alex

keanu reeves saved public transit

[alex @elevatedrail]

#TransportGeogMcGill we talked in class about how implementing new infrastructure can cause displacement - this is a recent example on what happens when you have existing infra., but still lack (equitable) transit oriented development https://t.co/53Ky078o4p

[alex @elevatedrail]

@erinmea35798403 #TransportGeogMcGill this is a cool initiative- but its directed towards weekend traffic vs. commuter traffic on weekdays, i wonder how it would work the other way around? would less people drive to their jobs?

[alex @elevatedrail]

#TransportGeogMcGill "Suburbanites don't expect cyclists". A few of the commenters on this article blaming "careless" cyclists shows how tense the relationship b/t road users are https://t.co/loUKYffE1e

[alex @elevatedrail]

#TransportGeogMcGill
a mapping project that recognizes the "curb" as a relevant site of analysis - but the authors package the curb as s/t to be commodified & used by startups. Is this a useful/productive way to continue looking at urban public space...?

https://t.co/jIBU4ju4oP

[alex @elevatedrail]

@KiraForster9 #TransportGeogMcGill this is such a helpful tool, would be insightful to compare how commuting has changed over time in regions (i.e., lots of commuting out into the suburbs was surprising to me and probably a more recent shift)

[alex @elevatedrail]

@simone93066217 #transportgeogmcgill even if the initial effect *might* be negative for fare revenue, i think in the end, the reasoning for decriminalization outweighs this--- of course, we know its a larger issue of transit systems needing more equitable fare policies/better funding from govts

[alex @elevatedrail]

@SarahDhanani this report really clarifies the equity considerations for things like congestion pricing- esp. challenging assumptions like "everyone is more or less a healthy adult with a steady, reliable income"; hopefully policymakers will prioritize equity checklists seriously over revenue?

[alex @elevatedrail]

#TransportGeogMcGill why is it easier for technocrats to spend all their brain power/money on "sustainable" cars & infrastructure design than focusing on limited car use altogether? how realistic is something like this to increase walkability and safety?

https://t.co/FEyXErXDf7

[alex @elevatedrail]

#TransportGeogMcGill Another example of regressive policies that go against promoting structural equity in mass transit systems: https://t.co/UvTUIAAOqE

[alex @elevatedrail]

@mel__mcm !! an insightful article - from the political/economic perspective. but yeah, all infrastructure changes - both introducing (transit) AND removing (highways) - should be coupled with participatory action research with local communities & culturally-relevant urbanism

[alex @elevatedrail]

@mercedeslabelle i wonder if the people who would've taken taxis utilized the increased STM service or turned to uber (...probably the latter); from a policy perspective Bonnardel's comment on "modernizing" taxi industry reminds me of this week's guest lecture