Some amazing statistics!
1.2 billion - total number of SkyTrain passengers since inception. This would form a lineup stretching from the earth to the moon and halfway back again.
“On behalf of CUTA’s Atlantic Region members, Metro Transit is pleased to host Making the Connection: Rural to Urban Transportation, a summit for young people aged 17 to 25 on sustainable transportation at Dalhousie University from July 8 to 10.”
(via Bus rapid transit seen as option until LRT lines are citywide)
“This city council is committed to the $6-billion to $8-billion plan to send LRT lines to every corner of the city as soon as possible, but it’s no easy matter for any city government to raise that kind of capital. In the meantime, what do we do? Tens of thousands of other Edmontonians would also love to get around fast on rapid transit, but they’re left waiting, waiting, waiting, stuck in traffic. One solution, says Toronto public policy analyst Steve Lafleur, is to bring in bus rapid transit or BRT, an idea rejected by Edmonton city council four years ago.”
“Those over 50 are more likely to say attractive exterior design is an important consideration (88%), whereas younger respondents were more concerned about being close to public transit (85%) and near theatres, restaurants and shopping (85%).”
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TD CANADA TRUST | Young Canadians see condos as stepping stone to homeownership Condo fees are the most important “feature” but transit is right up there! |
Skytrain Tracks (by Dan Udey)
“This is a quick shot of the track as seen from the front of the train when sitting at Burrard Station, about to embark towards Waterfront.”
“Mayor Carl Zehr was the only one to vote against the public meeting. Zehr said some people might make a presentation to city council, which is not responsible for the light rail project, and not appear before regional council, which is responsible for the $818 million transit plan.”
(via Railroaded into light rail)
“From the people who brought you Waterpipegate, will we soon have Expropriategate? Fresh after news that the municipal level of government was unable to successfully engineer something as simple as a water main to the southwest end, Ottawa City Council is rushing to complete the first phase of the light-rail project by the spring of 2018.”
“Costs of the light-rail transit proposal will be debated at some length, much the same as the sewage treatment debate. On the basis of the 2,768 in favour versus the 203 votes cast opposed in the 2008 Colwood municipal election referendum on LRT, I support the wishes of my constituents.”
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Watch cost projections for light-rail transit Letter from Victoria City Councillor Ernest Roberston. |
Montreal Metro - Victoria Square (by zankoutim)
“The survey also found that 70 per cent believe rail transit would benefit the region and more than 50 per cent said they would ride the rails.”
