tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714426597280694490.post627235266279727493..comments2024-02-19T09:05:53.444-08:00Comments on Akit's Complaint Department: Why did Muni Plan to Change the 9X to the 8X?Akithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905273274257369338noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714426597280694490.post-63938472706667293262009-12-06T17:53:58.572-08:002009-12-06T17:53:58.572-08:00seattle uses different route numbers for express b...seattle uses different route numbers for express busses, but not easy to identify ones. the first digit points the general area the bus runs in or to. (1=south,2=east,3=north;'0'=central).5xx are often express but run by a different agency.<br />example: two similar main southbound (and airport bound) lines were 174 (local) and 194 (express).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714426597280694490.post-29780387480501825622009-12-01T22:41:40.684-08:002009-12-01T22:41:40.684-08:00I think the reason why they're changing it is ...I think the reason why they're changing it is because there will be too many 9s with the addition of the 9 Limited. Also, the 9Xs don't heavily follow the actual route of the 9 local. Only for a stretch are they on San Bruno - most of the route is on Geneva or the highway.<br /><br> <br><br />Muni better get their signage correct when these service changes take place. Imagine the confusion if they fail to update each bus stop... They haven't even posted an updated SF Muni map on their website!<br /><br> <br><br />9, by the way, is also lucky in Chinese culture since it represents longevity.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13887923252881621198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714426597280694490.post-11553111632440510762009-12-01T14:27:43.960-08:002009-12-01T14:27:43.960-08:00Interesting point.
Samtrans uses letters for expr...Interesting point.<br /><br />Samtrans uses letters for express buses, and the first digit of three digits designate if it serves BART, Caltrain, both, or neither.<br /><br />AC Transit also does this for transbay routes by using letters.Akithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905273274257369338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714426597280694490.post-59166639704080897292009-12-01T14:18:57.810-08:002009-12-01T14:18:57.810-08:00Ill come right out and say it. I dont think that t...Ill come right out and say it. I dont think that the "8" bus is lucky or unlucky, was geared to get people to ride it, or for the perception of Chinese Americans to think it "lucky". If the latter is the case, Id be riding on "7" all the time, as its lucky in Christian belief as "seven heaven".<br /><br />I think it is used to set a difference between all the "9" bus lines. Frankly, I think there are too many "9" lines. 9, 9X, and too often Ive stood at a 9 stop thinking it 9X and realized it wasnt. I think its a good idea changing the "express buses" to another number, even if its the same route. Id like to see "express buses" changed completely in SF, and have different numbers in the 100's designated as EXPRESS buses. Thats how they do it in Seattle, why not here?Erorghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11181504643185594386noreply@blogger.com