Hi Sheila,
This is a good idea but not a new one. Experience of other cities
providing free buses for inner ring-road travel have shown that success
requires heavy advertising to ensure that locals and especially tourists
are aware of the service.
Regards,
James
On Mon, 19 Feb 2007, Sheila Perry wrote:
> Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:37:28 -0000
> From: Sheila Perry <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Museums Computer Group <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [MCG] a greener internet?
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> Hello all,
>
> Tehmina wrote:
> 'Some town centres (such as Southampton) have started a free bus
> service linking main 'nodes' such as train stations, ferry terminals
> and shopping centres. I wonder if they could be persuaded to stop at
> their museums?'
>
> I just wanted to mention here that here at the National Galleries of
> Scotland we have a free bus service provided (I think) by Edinburgh City
> Council (not 100% sure of funding) linking our 3 main gallery sites
> across Edinburgh (as one of our sites is right in the centre of town
> overlooking Princes St gardens, this gives us a way of getting to the
> shops as well!), and that the staff as well as visitors can and do use
> this - but we haven't yet resorted to this method of moving works of
> art!
>
> best wishes,
> Sheila
>
>
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