City in the world with the best transport SYS. - Page 20

***hkskyline*** · February 28th, 2007, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dallas star

Is it true the escalators only go one way at a certain time and you need to walk stairs on the other side???

Yes, in the morning escalators run downhill and they reverse for the afternoon rush.

***Manila-X*** · February 28th, 2007, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hkskyline

Yes, in the morning escalators run downhill and they reverse for the afternoon rush.

But around midnight, the escalators stop operation.

***hkskyline*** · February 28th, 2007, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by WANCH

But around midnight, the escalators stop operation.

Well, obviously. Why waste the electricity to power these machines when there is little traffic? Even the MTR stops some of its escalators on weekends to conserve power. There is a strong movement locally to be more environmental these days.

Dallas star · March 1st, 2007, 03:25 AM

Thats good NY should really follow hks mtr!

***Manila-X*** · March 1st, 2007, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dallas star

Thats good NY should really follow hks mtr!

One difference is, some of NY's metro lines run 24 hours. HK's MTR stops several minutes after midnight.

I think the priority of NY's metro system for now should be modernizing it's trains and ticketing system.

***hkskyline*** · March 1st, 2007, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by WANCH

One difference is, some of NY's metro lines run 24 hours. HK's MTR stops several minutes after midnight.

I think the priority of NY's metro system for now should be modernizing it's trains and ticketing system.

New York subway's frequencies drop considerably after midnight. Even on weekends the wait for a train can take many many minutes. The MTA really need to start modernizing the aging stations. Maintenance is a big issue for them. Some of the lines now have new trains and they look quite nice. Their LED screens are more modern than the MTR!

The MTA is also experimenting with a smart card payment system that is linked to a bank account. Citibank is trying it out on the 4/5/6 line.

EricIsHim · March 2nd, 2007, 02:56 AM

The down time of MTR during late night is the usual time of any maintanence work along the entire network. It is the time to find any damage on the rail track, lights, etc. and proceed with repairments. It is necessary to have the system shuts down for service to keep the system up. All the screen doors installed on all of the indoor platforms were done a few hours every night for a long period of time.

New York subway's frequency does not just drop considerably, but also runs as local service stopping at every station. The new MTA trains do look awesome, but MTA needs to keep up with its maintanence work to keep the trains look good. Otherwise, they become old very quick.

The MTA ticket system is very simple, it's US$2 per ride no matter where you go. With the new card system, it does speed up the process. I think it works just like the octopus, but it is a real MasterCard.

_00_deathscar · March 2nd, 2007, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by WANCH

I agree with HK's transportation as well. But not every place in the region is well covered such as parts of any outlying island, The New Territories or even the south and southeastern parts of HK Island. Areas such as Tai Tam, Repulse Bay and Stanley and accessible by bus but why bother? Most of those who live there can afford a car.

That's a very narrow minded view. As hkskyline said, nevermind Repulse Bay and Stanley but many in much 'lesser' neighbourhoods can afford cars, but prefer to use the public transport instead as in the long run it saves money as well.

JoKo65 · March 2nd, 2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by xAKxRUSx

Moscow, Russia.

You can get just about anywhere in the city using public transport. Quick and easy.

I agree, I think it's Moscow.

Dallas star · March 3rd, 2007, 12:57 AM

ok a vote for moscow and welcome to SSC JoKo65 !

ignoramus · March 3rd, 2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hkskyline

New York subway's frequencies drop considerably after midnight. Even on weekends the wait for a train can take many many minutes. The MTA really need to start modernizing the aging stations. Maintenance is a big issue for them. Some of the lines now have new trains and they look quite nice. Their LED screens are more modern than the MTR!

The MTA is also experimenting with a smart card payment system that is linked to a bank account. Citibank is trying it out on the 4/5/6 line.

citibank is really going after the public transit fare payment market! They have even launched a hybrid VISA card-contactless smart card for fare payments in Singapore late last year. It is used just like any other VISA credit card except that you can use it to "tap" in and out of the fare readers as well when using the trains and buses.

JoKo65 · March 3rd, 2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dallas star

ok a vote for moscow and welcome to SSC JoKo65 !

Thanks!

***hkskyline*** · March 3rd, 2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ignoramus

citibank is really going after the public transit fare payment market! They have even launched a hybrid VISA card-contactless smart card for fare payments in Singapore late last year. It is used just like any other VISA credit card except that you can use it to "tap" in and out of the fare readers as well when using the trains and buses.

Website for the New York limited trial : http://www.mastercard.com/us/paypass/subway/index.html

Trial ends 31 May 2007.

Mahratta · March 3rd, 2007, 11:15 PM

I would have to say London. Overall, it is flawless in its mass transport system. Toronto isnt that bad, but the bus fares are high..

Chilenofuturista · March 3rd, 2007, 11:15 PM

According to me, Madrid.

-Corey- · March 4th, 2007, 04:41 AM

id say that new york has the best transportation system.

Dallas star · March 5th, 2007, 03:45 AM

What about Barcelona? I heard Madrid...

luisdaniel · March 5th, 2007, 05:35 PM

Madrid It's far better i think

Dallas star · March 5th, 2007, 11:37 PM

Yes, madrid realies on cars too much since they are creating huge free ways systems like the boston big-dig!

Brizer · March 5th, 2007, 11:41 PM

It's definitely NOT Houston!! What do the poor & disadvantaged folk do?!

March 1st, 2007, 03:25 AM	#384
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March 2nd, 2007, 02:56 AM	#387
EricIsHim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 4,429 Likes (Received): 0	The down time of MTR during late night is the usual time of any maintanence work along the entire network. It is the time to find any damage on the rail track, lights, etc. and proceed with repairments. It is necessary to have the system shuts down for service to keep the system up. All the screen doors installed on all of the indoor platforms were done a few hours every night for a long period of time. New York subway's frequency does not just drop considerably, but also runs as local service stopping at every station. The new MTA trains do look awesome, but MTA needs to keep up with its maintanence work to keep the trains look good. Otherwise, they become old very quick. The MTA ticket system is very simple, it's US$2 per ride no matter where you go. With the new card system, it does speed up the process. I think it works just like the octopus, but it is a real MasterCard. __________________ EricIsHim My PhotoBucket Last edited by EricIsHim; March 2nd, 2007 at 03:01 AM.

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March 4th, 2007, 04:41 AM	#396
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Mahratta Ayatollah Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,131 Likes (Received): 2	I would have to say London. Overall, it is flawless in its mass transport system. Toronto isnt that bad, but the bus fares are high..

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March 5th, 2007, 05:35 PM	#398
luisdaniel Encantado... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: [Chile & España] Posts: 666 Likes (Received): 1	Madrid It's far better i think __________________ Free your mind

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