In any given week, Vince Davis will ride every bus line in Independence.  He said while the current system has its kinks, the newest proposal would be a serious headache for him.

"I like it the way it is because I've learned to deal with it," said Davis.  "If they make the orange route a flex route, life will suddenly become unbearable."

The proposal he's referring to was presented by Independence Community Development Director Jennifer Clark Thursday afternoon.  It was the final public meeting for input before the Transit Committee takes the draft to the City Council for approval.

Some recent news suggests that the national average for gasoline will fall by 50 cents come summer.

Yeah, right.

Just this week, oil companies reported a $125 billion profit, which most likely will go to continued drilling costs, advertising and innovation – without any cost savings passed to the consumer. You and me. The people who drive to work and the store and go on vacations, when we can afford it.

Until then, there are some pretty good tips (some from me and some from Angie of Angie’s List, who personally sent me this information) on how to stem the flow of bleeding from the gas tank. Read more...

Despite tough personnel cuts in the city’s proposed 2011-12 budget, no changes will take place in existing bus service in Independence.

However, in anticipation of possible significant cost increases for Kansas City Area Transportation Authority routes in 2012-13, City Manager Robert Heacock has recommended the City Council form a committee to study the issue. Read more...