Public transit
Halifax: Heads in sand
Halifax Coast / Tim Bousquet / 07 July 2010
More and more lately, I’m struck by how our society is simply ignoring the looming challenges that are coming our way, that are upon us already. First and foremost is peak oil. This is no longer speculative: global oil production has been flat for the past couple of years and will fall far short of demand in coming years. Whether the actual peak of oil production is a couple of years into the future or we passed it a couple of years ago is almost immaterial---we’re at the plateau, regardless, and the near-term future will see skyrocketing gas prices and gaps in availability. Increasingly, we’ll find gas won’t be available for purchase, and when it is, many of us won’t be able to afford it.
Sudbury: Time for ‘bold action’ to reduce oil use
Sudbury Northern Star / John Hood / 08 March 2010
Canada’s economy is highly dependent on oil. Many Canadians believe western Canada’s oil sands deposits will be our salvation. The oil sands, however, are a major atmospheric carbon emitter, which will exacerbate global climate change significantly, while also fouling the region’s water supply.
Should we all be driving hybrids to prepare for the impending high oil prices and volatility? Perhaps, but the report asserts, “There is real danger that the focus on technological advances in cars is making consumers and governments complacent.”
Policymakers in Greater Sudbury should take the following steps to mitigate this impending crisis:
Kingston: Public transit trip planner
City of Kingston
The City of Kingston has launched a public transit trip planner on their website.
Simply enter the location where your trip starts, follow the prompts, and you will be provided with a detailed plan (including any walking time) to travel to your desired destination.
[ Kingston transit trip planner ]
[ Hat tip to SWITCH ]
Thumbs down on expanded bus service
As reported by Michael Jiggins in the Recorder & Times on November 20:
Expanded hours and Sunday service for Brockville's transit system are a non-starter.
That was the clear message from city council's operations committee during a discussion Wednesday around a series of recommendations from the Brockville Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (BMAAC).
