[pct-l] Ashland area buses

[jon]

Yup. The "Grey Dog" *used* to stop in Ashland (and many other places).
But, due to our "I'm gonna drive my big-ass SUV" culture, decent
medium- to long- distance public tranportation (PT) in rural(ish) areas
has all but disappeared. Not to get into politics, but not only do I
complain about this to you all, but I send letters to our government, and
avoid purchases from companies that do not support PT. (Avoiding GM would
come to mind foremost). Again, instead of complain, do something!

Amtrak actually ran a test train in '99 to Medford/Ashland. Google will
give you more details.

Jon

On Thu, 3 Aug 2006, Kent Spring wrote:

> I appreciate all the info on buses recently posted.
> Just thought that I would toss in this info:
> Greyhound's 800 number says they stop in Ashland.
> That is FALSE!  However, there is a local bus (Rogue
> Valley Transit District) that runs from Ashland to
> Medford and back.  It costs $2., and goes every 30
> minutes during business hours.  I'm not sure about
> week-ends. Medford has fair service from Greyhound -
> about 6 times a day.
>
> Amtrak is a lost cause for hiking the PCT in Southern
> Oregon.
>
> Kent
>
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