For this edition of Carolina Curious, listener Dean Franco asks:
“Why are there so few bus shelters in Winston-Salem?”
In fact, only about 5 percent of bus stops in the city are covered. It's a problem that has the attention of Winston-Salem leaders, and as WFDD's David Ford reports, it's one that can be vexing for the thousands of people who rely on public transportation.
“You Sit There And Wait”
To get an idea of how irritating this can be for bus riders, I give you this example: The WSTA bus stop location near the intersection of University Pkwy. Blvd. and Coliseum Drive in Winston-Salem.
There's a small, metal sign that simply reads: “Bus Stop” – no benches, no cover, and no indication as to when the next bus arrives. Only a thin stretch of grass separates a handful of people from eight lanes of traffic, whizzing by at highway speeds. And like many stops across the city, this one