silverpig Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Holy paranoia batman! full article My take on this were pretty much summed up by these two comments following the article: This story is the result of all the hype that surrounds H1N1. People have to get their wits about them. The sky is not falling. Don't go into panic mode. This woman is owed an apology. She was nice enough to get off the bus and not cause a scene. I can imagine the panic this will cause when and if people start to get the flu. & We will have to keep our hysteria under control. Coughing is a natural function of the body and we cough for many reasons. Coughing was around long before H1N1 was ever discovered. People may be coughing because they are having an allergic reaction to someone's scent they are wearing, a tickle in their throat, asthma attack, choking, stroke and numerous other ailments. Dryness in the winter months also perpetuates more coughing as the throat gets irritated. Public transit is just what it says. Take your chances or use some other form of transport. I've been overcome by bus fumes when the bus was idling in traffic and coughed until tears ran down my face. I was not sick. I was choking. That's BS. H1N1 is the FLU people. It's the flu. It's like the regular flu, it's just got a special name. Freaking old people need to get with the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverpig Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Daaaaamn, Rosa Parks be beatin' yo' asss, dawg! Yeah, I kinda looked up and said "sorry" as I posted that comment. I bet she's cool though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronuts Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 (edited) It seems like Translink has killed the idea of the airport add fare for the Canada Line. They have lowered it to making Sea Island a three-zone fare instead, which is $5.00. Had they sticked with the add fare, it would be $6.25. In the picture below, you can really see how YVR is envisioning Templeton Station to become a drop off/pick up zone for passengers: Edited October 11, 2009 by nitronuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 It seems like Translink has killed the idea of the airport add fare for the Canada Line. They have lowered it to making Sea Island a three-zone fare instead, which is $5.00. Had they sticked with the add fare, it would be $6.25. In the picture below, you can really see how YVR is envisioning Templeton Station to become a drop off/pick up zone for passengers: So make them take a $2.5 skytrain that'll take the same time as driving them straight to the airport? 'kay...either there's something I'm missing here, or translink's expecting tourists to be really dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronuts Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 ^ a few things wrong with that post: 1) Travel within Sea Island on the Canada Line is free. The Canada Line doubles as a free airport monorail within Sea Island. How that will be enforced, that passengers will pay their fare beyond Templeton Station, beats me. 2) This drop off/pick-up point is being implemented by YVR, not Translink. Grant McConachie Way is getting quite congested these days, and YVR wants to maximize their investment in the Canada Line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggernut Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 It seems like Translink has killed the idea of the airport add fare for the Canada Line. They have lowered it to making Sea Island a three-zone fare instead, which is $5.00. Had they sticked with the add fare, it would be $6.25. Nitro's a born again FOB now? Anyways, I suppose it's understandable they'd charge a premium for building a premium service to a low traffic area like the airport, but it seems rather unfair that they'd make Lions Bay Zone 2, whereas Coquitlam is Zone 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trek Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 So make them take a $2.5 skytrain that'll take the same time as driving them straight to the airport? 'kay...either there's something I'm missing here, or translink's expecting tourists to be really dumb. obviously taking the train from the terminal to templeton is free. Just that when people are going to the airport from anywhere (after Bridgeport I'm guessing) the fare will be equivalent to a 3 zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronuts Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 lol....stuck with, happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 ^ a few things wrong with that post: 1) Travel within Sea Island on the Canada Line is free. The Canada Line doubles as a free airport monorail within Sea Island. How that will be enforced, that passengers will pay their fare beyond Templeton Station, beats me. 2) This drop off/pick-up point is being implemented by YVR, not Translink. Grant McConachie Way is getting quite congested these days, and YVR wants to maximize their investment in the Canada Line. I still see no news about the Sea Island stretch being free, or the addfare being scrapped in favor of making it a 3-zone. Any sources on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronuts Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 I still see no news about the Sea Island stretch being free, or the addfare being scrapped in favor of making it a 3-zone. Any sources on that? It's common knowledge that Sea Island is free....it was announced years and years ago, even before the project broke ground. As for the 3-zone fare, when have i gone wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronuts Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 Denmark makes you green with envy While much of the world talks about the problem, the Danes are finding solutions Gary Mason Published on Wednesday, Oct. 07, 2009 6:23PM EDT Last updated on Friday, Oct. 09, 2009 2:13AM EDT Down at Nyhavn Harbour, where old row housing has been turned into chic restaurants and Copenhagen's iconic sailing ships wait for their next trip to sea, the masses have been arriving to take in an outdoor photography exhibit. Called 100 Places to Remember Before They Disappear, it's a collection of images taken around the world of places believed threatened by global warming: the Amazon, Venice, Zahara de la Sierra, the Antarctic. Say what you will about the perceived threats, the pictures are beautiful and sad at the same time. You don't need to spend much time in the Danish capital to realize how seriously the people here take climate change. It is probably no coincidence that the next big important conference on the issue will be held in Copenhagen in December. While much of the world talks about the problem, the Danes are finding solutions. How about this stat: The Danes use about the same amount of energy today as they did in 1980. But over that same period of time, the country's economy has grown by 70 per cent. A tighter focus shows that from 1990 to 2007, economic activity in Denmark grew by 45 per cent while carbon-dioxide emissions were reduced by more than 13 per cent. Denmark has become synonymous with wind energy. It accounts for 20 per cent of the power generated in the country. Now, the Danes are selling the technology throughout the world and getting rich doing it. The biggest wind-turbine manufacturer in the world, the Danish giant Vestas, can't fill orders from China and India fast enough. Danish exports of energy technology stood at about $13-billion in 2007. The Danish utility Dong Energy has entered into an agreement with Project Better Place of California to mass-produce electric cars. Work is under way to build recharging and battery-swapping infrastructure throughout the country to make the project feasible. Cars should start to arrive in a couple of years. But then, who needs cars? Fifty-five per cent of people living in Copenhagen (population 550,000) ride their bikes to work every day. City officials have estimated that people cycle 1.2 million kilometres, seven days a week. That's 30 times around the world every day. No wonder you can't find a fat person anywhere. Denmark is the most energy-efficient country in Europe. By 2020, 30 per cent of its energy supply will come from renewable sources. All household waste is incinerated to generate heat and power. In Canada, incineration still conjures up images of the technology that hasn't existed in decades. Each year, the eco-devoted from around the world make pilgrimages to Samso Island, situated off the east coast of the Jutland mainland. What's so special about Samso? In 10 years, it found a way to convert 100 per cent of its energy needs to 100-per-cent renewable energy. So the 4,100 residents now rely on wind turbines for electricity, and solar panels and biomass for heat. The experiment has been written up in all the leading journals in the world and was featured on CBS Evening News. With the upcoming climate talks, this green mecca is getting set to be invaded by media. Connie Hedegaard, a former journalist who is now the country's Minister of Climate and Energy, enjoys rock-star status. She rides her bike to work too – in a skirt and high-heeled boots some days. Of course, the focus on reducing CO2 emissions had to have come at a brutal cost to the economy. At least, that is what's supposed to happen, isn't it? Somehow it didn't here. Denmark has one of the strongest economies in the European Union. Unemployment is 3.7 per cent. You read that right. Danish politicians are different too. They're not afraid to impose taxes to discourage people from driving their cars. A litre of gas costs twice what it does in Canada. Almost half of the cost is tax, which the government collects and uses, in part, to help fund green innovation research. If only Canadian politicians had some of that spine. I could go on, but I'm sure you're sick of hearing about the virtuous Danes. In any case, the greenest country on the planet doesn't really care if you're applauding. The people here figure you'll be joining them soon enough. They're just getting a head start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 It's common knowledge that Sea Island is free....it was announced years and years ago, even before the project broke ground. As for the 3-zone fare, when have i gone wrong? Hmm...guessed I forget, or completely missed something there. That's true; you are a transit authority on this board. Doesn't stop me from asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradMayFan Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 (edited) So, let me get this straight. If I'm getting on at YVR-Airport going to Richmond-Brighouse I have to buy (or have at pass good for) a 3 zone fare? That actually makes alot more sense than a "Airport AddFare." If what I think is correct, maybe they should have the machines at YVR-Airport only sell 3 Zone tickets and Day Passes to keep tourists from getting confused. Edited October 11, 2009 by BradMayFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denrik Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 So, let me get this straight. If I'm getting on at YVR-Airport going to Richmond-Brighouse I have to buy (or have at pass good for) a 3 zone fare? That actually makes alot more sense than a "Airport AddFare." If what I think is correct, maybe they should have the machines at YVR-Airport only sell 3 Zone tickets and Day Passes to keep tourists from getting confused. I'm pretty sure he just meant that they are their own zone instead of being part of zone 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggernut Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 So, let me get this straight. If I'm getting on at YVR-Airport going to Richmond-Brighouse I have to buy (or have at pass good for) a 3 zone fare? That actually makes alot more sense than a "Airport AddFare." Not if you're transferring at Bridgeport. Just don't cross the bridge into Vancouver and stay out of Zone 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanuck14 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Passenger info displays installed at 29 stops on Main Street are now in service! The displays are part of the Main Street Urban Showcase Project, a transportation improvement program launched in 2004. The project is jointly funded by Transport Canada (through the Urban Transportation Showcase Program), TransLink and the City of Vancouver. "> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronuts Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 ^ it wasn't a major problem with the 98 b-line signs, i don't see how it'll be a major problem on main. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inane Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 It's common knowledge that Sea Island is free....it was announced years and years ago, even before the project broke ground. As for the 3-zone fare, when have i gone wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanuck14 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 ^ it wasn't a major problem with the 98 b-line signs, i don't see how it'll be a major problem on main. There was like what, 6 signs along Granville? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 If they ever end up raising fares to do their new spending plan, I was thinking of a way to make it fairer. What I was thinking that there should be no more one zone fairs, but a simple 3.00 dollar two zone fare, and 6.00 dollar three zone fare. That way, sure you pay more, but you also have a fairer system and your basic fare takes you a lot further. The way it is now it's pretty stupid that it costs more for example to go from east van to west burnaby than to UBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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