2027 : Transportation
Busses and Other Shared Transportation Widely Used
To reduce auto use and oil dependency, inter-village transport systems were put in place in many areas of the Park. Most are busses that run on propane or perhaps some kind of synfuel derived from wood. These shared transportation options are most heavily used by people getting to work, as well as by seniors and some tourists.
Influenced Scenarios
Evidence
Clinton County Bus System Adds More Runs
In a turnaround from last year, Clinton County has added more bus runs.
Read the news story here.
$4.3m Will Replace Buses for County Systems
Four bus systems will see Federal funding to replace buses and help with operating expenses. Clinton Cty, $800k for 5 buses. Essex Cty $1.7m for seven buses. Franklin Cty $1.1m for 3 buses. Also $689k for North Country Express for two buses.
Read the news item here.
Trolley Connects Saratoga & North Creek Railway to Lake George
The town of Lake George's tourist trolley will now run twice a day from Lake George to the Saratoga & North Creek railway station in Thurman on the extended route.
Read the news story here.
New Bus Service from NYC Direct to Lake Placid
A new bus service will run about Grand Central Station n NYC to ORDA venues like Lake Placid.
Read the news story here.
Read the news story here.
Essex Public Bus Usage Weak
Now the bus is just a flag down service along specified routes and times. Still, it is not getting much usage. Bus systems are organized by Counties, so this one connects to neighboring County systems
You can see the bus route here.For Busses and Other Shared Transportation Widely Used
For Busses and Other Shared Transportation Widely Used