Regarding your article “Rapid Bus Line Premieres on Fordham Road” in your July 10-23 issue, I agree with many of the sentiments expressed by another reader, Judy Noy.

I would like to add that the elimination of the west- and east-bound Fordham Road/Sedgwick Avenue stops in the new Select Bus Service (SBS) routing creates hardship on the area population, which has ballooned over the years. It also creates havoc on the Fordham Hill Co-op residents. This Co-op, located nearby, consists of nine buildings, 17 stories each, and 1224+ units. Many of its residents are seniors and young children. If the SBS west- and east-bound Sedgwick Avenue stops remain eliminated, they will suffer unduly. The area is surrounded by wooded and vacant areas; and when it snows, snow removal takes forever, making accidents a great possibility. Also, the new SBS stops are located on hilly streets, making accessibility very dangerous, especially in bad weather.

Also, why does the new system require paper receipts? I thought we were trying to cut down on litter and unnecessary paper use, which this system promotes? It requires two steps: one to insert the fare card and the other to collect a receipt. You have to wait to get your receipt. While doing so, you could miss the bus! Those who have used the new system say it also makes transfers difficult, and non-paying riders can board the bus from rear exits.

I hope Bronx and city officials will heed the complaints of the public. We have been negatively impacted by costly and fault-ridden procedures instituted for the new Bx 12 Select Bus Service system. I therefore urge the inclusion of a Sedgwick Avenue stop in the Bx 12 SBS west- and east-bound routing and the elimination of receipt machines.

Joy Clark