Public transit a consideration in Auburn

Barrow Journal

RSS Feed

Email Alerts

Twitter

Facebook

Public transit a consideration in Auburn

Posted by

Mike Buffington

in Auburn Archives, Top Stories & Breaking News

Wednesday, February 22. 2012

Comments (16)

Is the City of Auburn bustling enough to provide public transportation? Its leaders hope so. The city needs a transportation program that would cart people from a soon-to-be apartment complex directly to the city center. City officials learned Feb. 16 that in order to qualify for certain tax credits through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Auburn has to offer some sort of public transit.

But council member Bob Vogel indicated that he didn’t think the idea of public transit would benefit the current citizens of Auburn.

“I don’t think people are going to want this thing driving by their house 28 times a day,” he said. “I know I don’t want to see it going by my house just doing laps like NASCAR. I just don’t see where we have the population and the amount of riders to justify putting gas in this bus. I know the points are critical, I just don’t see this working.”

For the full story, see the Feb. 22 issue of the Barrow Journal in print or e-edition.

Trackbacks

Trackback specific URI for this entry

No Trackbacks

Comments

Display comments as (Linear | Threaded)

#1 citizen on 02/23/12 at 11:26 AM [Reply]

Why would residents want to take a bus to downtown Auburn? What is there to do? Just another costly idea from the Mayor.

#1.1 Annie Omus on 02/23/12 at 01:03 PM [Reply]

They need buses to bring in all the speeders, stop sign violators and pot hole dodgers/failure to maintain lane citizens so they can pay hefty fines and court costs. Like you said, there is absolutely nothing in Auburn to draw anyone here other then court room.

#2 Anonymous on 02/23/12 at 01:15 PM [Reply]

Seriously??? Public Transportation around Auburn, GA?? You have got to be kidding, this is another hoax like the AT&T store & school in Winder right?

There are hundreds of cities multiple times larger than Auburn that do not have transportation systems and those may have actual places to go to. Who is going to ride this, moreover, WHO is going to PAY FOR IT?

If it can be SELF-SUSTAINING, Go For It. (otherwise who had this idea should resign now)

#2.1 TAX PAYING CITIZEN on 02/24/12 at 10:00 PM [Reply]

Auburn Tax payers will being paying for the transportation. We will be paying for something we will never use. The money wasted on public transportation could go to so many more things in Auburn that need attention. Mt.Moriah needs to be repaved,signs need to be replaced,curbs need to be put back into neighborhoods they were removed from both Auburn ball parks need major work they are very neglected. The trailer park could use a lot of help.Fix what needs to be repaired in Auburn before you go THROWING AWAY OUR money.

#3 mark my words on 02/23/12 at 02:12 PM [Reply]

Sounds like Mike Rice and the Downtown Dweebs have invaded Auburn. Put a fork in all of the above...it's done...burnt to a crisp.

#4 Jules on 02/23/12 at 10:25 PM [Reply]

Public transit for the city of Auburn? This has got to be one of the silliest things to come out of that circus they call city government. Does someone need a ride from the trailer park to the Kangaroo station?

#5 Anonymous on 02/23/12 at 10:27 PM [Reply]

April Fools???

#6 Jus sayin on 02/23/12 at 11:49 PM [Reply]

just wasting more money

#7 DJ on 02/24/12 at 01:45 PM [Reply]

We need this like we need another stop sign on 6th street.

#8 Anonymous on 02/25/12 at 03:11 PM [Reply]

Don't all the illegal aliens and methheads walk or ride bicycles? Maybe the City should install side walks from the trailer parks and the chicken house apartments. However, if the City approves a liquor store, the pedestrian traffic could impede the flow of overweight dump trucks.

#9 TAX PAYER IN AUBURN!!! on 02/28/12 at 11:32 AM [Reply]

Come on Auburn!! Why would we need a transit??? There is no stores to go too anymore in DOWNTOWN.. This is CRAZY! Lets use the the tax payers money for something USEFUL like fix the roads!!! Spend some money for our Children to be safe when they play.. I agree with one of the post above. Fix the Ball Parks up! Make the old Ingles a Bowling Alley or Skating Rinks so our Children will stay out of trouble. Does anyone know if there is going to be a vote on this at the City? Maybe we should all go up there that day and tell the MAYOR what we think!!!

#10 ls on 02/28/12 at 11:50 AM [Reply]

Auburn needs alot more than a public transporation. We do not need sny more expense.Have you seen gas prices??

#11 sounds like a plan on 02/28/12 at 02:03 PM [Reply]

I would love to see public transportation in Auburn. There are folks who can't get out now because we have nothing. It would keep foot traffic off County-line where there is just an accident waiting to happen. Who cares how many times it drives past your house?? It's not going to stop there unless you need assistance. It's not going to block your driveway or make you late for where ever you need to go. Not every one can afford a fancy smancy car to get around. BRING IT AUBURN, I AM READY TO RIDE!!!!

#11.1 Crazy Plan... on 02/28/12 at 02:31 PM [Reply]

How about Auburn put in Sidewalks!! We dont need the 50,000 dollar bus to take a few people around town. Sorry everyone can not afford a car, but its not everyone else's fault. Why should are tax dollars go up for just a few? Is that fair? You still have to pay to ride the bus which won't even be enough to pay for the gas so there the citizens of auburn pays more for a bus that is going to drive in circles for 5 miles.. really?? wow...

#11.1.1 Anonymous on 02/28/12 at 02:36 PM [Reply]

If they put in sidewalks, the citizens would just complain about widening the right of way and taking their property...I would love a ride...I am willing to pay

#11.1.2 Anonymous on 02/28/12 at 02:50 PM [Reply]

I have to agree with you it is a "CRAZY PLAN". Why would want a bus that cost $50,00 to drive through a little town? Every Auburn resident Adult & Child would have to ride the bus 8 times just to pay for the bus. Let alone the fact that this bus might get 7-8 miles to a gallon. With gas prices going up it will cost more to fuel it a day than it would make from passengers paying their $1 fee. The bus would have to refuel 3-4 times a DAY, your looking at $300+ just to ride in circles all day.There WILL NOT be 300 people riding this bus daily. It is a WASTE of TAX PAYER DOLLARS! Sadly you this "Oh Great Public Transportation In Auburn" what a great way for me to get from point a to point b. What you don't realize is this "BUS" is only going so far into the city. The TAX PAYERS on the back side of Auburn City Limits will not benefit from the "BUS" in any way shape or form. Maybe we should all sell our home and move to the trailer park so we can get a ride. Some residents would have to drive into town just to get a ride to Ingles, WTH why not just drive to Ingles at that point. Its a STUPID idea and only benefits some. Why not do something that benefits all..

Add Comment

Name
Email
Homepage
In reply to
Comment: E-Mail addresses will not be displayed and will only be used for E-Mail notifications.
To leave a comment you must approve it via e-mail, which will be sent to your address after submission.

To prevent automated Bots from commentspamming, please enter the string you see in the image below in the appropriate input box. Your comment will only be submitted if the strings match. Please ensure that your browser supports and accepts cookies, or your comment cannot be verified correctly.

Enter the string from the spam-prevention image above:
Phone*

What is four plus two?
: Remember Information? Subscribe to this entry

This Week's Poll

Community

Barrow Community

Public transit a consideration in Auburn

Barrow Journal

Public transit a consideration in Auburn

Recent Stories

Recent Comments

This Week's Poll

Sister Sites

Archives

Community

Keyword Tags