the idea of "influencing good behavior" is recognizing the fact that nobody has a right to ride a bus. It is a service provided, and that MCTS must enforce a rule of right of refusal. If you do not behave yourself, you will be kicked off, or potentially banned for a long period of time. If you don't own a car, then get used to walking or paying for a taxi.<br /><br />I believe a certain segment of the bus riding population believes (and perhaps rightly so at the moment) that their ability to ride a bus is an entitlement, and therefore, that encourages them to act differently than they might normally if they feared some sort of retribution.<br /><br />That is the cost we pay for how highly we politicize a service which ought to have very little (if any) gov't involvement.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00030804900292712902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958833431635416981.post-59790054406816032222009-10-03T21:03:58.987-05:002009-10-03T21:03:58.987-05:00In an ideal world, I'd agree with the no new t...In an ideal world, I'd agree with the no new taxes.<br /><br />Unfortunately, for the past twenty years, the state has been giving either a frozen or shrinking reimbursement on mandated services, which forces continuous cut backs on non-mandated services like transit.<br /><br />It is getting to the point where we find a dedicated funding source or the whole economy tanks.<br /><br />But on the bright side, even though it would raise the sales tax, it would drop the property tax.capperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751967312821403092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958833431635416981.post-41834065007984916852009-10-03T20:49:59.173-05:002009-10-03T20:49:59.173-05:00In no way am I suggesting that we legislate behavi...In no way am I suggesting that we legislate behavior. I am, however, strongly recommending that in order for MCTS to attract more riders it will need to do everything within its power to <i>influence</i> behavior, particularly discouraging that which infringes upon other riders' experience. The system does have the right to remind riders what being a "good" passenger means, and to some extent already does that. But that's apparently not good enough. For whatever reason the idea of being considerate to others seems lost for so many people. Unless the system does something about that, it will remain the least desirable mode of transportation for far too many people.<br /><br />And I appreciate you recognizing that one of my suggestions is useful in improving MCTS. But I cringed when I read the final statement on your post (that taxes need to be raised). MCTS should make every effort to try and make these changes within its existing budget.David Casperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02977113224125751896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958833431635416981.post-85532724033010245892009-10-02T21:55:46.807-05:002009-10-02T21:55:46.807-05:00Of course you recognize the fact that it is imposs...Of course you recognize the fact that it is impossible to try to legislate common courtesy.<br /><br />But I do like that last part with the analysis of efficiency. So much I even gave you credit for it:<br /><br />http://milwaukeecountyfirst.com/?p=428capperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751967312821403092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958833431635416981.post-38769296296726808262009-10-02T11:47:38.975-05:002009-10-02T11:47:38.975-05:00My personal favorite has always been the Grace L. ...My personal favorite has always been the Grace L. Fergeson Airline and Storm Door Company.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00030804900292712902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958833431635416981.post-15083504441521160312009-10-02T09:42:11.280-05:002009-10-02T09:42:11.280-05:00When I was younger I had almost all his comedy alb...When I was younger I had almost all his comedy albums (on tape). I bet I heard this one. My personal favorite, though, was the speech the submarine commander gave his crew after the sub had been at sea for nearly a year.<br /><br />"I've always said you can talk to me whenever you'd like, because my door is always open. Actually, it has to be, since someone stole my door."David Casperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02977113224125751896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958833431635416981.post-60473583444771917092009-10-02T09:19:13.169-05:002009-10-02T09:19:13.169-05:00Do yourself a favor Dave, and if you haven't a...Do yourself a favor Dave, and if you haven't already, get a copy of Bob Newhart's Button Down Mind album and listen to "Bus Driver School". It's not a comedy sketch... it's a documentary sketch.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00030804900292712902noreply@blogger.com