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Although demand for transit solutions is increasing nationwide, US public transit systems
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Posted on 06/13/2019 6:10:38 PM PDT by spintreebob
The case for change: Understanding the current state of infrastructure in the United States
In developed economies like the United States, public infrastructure is typically one of the few forms of government spending that gets support across the political landscape. Roads, water treatment systems, and power lines all contribute to a smoothly functioning economy. They can also stimulate economic growth, increase safety, and reduce energy demand.
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KEYWORDS: courruption; fakenews; infrastructure; masstransit
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posted on
06/13/2019 6:11:04 PM PDT
by
DoughtyOne
(This space for rent...)
To: spintreebob
I continue to think people just dont like rubbing elbows with the great unwashed, so if they can afford it they drive. And a multicultural selection of regular transit users Ive talked to here say that rider issues have increased in the last couple years, that the system isnt policing quality of ride problems.
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posted on
06/13/2019 6:19:17 PM PDT
by
FreedomPoster
(Islam delenda est)
To: spintreebob
What I need is cheaper Diesel, more non-alcoholic gas and a better selection of turbo, manual transmission AWD vehicles.
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posted on
06/13/2019 6:21:40 PM PDT
by
Paladin2
To: spintreebob
Everyone want THE OTHER GUY to ride the stinky bus.
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posted on
06/13/2019 6:31:13 PM PDT
by
Uncle Miltie
(Trump 2020 - Re-Elect the M*****F***er!)
To: spintreebob
More roads, more lanes.
That’s my plan.
Cubicle marxist geeks and their choo choo trains can sod off.
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posted on
06/13/2019 6:34:34 PM PDT
by
relictele
To: relictele
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posted on
06/13/2019 6:39:14 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
To: FreedomPoster
[I continue to think people just dont like rubbing elbows with the great unwashed, so if they can afford it they drive. And a multicultural selection of regular transit users Ive talked to here say that rider issues have increased in the last couple years, that the system isnt policing quality of ride problems.]
Unless you live in NYC, mass transit is inconvenient. Mass transit is also expensive. NYC subway fares are $2.75 each way. But that only covers 1/3 of the cost of operating the subway. Taxes and tolls on motorists pay for the rest. Elsewhere, mass transit has been subsidized to the tune of 90% of operating and capital costs. It would be cheaper to *give* all the riders a free Vespa style scooter so they can drive themselves wherever they want to go.
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posted on
06/13/2019 6:47:43 PM PDT
by
Zhang Fei
(My dad had a Delta 88. That was a car. It was like driving your living room.)
To: spintreebob
"Although demand for transit solutions is increasing nationwide,..." Sure! "Demand" from consulting firms, government socialists, environmental communists, and, most importantly, criminal enterprises wishing to extend their reach further into America...
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posted on
06/13/2019 7:03:55 PM PDT
by
SuperLuminal
(Where is Sam Adams now that we desperately need him)
To: Zhang Fei
You would not want to live in NYC with 8 million people driving Deep as around the city.
To: Zhang Fei
I rode the bus for 12 years in Hong Kong. I completely understand why people don’t want to use these systems and HK has one of the best anywhere.
It got to the point where I rode a bicycle rather than take the bus
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posted on
06/13/2019 8:00:03 PM PDT
by
Fai Mao
(There is no rule of law in the US until The PIAPS is executed.)
To: Fai Mao
[I rode the bus for 12 years in Hong Kong. I completely understand why people dont want to use these systems and HK has one of the best anywhere.
It got to the point where I rode a bicycle rather than take the bus]
As someone whose only experience of HK mass transit is as a tourist, and only for a few days, I have to say I am impressed by how efficient it was. I’ve also read that HK mass transit is completely unsubsidized. All mass transit systems should be that way. AFAIK, only Hong Kong’s is.
https://www.theatlantic.com/china/archive/2013/09/the-unique-genius-of-hong-kongs-public-transportation-system/279528/
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posted on
06/13/2019 8:13:46 PM PDT
by
Zhang Fei
(My dad had a Delta 88. That was a car. It was like driving your living room.)
To: Zhang Fei
The buses are not subsidized but price controlled. The trains are owned by the government I think
The system is rather expensive to use
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posted on
06/13/2019 8:36:55 PM PDT
by
Fai Mao
(There is no rule of law in the US until The PIAPS is executed.)
To: spintreebob
Im sorry but nobody gives a crap about your stupid choo-choo trains you stupid liberals
My favorite phrase is : back to the 1800s!
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posted on
06/13/2019 9:54:53 PM PDT
by
Truthoverpower
(The guvmint you get is the Trump winning express !)
To: spintreebob
Gravy is right, and we’re served up as the shit on the shingle.
“Roads, water treatment systems, and power lines all contribute to a smoothly functioning economy.”
In my 3rd volume I almost exclusively dial into drinking water. To anyone with an open mind, it is a case study on the decline of American society. Most of us know the condition of our roads. Power lines? That’s a whole other discussion.
There is an ongoing debate about public water vs privatized water. I don’t know for sure what the solution is for our problems, but it is clear to me that bureaucracy either sucks us dry or poisons the water.
Those 2 options alone are untenable...
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posted on
06/13/2019 10:56:00 PM PDT
by
logi_cal869
(-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
To: Truthoverpower
19th Century solutions for 21st Century problems.
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posted on
06/14/2019 1:18:06 AM PDT
by
FreedomPoster
(Islam delenda est)
To: spintreebob
Im sure cash for clunkers had nothing to do with getting more people on the roads.
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posted on
06/14/2019 3:05:29 AM PDT
by
NativeSon
( Grease the floor with Crisco when I dance the Disco)
To: spintreebob
For those who use transit in a handful of cities, City Mapper is an outstanding free app. Ive put in on my watch so I always know when the next ferry is leaving.
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posted on
06/14/2019 6:47:30 AM PDT
by
Lisbon1940
(No full-term Governors (at the time of election))
To: spintreebob
New York is way ahead of this - they are going to give out free driver’s licenses to the public transit constituency. Soon to be followed by free cars, I expect.
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posted on
06/14/2019 6:49:31 AM PDT
by
Mr. Jeeves
([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
To: FreedomPoster
Public transit is required in certain locations, like Manhattan. Or Downtown Pittsburgh, where geography has put parking space at an extreme premium.
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posted on
06/14/2019 7:21:28 AM PDT
by
Buckeye McFrog
(Patrick Henry would have been an anti-vaxxer.)
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