Didn't know where else to put this, so I figured opening up a discussion here on it wouldn't be a bad idea. Recent article on the website "Good" talks about the public aspect of the tram system in Portland, Oregon.

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http://www.good.is/post/in-portland-open-data-makes-it-easier-to-get-around/

Now my question is, if Portland can do it, why can't we? It wasn't until this year alone did the TTC acquire a proper Trip Planner on their site, ages after even the horrible OC Transpo. Apps, signage and further info shouldn't be limited to the public. So what do you think?

All I have to say is what a more human way to travel then to shove all the transit riders in dark tunnels so people like our mayor can have more room on the roads above.

All I have to say is what a more human way to travel then to shove all the transit riders in dark tunnels so people like our mayor can have more room on the roads above.

The point of rapid transit is to get from one place to another rapidly. A more 'human' way to travel has nothing to do with it.

Subways aren't a less human way to travel just because they're below ground.

The point of rapid transit is to get from one place to another rapidly. A more 'human' way to travel has nothing to do with it.

Subways aren't a less human way to travel just because they're below ground.


Sure they are. All one has to do is ride the different methods across town and you will notice a difference in mood and demeanor of the people on those modes of travel.

I'd sell my grandmother to have a subway line near where I live.

I'm sorry but looking out the window and snapping out as my bus or streetcar is moving at a snail's pace isn't my idea of an ideal commute. Transit has nothing to do with 'human' but how to move the most amount of people, quickly, through a major city.

Yea, he's been on that same script for awhile now even though that tired platitude was thoroughly debunked months ago in another thread.

What I'm more interested in is, how does everyone think implying more public aspects to transit would be?

What I'm more interested in is, how does everyone think implying more public aspects to transit would be?
It would lead to less frustration over delays, for example.

It could also lead to less people being lost and confused about the system and thus saving time and money.

What I'm more interested in is, how does everyone think implying more public aspects to transit would be?it would be real public consultation instead of plans made by people who think they "know what is good for the public" (on either side).

It would be consistent planning & effective delivery of information - listening to customers & their feedback - instead of being patronizing.

Cheers, m