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Question in black type - Answer from our Readers in blue type
#1. As reported in the September
2000 Article, Las Vegas is going forward with a Monorail system that
will eventually link the airport to the strip casinos. City
officials hopes this transportation will alleviate ground transportation congesting.
When completed would you use this system? Would you prefer using
taxis and rental cars? Do you think it will be used? Why?
* Yes, I would use
the system if IT wasn't over crowded. I would prefer it to taxi's. Yes, I
think it would be used because it would be new and different and fast and
fun, hopefully. An efficient fare system would be the key to making it
successful. John Murphy
* When we fly we
always rent a car. We like to visit Henderson and Boulder Hwy when we stay
on the Strip and vice-verse when we stay at the former. Will use the
monorail if the prices of rentals go up. With the great prices we get on
the Internet one taxi ride pays for a days rental. RDG
* I think it's a
great idea. I would definitely use it. Once your on the strip, you can
pretty much walk anywhere you need to go. If you can't walk to where you
need to go, then you can rent a car for a day or get a taxi.
Betti & Steve Lorenz
* We average a
trip out about every 8 months and more than likely my wife and I would
still get a rental car most if the time for the flexibility and
convenience as well as the ability for us to see some of the countryside
as on every trip we also try to see some of the beautiful
countryside. lsmith
* Yes, I would use
the monorail! Zip60646
* I would definitely
use the monorail system. I would much prefer that over a taxi. Gene
Smith
* I think
yes....But would the trains (cars} have enough seating? and how long
would the "wait" be, before the next train arrived? I vote
"yes" if there is not a long wait! Taxi's and limo's are always
there at the airport, waiting on me! thank you. Don; Ohio
* I think the
monorail would be great. When I visit Vegas, I go from the airport to the
strip. While there, I walk or take the bus to get around. The last time I
was there, I almost missed my flight out because the ground transportation
made a return to a previous stop because the scheduled passenger didn't
show up the first time. Chuck Cook
* YES! I think it
will be used because people are using the other monorails on the strip now
and they are very convenient. If there are no delays on getting to the
airport , yes, people will use them. Bonnie H. Oklahoma
* Dear Richard, I
would still have to rent a car but would ride the monorail in the
evenings. I have only been to Las Vegas three times. One of the first
things I noticed was the lack of transportation. When we stayed at the
Luxor the last time we used the monorail to go Mandalay Bay. We usually
stay right in that corner. MGM GRAND or Excalibur. I vote yes for the
monorail. We enjoy your letter very much, keep up the good work! Sincerely
Steve Levi
* Yes we will use
it when you get it going. It beats driving around their. G.J. Smith
* Yes, we would
use the Monorail if it wouldn't involve carting luggage for too long a
distance. Have used the limo companies in the past and that was also
satisfactory. Would also like to see the Monorail run from downtown to the
far end of the strip. The busses are crowded and some reasonable alternate
transportation is needed. Karen V Bujnoski
* Yes, I would use
the monorail. I still would rent a car part of the time but I think the
monorail is a good idea. Lois Withrow
* Yes I would use
the monorail system. We have been using the one from MGM and the other
ones from Mandalay Bay and Monte Carlo all the time. Yes i think
they would be used. It would save the hassle of calling for transportation
to and from the airport. John
* Yes, I would ride the
monorail in a heart beat. I hated the rude taxi drivers. One over charged
us and then almost ran us over because he was mad we didn't tip him. Wish
the rest of America would wake up and build them. Jerri
* I would definitely
use the monorail. Larry Jean
* Yes, a very good
idea. The worse part of any trip to Vegas is the Airport congestion. I've
been to the big L at least 25 times and dread the hassle of the airport.
Anything they do to cut down airport time in Vegas would be greatly
appreciated. Joan Holleran
* Yes, yes and
yes. This is a big part of the answer for the horrific traffic in Vegas.
It is a cleaner, safer, faster and more interesting (people-watching), way
to get around in Vegas. When I'm there I have so many things I want to do
and very limited time so my first choice would be to use the Monorail. A
very frustrating part of Vegas is having to be somewhere at a certain time
but not being able to get there because of traffic-there is no traffic on
the monorail. What is worse is standing for a very long time in a taxi
line when that is the only alternative you have to get around. I like cabs
and would continue to use them but at least there would be a good
alternative. This should please everyone: users- for reasons mentioned
above, locals- less traffic, casino owners- people in lineups or in
traffic don't gamble much etc. Besides the builder Bombardier is world
class and will do a terrific job. rfallard
* YES! I would
definitely use the Monorail system! I cannot believe the traffic
congestion in Vegas. It is intimidating to visitors from smaller
towns. I wouldn't even consider driving a car in Las Vegas, because
I go on Vacation to relax and avoid stress. Whitaker
* We would most
definitely use the Monorail. The traffic in Vegas is terrible. A Monorail
would be so much more convenient to use at all times. Hunters
* I think it would
be great to have the monorail going from the airport to the strip. We rent
a car, because we want to see more of the Vegas area. Vincent
Schanowski
* Wonderful idea!
More cities should be as smart! I will use it! Jacqueline Frandsen
* I think the
monorail would be a great idea. If I stayed on the strip ( I stay downtown
) I would most definitely use it. I take a limo to my hotel and it cost
less than a taxi and that includes a nice tip. For the natives of Las
Vegas I'm sure they would like to see less congestion in traffic. After
all they do have a life other than us tourist. I would also like to see a
monorail running from casino to casino on the strip. I like the one they
now have but it is only to three. in a roll then Ballys to MGM. The sun in
the summer has burned my feet just walking from place to place. I refuse
to give up my sandals to wear socks and shoes. I just returned from my
yearly 12 day trip to Las Vegas and can't wait for next years trip. Linda
from Indiana
* Yes
I'll use this system this is a very good idea I've thought about it my
self in the past, I'm an OLE Vegas guy oh about 25 visits I'd say I do
stay on the strip and this would be great for all people, go for it keep
me up dated please Bernie
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