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2024.05.19 04:48 DefiantFlamingo8940 Traveling with a cardboard bike box, Montreal Airport - Air Canada
I recently traveled with a cardboard bike box through Montreal Airport (YUL) with Air Canada. It was my first time doing so and I had a few doubts beforehand. So I thought I'd share my experience here in case it could help others looking for information, as I've seen people discussing this subject here.
Where to get the box?
Any bike shop:
-possibly the cheapest but also the most unreliable and time consuming
-might need to call multiple shops, sometimes inconveniently located
CL Cycle (35$)
-two bike shops in the Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood, both about 1km away from a metro station
-apparently sell cardboard bike boxes for 35$, sometimes show as out of stock online
Gare d’autocars de Montréal (17.25$)
-Montreal’s bus station, situated downtown at Berri-UQAM metro station (easily reached by bike from central neighborhoods or by metro which accepts bikes outside of weekdays peak hours)
-the option I went for as it's both affordable and convenient
-sells bike boxes for 17.25$ through Expedibus shipping service
-just ask for a bike box at the main bus ticket counter, no need to reserve in advance, they should pretty much always have them in stock, they also provide tape
-I couldn't measure the box but it was not super long, I removed the front wheel and handlebar of my rigid 29er MTB (with an admittedly long wheelbase) and it just barely fit, some people may need to remove both wheels
-there is one hole on each side to use as handle, but they're fragile, using them to lift the bike caused as significant tear in the cardboard that I had to patch
-there’s usually plenty of space inside the bus station to work on your bike and pack it
-while there are often interesting characters hanging around the bus station, Montreal is a safe place, but still keep an eye on your valuables
-from the bus station there are regular city buses going to the airport (STM 747 line) which accept bikes and cost 11$
Montreal Airport - Safe Bag (70$)
-two kiosks at the airport, opening hours from early morning to evening
-over the phone they told me they sold cardboard bike boxes for 70$ each (which seems outrageous), and that they always have some available (no surprise)
-while the airport is easily reachable by bike, it's a much longer bike ride than to the Gare d’autocars for people staying or living closer to downtown, a long bike ride that you might want to avoid before a long flight if the weather is rainy or super hot
How to get to the airport?
747 bus from the Gare d’autocars to the airport (11$)
-costs 11$ which you can buy in person at the bus station counter when you buy your bike box, can also be bought anywhere else that sells STM tickets including the apps Chrono and Transit, can buy it as L’Occasionnelle which works as 24h day pass for public transit on Montreal Island including the airport bus
-can pay cash in the bus with coins only and the bus driver does not provide change
-the bus line runs 24h/7, multiple times per hour during the day and at least every hour at night
-leaves directly from gate 15 inside the Gare d’autocars, and then makes a few stops downtown before taking the highway to the airport
-should take 50min to an hour to get to the airport depending on traffic, construction, and, more importantly, confused passengers not knowing how to pay their ticket
-the bus accepts boxed bikes as explicitly cited by their website, but the racks are too small, you'll have to keep your box upright along the folding seats of the area reserved for handicapped people :(
-see STM website for more up-to-date info
How to fly with a bike with Air Canada?
Fixed 50$ fee no matter the destination
-you do NOT need to have a checked baggage included in your fare (for example, you can buy the cheapest economy fare type without any checked baggage, you will only have to pay 50$ for the bike, and not 50$ + whatever is the price for one checked baggage)
-before buying your flight you can call this number to see if there is room available for your bike box on a specific flight: 18882472262
-after buying your ticket, call the same number to tell them to reserve a place for your bike, if by bad luck there's no room you can always get a refund within 24h of buying your ticket -do your online check-in, available the day before your flight, indicate that you will be traveling with one bike and pay the 50$ fee
-once at the airport go to an Air Canada self check-in kiosk, click on the baggage options (I think it was called “modify baggage” even if you won't be modifying it), it should show you’re traveling with a bike, click to continue and it’ll print stickers for your bike box
-go to the oversized luggage area, they’ll ask you to open the box for them to check it and then they'll give you tape to close it
Open to hearing your experiences.
*All prices in Canadian dollars
TLDR:
Simplest reliable and affordable way to travel with a cardboard bike box to YUL is imo:
-bike/metro to Gare d’autocars
-buy 17.25$ bike box there
-take 11$ 747 bus to YUL
-pay airline-specific bike fee (50$ with Air Canada, no extra fee)
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Where to get the box?
Any bike shop:
-possibly the cheapest but also the most unreliable and time consuming
-might need to call multiple shops, sometimes inconveniently located
CL Cycle (35$)
-two bike shops in the Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood, both about 1km away from a metro station
-apparently sell cardboard bike boxes for 35$, sometimes show as out of stock online
Gare d’autocars de Montréal (17.25$)
-Montreal’s bus station, situated downtown at Berri-UQAM metro station (easily reached by bike from central neighborhoods or by metro which accepts bikes outside of weekdays peak hours)
-the option I went for as it's both affordable and convenient
-sells bike boxes for 17.25$ through Expedibus shipping service
-just ask for a bike box at the main bus ticket counter, no need to reserve in advance, they should pretty much always have them in stock, they also provide tape
-I couldn't measure the box but it was not super long, I removed the front wheel and handlebar of my rigid 29er MTB (with an admittedly long wheelbase) and it just barely fit, some people may need to remove both wheels
-there is one hole on each side to use as handle, but they're fragile, using them to lift the bike caused as significant tear in the cardboard that I had to patch
-there’s usually plenty of space inside the bus station to work on your bike and pack it
-while there are often interesting characters hanging around the bus station, Montreal is a safe place, but still keep an eye on your valuables
-from the bus station there are regular city buses going to the airport (STM 747 line) which accept bikes and cost 11$
Montreal Airport - Safe Bag (70$)
-two kiosks at the airport, opening hours from early morning to evening
-over the phone they told me they sold cardboard bike boxes for 70$ each (which seems outrageous), and that they always have some available (no surprise)
-while the airport is easily reachable by bike, it's a much longer bike ride than to the Gare d’autocars for people staying or living closer to downtown, a long bike ride that you might want to avoid before a long flight if the weather is rainy or super hot
How to get to the airport?
747 bus from the Gare d’autocars to the airport (11$)
-costs 11$ which you can buy in person at the bus station counter when you buy your bike box, can also be bought anywhere else that sells STM tickets including the apps Chrono and Transit, can buy it as L’Occasionnelle which works as 24h day pass for public transit on Montreal Island including the airport bus
-can pay cash in the bus with coins only and the bus driver does not provide change
-the bus line runs 24h/7, multiple times per hour during the day and at least every hour at night
-leaves directly from gate 15 inside the Gare d’autocars, and then makes a few stops downtown before taking the highway to the airport
-should take 50min to an hour to get to the airport depending on traffic, construction, and, more importantly, confused passengers not knowing how to pay their ticket
-the bus accepts boxed bikes as explicitly cited by their website, but the racks are too small, you'll have to keep your box upright along the folding seats of the area reserved for handicapped people :(
-see STM website for more up-to-date info
How to fly with a bike with Air Canada?
Fixed 50$ fee no matter the destination
-you do NOT need to have a checked baggage included in your fare (for example, you can buy the cheapest economy fare type without any checked baggage, you will only have to pay 50$ for the bike, and not 50$ + whatever is the price for one checked baggage)
-before buying your flight you can call this number to see if there is room available for your bike box on a specific flight: 18882472262
-after buying your ticket, call the same number to tell them to reserve a place for your bike, if by bad luck there's no room you can always get a refund within 24h of buying your ticket -do your online check-in, available the day before your flight, indicate that you will be traveling with one bike and pay the 50$ fee
-once at the airport go to an Air Canada self check-in kiosk, click on the baggage options (I think it was called “modify baggage” even if you won't be modifying it), it should show you’re traveling with a bike, click to continue and it’ll print stickers for your bike box
-go to the oversized luggage area, they’ll ask you to open the box for them to check it and then they'll give you tape to close it
Open to hearing your experiences.
*All prices in Canadian dollars
TLDR:
Simplest reliable and affordable way to travel with a cardboard bike box to YUL is imo:
-bike/metro to Gare d’autocars
-buy 17.25$ bike box there
-take 11$ 747 bus to YUL
-pay airline-specific bike fee (50$ with Air Canada, no extra fee)
2024.05.18 02:48 that1sit Worth moving to QC from AB?
Considering to move to Montreal; in search of 1) better job prospects in the field of banking/finance/public service, 2) a more vibrant city with more history and lots to do.
Compared to Edmonton/AB, would you say Montreal has more/less ‘white collar’ jobs? Is there a major cost of living difference? Looking for insights on crime, homelessness, state of infrastructure/transport, etc. from a local. Edmonton is dull, run-down and mostly sad, hoping cities in QC are somewhat better? Have a degree in Econ/Fin. Not many employers want anything more than HS in Edmonton. Looking for an environment that’s more education/career-driven. Know basic French and am motivated to learn and achieve proficiency. Help please and thank you.
EDIT/UPDATE: Thank you everyone for taking out the time to share your stories, opinions, and experiences. I will spend more time to land on a decision. I do know I want an out from Edmonton; figuring out the ‘to’ is the challenge.
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Compared to Edmonton/AB, would you say Montreal has more/less ‘white collar’ jobs? Is there a major cost of living difference? Looking for insights on crime, homelessness, state of infrastructure/transport, etc. from a local. Edmonton is dull, run-down and mostly sad, hoping cities in QC are somewhat better? Have a degree in Econ/Fin. Not many employers want anything more than HS in Edmonton. Looking for an environment that’s more education/career-driven. Know basic French and am motivated to learn and achieve proficiency. Help please and thank you.
EDIT/UPDATE: Thank you everyone for taking out the time to share your stories, opinions, and experiences. I will spend more time to land on a decision. I do know I want an out from Edmonton; figuring out the ‘to’ is the challenge.
2024.05.12 13:49 AndyOfClapham STOCKHOLM - Line Layout Akin to City in Creative Mode
 | Starting from Extreme Mode, in which I scored a lowly 650-ish, I tried an interpretation of the layout of Stockholm which depicts 4 primary lines, using similar colours to differentiate lines that branched. I used interchanges for branching and T-Centralen... one of the first shapes, usually triangle or square, on mainland. submitted by AndyOfClapham to MiniMetro [link] [comments] The real Green Line starts to the west as a single commuter track, links to the Brown line at Alvik, goes through the town hall island, T-Centralen station, mid island & branches three ways in the south - this needs a second line to act as Green (I used teal). Blue Line is a commuter service branching to two lines both going NW, starting at T-Centralen Station, via town hall island. It is depicted as closely as I can with a single line. Red Line branches on each side. It 'turns' into the Lidingöbanan, a lightrail line going east (currently a bus service). I used pink for branching in the south but single track before as both 13/14 serve it, via T-Centralen & the mid island. Faded purple I used for the C to E line, same colour as the Lidingöbanan. Brown Line connects all lines many times from S to W to NC, without it I would fail sooner! Nb. I enhanced the colours to make the pink and teal lines more like red and green. |
2024.05.11 02:31 BKnycfc A little more context on the 6 week Adirondack Shutdown from ESPA
 | Looks like the track work is on the Canadian side. I wish they had planned ahead for this shutdown but good to know they are working on fixing the track. submitted by BKnycfc to Amtrak [link] [comments] |
2024.05.10 15:33 boutell New US and Canadian CCS chargers in April 2024
Here are all (*) of the new US and Canadian CCS (Level 3 fast-charging) stations that rolled out in April 2024, according to the Department of Energy. You can get the data yourself here.
These chargers are suitable for most new EVs on the market, except for:
There were 330 CCS charging stations with a total of 682 chargepoints added or refreshed in April 2024, which is a major uptick in both stations and chargepoints. There were only 166 new CCS charging stations in April 2023, with only 267 chargepoints. Things are trending dramatically upwards.
Some part of this is due to Tesla Magic Dock stations. Previously Tesla didn't report these to the AFDC as CCS, but now they do. And that makes sense because all CCS drivers can use them.
NOTE: most Tesla Superchargers do NOT have magic dock as of this writing (all those shown in this report should have it). I recommend using PlugShare to locate compatible stations for your vehicle.
(*) "What about other Tesla Superchargers? Can't everybody charge with NACS now?"
It's coming for many makes and models, and for newer Ford models as well as a few other manufacturers charging at v3 and v4 Superchargers is already an option with a free adapter from the automakers. GM should release their adapter in the coming weeks. But since they are not open to all CCS vehicles, this report is not the place for them. Tesla's app provides the best guide to their locations, including locations that work with non-Tesla vehicles.
Other Notes
To streamline this post, multi-chargepoint locations are listed with the number of chargepoints first.
For serious trip planning, I recommend PlugShare. But by all means check out these reported new locations and submit reviews on PlugShare, which makes things better for everyone.
If you'd like to know about new chargers along your routes right away, or just prefer not to check this list monthly when new openings are rare in your area, I've set up a free service that provides email notifications as soon as they open. You can sign up at evpov.com. Or not! I don't really have a business plan here, I built it to help EV owners like myself. PlugShare has a similar feature.
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These chargers are suitable for most new EVs on the market, except for:
- Tesla drivers who haven't bought the official CCS adapter yet. Certain older Teslas need additional work done to accept the adapter.
- Leaf owners like me, owners of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and some owners of older cars that also use CHAdeMO. If you drive such a car, see my matching post in leaf.
There were 330 CCS charging stations with a total of 682 chargepoints added or refreshed in April 2024, which is a major uptick in both stations and chargepoints. There were only 166 new CCS charging stations in April 2023, with only 267 chargepoints. Things are trending dramatically upwards.
Some part of this is due to Tesla Magic Dock stations. Previously Tesla didn't report these to the AFDC as CCS, but now they do. And that makes sense because all CCS drivers can use them.
NOTE: most Tesla Superchargers do NOT have magic dock as of this writing (all those shown in this report should have it). I recommend using PlugShare to locate compatible stations for your vehicle.
(*) "What about other Tesla Superchargers? Can't everybody charge with NACS now?"
It's coming for many makes and models, and for newer Ford models as well as a few other manufacturers charging at v3 and v4 Superchargers is already an option with a free adapter from the automakers. GM should release their adapter in the coming weeks. But since they are not open to all CCS vehicles, this report is not the place for them. Tesla's app provides the best guide to their locations, including locations that work with non-Tesla vehicles.
Other Notes
To streamline this post, multi-chargepoint locations are listed with the number of chargepoints first.
For serious trip planning, I recommend PlugShare. But by all means check out these reported new locations and submit reviews on PlugShare, which makes things better for everyone.
If you'd like to know about new chargers along your routes right away, or just prefer not to check this list monthly when new openings are rare in your area, I've set up a free service that provides email notifications as soon as they open. You can sign up at evpov.com. Or not! I don't really have a business plan here, I built it to help EV owners like myself. PlugShare has a similar feature.
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2024.05.06 01:19 nathanarticulated WAB
BC Canada WEEKLY ALTERNATIVE BUZZER ( Vol. 4, Number 18) May 5, 2024 Public Transit: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow For more information check Facebook page " we ride public transit Vancouver " on X (Twitter) see NathanDavidowi1 , email to [nathandavidowicz2@gmail.com](mailto:nathandavidowicz2@gmail.com)Read Reddit transit & TransLink for a complete Weekly Alternative Buzzer ( WAB )as well as many real transit stories from real riders.Read WAB on Linkedin under Nathan DavidowiczPlease continue to send your stories and I will publish them.****Due to technical difficulties the WAB today is short of many articles.These articles will be displayed at the next issue on May 12, 2024****1. News From BC and About BC Transit & TransLink :Possible Transit StrikeWest Vancouver Blue Bus drivers and mechanics threaten strike https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/west-vancouver-blue-bus-drivers-mechanics-threaten-strike West Vancouver's Blue Bus workers vote 96% in favour of a strike https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/west-vancouver-blue-bus-strike-vote-1.7190341 https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1787128778340413452handyDART service expansion in Penticton starting May 11, 2024https://www.bctransit.com/help-determine-the-future-of-transit-in-campbell-river-04-29-2024/ Saanich pushes for free transit for teens 13 to 18 https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-pushes-for-free-transit-for-those-18-and-younger-8684731 https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/plans-and-projects/managing-the-transit-network/tsp2023_transit_service_performance_review.pdf ( 13 pages )These are TransLink's busiest bus routes and SkyTrain stations in 2023 Urbanized https://dailyhive.com/vancouvetranslink-metro-vancouver-public-transit-ridership-statistics-2023Metro Vancouver transit overcrowding back at pre-pandemic levels https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-transit-overcrowding-1.7191390 https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/180455/translink-targets-20-corridors-bus-priority-investments-tackle-congestion/?Ian Fisher explaining SkyTrain Service:https://buzzer.translink.ca/2024/05/s3e4-how-do-we-plan-skytrain-service-for-events-and-track-maintenance/MVRD Transportation Seminars, need to register:https://www.facebook.com/share/mdnabgPK7evMfLKF/?mibextid=xCPwDs Transit Podcast ( 44 mins )https://www.urbanismvancouver.com/how-do-we-improve-public-transportation-with-rmtransit/Student Transit at Moscrop School:https://www.burnabynow.com/local-news/letter-more-transit-buses-at-this-burnaby-high-school-so-fewer-kids-get-trampled-8669117 HandyDART Petitionhttps://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-to-end-the-use-of-taxis-to-fill-handydart-service-and-bring-operations-in-house/Transit Petition and TownHall Meeting:https://www.change.org/p/demand-better-transit-now-stand-up-for-south-vancouvepsf/sharehttps://dailyhive.com/vancouvemla-south-vancouver-new-57th-avenue-bus-route-canada-line-stationsTownHall meeting is at 7 pm on May 29, 2024 at Sunset Community Centre.6810 Main St. ( between 51/52 Avenues )Why are 40 trolley buses parked? https://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2024/05/02/mlas-40-trolley-buses-parked-despite-shortage/BMO Marathonhttps://buzzer.translink.ca/2024/04/bmo-vancouver-marathon-how-to-get-there-by-transit/ However, as in previous years many passengers were stranded until 11 am or even 5 pmSignage at individual bus stops was lacking and needed to provide simple sign like " NO BUS SERVICE UNTIL 11 am " some of the signage actually read : " Intermittent Service Disruptions First Bus to 930 pm "2. Transit Safety- Pedestrian Safety : Petition 10,000+ names :https://www.change.org/p/make-bc-translink-buses-and-skytrains-safer (10,388 names)Saskatoon Safety Problems:Bus stabbing on Saskatoon Transit reflects overall increase in ‘negative interactions’ https://globalnews.ca/news/10465488/bus-stabbing-saskatoon-transit-negative-interactions/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/yV58hPKPjpauiFoy/?mibextid=xfxF2i TransLink bus catches fire in Burnaby: https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/05/03/burnaby-translink-bus-fire/ 3. Alon Levy, RM Transit, RftV, Marco Chitti, RFC, VTPI, RE (a) https://pedestrianobservations.com/2024/05/03/the-future-of-congestion-pricing-in-new-york/https://pedestrianobservations.com/2024/04/30/quick-note-what-the-hell-is-going-on-in-san-jose/Construction Costs and Government-Civil Service Relations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7DUf6RQddg&t=159s 99.1 mins (b) American Cities have a lot to learn from Seattle https://reecemartin.ca/2024/04/30/american-cities-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-seattle/comment-page-1/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M14bF_DVUoI&t=58s 9 mins(c) California HSR ( CAHSR ) https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1786875685149020292https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1786876688405536824https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1786876688405536824https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1786833744617181466(d) https://www.railforthevalley.com/latest-news/zweisystem/three-must-build-regional-railways/ 4. Transportation news articles & videos from various media:(a) Montreal/Quebec Taxis ( one route is FREE )https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-water-taxis (b) Toronto/OntarioNorthumberland riders tout return of Via Rail commuter train after 4-year absence https://globalnews.ca/news/10464493/northumberland-via-rail-train-returns/ Jonathan English about GTA Transit:https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/urbanperformanceindex/toronto/?s=03 Public transit around Ontario is about to get way faster thanks to fancy new tech https://www.blogto.com/city/2024/04/go-transit-ontario-faster-train-control/ (c) Other Canada Alberta-to-Montana passenger train would benefit economy, tourism: report https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/alberta-to-montana-passenger-train-would-benefit-economy-tourism-report-1.6868129 https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/alberta-wants-high-speed-edmonton-to-calgary-train-commuter-rail-in-new-provincial-master-plan/ar-AA1nSGNH(d) USACalifornia mocked over $11 billion high-speed rail bridge to nowhere that took 9 years to build:https://nypost.com/2024/05/04/us-news/california-mocked-over-high-speed-rail-bridge-to-nowhere-that-took-9-years-to-build/ I'm a high school senior who commutes an hour by train to school every day. It's helped prepare me for the real world https://www.businessinsider.com/high-school-senior-commutes-hour-school-every-day-2024-4 https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/04/128639-philly-free-transit-pilot-clocks-18-million-rides?(e) International From mechanic shortages to electrification: the growing workload of Dublin Bus chief - The Currency https://thecurrency.news/articles/147379/from-mechanic-shortages-to-electrification-the-growing-workload-of-dublin-bus-chief/ From LRT to ART :https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/johor-art-multi-tiered-elevated-rail-rts-hsr-4291196 10 Cities With the Best Public Transportation, From Medellín to Stockholm https://ca.yahoo.com/style/10-cities-best-public-transportation-120000066.html
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2024.05.06 01:18 nathanarticulated WAB
BC Canada WEEKLY ALTERNATIVE BUZZER ( Vol. 4, Number 18) May 5, 2024 Public Transit: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow For more information check Facebook page " we ride public transit Vancouver " on X (Twitter) see NathanDavidowi1 , email to [nathandavidowicz2@gmail.com](mailto:nathandavidowicz2@gmail.com)Read Reddit transit & TransLink for a complete Weekly Alternative Buzzer ( WAB )as well as many real transit stories from real riders.Read WAB on Linkedin under Nathan DavidowiczPlease continue to send your stories and I will publish them.****Due to technical difficulties the WAB today is short of many articles.These articles will be displayed at the next issue on May 12, 2024****1. News From BC and About BC Transit & TransLink :Possible Transit StrikeWest Vancouver Blue Bus drivers and mechanics threaten strike https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/west-vancouver-blue-bus-drivers-mechanics-threaten-strike West Vancouver's Blue Bus workers vote 96% in favour of a strike https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/west-vancouver-blue-bus-strike-vote-1.7190341 https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1787128778340413452handyDART service expansion in Penticton starting May 11, 2024https://www.bctransit.com/help-determine-the-future-of-transit-in-campbell-river-04-29-2024/ Saanich pushes for free transit for teens 13 to 18 https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-pushes-for-free-transit-for-those-18-and-younger-8684731 https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/plans-and-projects/managing-the-transit-network/tsp2023_transit_service_performance_review.pdf ( 13 pages )These are TransLink's busiest bus routes and SkyTrain stations in 2023 Urbanized https://dailyhive.com/vancouvetranslink-metro-vancouver-public-transit-ridership-statistics-2023Metro Vancouver transit overcrowding back at pre-pandemic levels https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-transit-overcrowding-1.7191390 https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/180455/translink-targets-20-corridors-bus-priority-investments-tackle-congestion/?Ian Fisher explaining SkyTrain Service:https://buzzer.translink.ca/2024/05/s3e4-how-do-we-plan-skytrain-service-for-events-and-track-maintenance/MVRD Transportation Seminars, need to register:https://www.facebook.com/share/mdnabgPK7evMfLKF/?mibextid=xCPwDs Transit Podcast ( 44 mins )https://www.urbanismvancouver.com/how-do-we-improve-public-transportation-with-rmtransit/Student Transit at Moscrop School:https://www.burnabynow.com/local-news/letter-more-transit-buses-at-this-burnaby-high-school-so-fewer-kids-get-trampled-8669117 HandyDART Petitionhttps://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-to-end-the-use-of-taxis-to-fill-handydart-service-and-bring-operations-in-house/Transit Petition and TownHall Meeting:https://www.change.org/p/demand-better-transit-now-stand-up-for-south-vancouvepsf/sharehttps://dailyhive.com/vancouvemla-south-vancouver-new-57th-avenue-bus-route-canada-line-stationsTownHall meeting is at 7 pm on May 29, 2024 at Sunset Community Centre.6810 Main St. ( between 51/52 Avenues )Why are 40 trolley buses parked? https://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2024/05/02/mlas-40-trolley-buses-parked-despite-shortage/BMO Marathonhttps://buzzer.translink.ca/2024/04/bmo-vancouver-marathon-how-to-get-there-by-transit/ However, as in previous years many passengers were stranded until 11 am or even 5 pmSignage at individual bus stops was lacking and needed to provide simple sign like " NO BUS SERVICE UNTIL 11 am " some of the signage actually read : " Intermittent Service Disruptions First Bus to 930 pm "2. Transit Safety- Pedestrian Safety : Petition 10,000+ names :https://www.change.org/p/make-bc-translink-buses-and-skytrains-safer (10,388 names)Saskatoon Safety Problems:Bus stabbing on Saskatoon Transit reflects overall increase in ‘negative interactions’ https://globalnews.ca/news/10465488/bus-stabbing-saskatoon-transit-negative-interactions/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/yV58hPKPjpauiFoy/?mibextid=xfxF2i TransLink bus catches fire in Burnaby: https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/05/03/burnaby-translink-bus-fire/ 3. Alon Levy, RM Transit, RftV, Marco Chitti, RFC, VTPI, RE (a) https://pedestrianobservations.com/2024/05/03/the-future-of-congestion-pricing-in-new-york/https://pedestrianobservations.com/2024/04/30/quick-note-what-the-hell-is-going-on-in-san-jose/Construction Costs and Government-Civil Service Relations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7DUf6RQddg&t=159s 99.1 mins (b) American Cities have a lot to learn from Seattle https://reecemartin.ca/2024/04/30/american-cities-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-seattle/comment-page-1/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M14bF_DVUoI&t=58s 9 mins(c) California HSR ( CAHSR ) https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1786875685149020292https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1786876688405536824https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1786876688405536824https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1786833744617181466(d) https://www.railforthevalley.com/latest-news/zweisystem/three-must-build-regional-railways/ 4. Transportation news articles & videos from various media:(a) Montreal/Quebec Taxis ( one route is FREE )https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-water-taxis (b) Toronto/OntarioNorthumberland riders tout return of Via Rail commuter train after 4-year absence https://globalnews.ca/news/10464493/northumberland-via-rail-train-returns/ Jonathan English about GTA Transit:https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/urbanperformanceindex/toronto/?s=03 Public transit around Ontario is about to get way faster thanks to fancy new tech https://www.blogto.com/city/2024/04/go-transit-ontario-faster-train-control/ (c) Other Canada Alberta-to-Montana passenger train would benefit economy, tourism: report https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/alberta-to-montana-passenger-train-would-benefit-economy-tourism-report-1.6868129 https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/alberta-wants-high-speed-edmonton-to-calgary-train-commuter-rail-in-new-provincial-master-plan/ar-AA1nSGNH(d) USACalifornia mocked over $11 billion high-speed rail bridge to nowhere that took 9 years to build:https://nypost.com/2024/05/04/us-news/california-mocked-over-high-speed-rail-bridge-to-nowhere-that-took-9-years-to-build/ I'm a high school senior who commutes an hour by train to school every day. It's helped prepare me for the real world https://www.businessinsider.com/high-school-senior-commutes-hour-school-every-day-2024-4 https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/04/128639-philly-free-transit-pilot-clocks-18-million-rides?(e) International From mechanic shortages to electrification: the growing workload of Dublin Bus chief - The Currency https://thecurrency.news/articles/147379/from-mechanic-shortages-to-electrification-the-growing-workload-of-dublin-bus-chief/ From LRT to ART :https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/johor-art-multi-tiered-elevated-rail-rts-hsr-4291196 10 Cities With the Best Public Transportation, From Medellín to Stockholm https://ca.yahoo.com/style/10-cities-best-public-transportation-120000066.html
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2024.05.01 08:01 coffeechap ParisTravelGuide's monthly thread - May 2024 : General Tips and Questions about the subreddit and Paris
Salut à tous & welcome to ParisTravelGuide
This monthly thread aims at giving basic recommendations to navigate the subreddit and Paris, and offering a general chatter space. Depending on the (inter)national news, we may inform you on impacting events here (strikes,threats, global cultural or sport events..)
Same rule applies as in the rest of the sub, post topics regarding Paris and its surroundings only please.
Bref, chit-chat mode is on in the comments!
This thread is automatically archived and regenerated every first day of the month at 8am (Paris Time) - Archives
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This monthly thread aims at giving basic recommendations to navigate the subreddit and Paris, and offering a general chatter space. Depending on the (inter)national news, we may inform you on impacting events here (strikes,threats, global cultural or sport events..)
USING THE SUBREDDIT
- Browse the menus (on desktop or mobile app) to access:
- Wiki
- Rules (NB: rule-breaking contents can lead to a content lock, removal, or if needed a user ban)
- Monthly threads Archive
- Access some featured contents directly
- Parisians, why do you think first-time visitors will be disappointed in the city?", courtesy of u/huukat ;)
- Ideas for a less-touristy Paris
- Oddities and dive bars
- Activities with kids/young teens
- Activities with a baby/small kid
- What to do when it rains in Paris? (quality advice not guaranteed)
- Tips for first-timers
- Most discussed recent trip reports
- Traditional dishes from Paris and French regions
- Where to eat hearty traditional cuisine
- Search the sub archive to check if your question has already been answered:
- by using the Search Reddit field on top of the page (make sure to type ParisTravelGuide before your search term in the search field): search with "Louvre". NB: while really not user-friendly, you can even make more sophisticated searches How to search on Reddit)
- by clicking on the flairs of the existing posts (category labels): filter with the "🏛 Louvre" flair
HANDLING THE BASICS OF PARIS
- General understanding
- Wikivoyage for Paris (en): an external wiki covering various aspects of the city from a touristic point of view
- Paris Voice (en) life in Paris seen by the English speaking community
- Anglo Info Paris (en), same with a lot of practical info, to settle or as a tourist, also general info for France
- Accommodations
- Increase of the tourist tax for 2024: read carefully to avoid any bad surprises, especially for non-classified hotels that can apparently charge as if they were palaces due to a loop-hole.
- Public transport
- Read the dedicated section in our wiki Transports (en) / Transports (fr)
- Taxis
- public: G7 (en) is the only company recognized as public taxis in Paris. It applies fixed fares for travels between the two main airports (CDG and ORLY) and the two sides of the city (left bank / right bank of the Seine river), booking or extra services fees not included.
- private: Uber are widely used, others are available like Bolt, Heetch, Marcel or Freenow
- Day trip
- the Trainline (en) is a very straight forward and efficient data aggregator from various European train and bus companies. (the national one sncf-connect being a bit of a nightmare to use)
- Airports
- Tourism Office:
- Paris je t'aime (en): only for inner Paris
- Visit Paris region (en): for the whole region Ile de France.
- Cultural/Event agenda:
- Sortir à Paris (en): culture and nightlife agenda
- Officiel des Spectacles (fr): movies/plays/concerts agenda
- Paris LGBT (en): places, events and resources about the LGBT community
- Paris Jazz Club (en): jazz concerts agenda
- Fanzo (fr): search engine with a map for sports broadcasts in bars
- Health:
- thread for Protest and Strikes concerns
- Eating
- casual: David Lebovitz(en), a blog of a former US chef living in Paris for casual / traditional food
- trendy: Le fooding(en), trendy reference magazine for foodies
- starred: Michelin guide, for 1/2/3 stars restaurants or other gastronomic venues
- Civil unrest
- Sporadic and sudden protests are very rare. The existence of a protest is very regulated, the day and the route have to be agreed with the authorities several days prior to the date.
- Authorized protest or march
- a march usually lasts from 2pm to 6pm and most demonstrators stay until 8pm at the final destination
- Demonstrators (and/or police) outbursts are more likely to happen at the end from 8pm
- Most of the stores along the route close for the whole day, and side accesses to these boulevards are barred by the police to motorized vehicles.
- 95% of the city goes on as usual in terms of street life.
- Metro lines M1 and M14 are automated and thus operate whether there is a strike or not.
- Taxis: all the companies work during a strike
- G7: main company of the "Taxis parisiens", regulated price
- UbeHeetch/Bolt/FreeNow: categorized as VTC ("Véhicules de Tourisme avec chauffeur"), unregulated price
- Safety
- Police department recommendations
- Safety tips video by les Frenchies (experienced US travelers)
- Density & safety level: Paris administrative area ("Paris intramuros") is fairly small for a global capital but the population density is very high. Besides that, Paris is currently the most visited city in the world. This situation inevitably leads to various problems or dramas from time to time and one should beware of this cognitive bias. No public statistics accessible, but Paris' safety level is said to be fairly comparable to other big Western metropolis like London, Rome, Barcelona, Brussels or NYC but lower than Amsterdam, Berlin or generally Scandinavian / Central / Eastern European cities.
- Violent crime: it is very unlikely in inner Paris, European gun laws being much more restrictive than US laws.
- Pickpockets & scams: while generally safe, you might be exposed to pickpockets, scams or harassment in crowded areas, be it touristic, commercial or nightlife hubs. Keep your belongings in sight and try not to display too much costly items. Avoid unsolicited street vendors (not to be confused with, say, street artists near Montmartre or "bouquinistes" of the quays of Seine) and the occasional street games like Bonneteau ("shell game") that are known scams.
- Cat-calling: this is a common issue towards women in Mediterranean countries. In Paris, it is more prevalent in the more modest neighborhoods in the North / North-East- of the city.
- Emergency: If you are in an emergency situation, call 17 (police) / 18 (firefighters but who also handles all life and death emergencies) / 112 (universal European emergency number). All of them are interconnected and will be able to redirect you to the correct one if you happen to pick the wrong one.
- Neighborhoods:
- Tourism is concentrated in the rich areas from the center (roughly arrondissements 1st to 8th + Montmartre 18th).
- As in most cities, main train stations tend to attract more people from the outside, hence a bit riskier, especially at night and crowded metro lines serving the main landmarks
- The northern outskirts of the city (around Porte de la Chapelle / Porte d'Aubervilliers / Porte de la Villette) are home of temporary refugee camps, a high poverty and rarely drug use in the open. It could feel quite unsafe at night, better be accompanied by locals if you want to venture around at night there or simply pass through.
- The surroundings of the very central area of Les Halles (around the eponymous commercial mall) can be a bit messy at night as a lot of young people gather here for eating / drinking or hanging out in the streets. It is still home of great streets for night life like rue Saint Denis but beware of the crowds.
- Also metro stations on line 2 Barbes, La Chapelle and Stalingrad and their surroundings are among the most modest and messy, with countraband cigarettes sellers and potential pickpockets.(currently there's a dramatically sad camp of young migrants from Afghanistan under the bridge of the metro station Stalingrad)
- Southern and Western parts are more posh and family oriented but could be "less lively" than the rest of the city.
ONGOING EVENTS
- Olympic Games preparation Impacts thread
- Israel/Palestine conflict Impacts thread
- Plan Vigipirate
- Evacuation of public places in case of a left-alone bag for controlled destruction as what happened in the Louvre or Versailles recently. It also happens from time to time in subways.
- Military patrolling in the city, mostly around landmarks, schools and religious buildings.
- It doesn't mean there is a particular problem, but they take maximum precaution in these tense moments.
GENERAL CHATTER
The comment sections below is here for members to freely ask questions that are recurrent or not worth a dedicated post (like transport, safety or protests topics), write appreciations, greetings, requesting meetups...Same rule applies as in the rest of the sub, post topics regarding Paris and its surroundings only please.
Bref, chit-chat mode is on in the comments!
2024.04.29 21:39 AffectionatePen277 US Embassy in Montreal- now what?
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2024.04.28 16:51 nathanarticulated WAB
BC Canada WEEKLY ALTERNATIVE BUZZER ( Vol. 4, Number 17) April 28, 2024 Public Transit: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow For more information check Facebook page " we ride public transit Vancouver " on X (Twitter) see NathanDavidowi1 , email to [nathandavidowicz2@gmail.com](mailto:nathandavidowicz2@gmail.com)Read Reddit transit & TransLink for a complete Weekly Alternative Buzzer ( WAB )as well as many real transit stories from real riders.Read condensed WAB on Linkedin under Nathan DavidowiczPlease continue to send your stories and I will publish them
.1. News From BC and About BC Transit & TransLink :Here are some news articles about the TransLink 2024-2033 Investment Plan . The Plan does not provide details like in previous plans prior to the failed 2015 Transit referendum.The 2024 Investment Plan produced by transLink has many problems.,Many previous plans since 1999 were never fully implemented.,Many of the proposed projects will not be implemented until 2025 or laterhttps://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2024/04/26/translink-2024-investment-plan-approved-lack-consultation-davidowicz/ https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/translink-approves-stopgap-plan-to-increase-2024-bus-service https://globalnews.ca/news/10450106/translink-funding-plan-approved-2024 https://voiceonline.com/translinks-2024-investment-plan-to-address-critical-overcrowding-approved/ https://x.com/TransLinkNews/status/1783932092436434962YouTube Video of the TransLink joint meeting:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNV\_J-ANno4 36.7 minsA New Transit Petition for South Vancouver by MLA Michael LeeWe need to complete the grid system of bus routes in Vancouver. 20 missing links.Passengers should not have to walk more than 300 m ( 5 minutes ) to the nearest bus stop.South Vancouver has a density of around 10,000 people per square km. A new Crosstown bus on 57th Ave will improve accessibility to lots of destinations between Dunbar and Champlain Heights.https://www.change.org/p/demand-better-transit-now-stand-up-for-south-vancouvepsf/sharehttps://dailyhive.com/vancouvemla-south-vancouver-new-57th-avenue-bus-route-canada-line-stationsHandyDART Petitionhttps://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-to-end-the-use-of-taxis-to-fill-handydart-service-and-bring-operations-in-house/Teens ( 13-18 ) For Free Transit allover BChttps://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/04/22/Youth-Calling-For-Free-Public-Transit-BC/In Washington State US it is mandated by the government.King George SkyTrain Station Closure: https://www.translink.ca/kinggeorgeclosure https://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2024/03/31/six-week-closure-king-george-skytrain-station-johnston/ATU wants more washrooms and better schedules.https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783874082410545355 https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783865759174930941 Vancouver Island Rail got 15,000 names petitionhttps://x.com/WarrenSkaalrud/status/1783996477146279952 Free webinar May 9, 2024 on BC Fed Connecting BC 10 year transit planhttps://x.com/CJusticeVic/status/1783994575163375756 https://bcfed.ca/connecting-bcPossible Transit Strike? ATU 134https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1782515927382217212https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/other-transportation-projects/highway17ravineway Saanich shoots down creating bus-only lanes to UVic on McKenzie Avenue this year https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/saanich-shoots-down-creating-bus-only-lanes-to-uvic-on-mckenzie-avenue-this-year-7350515 Free Ship Rides in North Vancouver: https://theshipyardsdistrict.ca/event/fleet-weekend https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/politics/grassroots-group-demands-better-public-transit-in-okanagan/ar-AA1nK4Q5 All BC Transit buses in Victoria have now been outfitted with new and improved bus tracking https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2024/04/all-bc-transit-buses-in-victoria-have-now-been-outfitted-with-new-and-improved-bus-tracking/ https://www.bctransit.com/new-ondemand-transit-service-starts-sunday-2024-04-25/ https://www.bctransit.com/free-transit-for-youth-week-in-penticton-and-summerland-04-24-2024/ https://www.bctransit.com/take-the-bus-for-boogie-the-bridge-04-25-2024/ https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/180455/translink-targets-20-corridors-bus-priority-investments-tackle-congestion/? https://www.translink.ca/news/2024/april/translink%20identifies%2020%20corridors%20that%20need%20bus%20priorityYouTube Video of the TransLink Mayors Council meeting April 25, 2024:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LlZO7au2JU 40.9 mins2. Transit Safety- Pedestrian Safety : Petition 10,000+ names :https://www.change.org/p/make-bc-translink-buses-and-skytrains-safer (10,380 names)Video of attack on bus driver:https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783865337496404244 https://x.com/ATUComm/status/1783861124338753624 Vision Zerohttps://x.com/Lucyincanada/status/1783845496794288580 https://x.com/VisionZeroYVstatus/1783687440211050752Bellevue Police Announce Dedicated Light Rail Unit for Safetyhttps://downtownbellevue.com/.../bellevue-police.../https://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/04/23/the-brake-why-we-cant-end-violence-on-transit-with-more-policeNew Halifax road safety plan includes better data, targeted projects https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/new-halifax-road-safety-plan-includes-better-data-targeted-projects-1.7185556 https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/04/128471-transit-riders-face-highest-safety-risks-these-10-states 3. Alon Levy, RM Transit, RftV, Marco Chitti, RFC, VTPI, RE(a) https://pedestrianobservations.com/2024/04/23/frequency-in-units-of-distance/(b) Frankfurt: The Birthplace of The LRT (and Much More) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_BFcI-BEGk18.3 mins https://reecemartin.ca/2024/04/23/albertans-cities-need-to-learn-from-vancouvers-transportation-and-torontos-mistake/ (c) https://www.railforthevalley.com/latest-news/zweisystem/skytrains-daddy-the-krauss-maffei-transurban-maglev-2/(d) I support roundabouts slip lanes, but for buses only https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1783854123927883813https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1783854886087454900https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1782434532920377818(e) Bayview Station Ottawa: https://otrain.railfans.ca/station/bayview-station https://x.com/RailFansCanada/status/1782362776301645990 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBtz3yQw7Cg(f) VTPI & BIT www.vtpi.org https://www.vtpi.org/documents/public.phphttps://betterislandtransit.ca/ (g) Did You Know Czech Railways Are This Good? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBroMoqE2RY 13.5 mins4. Transportation news articles & videos from various media:(a) Montreal/QuebecQuebec wants better transithttps://x.com/Lecavalier_C/status/1783531875526406230https://x.com/C_Savard/status/1783242642987315554 https://x.com/ThomasGerbet/status/1783143908198760728 Transit trips up among seniors since Montreal introduced free fares https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/transit-trips-up-among-seniors-since-montreal-introduced-free-fares Greater Montreal public transit fares to increase an average 3% on July 1, 2024 https://globalnews.ca/news/10453634/greater-montreal-public-transit-fares-increase-july-1/ https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/former-snc-lavalin-executive-sentenced-to-prison-term-in-bridge-bribery-case-5637236 REM: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/highly-complex-work-delays-rem-completion-to-west-island-north-shore-1.6859883 (b) Toronto/OntarioTransit users deliver oversized "fund evasion " ticket to Finance Minister Chrystia Freelandhttps://x.com/ttcriders/status/1783509039659258083 https://x.com/ttcriders/status/1783482689426768030 https://stevemunro.ca/2024/04/27/king-street-transit-priority-corridor-update-may-2024/ Almost nobody believes Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open this year: https://www.blogto.com/city/2024/04/nobody-believes-toronto-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-open/ https://go.hitachirail.com/l/993992/2024-02-26/lq6dm/993992/1708950907UkiZAcn0/Better_Connected_Report___Toronto_16.9.pdf Petition urges Transit Windsor to halt bus route relocation, despite city's plan to proceed: https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/petition-urges-transit-windsor-to-halt-bus-route-relocation-despite-city-s-plan-to-proceed-1.6859161 https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/04/25/regional-council-passes-motion-to-temporarily-bring-back-night-transit-route/amp/#GO Transit set to change most bus schedules, several routes to see reductions: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/04/22/go-transit-new-bus-schedules/ Matt Elliott: TTC’s Bloor-Danforth line is on track for slower, less reliable service. Blame Justin Trudeau:https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/ttc-s-bloor-danforth-line-is-on-track-for-slower-less-reliable-service-blame-justin/article_ea80cee8-00be-11ef-98ab-670687661094.html (c) Other CanadaHalifax Transit Ferryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yki-ceE5gYA 15 minshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/transit-union-ferry-cancellations-staffing-1.7181181 Sask. : https://panow.com/2024/04/22/para-transit-service-gets-funding-boost/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-capital-tranist-plan-april-2024-1.7182975 (d) USATransit Unplugged Episode 300 https://gothamist.com/news/mta-plans-to-turn-on-congestion-pricing-tolls-june-30 https://www.railwaygazette.com/infrastructure/ceremony-launches-brightline-wests-high-speed-link-to-las-vegas/66384.article https://www.railjournal.com/passengehigh-speed/work-starts-on-brightline-west Has the US finally figured out how to do high-speed rail? https://www.newscientist.com/article/2427647-has-the-us-finally-figured-out-how-to-do-high-speed-rail/ Houston-Dallas bullet train can be done in 10 years: Amtrak: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/texas-bullet-train-amtrak-19411731.php The future of Amtrak Cascades – Seattle Transit Blog: https://seattletransitblog.com/2024/04/21/the-future-of-amtrak-cascades/ https://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/04/25/talking-headways-podcast-details-of-development-reform-in-minnesota-part-1 https://www.rtands.com/passengecommittee-passes-bill-to-establish-passenger-rail-for-colorado/ https://www.kut.org/transportation/2024-04-24/legal-showdown-threatens-to-end-austins-light-rail-plans?s=03 Light rail addition in Houston a parallel to what's coming with the METRO Blue Line Extension in Twin Cities https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/houston-parallel-coming-with-minneapolis-blue-line-extension Does Chicago Need A New Transit Agency? Watchdog Pitches CTA Merger Into State-Run System https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/04/26/does-chicago-need-a-new-transit-agency-watchdog-pitches-cta-merger-into-state-run-system/ MTA’s free bus service program to end this year https://pix11.com/news/transit/mtas-free-bus-service-program-to-end-this-yea NYC Transit's New Operations Planning Chief Wants To Fight 'Ghost Buses' - Streetsblog New York City: https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/04/19/new-york-city-transits-new-operations-chief-wants-to-bust-ghost-buses NJ Transit fare hike: Corporations should pay transit fee: https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/2024/04/24/nj-transit-fare-hike-corporations-should-pay-transit-fee/73414208007/ Seattle Levy Proposal Lowers the Bar on Public Transit Investments https://www.theurbanist.org/2024/04/25/seattle-levy-proposal-lowers-the-bar-on-public-transit-investments/ Mobility is entering a new age of innovation. We examined regional trends across the world to explore the complex changes that could transform the sector by 2035. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/automotive-and-assembly/our-insights/the-future-of-mobility-mobility-evolves Active mobility versus motorized transport? User choices and benefits for the societyhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969721057053The ABC of mobility:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412024001272 Seattle: https://www.reddit.com/transit/comments/1ceqihk/oc_sound_transit_current_and_under_construction/#lightbox How People get around : Mode Share on Weekdays, North America is over 90% by carshttps://www.reddit.com/transit/comments/1cbt6yq/this\_chart\_highlights\_north\_american\_car\_culture/? How trains linked rival port cities along the US East Coast into a cultural and economic megalopolis: https://theconversation.com/how-trains-linked-rival-port-cities-along-the-us-east-coast-into-a-cultural-and-economic-megalopolis-228502 MTA Plan to Run Brooklyn-Queens Train on City Streets a 'Grave' Mistake: Advocates - Streetsblog New York City https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/04/24/mta-plan-to-run-brooklyn-queens-train-line-on-city-streets-a-grave-mistake-advocates https://pix11.com/news/local-news/these-nyc-subway-stations-have-public-restrooms/ https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/los-angeles-will-soon-have-high-speed-rail-could-it-eventually-reach-san-diego/ Transit Briefs: Metrolinx, Amtrak https://www.railwayage.com/passengetransit-briefs-metrolinx-amtrak/ https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/bay-area-rapid-transit-bart-improve-accessibility-riders-with-disabilities/713773/ Nashville: https://x.com/TransitCentestatus/1782041131850641693 The Atlanta Streetcar: Will it get better? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygkh0DKbCIM 11.7 mins (e) Internationalhttps://publictransportexperience.blogspot.com/2024/04/saturday-variety_0633295122.html https://publictransportexperience.blogspot.com/2024/04/sunday-variety_01377718469.html https://labornotes.org/2024/04/bus-drivers-strike-climate-activists-57-german-cities https://www.enbridge.com/energy-matters/news-and-views/hollands-electric-trains-now-100-percent-wind-powered https://www.hitachirail.com/english-better-connected-global-attitudes-to-public-transport/ https://www.railjournal.com/signalling/siemens-to-upgrade-copenhagen-s-bane-network-to-driverless-operation/ https://www.railjournal.com/in_depth/is-it-time-to-take-monorails-more-seriously/ https://blackpooltram.blogspot.com/2024/04/manchester-200-years-of-bus-1824-to.html https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-articles/177722/arriva-trains-uk-generative-ai-passenger-experience/ https://www.financialexpress.com/business/express-mobility-world-earth-day-harnessing-public-private-partnerships-in-urban-mass-mobility-3463892/ Sydney: https://www.transportist.net/p/improving-both-transport-efficiencyTram for Bikes: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1858754997936043?fs=e&s=cl&mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v Over half of global commutes are by car: https://phys.org/news/2024-03-global-commutes-car.html The incredible train line that will connect world's biggest landlocked country to the sea: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1888985/train-line-addis-ababa-massawa-railway-spt French commuters to benefit from free public transport to Luxembourg: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/04/23/luxembourgs-free-public-transport-to-be-extended-across-french-border-with-new-commuter-sc Europe's Megaproject to Replace Russian Railways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spQ4v0Y2FfM 11.3 mins
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.1. News From BC and About BC Transit & TransLink :Here are some news articles about the TransLink 2024-2033 Investment Plan . The Plan does not provide details like in previous plans prior to the failed 2015 Transit referendum.The 2024 Investment Plan produced by transLink has many problems.,Many previous plans since 1999 were never fully implemented.,Many of the proposed projects will not be implemented until 2025 or laterhttps://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2024/04/26/translink-2024-investment-plan-approved-lack-consultation-davidowicz/ https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/translink-approves-stopgap-plan-to-increase-2024-bus-service https://globalnews.ca/news/10450106/translink-funding-plan-approved-2024 https://voiceonline.com/translinks-2024-investment-plan-to-address-critical-overcrowding-approved/ https://x.com/TransLinkNews/status/1783932092436434962YouTube Video of the TransLink joint meeting:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNV\_J-ANno4 36.7 minsA New Transit Petition for South Vancouver by MLA Michael LeeWe need to complete the grid system of bus routes in Vancouver. 20 missing links.Passengers should not have to walk more than 300 m ( 5 minutes ) to the nearest bus stop.South Vancouver has a density of around 10,000 people per square km. A new Crosstown bus on 57th Ave will improve accessibility to lots of destinations between Dunbar and Champlain Heights.https://www.change.org/p/demand-better-transit-now-stand-up-for-south-vancouvepsf/sharehttps://dailyhive.com/vancouvemla-south-vancouver-new-57th-avenue-bus-route-canada-line-stationsHandyDART Petitionhttps://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-to-end-the-use-of-taxis-to-fill-handydart-service-and-bring-operations-in-house/Teens ( 13-18 ) For Free Transit allover BChttps://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/04/22/Youth-Calling-For-Free-Public-Transit-BC/In Washington State US it is mandated by the government.King George SkyTrain Station Closure: https://www.translink.ca/kinggeorgeclosure https://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2024/03/31/six-week-closure-king-george-skytrain-station-johnston/ATU wants more washrooms and better schedules.https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783874082410545355 https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783865759174930941 Vancouver Island Rail got 15,000 names petitionhttps://x.com/WarrenSkaalrud/status/1783996477146279952 Free webinar May 9, 2024 on BC Fed Connecting BC 10 year transit planhttps://x.com/CJusticeVic/status/1783994575163375756 https://bcfed.ca/connecting-bcPossible Transit Strike? ATU 134https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1782515927382217212https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/other-transportation-projects/highway17ravineway Saanich shoots down creating bus-only lanes to UVic on McKenzie Avenue this year https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/saanich-shoots-down-creating-bus-only-lanes-to-uvic-on-mckenzie-avenue-this-year-7350515 Free Ship Rides in North Vancouver: https://theshipyardsdistrict.ca/event/fleet-weekend https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/politics/grassroots-group-demands-better-public-transit-in-okanagan/ar-AA1nK4Q5 All BC Transit buses in Victoria have now been outfitted with new and improved bus tracking https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2024/04/all-bc-transit-buses-in-victoria-have-now-been-outfitted-with-new-and-improved-bus-tracking/ https://www.bctransit.com/new-ondemand-transit-service-starts-sunday-2024-04-25/ https://www.bctransit.com/free-transit-for-youth-week-in-penticton-and-summerland-04-24-2024/ https://www.bctransit.com/take-the-bus-for-boogie-the-bridge-04-25-2024/ https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/180455/translink-targets-20-corridors-bus-priority-investments-tackle-congestion/? https://www.translink.ca/news/2024/april/translink%20identifies%2020%20corridors%20that%20need%20bus%20priorityYouTube Video of the TransLink Mayors Council meeting April 25, 2024:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LlZO7au2JU 40.9 mins2. Transit Safety- Pedestrian Safety : Petition 10,000+ names :https://www.change.org/p/make-bc-translink-buses-and-skytrains-safer (10,380 names)Video of attack on bus driver:https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783865337496404244 https://x.com/ATUComm/status/1783861124338753624 Vision Zerohttps://x.com/Lucyincanada/status/1783845496794288580 https://x.com/VisionZeroYVstatus/1783687440211050752Bellevue Police Announce Dedicated Light Rail Unit for Safetyhttps://downtownbellevue.com/.../bellevue-police.../https://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/04/23/the-brake-why-we-cant-end-violence-on-transit-with-more-policeNew Halifax road safety plan includes better data, targeted projects https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/new-halifax-road-safety-plan-includes-better-data-targeted-projects-1.7185556 https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/04/128471-transit-riders-face-highest-safety-risks-these-10-states 3. Alon Levy, RM Transit, RftV, Marco Chitti, RFC, VTPI, RE(a) https://pedestrianobservations.com/2024/04/23/frequency-in-units-of-distance/(b) Frankfurt: The Birthplace of The LRT (and Much More) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_BFcI-BEGk18.3 mins https://reecemartin.ca/2024/04/23/albertans-cities-need-to-learn-from-vancouvers-transportation-and-torontos-mistake/ (c) https://www.railforthevalley.com/latest-news/zweisystem/skytrains-daddy-the-krauss-maffei-transurban-maglev-2/(d) I support roundabouts slip lanes, but for buses only https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1783854123927883813https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1783854886087454900https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1782434532920377818(e) Bayview Station Ottawa: https://otrain.railfans.ca/station/bayview-station https://x.com/RailFansCanada/status/1782362776301645990 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBtz3yQw7Cg(f) VTPI & BIT www.vtpi.org https://www.vtpi.org/documents/public.phphttps://betterislandtransit.ca/ (g) Did You Know Czech Railways Are This Good? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBroMoqE2RY 13.5 mins4. Transportation news articles & videos from various media:(a) Montreal/QuebecQuebec wants better transithttps://x.com/Lecavalier_C/status/1783531875526406230https://x.com/C_Savard/status/1783242642987315554 https://x.com/ThomasGerbet/status/1783143908198760728 Transit trips up among seniors since Montreal introduced free fares https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/transit-trips-up-among-seniors-since-montreal-introduced-free-fares Greater Montreal public transit fares to increase an average 3% on July 1, 2024 https://globalnews.ca/news/10453634/greater-montreal-public-transit-fares-increase-july-1/ https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/former-snc-lavalin-executive-sentenced-to-prison-term-in-bridge-bribery-case-5637236 REM: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/highly-complex-work-delays-rem-completion-to-west-island-north-shore-1.6859883 (b) Toronto/OntarioTransit users deliver oversized "fund evasion " ticket to Finance Minister Chrystia Freelandhttps://x.com/ttcriders/status/1783509039659258083 https://x.com/ttcriders/status/1783482689426768030 https://stevemunro.ca/2024/04/27/king-street-transit-priority-corridor-update-may-2024/ Almost nobody believes Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open this year: https://www.blogto.com/city/2024/04/nobody-believes-toronto-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-open/ https://go.hitachirail.com/l/993992/2024-02-26/lq6dm/993992/1708950907UkiZAcn0/Better_Connected_Report___Toronto_16.9.pdf Petition urges Transit Windsor to halt bus route relocation, despite city's plan to proceed: https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/petition-urges-transit-windsor-to-halt-bus-route-relocation-despite-city-s-plan-to-proceed-1.6859161 https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/04/25/regional-council-passes-motion-to-temporarily-bring-back-night-transit-route/amp/#GO Transit set to change most bus schedules, several routes to see reductions: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/04/22/go-transit-new-bus-schedules/ Matt Elliott: TTC’s Bloor-Danforth line is on track for slower, less reliable service. Blame Justin Trudeau:https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/ttc-s-bloor-danforth-line-is-on-track-for-slower-less-reliable-service-blame-justin/article_ea80cee8-00be-11ef-98ab-670687661094.html (c) Other CanadaHalifax Transit Ferryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yki-ceE5gYA 15 minshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/transit-union-ferry-cancellations-staffing-1.7181181 Sask. : https://panow.com/2024/04/22/para-transit-service-gets-funding-boost/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-capital-tranist-plan-april-2024-1.7182975 (d) USATransit Unplugged Episode 300 https://gothamist.com/news/mta-plans-to-turn-on-congestion-pricing-tolls-june-30 https://www.railwaygazette.com/infrastructure/ceremony-launches-brightline-wests-high-speed-link-to-las-vegas/66384.article https://www.railjournal.com/passengehigh-speed/work-starts-on-brightline-west Has the US finally figured out how to do high-speed rail? https://www.newscientist.com/article/2427647-has-the-us-finally-figured-out-how-to-do-high-speed-rail/ Houston-Dallas bullet train can be done in 10 years: Amtrak: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/texas-bullet-train-amtrak-19411731.php The future of Amtrak Cascades – Seattle Transit Blog: https://seattletransitblog.com/2024/04/21/the-future-of-amtrak-cascades/ https://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/04/25/talking-headways-podcast-details-of-development-reform-in-minnesota-part-1 https://www.rtands.com/passengecommittee-passes-bill-to-establish-passenger-rail-for-colorado/ https://www.kut.org/transportation/2024-04-24/legal-showdown-threatens-to-end-austins-light-rail-plans?s=03 Light rail addition in Houston a parallel to what's coming with the METRO Blue Line Extension in Twin Cities https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/houston-parallel-coming-with-minneapolis-blue-line-extension Does Chicago Need A New Transit Agency? Watchdog Pitches CTA Merger Into State-Run System https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/04/26/does-chicago-need-a-new-transit-agency-watchdog-pitches-cta-merger-into-state-run-system/ MTA’s free bus service program to end this year https://pix11.com/news/transit/mtas-free-bus-service-program-to-end-this-yea NYC Transit's New Operations Planning Chief Wants To Fight 'Ghost Buses' - Streetsblog New York City: https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/04/19/new-york-city-transits-new-operations-chief-wants-to-bust-ghost-buses NJ Transit fare hike: Corporations should pay transit fee: https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/2024/04/24/nj-transit-fare-hike-corporations-should-pay-transit-fee/73414208007/ Seattle Levy Proposal Lowers the Bar on Public Transit Investments https://www.theurbanist.org/2024/04/25/seattle-levy-proposal-lowers-the-bar-on-public-transit-investments/ Mobility is entering a new age of innovation. We examined regional trends across the world to explore the complex changes that could transform the sector by 2035. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/automotive-and-assembly/our-insights/the-future-of-mobility-mobility-evolves Active mobility versus motorized transport? User choices and benefits for the societyhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969721057053The ABC of mobility:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412024001272 Seattle: https://www.reddit.com/transit/comments/1ceqihk/oc_sound_transit_current_and_under_construction/#lightbox How People get around : Mode Share on Weekdays, North America is over 90% by carshttps://www.reddit.com/transit/comments/1cbt6yq/this\_chart\_highlights\_north\_american\_car\_culture/? How trains linked rival port cities along the US East Coast into a cultural and economic megalopolis: https://theconversation.com/how-trains-linked-rival-port-cities-along-the-us-east-coast-into-a-cultural-and-economic-megalopolis-228502 MTA Plan to Run Brooklyn-Queens Train on City Streets a 'Grave' Mistake: Advocates - Streetsblog New York City https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/04/24/mta-plan-to-run-brooklyn-queens-train-line-on-city-streets-a-grave-mistake-advocates https://pix11.com/news/local-news/these-nyc-subway-stations-have-public-restrooms/ https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/los-angeles-will-soon-have-high-speed-rail-could-it-eventually-reach-san-diego/ Transit Briefs: Metrolinx, Amtrak https://www.railwayage.com/passengetransit-briefs-metrolinx-amtrak/ https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/bay-area-rapid-transit-bart-improve-accessibility-riders-with-disabilities/713773/ Nashville: https://x.com/TransitCentestatus/1782041131850641693 The Atlanta Streetcar: Will it get better? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygkh0DKbCIM 11.7 mins (e) Internationalhttps://publictransportexperience.blogspot.com/2024/04/saturday-variety_0633295122.html https://publictransportexperience.blogspot.com/2024/04/sunday-variety_01377718469.html https://labornotes.org/2024/04/bus-drivers-strike-climate-activists-57-german-cities https://www.enbridge.com/energy-matters/news-and-views/hollands-electric-trains-now-100-percent-wind-powered https://www.hitachirail.com/english-better-connected-global-attitudes-to-public-transport/ https://www.railjournal.com/signalling/siemens-to-upgrade-copenhagen-s-bane-network-to-driverless-operation/ https://www.railjournal.com/in_depth/is-it-time-to-take-monorails-more-seriously/ https://blackpooltram.blogspot.com/2024/04/manchester-200-years-of-bus-1824-to.html https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-articles/177722/arriva-trains-uk-generative-ai-passenger-experience/ https://www.financialexpress.com/business/express-mobility-world-earth-day-harnessing-public-private-partnerships-in-urban-mass-mobility-3463892/ Sydney: https://www.transportist.net/p/improving-both-transport-efficiencyTram for Bikes: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1858754997936043?fs=e&s=cl&mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v Over half of global commutes are by car: https://phys.org/news/2024-03-global-commutes-car.html The incredible train line that will connect world's biggest landlocked country to the sea: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1888985/train-line-addis-ababa-massawa-railway-spt French commuters to benefit from free public transport to Luxembourg: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/04/23/luxembourgs-free-public-transport-to-be-extended-across-french-border-with-new-commuter-sc Europe's Megaproject to Replace Russian Railways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spQ4v0Y2FfM 11.3 mins
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BC Canada WEEKLY ALTERNATIVE BUZZER ( Vol. 4, Number 17) April 28, 2024 Public Transit: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow For more information check Facebook page " we ride public transit Vancouver " on X (Twitter) see NathanDavidowi1 , email to [nathandavidowicz2@gmail.com](mailto:nathandavidowicz2@gmail.com)Read Reddit transit & TransLink for a complete Weekly Alternative Buzzer ( WAB )as well as many real transit stories from real riders.Read condensed WAB on Linkedin under Nathan DavidowiczPlease continue to send your stories and I will publish them
.1. News From BC and About BC Transit & TransLink :Here are some news articles about the TransLink 2024-2033 Investment Plan . The Plan does not provide details like in previous plans prior to the failed 2015 Transit referendum.The 2024 Investment Plan produced by transLink has many problems.,Many previous plans since 1999 were never fully implemented.,Many of the proposed projects will not be implemented until 2025 or laterhttps://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2024/04/26/translink-2024-investment-plan-approved-lack-consultation-davidowicz/ https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/translink-approves-stopgap-plan-to-increase-2024-bus-service https://globalnews.ca/news/10450106/translink-funding-plan-approved-2024 https://voiceonline.com/translinks-2024-investment-plan-to-address-critical-overcrowding-approved/ https://x.com/TransLinkNews/status/1783932092436434962YouTube Video of the TransLink joint meeting:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNV\_J-ANno4 36.7 minsA New Transit Petition for South Vancouver by MLA Michael LeeWe need to complete the grid system of bus routes in Vancouver. 20 missing links.Passengers should not have to walk more than 300 m ( 5 minutes ) to the nearest bus stop.South Vancouver has a density of around 10,000 people per square km. A new Crosstown bus on 57th Ave will improve accessibility to lots of destinations between Dunbar and Champlain Heights.https://www.change.org/p/demand-better-transit-now-stand-up-for-south-vancouvepsf/sharehttps://dailyhive.com/vancouvemla-south-vancouver-new-57th-avenue-bus-route-canada-line-stationsHandyDART Petitionhttps://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-to-end-the-use-of-taxis-to-fill-handydart-service-and-bring-operations-in-house/Teens ( 13-18 ) For Free Transit allover BChttps://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/04/22/Youth-Calling-For-Free-Public-Transit-BC/In Washington State US it is mandated by the government.King George SkyTrain Station Closure: https://www.translink.ca/kinggeorgeclosure https://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2024/03/31/six-week-closure-king-george-skytrain-station-johnston/ATU wants more washrooms and better schedules.https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783874082410545355 https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783865759174930941 Vancouver Island Rail got 15,000 names petitionhttps://x.com/WarrenSkaalrud/status/1783996477146279952 Free webinar May 9, 2024 on BC Fed Connecting BC 10 year transit planhttps://x.com/CJusticeVic/status/1783994575163375756 https://bcfed.ca/connecting-bcPossible Transit Strike? ATU 134https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1782515927382217212https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/other-transportation-projects/highway17ravineway Saanich shoots down creating bus-only lanes to UVic on McKenzie Avenue this year https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/saanich-shoots-down-creating-bus-only-lanes-to-uvic-on-mckenzie-avenue-this-year-7350515 Free Ship Rides in North Vancouver: https://theshipyardsdistrict.ca/event/fleet-weekend https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/politics/grassroots-group-demands-better-public-transit-in-okanagan/ar-AA1nK4Q5 All BC Transit buses in Victoria have now been outfitted with new and improved bus tracking https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2024/04/all-bc-transit-buses-in-victoria-have-now-been-outfitted-with-new-and-improved-bus-tracking/ https://www.bctransit.com/new-ondemand-transit-service-starts-sunday-2024-04-25/ https://www.bctransit.com/free-transit-for-youth-week-in-penticton-and-summerland-04-24-2024/ https://www.bctransit.com/take-the-bus-for-boogie-the-bridge-04-25-2024/ https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/180455/translink-targets-20-corridors-bus-priority-investments-tackle-congestion/? https://www.translink.ca/news/2024/april/translink%20identifies%2020%20corridors%20that%20need%20bus%20priorityYouTube Video of the TransLink Mayors Council meeting April 25, 2024:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LlZO7au2JU 40.9 mins
2. Transit Safety- Pedestrian Safety : Petition 10,000+ names :https://www.change.org/p/make-bc-translink-buses-and-skytrains-safer (10,380 names)Video of attack on bus driver:https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783865337496404244 https://x.com/ATUComm/status/1783861124338753624 Vision Zerohttps://x.com/Lucyincanada/status/1783845496794288580 https://x.com/VisionZeroYVstatus/1783687440211050752Bellevue Police Announce Dedicated Light Rail Unit for Safetyhttps://downtownbellevue.com/.../bellevue-police.../https://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/04/23/the-brake-why-we-cant-end-violence-on-transit-with-more-policeNew Halifax road safety plan includes better data, targeted projects https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/new-halifax-road-safety-plan-includes-better-data-targeted-projects-1.7185556 https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/04/128471-transit-riders-face-highest-safety-risks-these-10-states 3. Alon Levy, RM Transit, RftV, Marco Chitti, RFC, VTPI, RE(a) https://pedestrianobservations.com/2024/04/23/frequency-in-units-of-distance/(b) Frankfurt: The Birthplace of The LRT (and Much More) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_BFcI-BEGk18.3 mins https://reecemartin.ca/2024/04/23/albertans-cities-need-to-learn-from-vancouvers-transportation-and-torontos-mistake/ (c) https://www.railforthevalley.com/latest-news/zweisystem/skytrains-daddy-the-krauss-maffei-transurban-maglev-2/(d) I support roundabouts slip lanes, but for buses only https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1783854123927883813https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1783854886087454900https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1782434532920377818(e) Bayview Station Ottawa: https://otrain.railfans.ca/station/bayview-station https://x.com/RailFansCanada/status/1782362776301645990 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBtz3yQw7Cg(f) VTPI & BIT www.vtpi.org https://www.vtpi.org/documents/public.phphttps://betterislandtransit.ca/ (g) Did You Know Czech Railways Are This Good? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBroMoqE2RY 13.5 mins
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Transportation news articles & videos from various media:(a) Montreal/QuebecQuebec wants better transithttps://x.com/Lecavalier_C/status/1783531875526406230https://x.com/C_Savard/status/1783242642987315554 https://x.com/ThomasGerbet/status/1783143908198760728 Transit trips up among seniors since Montreal introduced free fares https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/transit-trips-up-among-seniors-since-montreal-introduced-free-fares Greater Montreal public transit fares to increase an average 3% on July 1, 2024 https://globalnews.ca/news/10453634/greater-montreal-public-transit-fares-increase-july-1/ https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/former-snc-lavalin-executive-sentenced-to-prison-term-in-bridge-bribery-case-5637236 REM: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/highly-complex-work-delays-rem-completion-to-west-island-north-shore-1.6859883 (b) Toronto/OntarioTransit users deliver oversized "fund evasion " ticket to Finance Minister Chrystia Freelandhttps://x.com/ttcriders/status/1783509039659258083 https://x.com/ttcriders/status/1783482689426768030 https://stevemunro.ca/2024/04/27/king-street-transit-priority-corridor-update-may-2024/ Almost nobody believes Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open this year: https://www.blogto.com/city/2024/04/nobody-believes-toronto-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-open/ https://go.hitachirail.com/l/993992/2024-02-26/lq6dm/993992/1708950907UkiZAcn0/Better_Connected_Report___Toronto_16.9.pdf Petition urges Transit Windsor to halt bus route relocation, despite city's plan to proceed: https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/petition-urges-transit-windsor-to-halt-bus-route-relocation-despite-city-s-plan-to-proceed-1.6859161 https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/04/25/regional-council-passes-motion-to-temporarily-bring-back-night-transit-route/amp/#GO Transit set to change most bus schedules, several routes to see reductions: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/04/22/go-transit-new-bus-schedules/ Matt Elliott: TTC’s Bloor-Danforth line is on track for slower, less reliable service. Blame Justin Trudeau:https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/ttc-s-bloor-danforth-line-is-on-track-for-slower-less-reliable-service-blame-justin/article_ea80cee8-00be-11ef-98ab-670687661094.html (c) Other CanadaHalifax Transit Ferryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yki-ceE5gYA 15 minshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/transit-union-ferry-cancellations-staffing-1.7181181 Sask. : https://panow.com/2024/04/22/para-transit-service-gets-funding-boost/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-capital-tranist-plan-april-2024-1.7182975 (d) USATransit Unplugged Episode 300 https://gothamist.com/news/mta-plans-to-turn-on-congestion-pricing-tolls-june-30 https://www.railwaygazette.com/infrastructure/ceremony-launches-brightline-wests-high-speed-link-to-las-vegas/66384.article https://www.railjournal.com/passengehigh-speed/work-starts-on-brightline-west Has the US finally figured out how to do high-speed rail? https://www.newscientist.com/article/2427647-has-the-us-finally-figured-out-how-to-do-high-speed-rail/ Houston-Dallas bullet train can be done in 10 years: Amtrak: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/texas-bullet-train-amtrak-19411731.php The future of Amtrak Cascades – Seattle Transit Blog: https://seattletransitblog.com/2024/04/21/the-future-of-amtrak-cascades/ https://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/04/25/talking-headways-podcast-details-of-development-reform-in-minnesota-part-1 https://www.rtands.com/passengecommittee-passes-bill-to-establish-passenger-rail-for-colorado/ https://www.kut.org/transportation/2024-04-24/legal-showdown-threatens-to-end-austins-light-rail-plans?s=03 Light rail addition in Houston a parallel to what's coming with the METRO Blue Line Extension in Twin Cities https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/houston-parallel-coming-with-minneapolis-blue-line-extension Does Chicago Need A New Transit Agency? Watchdog Pitches CTA Merger Into State-Run System https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/04/26/does-chicago-need-a-new-transit-agency-watchdog-pitches-cta-merger-into-state-run-system/ MTA’s free bus service program to end this year https://pix11.com/news/transit/mtas-free-bus-service-program-to-end-this-yea NYC Transit's New Operations Planning Chief Wants To Fight 'Ghost Buses' - Streetsblog New York City: https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/04/19/new-york-city-transits-new-operations-chief-wants-to-bust-ghost-buses NJ Transit fare hike: Corporations should pay transit fee: https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/2024/04/24/nj-transit-fare-hike-corporations-should-pay-transit-fee/73414208007/ Seattle Levy Proposal Lowers the Bar on Public Transit Investments https://www.theurbanist.org/2024/04/25/seattle-levy-proposal-lowers-the-bar-on-public-transit-investments/ Mobility is entering a new age of innovation. We examined regional trends across the world to explore the complex changes that could transform the sector by 2035. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/automotive-and-assembly/our-insights/the-future-of-mobility-mobility-evolves Active mobility versus motorized transport? User choices and benefits for the societyhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969721057053The ABC of mobility:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412024001272 Seattle: https://www.reddit.com/transit/comments/1ceqihk/oc_sound_transit_current_and_under_construction/#lightbox How People get around : Mode Share on Weekdays, North America is over 90% by carshttps://www.reddit.com/transit/comments/1cbt6yq/this\_chart\_highlights\_north\_american\_car\_culture/? How trains linked rival port cities along the US East Coast into a cultural and economic megalopolis: https://theconversation.com/how-trains-linked-rival-port-cities-along-the-us-east-coast-into-a-cultural-and-economic-megalopolis-228502 MTA Plan to Run Brooklyn-Queens Train on City Streets a 'Grave' Mistake: Advocates - Streetsblog New York City https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/04/24/mta-plan-to-run-brooklyn-queens-train-line-on-city-streets-a-grave-mistake-advocates https://pix11.com/news/local-news/these-nyc-subway-stations-have-public-restrooms/ https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/los-angeles-will-soon-have-high-speed-rail-could-it-eventually-reach-san-diego/ Transit Briefs: Metrolinx, Amtrak https://www.railwayage.com/passengetransit-briefs-metrolinx-amtrak/ https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/bay-area-rapid-transit-bart-improve-accessibility-riders-with-disabilities/713773/ Nashville: https://x.com/TransitCentestatus/1782041131850641693 The Atlanta Streetcar: Will it get better? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygkh0DKbCIM 11.7 mins (e) Internationalhttps://publictransportexperience.blogspot.com/2024/04/saturday-variety_0633295122.html https://publictransportexperience.blogspot.com/2024/04/sunday-variety_01377718469.html https://labornotes.org/2024/04/bus-drivers-strike-climate-activists-57-german-cities https://www.enbridge.com/energy-matters/news-and-views/hollands-electric-trains-now-100-percent-wind-powered https://www.hitachirail.com/english-better-connected-global-attitudes-to-public-transport/ https://www.railjournal.com/signalling/siemens-to-upgrade-copenhagen-s-bane-network-to-driverless-operation/ https://www.railjournal.com/in_depth/is-it-time-to-take-monorails-more-seriously/ https://blackpooltram.blogspot.com/2024/04/manchester-200-years-of-bus-1824-to.html https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-articles/177722/arriva-trains-uk-generative-ai-passenger-experience/ https://www.financialexpress.com/business/express-mobility-world-earth-day-harnessing-public-private-partnerships-in-urban-mass-mobility-3463892/ Sydney: https://www.transportist.net/p/improving-both-transport-efficiencyTram for Bikes: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1858754997936043?fs=e&s=cl&mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v Over half of global commutes are by car: https://phys.org/news/2024-03-global-commutes-car.html The incredible train line that will connect world's biggest landlocked country to the sea: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1888985/train-line-addis-ababa-massawa-railway-spt French commuters to benefit from free public transport to Luxembourg: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/04/23/luxembourgs-free-public-transport-to-be-extended-across-french-border-with-new-commuter-sc Europe's Megaproject to Replace Russian Railways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spQ4v0Y2FfM 11.3 mins
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.1. News From BC and About BC Transit & TransLink :Here are some news articles about the TransLink 2024-2033 Investment Plan . The Plan does not provide details like in previous plans prior to the failed 2015 Transit referendum.The 2024 Investment Plan produced by transLink has many problems.,Many previous plans since 1999 were never fully implemented.,Many of the proposed projects will not be implemented until 2025 or laterhttps://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2024/04/26/translink-2024-investment-plan-approved-lack-consultation-davidowicz/ https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/translink-approves-stopgap-plan-to-increase-2024-bus-service https://globalnews.ca/news/10450106/translink-funding-plan-approved-2024 https://voiceonline.com/translinks-2024-investment-plan-to-address-critical-overcrowding-approved/ https://x.com/TransLinkNews/status/1783932092436434962YouTube Video of the TransLink joint meeting:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNV\_J-ANno4 36.7 minsA New Transit Petition for South Vancouver by MLA Michael LeeWe need to complete the grid system of bus routes in Vancouver. 20 missing links.Passengers should not have to walk more than 300 m ( 5 minutes ) to the nearest bus stop.South Vancouver has a density of around 10,000 people per square km. A new Crosstown bus on 57th Ave will improve accessibility to lots of destinations between Dunbar and Champlain Heights.https://www.change.org/p/demand-better-transit-now-stand-up-for-south-vancouvepsf/sharehttps://dailyhive.com/vancouvemla-south-vancouver-new-57th-avenue-bus-route-canada-line-stationsHandyDART Petitionhttps://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-to-end-the-use-of-taxis-to-fill-handydart-service-and-bring-operations-in-house/Teens ( 13-18 ) For Free Transit allover BChttps://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/04/22/Youth-Calling-For-Free-Public-Transit-BC/In Washington State US it is mandated by the government.King George SkyTrain Station Closure: https://www.translink.ca/kinggeorgeclosure https://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2024/03/31/six-week-closure-king-george-skytrain-station-johnston/ATU wants more washrooms and better schedules.https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783874082410545355 https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783865759174930941 Vancouver Island Rail got 15,000 names petitionhttps://x.com/WarrenSkaalrud/status/1783996477146279952 Free webinar May 9, 2024 on BC Fed Connecting BC 10 year transit planhttps://x.com/CJusticeVic/status/1783994575163375756 https://bcfed.ca/connecting-bcPossible Transit Strike? ATU 134https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1782515927382217212https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/other-transportation-projects/highway17ravineway Saanich shoots down creating bus-only lanes to UVic on McKenzie Avenue this year https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/saanich-shoots-down-creating-bus-only-lanes-to-uvic-on-mckenzie-avenue-this-year-7350515 Free Ship Rides in North Vancouver: https://theshipyardsdistrict.ca/event/fleet-weekend https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/politics/grassroots-group-demands-better-public-transit-in-okanagan/ar-AA1nK4Q5 All BC Transit buses in Victoria have now been outfitted with new and improved bus tracking https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2024/04/all-bc-transit-buses-in-victoria-have-now-been-outfitted-with-new-and-improved-bus-tracking/ https://www.bctransit.com/new-ondemand-transit-service-starts-sunday-2024-04-25/ https://www.bctransit.com/free-transit-for-youth-week-in-penticton-and-summerland-04-24-2024/ https://www.bctransit.com/take-the-bus-for-boogie-the-bridge-04-25-2024/ https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/180455/translink-targets-20-corridors-bus-priority-investments-tackle-congestion/? https://www.translink.ca/news/2024/april/translink%20identifies%2020%20corridors%20that%20need%20bus%20priorityYouTube Video of the TransLink Mayors Council meeting April 25, 2024:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LlZO7au2JU 40.9 mins
2. Transit Safety- Pedestrian Safety : Petition 10,000+ names :https://www.change.org/p/make-bc-translink-buses-and-skytrains-safer (10,380 names)Video of attack on bus driver:https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783865337496404244 https://x.com/ATUComm/status/1783861124338753624 Vision Zerohttps://x.com/Lucyincanada/status/1783845496794288580 https://x.com/VisionZeroYVstatus/1783687440211050752Bellevue Police Announce Dedicated Light Rail Unit for Safetyhttps://downtownbellevue.com/.../bellevue-police.../https://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/04/23/the-brake-why-we-cant-end-violence-on-transit-with-more-policeNew Halifax road safety plan includes better data, targeted projects https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/new-halifax-road-safety-plan-includes-better-data-targeted-projects-1.7185556 https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/04/128471-transit-riders-face-highest-safety-risks-these-10-states 3. Alon Levy, RM Transit, RftV, Marco Chitti, RFC, VTPI, RE(a) https://pedestrianobservations.com/2024/04/23/frequency-in-units-of-distance/(b) Frankfurt: The Birthplace of The LRT (and Much More) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_BFcI-BEGk18.3 mins https://reecemartin.ca/2024/04/23/albertans-cities-need-to-learn-from-vancouvers-transportation-and-torontos-mistake/ (c) https://www.railforthevalley.com/latest-news/zweisystem/skytrains-daddy-the-krauss-maffei-transurban-maglev-2/(d) I support roundabouts slip lanes, but for buses only https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1783854123927883813https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1783854886087454900https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1782434532920377818(e) Bayview Station Ottawa: https://otrain.railfans.ca/station/bayview-station https://x.com/RailFansCanada/status/1782362776301645990 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBtz3yQw7Cg(f) VTPI & BIT www.vtpi.org https://www.vtpi.org/documents/public.phphttps://betterislandtransit.ca/ (g) Did You Know Czech Railways Are This Good? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBroMoqE2RY 13.5 mins
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Transportation news articles & videos from various media:(a) Montreal/QuebecQuebec wants better transithttps://x.com/Lecavalier_C/status/1783531875526406230https://x.com/C_Savard/status/1783242642987315554 https://x.com/ThomasGerbet/status/1783143908198760728 Transit trips up among seniors since Montreal introduced free fares https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/transit-trips-up-among-seniors-since-montreal-introduced-free-fares Greater Montreal public transit fares to increase an average 3% on July 1, 2024 https://globalnews.ca/news/10453634/greater-montreal-public-transit-fares-increase-july-1/ https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/former-snc-lavalin-executive-sentenced-to-prison-term-in-bridge-bribery-case-5637236 REM: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/highly-complex-work-delays-rem-completion-to-west-island-north-shore-1.6859883 (b) Toronto/OntarioTransit users deliver oversized "fund evasion " ticket to Finance Minister Chrystia Freelandhttps://x.com/ttcriders/status/1783509039659258083 https://x.com/ttcriders/status/1783482689426768030 https://stevemunro.ca/2024/04/27/king-street-transit-priority-corridor-update-may-2024/ Almost nobody believes Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open this year: https://www.blogto.com/city/2024/04/nobody-believes-toronto-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-open/ https://go.hitachirail.com/l/993992/2024-02-26/lq6dm/993992/1708950907UkiZAcn0/Better_Connected_Report___Toronto_16.9.pdf Petition urges Transit Windsor to halt bus route relocation, despite city's plan to proceed: https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/petition-urges-transit-windsor-to-halt-bus-route-relocation-despite-city-s-plan-to-proceed-1.6859161 https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/04/25/regional-council-passes-motion-to-temporarily-bring-back-night-transit-route/amp/#GO Transit set to change most bus schedules, several routes to see reductions: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/04/22/go-transit-new-bus-schedules/ Matt Elliott: TTC’s Bloor-Danforth line is on track for slower, less reliable service. Blame Justin Trudeau:https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/ttc-s-bloor-danforth-line-is-on-track-for-slower-less-reliable-service-blame-justin/article_ea80cee8-00be-11ef-98ab-670687661094.html (c) Other CanadaHalifax Transit Ferryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yki-ceE5gYA 15 minshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/transit-union-ferry-cancellations-staffing-1.7181181 Sask. : https://panow.com/2024/04/22/para-transit-service-gets-funding-boost/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-capital-tranist-plan-april-2024-1.7182975 (d) USATransit Unplugged Episode 300 https://gothamist.com/news/mta-plans-to-turn-on-congestion-pricing-tolls-june-30 https://www.railwaygazette.com/infrastructure/ceremony-launches-brightline-wests-high-speed-link-to-las-vegas/66384.article https://www.railjournal.com/passengehigh-speed/work-starts-on-brightline-west Has the US finally figured out how to do high-speed rail? https://www.newscientist.com/article/2427647-has-the-us-finally-figured-out-how-to-do-high-speed-rail/ Houston-Dallas bullet train can be done in 10 years: Amtrak: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/texas-bullet-train-amtrak-19411731.php The future of Amtrak Cascades – Seattle Transit Blog: https://seattletransitblog.com/2024/04/21/the-future-of-amtrak-cascades/ https://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/04/25/talking-headways-podcast-details-of-development-reform-in-minnesota-part-1 https://www.rtands.com/passengecommittee-passes-bill-to-establish-passenger-rail-for-colorado/ https://www.kut.org/transportation/2024-04-24/legal-showdown-threatens-to-end-austins-light-rail-plans?s=03 Light rail addition in Houston a parallel to what's coming with the METRO Blue Line Extension in Twin Cities https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/houston-parallel-coming-with-minneapolis-blue-line-extension Does Chicago Need A New Transit Agency? Watchdog Pitches CTA Merger Into State-Run System https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/04/26/does-chicago-need-a-new-transit-agency-watchdog-pitches-cta-merger-into-state-run-system/ MTA’s free bus service program to end this year https://pix11.com/news/transit/mtas-free-bus-service-program-to-end-this-yea NYC Transit's New Operations Planning Chief Wants To Fight 'Ghost Buses' - Streetsblog New York City: https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/04/19/new-york-city-transits-new-operations-chief-wants-to-bust-ghost-buses NJ Transit fare hike: Corporations should pay transit fee: https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/2024/04/24/nj-transit-fare-hike-corporations-should-pay-transit-fee/73414208007/ Seattle Levy Proposal Lowers the Bar on Public Transit Investments https://www.theurbanist.org/2024/04/25/seattle-levy-proposal-lowers-the-bar-on-public-transit-investments/ Mobility is entering a new age of innovation. We examined regional trends across the world to explore the complex changes that could transform the sector by 2035. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/automotive-and-assembly/our-insights/the-future-of-mobility-mobility-evolves Active mobility versus motorized transport? User choices and benefits for the societyhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969721057053The ABC of mobility:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412024001272 Seattle: https://www.reddit.com/transit/comments/1ceqihk/oc_sound_transit_current_and_under_construction/#lightbox How People get around : Mode Share on Weekdays, North America is over 90% by carshttps://www.reddit.com/transit/comments/1cbt6yq/this\_chart\_highlights\_north\_american\_car\_culture/? How trains linked rival port cities along the US East Coast into a cultural and economic megalopolis: https://theconversation.com/how-trains-linked-rival-port-cities-along-the-us-east-coast-into-a-cultural-and-economic-megalopolis-228502 MTA Plan to Run Brooklyn-Queens Train on City Streets a 'Grave' Mistake: Advocates - Streetsblog New York City https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/04/24/mta-plan-to-run-brooklyn-queens-train-line-on-city-streets-a-grave-mistake-advocates https://pix11.com/news/local-news/these-nyc-subway-stations-have-public-restrooms/ https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/los-angeles-will-soon-have-high-speed-rail-could-it-eventually-reach-san-diego/ Transit Briefs: Metrolinx, Amtrak https://www.railwayage.com/passengetransit-briefs-metrolinx-amtrak/ https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/bay-area-rapid-transit-bart-improve-accessibility-riders-with-disabilities/713773/ Nashville: https://x.com/TransitCentestatus/1782041131850641693 The Atlanta Streetcar: Will it get better? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygkh0DKbCIM 11.7 mins (e) Internationalhttps://publictransportexperience.blogspot.com/2024/04/saturday-variety_0633295122.html https://publictransportexperience.blogspot.com/2024/04/sunday-variety_01377718469.html https://labornotes.org/2024/04/bus-drivers-strike-climate-activists-57-german-cities https://www.enbridge.com/energy-matters/news-and-views/hollands-electric-trains-now-100-percent-wind-powered https://www.hitachirail.com/english-better-connected-global-attitudes-to-public-transport/ https://www.railjournal.com/signalling/siemens-to-upgrade-copenhagen-s-bane-network-to-driverless-operation/ https://www.railjournal.com/in_depth/is-it-time-to-take-monorails-more-seriously/ https://blackpooltram.blogspot.com/2024/04/manchester-200-years-of-bus-1824-to.html https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-articles/177722/arriva-trains-uk-generative-ai-passenger-experience/ https://www.financialexpress.com/business/express-mobility-world-earth-day-harnessing-public-private-partnerships-in-urban-mass-mobility-3463892/ Sydney: https://www.transportist.net/p/improving-both-transport-efficiencyTram for Bikes: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1858754997936043?fs=e&s=cl&mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v Over half of global commutes are by car: https://phys.org/news/2024-03-global-commutes-car.html The incredible train line that will connect world's biggest landlocked country to the sea: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1888985/train-line-addis-ababa-massawa-railway-spt French commuters to benefit from free public transport to Luxembourg: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/04/23/luxembourgs-free-public-transport-to-be-extended-across-french-border-with-new-commuter-sc Europe's Megaproject to Replace Russian Railways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spQ4v0Y2FfM 11.3 mins
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.1. News From BC and About BC Transit & TransLink :Here are some news articles about the TransLink 2024-2033 Investment Plan . The Plan does not provide details like in previous plans prior to the failed 2015 Transit referendum.The 2024 Investment Plan produced by transLink has many problems.,Many previous plans since 1999 were never fully implemented.,Many of the proposed projects will not be implemented until 2025 or laterhttps://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2024/04/26/translink-2024-investment-plan-approved-lack-consultation-davidowicz/ https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/translink-approves-stopgap-plan-to-increase-2024-bus-service https://globalnews.ca/news/10450106/translink-funding-plan-approved-2024 https://voiceonline.com/translinks-2024-investment-plan-to-address-critical-overcrowding-approved/ https://x.com/TransLinkNews/status/1783932092436434962YouTube Video of the TransLink joint meeting:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNV\_J-ANno4 36.7 minsA New Transit Petition for South Vancouver by MLA Michael LeeWe need to complete the grid system of bus routes in Vancouver. 20 missing links.Passengers should not have to walk more than 300 m ( 5 minutes ) to the nearest bus stop.South Vancouver has a density of around 10,000 people per square km. A new Crosstown bus on 57th Ave will improve accessibility to lots of destinations between Dunbar and Champlain Heights.https://www.change.org/p/demand-better-transit-now-stand-up-for-south-vancouvepsf/sharehttps://dailyhive.com/vancouvemla-south-vancouver-new-57th-avenue-bus-route-canada-line-stationsHandyDART Petitionhttps://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-to-end-the-use-of-taxis-to-fill-handydart-service-and-bring-operations-in-house/Teens ( 13-18 ) For Free Transit allover BChttps://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/04/22/Youth-Calling-For-Free-Public-Transit-BC/In Washington State US it is mandated by the government.King George SkyTrain Station Closure: https://www.translink.ca/kinggeorgeclosure https://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2024/03/31/six-week-closure-king-george-skytrain-station-johnston/ATU wants more washrooms and better schedules.https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783874082410545355 https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783865759174930941 Vancouver Island Rail got 15,000 names petitionhttps://x.com/WarrenSkaalrud/status/1783996477146279952 Free webinar May 9, 2024 on BC Fed Connecting BC 10 year transit planhttps://x.com/CJusticeVic/status/1783994575163375756 https://bcfed.ca/connecting-bcPossible Transit Strike? ATU 134https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1782515927382217212https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/other-transportation-projects/highway17ravineway Saanich shoots down creating bus-only lanes to UVic on McKenzie Avenue this year https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/saanich-shoots-down-creating-bus-only-lanes-to-uvic-on-mckenzie-avenue-this-year-7350515 Free Ship Rides in North Vancouver: https://theshipyardsdistrict.ca/event/fleet-weekend https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/politics/grassroots-group-demands-better-public-transit-in-okanagan/ar-AA1nK4Q5 All BC Transit buses in Victoria have now been outfitted with new and improved bus tracking https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2024/04/all-bc-transit-buses-in-victoria-have-now-been-outfitted-with-new-and-improved-bus-tracking/ https://www.bctransit.com/new-ondemand-transit-service-starts-sunday-2024-04-25/ https://www.bctransit.com/free-transit-for-youth-week-in-penticton-and-summerland-04-24-2024/ https://www.bctransit.com/take-the-bus-for-boogie-the-bridge-04-25-2024/ https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/180455/translink-targets-20-corridors-bus-priority-investments-tackle-congestion/? https://www.translink.ca/news/2024/april/translink%20identifies%2020%20corridors%20that%20need%20bus%20priorityYouTube Video of the TransLink Mayors Council meeting April 25, 2024:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LlZO7au2JU 40.9 mins2. Transit Safety- Pedestrian Safety : Petition 10,000+ names :https://www.change.org/p/make-bc-translink-buses-and-skytrains-safer (10,380 names)Video of attack on bus driver:https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783865337496404244 https://x.com/ATUComm/status/1783861124338753624 Vision Zerohttps://x.com/Lucyincanada/status/1783845496794288580 https://x.com/VisionZeroYVstatus/1783687440211050752Bellevue Police Announce Dedicated Light Rail Unit for Safetyhttps://downtownbellevue.com/.../bellevue-police.../https://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/04/23/the-brake-why-we-cant-end-violence-on-transit-with-more-policeNew Halifax road safety plan includes better data, targeted projects https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/new-halifax-road-safety-plan-includes-better-data-targeted-projects-1.7185556 https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/04/128471-transit-riders-face-highest-safety-risks-these-10-states 3. Alon Levy, RM Transit, RftV, Marco Chitti, RFC, VTPI, RE(a) https://pedestrianobservations.com/2024/04/23/frequency-in-units-of-distance/(b) Frankfurt: The Birthplace of The LRT (and Much More) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_BFcI-BEGk18.3 mins https://reecemartin.ca/2024/04/23/albertans-cities-need-to-learn-from-vancouvers-transportation-and-torontos-mistake/ (c) https://www.railforthevalley.com/latest-news/zweisystem/skytrains-daddy-the-krauss-maffei-transurban-maglev-2/(d) I support roundabouts slip lanes, but for buses only https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1783854123927883813https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1783854886087454900https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1782434532920377818(e) Bayview Station Ottawa: https://otrain.railfans.ca/station/bayview-station https://x.com/RailFansCanada/status/1782362776301645990 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBtz3yQw7Cg(f) VTPI & BIT www.vtpi.org https://www.vtpi.org/documents/public.phphttps://betterislandtransit.ca/ (g) Did You Know Czech Railways Are This Good? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBroMoqE2RY 13.5 mins4. Transportation news articles & videos from various media:(a) Montreal/QuebecQuebec wants better transithttps://x.com/Lecavalier_C/status/1783531875526406230https://x.com/C_Savard/status/1783242642987315554 https://x.com/ThomasGerbet/status/1783143908198760728 Transit trips up among seniors since Montreal introduced free fares https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/transit-trips-up-among-seniors-since-montreal-introduced-free-fares Greater Montreal public transit fares to increase an average 3% on July 1, 2024 https://globalnews.ca/news/10453634/greater-montreal-public-transit-fares-increase-july-1/ https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/former-snc-lavalin-executive-sentenced-to-prison-term-in-bridge-bribery-case-5637236 REM: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/highly-complex-work-delays-rem-completion-to-west-island-north-shore-1.6859883 (b) Toronto/OntarioTransit users deliver oversized "fund evasion " ticket to Finance Minister Chrystia Freelandhttps://x.com/ttcriders/status/1783509039659258083 https://x.com/ttcriders/status/1783482689426768030 https://stevemunro.ca/2024/04/27/king-street-transit-priority-corridor-update-may-2024/ Almost nobody believes Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open this year: https://www.blogto.com/city/2024/04/nobody-believes-toronto-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-open/ https://go.hitachirail.com/l/993992/2024-02-26/lq6dm/993992/1708950907UkiZAcn0/Better_Connected_Report___Toronto_16.9.pdf Petition urges Transit Windsor to halt bus route relocation, despite city's plan to proceed: https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/petition-urges-transit-windsor-to-halt-bus-route-relocation-despite-city-s-plan-to-proceed-1.6859161 https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/04/25/regional-council-passes-motion-to-temporarily-bring-back-night-transit-route/amp/#GO Transit set to change most bus schedules, several routes to see reductions: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/04/22/go-transit-new-bus-schedules/ Matt Elliott: TTC’s Bloor-Danforth line is on track for slower, less reliable service. Blame Justin Trudeau:https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/ttc-s-bloor-danforth-line-is-on-track-for-slower-less-reliable-service-blame-justin/article_ea80cee8-00be-11ef-98ab-670687661094.html (c) Other CanadaHalifax Transit Ferryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yki-ceE5gYA 15 minshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/transit-union-ferry-cancellations-staffing-1.7181181 Sask. : https://panow.com/2024/04/22/para-transit-service-gets-funding-boost/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-capital-tranist-plan-april-2024-1.7182975 (d) USATransit Unplugged Episode 300 https://gothamist.com/news/mta-plans-to-turn-on-congestion-pricing-tolls-june-30 https://www.railwaygazette.com/infrastructure/ceremony-launches-brightline-wests-high-speed-link-to-las-vegas/66384.article https://www.railjournal.com/passengehigh-speed/work-starts-on-brightline-west Has the US finally figured out how to do high-speed rail? https://www.newscientist.com/article/2427647-has-the-us-finally-figured-out-how-to-do-high-speed-rail/ Houston-Dallas bullet train can be done in 10 years: Amtrak: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/texas-bullet-train-amtrak-19411731.php The future of Amtrak Cascades – Seattle Transit Blog: https://seattletransitblog.com/2024/04/21/the-future-of-amtrak-cascades/ https://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/04/25/talking-headways-podcast-details-of-development-reform-in-minnesota-part-1 https://www.rtands.com/passengecommittee-passes-bill-to-establish-passenger-rail-for-colorado/ https://www.kut.org/transportation/2024-04-24/legal-showdown-threatens-to-end-austins-light-rail-plans?s=03 Light rail addition in Houston a parallel to what's coming with the METRO Blue Line Extension in Twin Cities https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/houston-parallel-coming-with-minneapolis-blue-line-extension Does Chicago Need A New Transit Agency? Watchdog Pitches CTA Merger Into State-Run System https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/04/26/does-chicago-need-a-new-transit-agency-watchdog-pitches-cta-merger-into-state-run-system/ MTA’s free bus service program to end this year https://pix11.com/news/transit/mtas-free-bus-service-program-to-end-this-yea NYC Transit's New Operations Planning Chief Wants To Fight 'Ghost Buses' - Streetsblog New York City: https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/04/19/new-york-city-transits-new-operations-chief-wants-to-bust-ghost-buses NJ Transit fare hike: Corporations should pay transit fee: https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/2024/04/24/nj-transit-fare-hike-corporations-should-pay-transit-fee/73414208007/ Seattle Levy Proposal Lowers the Bar on Public Transit Investments https://www.theurbanist.org/2024/04/25/seattle-levy-proposal-lowers-the-bar-on-public-transit-investments/ Mobility is entering a new age of innovation. We examined regional trends across the world to explore the complex changes that could transform the sector by 2035. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/automotive-and-assembly/our-insights/the-future-of-mobility-mobility-evolves Active mobility versus motorized transport? User choices and benefits for the societyhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969721057053The ABC of mobility:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412024001272 Seattle: https://www.reddit.com/transit/comments/1ceqihk/oc_sound_transit_current_and_under_construction/#lightbox How People get around : Mode Share on Weekdays, North America is over 90% by carshttps://www.reddit.com/transit/comments/1cbt6yq/this\_chart\_highlights\_north\_american\_car\_culture/? How trains linked rival port cities along the US East Coast into a cultural and economic megalopolis: https://theconversation.com/how-trains-linked-rival-port-cities-along-the-us-east-coast-into-a-cultural-and-economic-megalopolis-228502 MTA Plan to Run Brooklyn-Queens Train on City Streets a 'Grave' Mistake: Advocates - Streetsblog New York City https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/04/24/mta-plan-to-run-brooklyn-queens-train-line-on-city-streets-a-grave-mistake-advocates https://pix11.com/news/local-news/these-nyc-subway-stations-have-public-restrooms/ https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/los-angeles-will-soon-have-high-speed-rail-could-it-eventually-reach-san-diego/ Transit Briefs: Metrolinx, Amtrak https://www.railwayage.com/passengetransit-briefs-metrolinx-amtrak/ https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/bay-area-rapid-transit-bart-improve-accessibility-riders-with-disabilities/713773/ Nashville: https://x.com/TransitCentestatus/1782041131850641693 The Atlanta Streetcar: Will it get better? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygkh0DKbCIM 11.7 mins (e) Internationalhttps://publictransportexperience.blogspot.com/2024/04/saturday-variety_0633295122.html https://publictransportexperience.blogspot.com/2024/04/sunday-variety_01377718469.html https://labornotes.org/2024/04/bus-drivers-strike-climate-activists-57-german-cities https://www.enbridge.com/energy-matters/news-and-views/hollands-electric-trains-now-100-percent-wind-powered https://www.hitachirail.com/english-better-connected-global-attitudes-to-public-transport/ https://www.railjournal.com/signalling/siemens-to-upgrade-copenhagen-s-bane-network-to-driverless-operation/ https://www.railjournal.com/in_depth/is-it-time-to-take-monorails-more-seriously/ https://blackpooltram.blogspot.com/2024/04/manchester-200-years-of-bus-1824-to.html https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-articles/177722/arriva-trains-uk-generative-ai-passenger-experience/ https://www.financialexpress.com/business/express-mobility-world-earth-day-harnessing-public-private-partnerships-in-urban-mass-mobility-3463892/ Sydney: https://www.transportist.net/p/improving-both-transport-efficiencyTram for Bikes: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1858754997936043?fs=e&s=cl&mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v Over half of global commutes are by car: https://phys.org/news/2024-03-global-commutes-car.html The incredible train line that will connect world's biggest landlocked country to the sea: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1888985/train-line-addis-ababa-massawa-railway-spt French commuters to benefit from free public transport to Luxembourg: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/04/23/luxembourgs-free-public-transport-to-be-extended-across-french-border-with-new-commuter-sc Europe's Megaproject to Replace Russian Railways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spQ4v0Y2FfM 11.3 mins
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.1. News From BC and About BC Transit & TransLink :Here are some news articles about the TransLink 2024-2033 Investment Plan . The Plan does not provide details like in previous plans prior to the failed 2015 Transit referendum.The 2024 Investment Plan produced by transLink has many problems.,Many previous plans since 1999 were never fully implemented.,Many of the proposed projects will not be implemented until 2025 or laterhttps://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2024/04/26/translink-2024-investment-plan-approved-lack-consultation-davidowicz/ https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/translink-approves-stopgap-plan-to-increase-2024-bus-service https://globalnews.ca/news/10450106/translink-funding-plan-approved-2024 https://voiceonline.com/translinks-2024-investment-plan-to-address-critical-overcrowding-approved/ https://x.com/TransLinkNews/status/1783932092436434962YouTube Video of the TransLink joint meeting:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNV\_J-ANno4 36.7 minsA New Transit Petition for South Vancouver by MLA Michael LeeWe need to complete the grid system of bus routes in Vancouver. 20 missing links.Passengers should not have to walk more than 300 m ( 5 minutes ) to the nearest bus stop.South Vancouver has a density of around 10,000 people per square km. A new Crosstown bus on 57th Ave will improve accessibility to lots of destinations between Dunbar and Champlain Heights.https://www.change.org/p/demand-better-transit-now-stand-up-for-south-vancouvepsf/sharehttps://dailyhive.com/vancouvemla-south-vancouver-new-57th-avenue-bus-route-canada-line-stationsHandyDART Petitionhttps://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-to-end-the-use-of-taxis-to-fill-handydart-service-and-bring-operations-in-house/Teens ( 13-18 ) For Free Transit allover BChttps://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/04/22/Youth-Calling-For-Free-Public-Transit-BC/In Washington State US it is mandated by the government.King George SkyTrain Station Closure: https://www.translink.ca/kinggeorgeclosure https://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2024/03/31/six-week-closure-king-george-skytrain-station-johnston/ATU wants more washrooms and better schedules.https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783874082410545355 https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783865759174930941 Vancouver Island Rail got 15,000 names petitionhttps://x.com/WarrenSkaalrud/status/1783996477146279952 Free webinar May 9, 2024 on BC Fed Connecting BC 10 year transit planhttps://x.com/CJusticeVic/status/1783994575163375756 https://bcfed.ca/connecting-bcPossible Transit Strike? ATU 134https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1782515927382217212https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/other-transportation-projects/highway17ravineway Saanich shoots down creating bus-only lanes to UVic on McKenzie Avenue this year https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/saanich-shoots-down-creating-bus-only-lanes-to-uvic-on-mckenzie-avenue-this-year-7350515 Free Ship Rides in North Vancouver: https://theshipyardsdistrict.ca/event/fleet-weekend https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/politics/grassroots-group-demands-better-public-transit-in-okanagan/ar-AA1nK4Q5 All BC Transit buses in Victoria have now been outfitted with new and improved bus tracking https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2024/04/all-bc-transit-buses-in-victoria-have-now-been-outfitted-with-new-and-improved-bus-tracking/ https://www.bctransit.com/new-ondemand-transit-service-starts-sunday-2024-04-25/ https://www.bctransit.com/free-transit-for-youth-week-in-penticton-and-summerland-04-24-2024/ https://www.bctransit.com/take-the-bus-for-boogie-the-bridge-04-25-2024/ https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/180455/translink-targets-20-corridors-bus-priority-investments-tackle-congestion/? https://www.translink.ca/news/2024/april/translink%20identifies%2020%20corridors%20that%20need%20bus%20priorityYouTube Video of the TransLink Mayors Council meeting April 25, 2024:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LlZO7au2JU 40.9 mins2. Transit Safety- Pedestrian Safety : Petition 10,000+ names :https://www.change.org/p/make-bc-translink-buses-and-skytrains-safer (10,380 names)Video of attack on bus driver:https://x.com/ATU_134/status/1783865337496404244 https://x.com/ATUComm/status/1783861124338753624 Vision Zerohttps://x.com/Lucyincanada/status/1783845496794288580 https://x.com/VisionZeroYVstatus/1783687440211050752Bellevue Police Announce Dedicated Light Rail Unit for Safetyhttps://downtownbellevue.com/.../bellevue-police.../https://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/04/23/the-brake-why-we-cant-end-violence-on-transit-with-more-policeNew Halifax road safety plan includes better data, targeted projects https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/new-halifax-road-safety-plan-includes-better-data-targeted-projects-1.7185556 https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/04/128471-transit-riders-face-highest-safety-risks-these-10-states 3. Alon Levy, RM Transit, RftV, Marco Chitti, RFC, VTPI, RE(a) https://pedestrianobservations.com/2024/04/23/frequency-in-units-of-distance/(b) Frankfurt: The Birthplace of The LRT (and Much More) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_BFcI-BEGk18.3 mins https://reecemartin.ca/2024/04/23/albertans-cities-need-to-learn-from-vancouvers-transportation-and-torontos-mistake/ (c) https://www.railforthevalley.com/latest-news/zweisystem/skytrains-daddy-the-krauss-maffei-transurban-maglev-2/(d) I support roundabouts slip lanes, but for buses only https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1783854123927883813https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1783854886087454900https://x.com/ChittiMarco/status/1782434532920377818(e) Bayview Station Ottawa: https://otrain.railfans.ca/station/bayview-station https://x.com/RailFansCanada/status/1782362776301645990 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBtz3yQw7Cg(f) VTPI & BIT www.vtpi.org https://www.vtpi.org/documents/public.phphttps://betterislandtransit.ca/ (g) Did You Know Czech Railways Are This Good? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBroMoqE2RY 13.5 mins4. Transportation news articles & videos from various media:(a) Montreal/QuebecQuebec wants better transithttps://x.com/Lecavalier_C/status/1783531875526406230https://x.com/C_Savard/status/1783242642987315554 https://x.com/ThomasGerbet/status/1783143908198760728 Transit trips up among seniors since Montreal introduced free fares https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/transit-trips-up-among-seniors-since-montreal-introduced-free-fares Greater Montreal public transit fares to increase an average 3% on July 1, 2024 https://globalnews.ca/news/10453634/greater-montreal-public-transit-fares-increase-july-1/ https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/former-snc-lavalin-executive-sentenced-to-prison-term-in-bridge-bribery-case-5637236 REM: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/highly-complex-work-delays-rem-completion-to-west-island-north-shore-1.6859883 (b) Toronto/OntarioTransit users deliver oversized "fund evasion " ticket to Finance Minister Chrystia Freelandhttps://x.com/ttcriders/status/1783509039659258083 https://x.com/ttcriders/status/1783482689426768030 https://stevemunro.ca/2024/04/27/king-street-transit-priority-corridor-update-may-2024/ Almost nobody believes Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open this year: https://www.blogto.com/city/2024/04/nobody-believes-toronto-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-open/ https://go.hitachirail.com/l/993992/2024-02-26/lq6dm/993992/1708950907UkiZAcn0/Better_Connected_Report___Toronto_16.9.pdf Petition urges Transit Windsor to halt bus route relocation, despite city's plan to proceed: https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/petition-urges-transit-windsor-to-halt-bus-route-relocation-despite-city-s-plan-to-proceed-1.6859161 https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/04/25/regional-council-passes-motion-to-temporarily-bring-back-night-transit-route/amp/#GO Transit set to change most bus schedules, several routes to see reductions: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/04/22/go-transit-new-bus-schedules/ Matt Elliott: TTC’s Bloor-Danforth line is on track for slower, less reliable service. Blame Justin Trudeau:https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/ttc-s-bloor-danforth-line-is-on-track-for-slower-less-reliable-service-blame-justin/article_ea80cee8-00be-11ef-98ab-670687661094.html (c) Other CanadaHalifax Transit Ferryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yki-ceE5gYA 15 minshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/transit-union-ferry-cancellations-staffing-1.7181181 Sask. : https://panow.com/2024/04/22/para-transit-service-gets-funding-boost/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-capital-tranist-plan-april-2024-1.7182975 (d) USATransit Unplugged Episode 300 https://gothamist.com/news/mta-plans-to-turn-on-congestion-pricing-tolls-june-30 https://www.railwaygazette.com/infrastructure/ceremony-launches-brightline-wests-high-speed-link-to-las-vegas/66384.article https://www.railjournal.com/passengehigh-speed/work-starts-on-brightline-west Has the US finally figured out how to do high-speed rail? https://www.newscientist.com/article/2427647-has-the-us-finally-figured-out-how-to-do-high-speed-rail/ Houston-Dallas bullet train can be done in 10 years: Amtrak: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/texas-bullet-train-amtrak-19411731.php The future of Amtrak Cascades – Seattle Transit Blog: https://seattletransitblog.com/2024/04/21/the-future-of-amtrak-cascades/ https://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/04/25/talking-headways-podcast-details-of-development-reform-in-minnesota-part-1 https://www.rtands.com/passengecommittee-passes-bill-to-establish-passenger-rail-for-colorado/ https://www.kut.org/transportation/2024-04-24/legal-showdown-threatens-to-end-austins-light-rail-plans?s=03 Light rail addition in Houston a parallel to what's coming with the METRO Blue Line Extension in Twin Cities https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/houston-parallel-coming-with-minneapolis-blue-line-extension Does Chicago Need A New Transit Agency? Watchdog Pitches CTA Merger Into State-Run System https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/04/26/does-chicago-need-a-new-transit-agency-watchdog-pitches-cta-merger-into-state-run-system/ MTA’s free bus service program to end this year https://pix11.com/news/transit/mtas-free-bus-service-program-to-end-this-yea NYC Transit's New Operations Planning Chief Wants To Fight 'Ghost Buses' - Streetsblog New York City: https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/04/19/new-york-city-transits-new-operations-chief-wants-to-bust-ghost-buses NJ Transit fare hike: Corporations should pay transit fee: https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/2024/04/24/nj-transit-fare-hike-corporations-should-pay-transit-fee/73414208007/ Seattle Levy Proposal Lowers the Bar on Public Transit Investments https://www.theurbanist.org/2024/04/25/seattle-levy-proposal-lowers-the-bar-on-public-transit-investments/ Mobility is entering a new age of innovation. We examined regional trends across the world to explore the complex changes that could transform the sector by 2035. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/automotive-and-assembly/our-insights/the-future-of-mobility-mobility-evolves Active mobility versus motorized transport? User choices and benefits for the societyhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969721057053The ABC of mobility:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412024001272 Seattle: https://www.reddit.com/transit/comments/1ceqihk/oc_sound_transit_current_and_under_construction/#lightbox How People get around : Mode Share on Weekdays, North America is over 90% by carshttps://www.reddit.com/transit/comments/1cbt6yq/this\_chart\_highlights\_north\_american\_car\_culture/? How trains linked rival port cities along the US East Coast into a cultural and economic megalopolis: https://theconversation.com/how-trains-linked-rival-port-cities-along-the-us-east-coast-into-a-cultural-and-economic-megalopolis-228502 MTA Plan to Run Brooklyn-Queens Train on City Streets a 'Grave' Mistake: Advocates - Streetsblog New York City https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/04/24/mta-plan-to-run-brooklyn-queens-train-line-on-city-streets-a-grave-mistake-advocates https://pix11.com/news/local-news/these-nyc-subway-stations-have-public-restrooms/ https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/los-angeles-will-soon-have-high-speed-rail-could-it-eventually-reach-san-diego/ Transit Briefs: Metrolinx, Amtrak https://www.railwayage.com/passengetransit-briefs-metrolinx-amtrak/ https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/bay-area-rapid-transit-bart-improve-accessibility-riders-with-disabilities/713773/ Nashville: https://x.com/TransitCentestatus/1782041131850641693 The Atlanta Streetcar: Will it get better? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygkh0DKbCIM 11.7 mins (e) Internationalhttps://publictransportexperience.blogspot.com/2024/04/saturday-variety_0633295122.html https://publictransportexperience.blogspot.com/2024/04/sunday-variety_01377718469.html https://labornotes.org/2024/04/bus-drivers-strike-climate-activists-57-german-cities https://www.enbridge.com/energy-matters/news-and-views/hollands-electric-trains-now-100-percent-wind-powered https://www.hitachirail.com/english-better-connected-global-attitudes-to-public-transport/ https://www.railjournal.com/signalling/siemens-to-upgrade-copenhagen-s-bane-network-to-driverless-operation/ https://www.railjournal.com/in_depth/is-it-time-to-take-monorails-more-seriously/ https://blackpooltram.blogspot.com/2024/04/manchester-200-years-of-bus-1824-to.html https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-articles/177722/arriva-trains-uk-generative-ai-passenger-experience/ https://www.financialexpress.com/business/express-mobility-world-earth-day-harnessing-public-private-partnerships-in-urban-mass-mobility-3463892/ Sydney: https://www.transportist.net/p/improving-both-transport-efficiencyTram for Bikes: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1858754997936043?fs=e&s=cl&mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v Over half of global commutes are by car: https://phys.org/news/2024-03-global-commutes-car.html The incredible train line that will connect world's biggest landlocked country to the sea: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1888985/train-line-addis-ababa-massawa-railway-spt French commuters to benefit from free public transport to Luxembourg: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/04/23/luxembourgs-free-public-transport-to-be-extended-across-french-border-with-new-commuter-sc Europe's Megaproject to Replace Russian Railways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spQ4v0Y2FfM 11.3 mins
2024.04.26 15:39 wardXn Trip Report: 36 days across western Japan, Part 3 [as a solo traveller] – Kobe/Himeji, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Mie (day trips)
- This is a continuation post from Part 1 here (Day 0~9, Shikoku~Hiroshima) and Part 2 here (Day 10~18, Hiroshima~Shimane~Tottori/Misasa Onsen~Kinosaki Onsen)
- Refer to link for a map covering Day 19~23 here and Day 24 here.
- This post covers between Kobe (Day 19) to Osaka with multiple day trips out (Day 24).
- This trip occurred during Mid-November to Mid-December (autumn season).
Made an early rainy start from Kinosaki Onsen towards Kobe via the limited express Hamakaze. As it was a very early departure (~0712), the owner kindly prepared my breakfast in a bento setbox which I was appreciative of, so that I can have my breakfast on the train. The ride down to Kobe took ~2.5 hours which was pretty long, though by starting the day much earlier, I maximize the amount of productive time I have for the remainder of the day. After dropping my luggage at the hotel, I made my way backwards to Maiko to visit the Akashi-Kaikyo Exhibition Centre which details the construction process in making the longest suspension bridge in the world [until recently]. Engineering folks would be interested in the details of maintaining such a bridge. Just beside the exhibition centre, the Maiko Promenade provides access a small section of the suspension bridge lower deck– it is really windy (and noisy with traffic rumbling above you) there!
The main item for the day was to join the Bridge World exhibit tour, which consist of a safety briefing, a site walk along the suspension bridge maintenance deck and taking a lift up to the bridge pylon i.e. the tallest point of the bridge. The entire tour costed 5k yen and took about 2 hours. Although the tour is entirely in Japanese (it is chaired by their own engineers), there is an English audio guide provided for you to explain certain aspects. My own opinion is that while the audio guide covers the main aspects, the extra tidbits/trivia mentioned by the engineers are not included (so its an added bonus if you have some Japanese listening comprehension). Also, you will need to be able to climb up some stairs so if you are unable to, you’ll have to give this a hard pass. The exhibit tour runs between April to end-November so you’re out of luck if you come during winter [I asked one of the staff why there was no session planned between December and March, and his response was that it was “too cold” to conduct said tour].
After the tour, I took a highway bus back to Sannomiya/Kobe. Incidentally, it was dinner time and a friend suggested that I try out Kobe beef since I’m already there. Although most steak establishments there require a prior booking ahead of time, I managed to find one named Mouriya that accepted walk-ins. In a word, it was delicious– a pain to the wallet at 12k yen no doubt, but its worth trying out at least once for the experience.
After dinner, I walked around the area on the way back to the hotel. To the hotel in question for the night, the La Suite KOBE which had a direct view of Kobe Harbor. One thing I have noticed while planning this entire trip is that there are very few 5 star hotels in Japan, and when I saw this and the offer price, I just decided to go with it just for the experience. After staying here for a night, I now understand what it takes to be considered as one, from getting a personal room tour by the hotel staff to extravagant room sizes to bottled ‘designer’ mineral water to jacuzzis. I must disclaim however, by saying that 3-stars hotels in Japan are typically very good for the value proposition. A great place to crash the night, if you have the money to splurge.
Day 20 – Kobe Maritime Museum, Himeji Castle/Koko-en (Hyogo), Minoh Falls (Osaka)
Breakfast at this hotel is done differently from other hotels – instead of a buffet spread, the hotel staff wheels a table directly to your room and you get to eat it in solitary peace – that certainly was a first for me. Before checking out, I made a stop at the nearby Kobe Harbour to visit the maritime museum and the earthquake memorial park . What I find surprising about the museum is that it wasn’t entirely about maritime/shipping/vessel stuff, instead, there’s one large section dedicated to Kawasaki [think bike/shinkansen manufacturer] and a special exhibit on Hatsune Miku. While I personally didn’t mind it I thought it feels like a misnomer to call it a ‘maritime’ museum. Spent about 3 hours at the harbor area. Kobe Tower was down for maintenance when I visited.
After checking out of the hotel I zipped over to Himeji, left my luggage at the JR station lockers and proceeded to explore Himeji Castle and Koko-en. There was a discount ticket set for both attraction so I went with that. Himeji Castle is pretty well documented here so I’ll just keep it short and say that it was worth the visit. Ditto for Koko-en in the autumn; both places took me just around 2.5~3 hours.
After that, I zipped down to Osaka via the Shinkansen, deposited my luggage at the hotel before heading over to one last destination – Minoh Falls. I have last visited this place years ago during the day and wanted to see for myself how the autumn illumination was like. To be frank, it was alright, though on reflection I feel it wasn’t fully worth the time to walk all the way to the falls (I clocked just north of 46000 steps which was one of the highest daily record).
Lastly, the hotel in question for the next 5 nights is the Vessel Inn Namba, a ~2 minute walk away from Dontonbori and Namba station (which I would argue is THE major transportation artery in Osaka beside Umeda). Although the room was rather small at ~14m2, for the pricepoint of ~9k yen/night and its convenient access to major transportation nodes I thought it was value for money.
Day 21 – Ise Jingu , Futamiokitama Shrine, Toba Aquarium, Mikimoto Pearl Island (Mie)
NOTE: Day 21, 22 and 23 utilizes the 5-day Kintetsu Rail Pass+ [=/= JR PASS] (which covers free bus services at Ise and Nara).
Day trip over from Namba to Ise. Took the first express train out of Namba at 0600 and arrived at Ise Station just after 0800. The overall routing was as follow:
Namba Station train to Ise Station bus to Ise Jingu Okage Yokocho bus to Futamiokitama Shrine bus to Toba Aquarium Mikimoto Pearl Island Shimakaze ride back to Osaka
Brief notes for the places as follow:
- Ise Jingu is labelled as one of Japan’s most important shrines, and the scale and grandeur of it, along with the sheer local crowd drives home that point pretty well, though I would note that visitors cannot enter the actual inner shrine (it is fenced off and is restricted for private events). Got a goshuin for my efforts. Takes at least an hour to walk at a leisurely pace to cover.
- Okage Yokocho is your typical shopping street (equivalent to Kamakura’s Komachi-dori). They do have their specialty lobster crackers that makes for good souvenir gifts.
- Futamiokitama Shrine is essentially a Shinto shrine with two rocks on the sea (Meoto Iwa). There’s a bit more historical context to it related to their gods, and there was quite a sizable amount of local tourists. An hour is more than adequate here.
- Toba Aquarium is not bad with quite a varied set of exhibits, though I would still put Osaka Aquarium above it overall. There were quite a number of live shows which would cater well to families. ~2 hours is recommended here.
- Mikimoto Pearl Island was a minor surprise for me - while I wasn’t a fan of pearls, there was some education exhibits such as how pearls are created, some pearl-related artworks and a live Ama diver demostration. There’s also a sales gallery if one is inclined to buy pearl ornaments. You could think of it as a glorified Mikimoto advert. I spent about 1~1.5hours here.
I wouldn’t recommend this day trip to first timers in particular, in large part because of the long travel time (~2 hours one-way with the limited express train to/from Osaka) as well as the multiple bus connections between destinations. It can be punishing if you do not time your bus connections well.
Day 22 – Todai-ji, Kasuga Taisha (Nara), Uji, Fushimi Inari (Kyoto)
Spent the morning in Nara, afternoon at Uji and evening/night at Fushimi.
I had a pleasant time strolling around Kasuga Taisha in the morning just before 0800 which was near Todai-ji; it was a relatively quiet affair walking along the shrine. After that, a quick stroll over to Todai-ji. The crowd started to pick up pretty quickly after 0930 though so do arrive early to beat the crowd. The main temple itself isn’t large, but do cater for more time if you want to explore the surrounding temples and parks. Also, you could feed those deer crackers but they can be pretty aggressive so do mind them. I spent about 2.5 hours just walking around two aforementioned attractions.
After Nara, I zoomed up to Uji via the JR Nara line to explore Byodo-in and crossed over the Tachibana River to Uji Shrine and Daikichiyama Observation Deck. As the main attraction in Uji, Byodo-in was understandably the most crowded of all, but crowd management was done well and it didn’t feel as cramped as Kiyomizudera or other major hotspots in Kyoto. There was another separate queue to enter the temple building proper, but I wasn’t in the mood to queue so I just took some photos from the outside. Outside of the temple, I enjoyed viewing and purchasing some tea while walking along the Uji river, and making a short trek up to the observation deck to view the entire town.
Finally, I made an evening/night play for Fushimi. This would be my second return trip to here, and it was still an enjoyable hike up the mountain. Crowd is substantially lower compared to day time so I would propose putting this place as one of your last destination for the day. Moreover, as you make your way up the mountain to the top of the shrine, the crowd level does reduce considerably too. The view of the city from the mid-point was pretty nice. Paths are generally well-lit so there is no visibility concerns at night.
Day 23 – Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji, Kyoto Manga Museum, Kyoto Railway Museum (Kyoto), Den Den Town, Abeno Harukas (Osaka)
An (almost) full day at Kyoto, with the night spent at Osaka.
With an early start at 0630, the routing for northern Kyoto was as follow:
0630 train from Osaka Arashiyama bus to Kinkakuji bus to Ginkakuji, Philosophers’ Path bus to Kyoto Manga Museum bus to Kyoto Railway Museum Aoniyoshi train ride back to Osaka at 1630
- Without droning this point again and again, going to Arashiyama early morning is a major boon – crowd levels at 0745 was comfortable even at the bamboo forest, though I note that things start to pick up at around 0900. I would encourage making a short trek up the hill to the vantage point facing Arashiyama and the Oi River – the view is worth the hike. Also, Tenryu-ji is a good stop if you’re already heading over here. Just these two alone took about 2~2.5 hours.
- Buses in Kyoto are covered by the subway+bus pass at 1.1k yen, or via Suica/Icoca. While bus frequencies are frequent at ~10 minute intervals, the main concern is actually being able to get up on the bus (you are jostling for space with locals and foreigners). Do allocate some spare time in the event you are forced to miss a bus.
- Kinkakuji was EXTREMELY crowded when I visited during the ‘peak’ time of 1030, in part because of a combination of tourists and local school students visiting at the same time. The temple was pretty, and it was an okay walk around the area, but that’s about it. Got a goshuin for my troubles however. It took me about an hour to explore the place.
- Ginkakuji was the same story as Kinkakuji, but with a notably reduced crowd level (I was there at 1230) – I guess it wasn’t as flashy as Kinkakuji thus people aren’t that interested?) Nevertheless, it’s the same story – nice structure, but that’s it. Another hour spent here, with a goshuin for my efforts.
- Philosopher’s Path is mediocre during autumn. Barren trees, no activities going on. I suppose its offseason (its probably better to visit here during spring or summer instead).
- Kyoto Manga Museum was a sleeper hit for me – having some interest in manga, I spent nearly 2.5 hours here browsing through mangas from the 1970s+, as well as going through the exhibits. There was a seasonal exhibit showcasing the development and advancement of manga/comics in Africa which I thought was well done. Manga fans are going to have a blast here.
- Kyoto Railway Museum also didn’t disappoint with a ton of train replicas, old models, train dioramas, steam locomotives and even an active roundhouse platform! My only regret was that I had to rush through the entire museum in 1.5h in order to catch my return train – you should plan for at least 2-2.5 hours to properly savour the place. The museum was designed to cater for families, but even solo travellers like myself would have no shortage of things to look and learn.
The return trip from Kyoto to Osaka is done via Kintetsu’s Aoniyoshi sightseeing train which travels back to Osaka-Namba via Nara. Similar to the Shimakaze, the seats are extremely comfortable and faces towards the window, allowing you to just unwind and look outside. There is also a café carriage which sells rail merchandise and some sweets/desserts. I got myself a coffee and an ice cream sandwich which was great. For purchase of this sightseeing train, you can buy the limited express reservation on the Kintetsu website – demand for this is also quite high so book as early as you can. However, for solo travellers, you need to buy TWO limited express tickets –an adult seat and a child seat (at half price).
I was still feeling alright after lounging on the sightseeing train, so I decided to spend the remainder of the day shopping at Den Den Town for anime related stuff, as well as the nearby Abeno Harukas for the observatory point (Harukas 300). Personally, Den Den Town has that gritty, unfiltered feel to it which I loved. There was not much crowd at the observatory at night (~2040), and I was able to view the Osaka skyline unobstructed. Great place for couples hangout. Dinner was a pork tonkatsu by a chain restaurant named KYK within Abeno Harukas – it was delicious (at a hefty price tag of 3k yen)!
Just like the Mie day-trip, this routing is punishing with multiple buses to connect, destinations scattered across Kyoto, and a long walk (clocking north of 40k steps again) - I would not recommend this routing to first-timers. Moreover, this demands an early start – late end to the day which is not everyone’s cup of tea either.
Day 24 – Osaka Aquarium (Osaka), Kyoto Station (Kyoto)
This was my free day where I had nothing planned specifically, so I went to do some anime-related shopping at Kyoto Station in the morning where there was a pop-up Kyoto Animation store. I also shipped a package home via JPpost. I enjoyed wandering around Den Den Town and Taito Station, playing some of the arcade games. Lastly, I made a stop at the Osaka Aquarium – this was my second time here and I had a great time gazing at the mega fishtank in the middle which housed the whale shark.
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If you’re still reading, thanks for powering through! Parts 2 and 3 took a while to write - I am not sure when (and if) I have the time to write on Ishikawa (Kanazawa, Noto Peninsula) and Tokyo/Chiba, but I would highly encourage visiting the outskirts in your return visits! Do let me know if there is anything I can do to improve the remaining write-up. Cheers!
2024.04.26 02:23 idkwhatever6158755 [TX] Boss filed a coaching review that was nothing but lies. What do I do?
It's hard to know where to even begin, this situation is toxic and weird. I take care of indoor plants for a living. I've been here six months. I have a unique situation within my company in that I have two direct supervisors. My *official* supervisor (I'll call her X) has been in the business for 40 years. She is a very straight forward person and has been nothing but professional. For 3 out of 5 days, I work completely alone. The other 2 days is one account, and I am with a partner that has 20 years experience. She and I have a really good working relationship and while I don't really believe in the whole concept of being friends with coworkers, she's as close to it as I've ever come. I promise this is important later.
The other supervisor (going to call her D) hates X and apparently me by extension. What's really weird is she loved me at first but I had questions about a decision a client made and ever since then she's just sort of been after me. I thought we had fixed things at least to a pleasant stand off, but apparently I was incorrect. She wound up working for me when I had some PTO (she didn't have to, I had arranged my route and worked a 50 hour week prior to make sure I would be available for those days. Whenever the supervisors work with or for us, they usually do a coaching/QC sort of deal. I've never gotten less than an 85 on any of these and I've had them on all of my accounts. Supervisor X is not a sugar coating type of person and I assure you that she is not interested in saving anyone's feelings if she thinks they are going to not do things correctly. So it's not because my primary supervisor loves me. I am good at my job. Today, I got the one back from when she worked for me. I expected it to be somewhat hyperbolic of my flaws because that's always how she does just in general. But she gave me a 50 and everything she said in it is either completely false or completely devoid of context.
She accused me of not treating certain plants for pests. I'm literally the only reason they have been treated. They are not responding to it because it was horrific infestation. Her and my coworker were doing what we call in this industry a "splash and dash" and not much else. This particular account falls under national security guidelines so getting chemicals in is a lot of work. I do this every week. We try to note everything we do in our service reports, but my coworker is responsible for those, not me. I do not have access to them at all. But it's stuff like this where I've literally been doing as instructed and she's saying I'm not doing it at all.
Her boss has lied to my face and thrown supervisor X and my coworker under the bus to protect her when she had her last go at me. So I have zero trust in him to handle it and at this point the woman has been so explosive and toxic towards me that I do not feel comfortable going to either of them, because they both sort of resent my boss. But I do not understand why the blatant lies. Why would I be doing so well on my other accounts but the two days a week I have someone watching everything I do, I just completely f off. But it's not true. Any of it. I use appropriate chemicals. I'm like the only person in our company who actually brings measuring spoons to make sure I do it correctly, and I've been watering in accordance with her wishes (which this account is weird because we do things very differently for this one account).
I guess I need to go to HR. I love my job. I'm getting pretty good at my job. I just want her to leave me alone. I don't know how feasible it is to just get me off of the accounts because literally no one else wants it. I do know I'm not the only tech that has issues with her, and she's done some other things that are wildly inappropriate but that I have zero proof of (my first time working with her and my coworker, when my coworker went to the bathroom she told me not to trust supervisor X)
I guess my question is, how do I refute this? What do I need to say to get HR concerned about this? I'm so exhausted by the drama. This woman is in her 60s and she acts like a 7th grade mean girl. And I do know the thing where she turned on me, but I don't think anyone would believe me if I told them because it's just next level silly. I do have a witness. My coworker won't lie for or on anyone. She also is pathologically conflict avoidant so she never will speak up, but she won't tell lies when asked. I also have some emails I've been sending myself of my interactions with her, since the last time she had a go at me. I have pictures that prove that things haven't been right with the plants shes accusing me of destroying since I started. I don't know if that matters. Please help. I'm so tired.
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The other supervisor (going to call her D) hates X and apparently me by extension. What's really weird is she loved me at first but I had questions about a decision a client made and ever since then she's just sort of been after me. I thought we had fixed things at least to a pleasant stand off, but apparently I was incorrect. She wound up working for me when I had some PTO (she didn't have to, I had arranged my route and worked a 50 hour week prior to make sure I would be available for those days. Whenever the supervisors work with or for us, they usually do a coaching/QC sort of deal. I've never gotten less than an 85 on any of these and I've had them on all of my accounts. Supervisor X is not a sugar coating type of person and I assure you that she is not interested in saving anyone's feelings if she thinks they are going to not do things correctly. So it's not because my primary supervisor loves me. I am good at my job. Today, I got the one back from when she worked for me. I expected it to be somewhat hyperbolic of my flaws because that's always how she does just in general. But she gave me a 50 and everything she said in it is either completely false or completely devoid of context.
She accused me of not treating certain plants for pests. I'm literally the only reason they have been treated. They are not responding to it because it was horrific infestation. Her and my coworker were doing what we call in this industry a "splash and dash" and not much else. This particular account falls under national security guidelines so getting chemicals in is a lot of work. I do this every week. We try to note everything we do in our service reports, but my coworker is responsible for those, not me. I do not have access to them at all. But it's stuff like this where I've literally been doing as instructed and she's saying I'm not doing it at all.
Her boss has lied to my face and thrown supervisor X and my coworker under the bus to protect her when she had her last go at me. So I have zero trust in him to handle it and at this point the woman has been so explosive and toxic towards me that I do not feel comfortable going to either of them, because they both sort of resent my boss. But I do not understand why the blatant lies. Why would I be doing so well on my other accounts but the two days a week I have someone watching everything I do, I just completely f off. But it's not true. Any of it. I use appropriate chemicals. I'm like the only person in our company who actually brings measuring spoons to make sure I do it correctly, and I've been watering in accordance with her wishes (which this account is weird because we do things very differently for this one account).
I guess I need to go to HR. I love my job. I'm getting pretty good at my job. I just want her to leave me alone. I don't know how feasible it is to just get me off of the accounts because literally no one else wants it. I do know I'm not the only tech that has issues with her, and she's done some other things that are wildly inappropriate but that I have zero proof of (my first time working with her and my coworker, when my coworker went to the bathroom she told me not to trust supervisor X)
I guess my question is, how do I refute this? What do I need to say to get HR concerned about this? I'm so exhausted by the drama. This woman is in her 60s and she acts like a 7th grade mean girl. And I do know the thing where she turned on me, but I don't think anyone would believe me if I told them because it's just next level silly. I do have a witness. My coworker won't lie for or on anyone. She also is pathologically conflict avoidant so she never will speak up, but she won't tell lies when asked. I also have some emails I've been sending myself of my interactions with her, since the last time she had a go at me. I have pictures that prove that things haven't been right with the plants shes accusing me of destroying since I started. I don't know if that matters. Please help. I'm so tired.
2024.04.24 14:07 Then_Marionberry_259 APR 24, 2024 AMX.V AMEX TO CONSOLIDATE TEAM ZONE WITH 210 AND E3 GOLD ZONES TO FORM A 1.4 KM MINERALIZED CORRIDOR AND ANNOUNCES FURTHER DRILL RESULTS
 | https://preview.redd.it/kswbx2qb4fwc1.png?width=3500&format=png&auto=webp&s=138f3a45ecebf489c22ffd4e5606a97262a57d49 submitted by Then_Marionberry_259 to Treaty_Creek [link] [comments] Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - April 24, 2024) - Amex Exploration Inc. (TSXV: AMX) (FSE: MX0) (OTCQX: AMXEF) ("Amex or the Company") is pleased to announce that after continuing to advance its geological understanding on the Perron Project, further drilling identified similarities between the Team Zone, 210 and E3 gold zones, therefore making it logical to combine the three. The consolidated gold zones will retain the name Team Zone, which creates one larger mineralized corridor straddling the Normétal fault on the northeastern side of the Beaupré Block (See Figure 1). The decision is geologically driven as all three zones display remarkable similarity in their lithologies, structures and mineralization style (Figure 5). The Company is also pleased to announce further drill results from these zones (See Figure 4 and Tables 1 and 2). With up to 14 known zones across the Perron property, this decision will improve simplicity and will save time in the ongoing modelling process and drill data compilation. Drill Highlights Include: 210 Gold Zone (which from now will form part of Team Zone)
Figure 1: Geological map of the Perron Project, showing each of the significant mineralized zones identified to date, including the newly consolidated Team Gold Zone. https://preview.redd.it/i3zi7ysb4fwc1.jpg?width=1300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f55423c5e20f977dd322529d924308566e5a952 Figure 2: Geological map of the Team Gold Zone, showing gold mineralization greater than 0.50 g/t Au. The outline of the zone identified on the map represents the surface expression of mineralization at depth. https://preview.redd.it/u5ptzlub4fwc1.jpg?width=1243&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2c8e77add83f4eb68cdfbd90e870b852b75bf411 Figure 3: Image showing the modelled wireframes of the 210 Zone, the Team Zone and the E3 Zone, displaying the similarities of mineralization orientations. https://preview.redd.it/861zjyvb4fwc1.jpg?width=1692&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7605ebfa2797894f65a31f16608cf00456ba46de Figure 4: Highlight photos of the Team Zone in drillholes PE-23-639, PE-23-680, PE-23-702 and PE-23-717. Gold mineralization is associated with tension style quartz-sulphide veins and contains visible gold. Abbreviation: VG - Visible Gold. https://preview.redd.it/lregv6xb4fwc1.jpg?width=1099&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e69c5b6b26b869315d737dbb740656d55310ee25 Figure 5: Gold bearing quartz-sulfide veins from the 210 Gold Zone, Team Zone and E3 Gold Zone. All gold zones share similar mineralization-style. https://preview.redd.it/m26jt7yb4fwc1.jpg?width=1279&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=be5f9d5997db0ded1ad7b09f14abc62a14b980f1 Table 1:* Assay results from the Team Zone at Perron.* https://preview.redd.it/ja28rezb4fwc1.png?width=720&format=png&auto=webp&s=d03888b9c26fd4c1a252ca5741017ca112d18383 \Metal Factor is defined as gold grade multiplied by core length.* Table 2:* Drillhole coordinates for today's results.* https://preview.redd.it/7hmhud0c4fwc1.png?width=720&format=png&auto=webp&s=d2e0414b2274d4887561a634ea45854522736e6b Qualified Person and QA&QC Jérôme Augustin P.Geo. Ph.D., (OGQ 2134), an Independent Qualified Person as defined by Canadian NI 43-101 standards, has reviewed and approved the geological information reported in this news release. The drilling campaign and the quality control program have been planned and supervised by Jérôme Augustin. Core logging and sampling were completed by Laurentia Exploration. The quality assurance and quality control protocols include insertion of blank or standard samples every 10 samples on average, in addition to the regular insertion of blank, duplicate, and standard samples accredited by Laboratoire Expert during the analytical process. For all analyses targeting gold mineralization, gold values are estimated by fire assay with finish by atomic absorption. Values over 3 ppm Au are reanalyzed by fire assay with finish by gravimetry by Laboratoire Expert Inc, Rouyn-Noranda. Samples containing visible gold mineralization are analyzed by metallic sieve. For additional quality assurance and quality control, all samples were crushed to 90% less than 2 mm prior to pulverization, in order to homogenize samples which may contain coarse gold. The Qualified Person has not completed sufficient work to verify the historical information on the Property or neighbouring projects, particularly in regards to historical drill results. However, the Qualified Person believes that drilling and analytical results were completed to industry standard practices. The information provides an indication of the exploration potential of the Property but may not be representative of expected results. About Amex Amex Exploration Inc. has made significant gold discoveries on its 100% owned high-grade Perron Gold Project located ~110 kilometres north of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, consisting of 117 contiguous claims covering 4,518 hectares. The project is well-serviced by existing infrastructure, on a year-round road, 10 minutes from an airport and just outside the town of Normétal (~8 km). In addition, the project is in close proximity to a number of major gold producers' milling operations. The project host both bulk tonnage and a high-grade gold style mineralization. Since January 2019, Amex has intersected significant gold mineralization in multiple gold zones and discovered copper-rich VMS zones. For further information please contact: Victor Cantore President and Chief Executive Officer Amex Exploration: +1-514-866-8209 Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-looking statements This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements, other than of historical facts, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future including, without limitation, the planned exploration program on the HGZ and Denise Zone, the expected positive exploration results, the extension of the mineralized zones, the timing of the exploration results, the ability of the Company to continue with the exploration program, the availability of the required funds to continue with the exploration and the potential mineralization or potential mineral resources are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words "will", "should", "continue", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "believe", "intend", "to earn", "to have', "plan" or "project" or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, failure to meet expected, estimated or planned exploration expenditures, failure to establish estimated mineral resources, the possibility that future exploration results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations, general business and economic conditions, changes in world gold markets, sufficient labour and equipment being available, changes in laws and permitting requirements, unanticipated weather changes, title disputes and claims, environmental risks as well as those risks identified in the Company's annual Management's Discussion and Analysis. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described and accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements except as otherwise required by applicable law. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/206644 https://preview.redd.it/96u74g1c4fwc1.png?width=4000&format=png&auto=webp&s=474e0ba384f3b4b6076103333488935f76fcf59a
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2024.04.24 14:00 DearDifference4241 Notice of Alleged Copyright Infringement with lawyers message included
so i got a notice of copyright infringement because my roommate was downloading torrents and since the internet service is registered in my name i got the notice. my question is should i be concerned about the notice that i got or should i just ignore it because it contains a part mentioning legal action if not removed.
Would appreciate if anyone has dealt with this issue and give me some advice on what to do.
this is the email notice that I've received and I've just removed some parts as it contains some IP information:
Bell's FAQ pageUnder Canadian Federal law, owners of copyright in online content may send notices to Internet Service Providers (ISPs), like Bell, if they believe one of the ISPs' customers has infringed their copyright (such as by illegally downloading music, movies, TV shows, videos or games). ISPs are legally required to forward such notices to the customer account which used the IP address at the time and date identified in the notice. Accordingly, Bell is forwarding the notice below to your attention. Bell is not required to provide, and has not provided, any of your personal information to the sender of the notice. Bell's only obligation when it receives a notice is to forward the notice to its customer. Bell only discloses customer information when it is legally compelled to do so, such as in response to an order or a warrant. Please contact the sender of the notice, at the contact information in the notice, if you have questions about it. Please do not contact Bell as we do not have any further information about this notice. If you decide to contact the sender, please be aware that you will no longer be anonymous to them. The fact that you are receiving this notice does not necessarily mean the copyright owner has commenced a legal proceeding against you. Please seek legal advice if you have any legal questions about this notice, including whether any demands for payment it may contain are enforceable. Bell cannot provide you with legal advice. If you believe someone else has used your Bell internet account to infringe copyrighted content online, the simplest way to prevent this in the future is by using a secure account and Wi-Fi password. For more information on why you received this notice and what steps are available to you, please visit . Please do not respond to this email address as it is not monitored and you will not receive a reply.
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Would appreciate if anyone has dealt with this issue and give me some advice on what to do.
this is the email notice that I've received and I've just removed some parts as it contains some IP information:
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Claimant’s Interest in the Work: The Claimant owns the copyright in the Work, and it has the right to prosecute infringers of such copyright. Infringement Claimed: Utilizing the BitTorrent peer-to-peer network, the Account Holder downloaded and/or unlawfully offered to upload the Work in contravention of the Claimant’s copyright in respect of same. Date and Time of Claimed infringement: 2024-04-23 22:11:37 2024-04-24 We are the lawyers for the Claimant. On behalf of the Claimant, notice of claimed infringement is hereby given pursuant to section 41.25 of the Copyright Act R.S.C. 1985, c. C-42 (the “Copyright Act”). You, or someone using your internet account, have infringed the Claimant’s copyright in the motion picture Mechanic: Resurrection (the “Work”). Details of this infringement are provided in this notice in accordance with subsection 41.25(2) of the Copyright Act, namely that utilizing the BitTorrent peer-to-peer network, you, or someone using your internet account, downloaded and/or unlawfully offered to upload the Work in contravention of the Claimant’s copyright in respect of same. Pursuant to section 41.26 of the Copyright Act, we confirm your internet service provider’s obligation upon receipt of this notice to: (a) as soon as feasible forward this notice electronically to you and inform the Claimant of its forwarding or, if applicable, of the reason why it was not possible to forward it; and (b) retain records that will allow for your identification, and do so for six months beginning on the day on which the notice of claimed infringement is received. Please note that you must immediately remove from your computer, or the person using your internet account, must remove from their computer, all copies of the motion picture Mechanic: Resurrection. If you do not do so in the next week, or have it done, we reserve our rights to commence action against you for copyright infringement. If you do remove these infringing copies, or have them removed no action will be taken against you. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER AND WE URGE YOU TO SEEK LEGAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW THIS LETTER. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE OR KNOW YOUR OWN LAWYER, OR IF YOU REQUIRE LEGAL COUNSEL, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL LAW SOCIETY OR BAR ASSOCIATION FOR ASSISTANCE. SOME ASSISTANCE MAY BE FOUND AS FOLLOWS: Alberta - https://www.lawsociety.ab.ca/public/lawyer-referral/ British Columbia - http://www.cbabc.org/for-the-public/lawyer-referral-service Manitoba - http://www.communitylegal.mb.ca/programs/law-phone-in-and-lawyer-referral-program/ New Brunswick - https://secure.lawsociety-barreau.nb.ca/memberdirectory/Search.aspx Newfoundland and Labrador - http://publiclegalinfo.com/ Nova Scotia - https://www.legalinfo.org/how-lisns-can-help/i-need-a-lawyer Ontario - https://lsrs.lsuc.on.ca/lsrs/ Prince Edward Island - http://www.lawsocietypei.ca/find-a-lawyer Québec- https://www.barreau.qc.ca/en/directory-lawyers/ Saskatchewan - http://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/for-the-public/how-do-i-find-a-lawyer.aspx NO COURT HAS YET DETERMINED THAT YOU ARE LIABLE FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF ANY OF THE CLAIMANTS’ MOVIES. NO COURT HAS YET DETERMINED THAT YOU ARE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES FOR ANY POTENTIAL COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT. Please review these materials carefully and seek legal advice. Please note that Aird & Berlis LLP is not your lawyer and we represent the Claimant. If you wish to discuss this matter you we request that you communicate with us through the email address copyrightenforcement@airdandberlis.com. Govern yourself accordingly. Yours truly, Aird & Berlis LLP
2024.04.23 23:31 as_nadim 🔧🌟 Introducing the Apollo Certified Shop Program! 🌟🔧
Hey riders!
We're absolutely thrilled to unveil our latest initiative: the Apollo Certified Shop Program! This marks a significant leap forward in our ongoing commitment to providing top-notch service and convenience to our fantastic community of riders like you. Over the past year, we’ve been hyper-focused on our post-purchase support experience. While most of our posts tend to focus on customer experience, a huge part of scooter ownership is reliant on servicing. In this reddit post, last year, we asked our community which initiatives we should prioritize and the number one response was to secure more servicing partnerships to enable local repair. We surveyed customers on this initiative more specifically and saw that it was the #1 answer to what we should do more of and over 40% of respondents rated this as the most important factor of their scooter ownership experience.
In the past, we've worked closely with repair partners, but now, with the Apollo Certified Shop Program, we're taking it to the next level. What does this mean for you? It means a formalized process with our trusted partners, ensuring a smooth, hassle-free experience every step of the way. It also means quality repairs. All Certified Shops undergo rigorous training through our Apollo Certified Shop Training Course. This ensures that every repair done on Apollo Scooters meets our strict quality standards, giving you peace of mind with every ride. We also negotiated lower rates, post-service warranty periods, and faster turnaround times on any Certified Shop repairs to further enhance the servicing experience.
Servicing starts with diagnosing the problem. We’ve made it easier than ever to self-diagnose with our new and improved Servicing & Support Centre. We’ve also streamlined the process of getting in touch with our team through our updated Contact Us page. Once the issue is identified, you can get the right Spare Part Assembly you need, watch a video or follow our step by step guides to repair yourself, or hop on a video call to get some help from our tech team. If you’re not handy or if it’s too much of a hassle, our Certified Shops have all the tools to get your scooter turned around as quickly as possible, and often on the same day.
The repair videos we’ve created for our certified partners are also available to all of our customers via our Servicing & Support Centre. Our priority is your safety and to make riding your scooter the most enjoyable experience possible. We recognize that understanding how your scooter works, how to maintain it, and how to fix it when something goes wrong are critical components of the riding experience. These resources, coupled with our simplified spare part assembly strategy, can help turn some of the most complicated repairs into simple ones.
Our primary aim with this program is to provide all our customers with convenient local repair options, eliminating the hassle of shipping your scooter to us for repairs. Shipping scooters across the country to have them serviced has always been a hassle where no one wins (trust me, I know). Our riders are forced to pay out of pocket to ship scooters while also waiting weeks for a repair to be completed. Keeping the box is not a viable option for many customers either, and securing a box and adequate packaging to ship the scooter safely can be tough. Local repair options not only save you money, but also reduce the risks associated with shipping, such as lost shipments or damaged scooters.
So today I’m really (really!) excited to share this news with our riders in the US & Canada – we currently are partnered with Certified Shops in 27 locations across both countries! 🇺🇸 🇨🇦
Apollo Certified Shops can be found in the following cities:
These initiatives reinforce our commitment to our customers throughout the entire scooter ownership journey, not just with pre-purchase support, but ongoing customer and product care. As long as you’re riding an Apollo scooter, we’re working to make every day feel like the first day.
Ready to locate your nearest Certified Shop? Check out our Service Locator.
And for more detailed information and booking, head over to our dedicated Certified Shop page.
If you are an electric scooter repair shop looking to join the team, you can submit your application here.
In the meantime, keep an eye out for more improvements to our support and servicing offering coming this summer, and ride safe! 🛴
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We're absolutely thrilled to unveil our latest initiative: the Apollo Certified Shop Program! This marks a significant leap forward in our ongoing commitment to providing top-notch service and convenience to our fantastic community of riders like you. Over the past year, we’ve been hyper-focused on our post-purchase support experience. While most of our posts tend to focus on customer experience, a huge part of scooter ownership is reliant on servicing. In this reddit post, last year, we asked our community which initiatives we should prioritize and the number one response was to secure more servicing partnerships to enable local repair. We surveyed customers on this initiative more specifically and saw that it was the #1 answer to what we should do more of and over 40% of respondents rated this as the most important factor of their scooter ownership experience.
In the past, we've worked closely with repair partners, but now, with the Apollo Certified Shop Program, we're taking it to the next level. What does this mean for you? It means a formalized process with our trusted partners, ensuring a smooth, hassle-free experience every step of the way. It also means quality repairs. All Certified Shops undergo rigorous training through our Apollo Certified Shop Training Course. This ensures that every repair done on Apollo Scooters meets our strict quality standards, giving you peace of mind with every ride. We also negotiated lower rates, post-service warranty periods, and faster turnaround times on any Certified Shop repairs to further enhance the servicing experience.
Servicing starts with diagnosing the problem. We’ve made it easier than ever to self-diagnose with our new and improved Servicing & Support Centre. We’ve also streamlined the process of getting in touch with our team through our updated Contact Us page. Once the issue is identified, you can get the right Spare Part Assembly you need, watch a video or follow our step by step guides to repair yourself, or hop on a video call to get some help from our tech team. If you’re not handy or if it’s too much of a hassle, our Certified Shops have all the tools to get your scooter turned around as quickly as possible, and often on the same day.
The repair videos we’ve created for our certified partners are also available to all of our customers via our Servicing & Support Centre. Our priority is your safety and to make riding your scooter the most enjoyable experience possible. We recognize that understanding how your scooter works, how to maintain it, and how to fix it when something goes wrong are critical components of the riding experience. These resources, coupled with our simplified spare part assembly strategy, can help turn some of the most complicated repairs into simple ones.
Our primary aim with this program is to provide all our customers with convenient local repair options, eliminating the hassle of shipping your scooter to us for repairs. Shipping scooters across the country to have them serviced has always been a hassle where no one wins (trust me, I know). Our riders are forced to pay out of pocket to ship scooters while also waiting weeks for a repair to be completed. Keeping the box is not a viable option for many customers either, and securing a box and adequate packaging to ship the scooter safely can be tough. Local repair options not only save you money, but also reduce the risks associated with shipping, such as lost shipments or damaged scooters.
So today I’m really (really!) excited to share this news with our riders in the US & Canada – we currently are partnered with Certified Shops in 27 locations across both countries! 🇺🇸 🇨🇦
Apollo Certified Shops can be found in the following cities:
- Manhattan, NY
- Boston, MA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Atlanta, GA
- Miami, FL
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Boca Raton, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Denver, CO
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Charlotte, NC
- Gilroy, NC
- Montreal, QC
- Toronto, ON
- Richmond Hill, ON
- Ottawa, ON
- Edmonton, AB
- Calgary, AB
- Vancouver, BC
- Kelowna, BC
- Surrey, BC
- Victoria, BC
These initiatives reinforce our commitment to our customers throughout the entire scooter ownership journey, not just with pre-purchase support, but ongoing customer and product care. As long as you’re riding an Apollo scooter, we’re working to make every day feel like the first day.
Ready to locate your nearest Certified Shop? Check out our Service Locator.
And for more detailed information and booking, head over to our dedicated Certified Shop page.
If you are an electric scooter repair shop looking to join the team, you can submit your application here.
In the meantime, keep an eye out for more improvements to our support and servicing offering coming this summer, and ride safe! 🛴
2024.04.23 00:14 norfnorf1379 When the training works
Race Information
* **Name:** 21K de Montreal* **Date:** April 20, 2024
* **Distance:** 21.1 KM
* **Location:** Montreal, QC
* **Website:** https://canadarunningseries.com/montreal-21k/
* **Strava:** https://www.strava.com/activities/11224437697
* **Time:** 1:37:37
Goals
Goal Description Completed?-------------------------------
A Don't get injured *Yes*
B Sub 1:43 *Yes*
C Sub 1:40 *Yes*
Splits
Kilometer Time------------
1st 5K 23:30
2nd 5k 23:13
3rd 5k 22:59
4th 5k 22:36
Finish 5:20
Training
I've been running for a few years but am fairly new to racing. I went through my first marathon training block in 2021 only for it to get canceled and then ran my first marathon in 2022 though my training block got off to a rough start when I missed about 4 weeks due to Covid so my 3:45 felt somewhat lacking. So I thought I would buckle down in 2023 and really give it a go only to be continually frustrated by injuries big and small. I went through last winter training for this half marathon only to have a small heel injury pop up on my last long run, nothing to stop me from running but just enough to keep me from actually racing. I rolled that training over into a summer of Pfitz 18/55 for a fall marathon which was going great until I got a little too aggressive in a tune-up race and suddenly had all sorts of sciatic nerve problems completely shut me down for almost 2 months. So I spent the end of 2023 rehabbing and managed to get to 2024 feeling healthy for the first time since last September. I decided I would skip marathons this year and mix in some half marathons and maybe a 5k or 10k while trying to maintain volume.I signed up for this race not even knowing if I would be able to do it because at the time I was stuck doing run walk intervals up to a max of 20 min but I wanted something to aim for so that was that. My main goal was to build back my base injury free more than anything so I chose to follow a coach Greg plan through Garmin with a time goal of my previous PB of 1:43. I had never actually raced a half before and my PB came on a 26k long run with 20k at marathon pace in the middle of my marathon training block on tired legs so even though my main goal was not to get injured, it didn't seem like I was asking too much of myself to go for a PB.
And honestly I felt like the training was almost too easy. Maybe it was because I was comparing it to the grind of marathon training but the garmin coach greg half training was all timed base with nothing more than 2h at easy or a 1h45 long run with 10 min at HM and 5 at 5k pace to finish. I think the biggest workouts were 45' at HM pace and an 8 x 800m at 5k pace with my biggest week volume wise being 70km with most weeks being somewhere in the 60s (though I did benefit from a handful of cross-country ski sessions this winter as well). Everything felt pretty smooth, nothing too crazy and I was hitting all of my targets to the point that I began to question my fitness in a bad way as in the training wasn't hard enough but seeing as my main goal was not to get injured I fought the temptation to push it and at most stretched out a long run or two with 15 or 20 min more easy pace.
I got through the last big week of the plan healthy only to arrive at one of the most stressful parts of the year at my job so I was actually more tired during the taper than I was during the training; had a few sleepless nights due to insomnia, was just generally stressed and tired from juggling the day to day. I tried my best to not let the lack of training get to me too much but I did push the last two long runs a bit further than the plan because they were only calling for 50 min easy and that just felt like overkill so I maybe stretched them out to 80 or 90 more to help relieve some of the stress from work than anything else. I did finally manage to get a couple of decent nights sleep towards the end of the last week but sadly the timing of my job will always be an issue for the spring and fall racing season so I guess its a good thing I am not running for anything other than the pleasure of it.
Pre-race
The 21km de Montreal is right off of downtown Montreal on an island in the middle of the St Lawerence River in Parc Jean Drapeau where they held the world expo back in 1967 and where the F1 circuit is currently located. Its a fairly popular race on the montreal running scene because its one the earlier events on the schedule and its really flat and fast. Getting there for me is an easy commute by metro so my plan was to either walk the 15 min to the nearest station from my house or to catch a bus if I was lucky enough at that hour on a saturday morning. Pre-race was pretty simple, the forecast looked pretty ideal, cool but not cold with sun supposedly coming out just before the start of the race. I woke up, started the day with the breakfast of champions: a couple of pop tarts, a PB toast and some coffee. Managed to take care of the toilet before I left the house which was great so I threw on my kit, grabbed my bag and huffed it out the door. No bus but the walk to the metro was nice, it was cool with a little breeze so it was promising to be a good day for running. Saw a few other people with running gear biking towards the station with their bag tags flying in the wind which started to build the anticipation. Other than a short wait for the next train, the commute was very uneventful and got to the race site about 40 min before race...only to get to the top of the stairs at the metro station to hear a hellacious wind howling outside. I hadn't thought about the fact that it could get much windier on the river and started getting nervous that I might be underdressed. Putting that out of my mind for a second I popped my pre-race gel and hung out inside the station for a few minutes before I decided to at least figure out the lay of the land and if it was too chilly I could always retreat back inside. Once outside it was "better" but there was definitely a pretty stiff wind coming off the water. I found the bag drop but paced around and put it off as long as I could knowing I would need to stuff my jacket inside so debated whether I should put on the long sleeve base layer I had in my bag that was supposed to be for post-race. I finally got the courage to go with my racing top knowing I would probably regret the long sleeves after once I was actually running and dropped my bag off with about 15 minutes before the start. I went through my speed drills half-heartedly as I was still anxious about the cold but mostly because the wind was threatening to blow my hat into the river but managed to get in a few strides and such and made my way to the corral with 5 or so minutes until the start. I was in the second corral so I made my way to the front and was happy to see I was standing right next to the 1h40 pacer(my plan was to start off a bit slower than 1h40 pace so there would be no problem there). Finding the pacer plus the crowd of people in the corral and the sun suddenly coming out made things just warm enough that my pre-race anxieties evaporated and just as it was time to race. It only being a half, fueling wise it was pretty simple, I took one Maurten 100 pre-race and was carrying another Maurten that I planned to take about half way and had 1 caffeinated Gu gel that I was only planning to use if I was feeling sluggish heading into the last 5kmRace
As I mentioned my plan was to start a bit slower that 1h40 pace so something like 4:50km for the first 4-5k and then move up to 4:44/km for the next 5 and then take stock at the half way mark and either push or try and maintain. When the second corral took off the 1h40 pacer took the lead. I didn't try and rush things but just kind of fell into pace just behind that group. Almost immediately there was a turn off the pavement onto a sort of utility road of packed earth and large pieces of gravel. The footing was kind of uneven, especially since there was still a huge group so I was almost as focused on footing as I was on pace. When the first KM clicked over on my watch it was bang on 4:44km so 1h40 pace, a little faster than planned but it wasn't like we had gone out crazy hot. I stayed with the 1h40 group but then the kms started clicking over a little faster with the next two being 4:40 and 4:39. This had me a little more concerned because I was really trying not to push the pace early. I eased back to 4:44 for 1 k and then the 5th was a bit down hill so it was another 4:40. I was basically just running with the 1h40 group but a pace that was just below and even though this was my goal I was both feeling good and not enjoying running in such a large group. At about km 7 I noticed another smaller group of about 4 runners just ahead and decided I would try and bridge the gap to them so cut my way through the front of the group and picked up the pace a bit to latch on to them. Even at the faster pace of the smaller group I was keeping my HR below my threshold of 160 and the kms were just flying by. Once I got to the half way point my confidence started to grow and I was able to start thinking about the next 10k a bit more strategically. I popped my gel decided I would push up to around 4:35/km for the next 5 and see where that would leave me. I hit KM 11 right at 4:35 and was both dropping the runners I had been with and starting to pick some people off with a rare person or two who was really pushing coming up from behind. Every time I passed someone I could just tell by their breathing vs mine that I was in good shape and I was really profiting from this mentally. I did have a bit of tightness pop up in my right achilles around 12 that got me nervous for a second but it never was anything more than that. At this point in the race we are actually running on the F1 track which is kind of cool, weird and boring all at once. Like if you like F1 I imagine its cool but considering we are on an island in the middle of the river, there are nicer views to be had than a bunch of grandstands and safety barriers. Right around KM 15 was a hard hairpin turn and once I came around that I am looking at the splits knowing my goal of 1h40 is well in hand but also wondering how well can I do and start thinking about it as a 5k(plus 1.1) and really start to push. A woman just in front of me must of had the same thing in mind because we both just sort of take off at the same time and we start passing people and km 16 clicked over at 4:28 only for there to be a sudden turn up a small hill with an aid station just at the top which slowed me down a few seconds but everything was feeling good until about 18.5km when we suddenly arrived back at that stretch of utility road from the beginning of the race. It was one thing running over it on fresh legs but it was completely different when your suddenly going for it in the last 3km of a half marathon and so I was suddenly a bit more winded than I would have liked seconds from the previous km but once we were back on actual pavement I was able to regain my form and pace and get over that mental hurdle. I just kept doing the mental math, telling myself I had x min plus at this pace and kept thinking about the 5 minutes of 5k pace at the end of my long runs during training. There was one last water station at about between 19 and 20 and I grabbed some water more to just get some moisture in my mouth than from actual thirst and then it was on. There was one guy who was about 100m in front of me coming out of the station who I kept focus on but couldn't seem to catch even though I was passing people left and right. I managed to pull even to him at the final hard turn with about 200 meters to the finish line. With the line in sights I put it into 5th gear and went for it and I could see out of the corner of my eye the guy in black was doing everything he could to not let me pass him but I had another gear that he just couldn't reach and crossed the line both ahead of him almost 2:30min faster than my goal time.Post-Race
Nothing too exciting, grabbed some of the food and drink offerings and started to rehydrate/fuel. The sun was out so I found a nice piece of grass with a view of the river to stretch out on and change into some dry clothes. Enjoyed the view for a bit and walked around just to keep the legs moving and then made my way to the metro station. Went home, had some lunch, took the dog for a walk and chilled out on the couch until I sadly I had to go into the office for a few hours(like I said, its peak season). Going to ease back into some training this week as there is another half in the eastern townships close to where my girlfriend's parents live that I may want to give a go mid-june and as I am feeling good from my accomplishment I want to try and build on the fitness and see if I can shave a couple more minutes off(my garmin race predictor was telling me I was in 1:36 shape which I was highly skeptical of but now think was closer to reality than I would have thought pre-race). I, as do many others, have a longer term goal of getting to that 3 hour marathon mark but thats a ways off and for now I am better served stacking some of these smaller blocks for halves together, slowly increasing my volume and keeping up the strength training that helped me during my rehab last year.Made with a new [race report generator](http://sfdavis.com/racereports/) created by u/herumph.
2024.04.21 20:11 cheaptissueburlap BSB news For Week #77, April 15th, 2024
What happened last week?
Humongous week coming, with BIG Tech earnings, PCE print on friday and GDP growth print on thursday.
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What happened last week?
- Traders repriced rate cuts to only one in 2024 (from 4 expected at the beginning of the year)
- Iran and israel escalation, with missile barages and counter offensives, will it continue further or will peace talks prevail
- Bank earnings got muted by the geopolitics events and broader market downturn
- BTC halving happened, skyrocketing the transaction fees to unsustainable levels
- Canadian budget was announced with a hike on the tax rates on capital gains over 250k from 50% to 66%
- Major sell-off of AI chips stocks friday afternoon, with nvdia down 10% and SMIC down 20%.
Humongous week coming, with BIG Tech earnings, PCE print on friday and GDP growth print on thursday.
- Monday:
- Tuesday: TSLA
- Wednesday: META
- Thursday: GDP growth, MSFT
- Friday: PCE prints
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Monday:
XTuesday:
Ballard announces orders for 70 hydrogen fuel cell engines for delivery to Wrightbus in 2024 - BLDP: toannounced multiple purchase orders totaling 70 FCmove®-HD hydrogen fuel cell engines from its customer Wrightbus, a UK-based bus manufacturer deploying hydrogen-powered buses in the UK and Europe. Ballard expects delivery of the fuel cell engines to occur in 2024, and the buses to enter into service in 2025. The hydrogen fuel cell engines will power single- and double-decker buses in the UK and Germany.NAV CANADA and CAE form partnership to train Air Traffic Controllers and Flight Service Specialists - CAE.to
have signed a strategic agreement to increase training capacity for crucial air traffic services professionals. Under this first-of-its-kind partnership in Canada, CAE instructors will deliver initial training for Flight Service Specialists and Air Traffic Controllers using NAV CANADA's training curriculum and courseware. The first classes will begin in the fall of 2024 at a new purpose-built Air Traffic Services Training Centre on CAE's campus in Montreal.
This partnership will generate new career opportunities at both companies. NAV CANADA is building a pipeline of air traffic services professionals by recruiting over 500 additional students by 2028 who will be trained by CAE.
Wednesday:
AtkinsRéalis named as lead provider for £780 million UK professional services framework - ATRL.tofully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been named as lead provider for a £780 million UK professional services framework. From April 2024, AtkinsRéalis will provide multi-disciplinary services including project and program management, advisory, and design and engineering on Lot 1 of the framework from Pagabo as sole provider, worth up to £500 million to the business. This will enable more than 2,000 public sector organizations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to access AtkinsRéalis' services via direct award across a range of markets, including: Central and Local Government, Defence, Health, Transportation, Infrastructure, Nuclear, Power & Renewables and Water & Environment. The term of the framework is three years (with the option to extend for another year) and, in addition, AtkinsRéalis has been appointed to Pagabo's new £27 million Scotland-specific framework, along with one other provider, over the same time period.ARway.ai announces prestigious George Mason University sign up for company platform - ARWY.cse
George Mason University (GMU) has partnered with ARway.ai and is set to integrate the ARway platform into its campus infrastructure. As part of a visionary project slated for 2024, GMU will deploy ten spatial maps across its sprawling campus, revolutionizing campus navigation and enhancing the overall student experience.
In his discussion with Proactive, Gappelberg highlighted the significance of this partnership, noting GMU's substantial undergraduate enrollment of approximately 27,014 students and the expansive campus spanning 817 acres. The scheduled deployment of ARway is poised to commence in early summer, affording the university ample time to rigorously test the platform's capabilities and gauge its efficacy before potentially implementing a full campus rollout in 2025.
Thursday:
5N+ Awarded US$14.4 Million by U.S. Department of Defense - VNP.toas been awarded US$14.4 million by the U.S. Department of Defense for the production of space-qualified materials for solar cells under its Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) Program.Based on meeting certain conditions, over the next four years, this award will enable 5N+ to upgrade and increase its manufacturing capabilities at its St. George, Utah facility while supporting the U.S. Department of Defense's domestic sources of supply.Kraken Robotics Receives $6 Million Order for Subsea Batteries - PNG
announces that it has received orders totalling more than $6 million for subsea batteries. Customer details cannot be disclosed. Deliveries are expected to occur in 2024 and 2025.MDA SPACE AWARDED $250M CONTRACT EXTENSION TO SUPPORT ROBOTICS OPERATIONS ON THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION - MDA.to
has received a $250 million contract extension from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to continue supporting robotics operations on the International Space Station (ISS) from 2025 to 2030. As part of the contract, MDA Space will now fulfil robotics flight controller duties to support mission operations on the ISS
Friday:
2024.04.20 11:01 Yas-Rutabaga4835 M. HIGGS and Service Nouveau-Brunswick dosn't want me in his province!
I've recently move, the 8 december 2022 in Newbruswick my home province from Québec. I've apply to get my Medicare and my license since then! I've made 5 visite to service Newbrunswick.....did 30 phone calls. Service Newbrunswick said that i cannot receive my license and that i needed to contact SAAQ to resolve this issue. SAAQ told me that there was nothing wrong and that Service Newbrunswick should gave me my license...it did not work!
So since i dont have a NB license, my car assurance cut me off and fine me a 1500$ fee for breaking my contract....after 1 year i contacted the RCMP to see if they could find my perfect ABSTRACT drivers profile, they tell me that its because i have a unpaid ticket.
It took one year to get a temporary medicar number, so i had to pay my medication adding up 600$ that should of been covered by my provincial medicare! I'm still waiting for my real medicare card. Since i'm only aloud to visit emergencys at hospital with my temp medicare.....
So SAAQ have no clue about my unpaid ticket .so i called the SPVM who tells me i have un unpaid parking ticket in Montreal that i receive the 23 of july 2023...when i was already in Newb! Plus the 80$ fine went up to 250$ since i was late paying that bill. Its imposible to talk to anyone that could cancell the ticket. The only way to contest it is by showing up to Montreal to ask for a court date to contest, and then show up in court in Montreal in the next 5 to 8 month it takes to book this sort of appointment. So I paid this stupid ticket and service Nouveau-Brunswick cannot find my profile and still tell me to call SAAQ.......!!
I did not drive my car for one year wich in rural NewB is making me a total hermit! thank god that the good weather is comming! I'm wondering if its because i'm a francophone or if its because i come from Québec province, even tho i was born in Quispamsis.
The medicare Newb lady told me when i ask her why it took so long to get my Newb medicare: - well we don't give medicare to anyone specially since you could move back anytime.....
WHAT COULD I DO TO IMMIGRATE TO MY HOME PROVINCE? HOW CAN I OBTAIN MY DRIVING RIGTH???? His this how Higgs save money? Newbrunswick feels like the States Jonhy Oliver talked on last week tonight about bureaucraties made to take away medicares to safe money!
I really feel like a criminal and rejected by my New-Brunswick institutions! And i'm being fined for not having my provincial papers!.... after 1 year 6 month i need to register my Camper...but i can't cuz i need my license....this is RIDICULOUS!
DOES ANYONE GOT ANY SUGESTIONS?
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So since i dont have a NB license, my car assurance cut me off and fine me a 1500$ fee for breaking my contract....after 1 year i contacted the RCMP to see if they could find my perfect ABSTRACT drivers profile, they tell me that its because i have a unpaid ticket.
It took one year to get a temporary medicar number, so i had to pay my medication adding up 600$ that should of been covered by my provincial medicare! I'm still waiting for my real medicare card. Since i'm only aloud to visit emergencys at hospital with my temp medicare.....
So SAAQ have no clue about my unpaid ticket .so i called the SPVM who tells me i have un unpaid parking ticket in Montreal that i receive the 23 of july 2023...when i was already in Newb! Plus the 80$ fine went up to 250$ since i was late paying that bill. Its imposible to talk to anyone that could cancell the ticket. The only way to contest it is by showing up to Montreal to ask for a court date to contest, and then show up in court in Montreal in the next 5 to 8 month it takes to book this sort of appointment. So I paid this stupid ticket and service Nouveau-Brunswick cannot find my profile and still tell me to call SAAQ.......!!
I did not drive my car for one year wich in rural NewB is making me a total hermit! thank god that the good weather is comming! I'm wondering if its because i'm a francophone or if its because i come from Québec province, even tho i was born in Quispamsis.
The medicare Newb lady told me when i ask her why it took so long to get my Newb medicare: - well we don't give medicare to anyone specially since you could move back anytime.....
WHAT COULD I DO TO IMMIGRATE TO MY HOME PROVINCE? HOW CAN I OBTAIN MY DRIVING RIGTH???? His this how Higgs save money? Newbrunswick feels like the States Jonhy Oliver talked on last week tonight about bureaucraties made to take away medicares to safe money!
I really feel like a criminal and rejected by my New-Brunswick institutions! And i'm being fined for not having my provincial papers!.... after 1 year 6 month i need to register my Camper...but i can't cuz i need my license....this is RIDICULOUS!
DOES ANYONE GOT ANY SUGESTIONS?
2024.04.18 20:18 PhilipTheGreat What to eat and drink in and around Montreal [April 18 - 21] - The Main
- Big news of the week: Pullman has announced that it will be closing after 20 years in the wine bar business—their last night of service will be May 18.
- Bar Wills is holding a no-reservation event for eating snow crab and drinkin' riesling on April 21.
- Poincaré Chinatown is hosting a big beer face-off for lagers on April 20 between four different brews.
- Samy Benabed and Étienne Prud’homme from @auberge.saintmathieu will be at Candide on April 24th and 25th preparing a 5-course tasting menu.
- Plaza Saint-Hubert's got a new restaurant for cheap drinks and hearty French eats, Double Menton et Saucisson, and their grand opening is tonight.
- On April 20, Groovy and Chill invites you to the 420 edition of their Boozy brunch at @le180g in collaboration @mamereenfeu.
- Buboy and local bakery 5th Floor Montreal are doing a collab on April 20 and 21, first come and first served.
- Just a few tables are left: Joe Beef founder David McMillan cooks up a festive menu at Bistro La Franquette to mark the arrival of spring on April 21 with whole roast organic chicken with all the fixings and dessert, of course.
- Brooklyn’s iconic restaurant The Four Horsemen is coming to Gia Vin & Grill for two nights, and they'll be serving up all the greatest hits on April 21 & 22.
- Following its first spot downtown, Côte-des-Neiges is now the home to the second DONDONYA location—go grab some tonkatsu sandos, Japanese curry, black tea panacotta and more if you're around.
- Can you believe it's been two years already at Paradiso Pasta? Go grab some seats while they're still available at Bar-St-Denis on April 29.
- The Old Port's Hotel St-Paul has a new resident restaurant that has a luxury take on Japanese cuisine: YUBARI.
2024.04.18 00:06 raincoastguy HELP 911 dispatching training questions
So I currently sign up to be a 911 dispatcher in BC. After some research I’m trying to find some help as to where I’ll be training. I’m just confused as to where I need to be
Currently live in surrey and I don’t have the luxury of moving due to family matters( I have a sick family member ) now from what I understand we have 18 locations as to where the communication centre are.
St. John's, NL Charlottetown, PE Dartmouth, NS Fredericton, NB Montreal, QC Ottawa, ON Winnipeg, MB Regina, SK Edmonton, AB Red Deer, AB Kelowna, BC Surrey, BC Courtenay, BC Prince George, BC Whitehorse, YT Yellowknife, NT Iqaluit, NU
Now I found that the Centre (PRTC) in Chilliwack is a facility where training is provided.
I’m curious is it possible to train at the surrey location instead of the chilliwack location.
Does anyone know how long the training will take if I pursue this career?
I’m in the beginning stage and my zoom interview is coming up next month. I’m just trying to get myself ready for what I’ll need to do
Any help would be great! Thank you.
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Currently live in surrey and I don’t have the luxury of moving due to family matters( I have a sick family member ) now from what I understand we have 18 locations as to where the communication centre are.
St. John's, NL Charlottetown, PE Dartmouth, NS Fredericton, NB Montreal, QC Ottawa, ON Winnipeg, MB Regina, SK Edmonton, AB Red Deer, AB Kelowna, BC Surrey, BC Courtenay, BC Prince George, BC Whitehorse, YT Yellowknife, NT Iqaluit, NU
Now I found that the Centre (PRTC) in Chilliwack is a facility where training is provided.
I’m curious is it possible to train at the surrey location instead of the chilliwack location.
Does anyone know how long the training will take if I pursue this career?
I’m in the beginning stage and my zoom interview is coming up next month. I’m just trying to get myself ready for what I’ll need to do
Any help would be great! Thank you.