Public Transportation

// video added November 01, 2007 // 6 comments // // Embed video:
katevalentine
Sure is annoying sometimes....what does everyone else have to deal with in their cities?
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  • renbyrd
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      renbyrd  

    • Thanks for opening up this topic, but you should know that people from Portland and San Francisco are more spoiled than the realize. I've lived in both cities, plus Boston, and a short time in both New York and San Diego. New York is mediocre, surprising because of how many people use it.

      But the biggest disappointment is Boston. Two dollars a ride and NO TRANSER. None. Nada. There's a reduced charge if you board a bus but only if you are carrying the almighty Charlie Card. Buses don't have bike racks, and only certain trains during limited hours will allow you to take them on board. There is no set schedule, only approximate times a bus or train will leave its first station. There are no satellite trackers on the buses or trains so you really don't know how long you have to wait. Last year, it was reported that 60% of the commuter rails that service the outer areas are late. Fires and construction have been known to shut down entire lines for long periods of time and you will only find this out after paying the fare, forcing you to take a shuttle bus.

      Yeah. So for a major city, be aware that you may have it better than you think. The grass isn't greener on the other side.

    • 1 year ago
  • AnnieChauPIRG
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      AnnieChauPIRG  

    • Hey! If you want to make a change, check this out!

      In the last decade, the amount of time that Americans spend stuck in rush hour traffic has more than doubled, and it’s only getting worse. If we had other options, like more and better public transportation, we could save that time – along with a whole lot of air pollution and CO2 emissions, dollars at the pump, and frustration.

      The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) is committed to improving public transportation by helping to make it work faster and cleaner for all of us. That’s where you come in. We need a new vision for public transportation in America, so we're calling on you to film it.

      We want you to create your most persuasive video about why we need more and better public transportation. What should a 21st century transit system look like or not look like? Perhaps your vision focuses on biking, walking, and ultra-convenient mass transit, or perhaps it presents the endless auto gridlock and rising gas prices of today. The only limit is your imagination!

      We'll use the winning videos to help decision-makers imagine with us a better future and see the dangers of keeping the status quo. Your video will be a critical part of an effort to educate local and state representatives, and to call on Washington, D.C. to change the way it funds our transportation system.

      The winner will receive a $500 prize and will be featured on our website. Runners-up will win $250, $150, and honorable mentions will receive a one-year membership to U.S. PIRG.

      You can see our sample video and learn more about the issues and the contest here: http://www.uspirg.org/transit-video-contest

      We look forward to seeing your entry.

      Break a leg (but of course, film safely)!

    • 1 year ago
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  • Jonndailey
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      Jonndailey  

    • In Hartford, CT, there is no solution for when public transportation messes up. Currently, we're making a transition from a letter system to a number system. e.g. the X bus is now the 91. It's very confusing and it's just something we have to deal with. One upside - your carbon footprint is very small because you're using public transportation. Stay green! great post.

    • 2 years ago
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  • rmkeryan
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      rmkeryan  

    • well no system can be perfect but i agree, we should always find ways to improve on such things. Especially with this because if more people use public transportation then we help decrease carbon dioxide outputs and therefore help out with the climate crises. More attention should be paid to this so we can work together to enjoy public transportation so much that we dont feel the need to drive. Bravo!

    • 2 years ago

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