tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18909424.post4724358846071817287..comments2024-03-24T23:01:11.766+11:00Comments on Melbourne on Transit: Timetable Tuesday #21: Four kilometres in one hour - a look at Route 736Peter Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413976934040474125noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18909424.post-47647179445974997002019-05-01T22:50:47.968+10:002019-05-01T22:50:47.968+10:00I would split the 736 into 3:
Blackburn-Glen Wave...I would split the 736 into 3:<br /><br />Blackburn-Glen Waverley. Minor upgrades for a more clock-face timetable.<br /><br />Mitcham-Vermont South. Significantly upgrade and run directly between Glen Waverley and Vermont south along the same route the 742 currently runs.<br /><br />Glen Waverley-Knox. Through-route with 755 via section of the Mountain Highway between the two routes. Further research required into frequency.<br /><br />Also, a decent Canterbury Rd bus is a must.Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18909424.post-42356956275973861392019-05-01T14:52:00.175+10:002019-05-01T14:52:00.175+10:00I always thought that the 736 should be Blackburn ...I always thought that the 736 should be Blackburn to Glen Waverley only.<br /><br />New bus route #739 Mitcham to Monash University via Glen Waverly. Interweave the 737 & 739 between Glen Waverley and Monash University to provide a rapid service.Luke Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04606820928958050871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18909424.post-7241563746474791762019-05-01T07:51:44.713+10:002019-05-01T07:51:44.713+10:00Paul's comment helps a lot, as it explains the...Paul's comment helps a lot, as it explains the context and how this U-shaped route came about. As Peter has written, it's really two routes that happen to be connected.<br /><br />Splitting it might make sense, but you'd need to look at how many people use it for local trips along the bottom section of the U.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612486802520356809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18909424.post-73134640262684648492019-04-30T10:16:01.569+10:002019-04-30T10:16:01.569+10:00The Mitcham to Glen Waverley section is portion of...The Mitcham to Glen Waverley section is portion of the former route 631 that operated to Southland. Route 631 now operates from Waverley Gardens to Southland via Monash University. The section between Glen Waverley and Monash University was taken over by the 737.Paul Nicholsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746469710610612311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18909424.post-15370671979797353862019-04-30T09:13:35.279+10:002019-04-30T09:13:35.279+10:00This route is what you get when you decide everyon...This route is what you get when you decide everyone has to live within 400m of a bus stop, and draw squiggly lines along back streets accordingly.<br /><br />I'd abolish it and re-allocate the buses to run more frequent direct services on main roads. Canterbury Road, for example.Stevenoreply@blogger.com