tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post4022442958113120464..comments2023-11-02T02:46:54.900-06:00Comments on Life is Good: P ~ Public Transportation #atozchallengeJeremy [Retro]http://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-68663080071260740972014-04-23T20:16:24.527-06:002014-04-23T20:16:24.527-06:00From my experiences, public transportation in USA ...From my experiences, public transportation in USA can be hit and miss! In many cities such as NYC, it is great whereas in other cities such as LA it is awful. In lesser communities such as here in Arkansas where we currently reside, it is non existent.<br /><br />However, back in UK the public transportation for the most part is great. I think we are moving towards a society throughout the world that needs a great public transportation system so it's nice when you come across countries that already have a solid structure in place already.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14172276322174307637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-73089383878117548572014-04-20T09:46:58.558-06:002014-04-20T09:46:58.558-06:00Most of U.S, not designed for ease of use in publi...Most of U.S, not designed for ease of use in public transport. I use it in larger U.S. cities and foreign countries, but not in Denver (altho new light rail line coming our way, and we will use that to go to downtown Denver).<br /><br />Your post was beautifully written - parts flowed like poetry. Good job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-32420493174679016072014-04-18T23:52:38.642-06:002014-04-18T23:52:38.642-06:00Tina, I find your commentary on transportation apt...Tina, I find your commentary on transportation apt. My husband and I are living in an east coast US city with no car, and the public transit here, though occasionally passable, is unreliable regularly. I'd love to show him the other places inthis world where transportation lines (public or howsoever) actually run on time and don't cost much. Hong Kong was great for this. Hoping to see Sweden soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123707200190053124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-86627409155109422702014-04-18T20:36:10.970-06:002014-04-18T20:36:10.970-06:00"Is the public transportation in Sweden so co..."Is the public transportation in Sweden so convenient and easy to use because it needs to be, since fewer people have cars, or do fewer people have cars because there's really no need, with such a convenient, inexpensive alternative?"<br /><br />Well we could ask the same question in Singapore, but don't think anyone will, after living here a year or two. <br /><br />Cars are made prohibitively expensive here-- you pay through your nose in taxes. The permission to drive a car on the streets alone costs about 50, 000 USD, and that lasts only 10 years.<br /><br />People still buy cars here, but the large majority, including me, take public transport, which runs like clockwork, btw, like everything else on this dot of a nation :).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-14263755154652902312014-04-18T19:54:10.343-06:002014-04-18T19:54:10.343-06:00I'm not much for public transportation. There ...I'm not much for public transportation. There are too many reasons to even go into it.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-91256904711126734462014-04-18T19:20:35.471-06:002014-04-18T19:20:35.471-06:00Good grief, human, Tina,
You sure do write some v...Good grief, human, Tina,<br /><br />You sure do write some very long pawsts! <br /><br />I do know that the public transport in Sweden is a marvel. The public transport, outside of London, is a total joke. My human has to rely on his car to get to places. The buses operate at no pawticular time.<br /><br />Quite the contrast to the public transport system in Vancouver which is very good and reasonably priced.<br /><br />Pawsitive wishes,<br /><br />Penny the friendly host of the Alphabark Challenge! :)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-86230199971386758992014-04-18T17:17:00.678-06:002014-04-18T17:17:00.678-06:00I'm a big supporter of public transport; I use...I'm a big supporter of public transport; I use the bus system every day to commute in my city. <br /><br />But I also believe that Governments need to invest more. Better routes, more frequent services. It's the only way to get the convenience of the car pushed aside. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-52699859616875065082014-04-18T16:53:59.805-06:002014-04-18T16:53:59.805-06:00Public transportation in Florida is horrible. I...Public transportation in Florida is horrible. I've had to use it twice in my life due to transmission problems.<br /><br />Hugs and chocolate!<br /><br />We're almost through this challenge!shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-36243256748232387562014-04-18T14:40:54.107-06:002014-04-18T14:40:54.107-06:00There is a pretty good public transportation servi...There is a pretty good public transportation service here in my part of Canada. I don't use it, but when we first came to Canada I used to go to work by bus and on a cold winter day, they used to let me sit on the warm bus whilst waiting for a change at the bus depot. There are dozens of buses running around the streets so I think one can really get around well.<br /><br />In the UK I used to take the bus to school, we didn't have school buses, and it was never a problem. But from what Hilary says, maybe it would be more so today.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-78679073337855819072014-04-18T12:52:57.159-06:002014-04-18T12:52:57.159-06:00when I lived outside of POrtland Oregon I used the...when I lived outside of POrtland Oregon I used the buses for daily commuting. However if I were to try that today in Portland I would be hard pressed as the powers that be have made the almighty decision to reduce bus travel by spending a whole load of $$ for light rail that doesn't even get near where I lived. Ergo- I would have to DRIVE to a bus stop. Moronic.<br />Now- today I live in the sticks of upper Northern California. There are a few buses that connect the little towns. BUT- soemhow you have to get to the few bus stops. So- not so convenient. Fortunately- I am retired and don't have to get out every day.<br />Countries like Sweden have denser populations and because they are smaller countries the commuting can be easier to maintain. They are extreemly lucky. I would like to visit Sweden after reading your blog. Thanks!Kathe W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06781645436343424010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-25722773764509389482014-04-18T12:32:20.109-06:002014-04-18T12:32:20.109-06:00I only use it to park and ride to sporting events....I only use it to park and ride to sporting events. It is the only way to get out on time and beat the traffic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208969934278199592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-58582838831488290582014-04-18T08:57:49.907-06:002014-04-18T08:57:49.907-06:00i love riding public transport...so many stories a...i love riding public transport...so many stories all pressed together....there is little where i am...too rural...love the city and the train...here we are limited to the bus...and even then, just in town...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-31216351208419371702014-04-18T08:56:27.800-06:002014-04-18T08:56:27.800-06:00I can take either a bus or train to work. It defin...I can take either a bus or train to work. It definitely is nice to have the option!Kate @ Another Clean Slatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646464393586461119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-7997406894426420562014-04-18T07:37:21.847-06:002014-04-18T07:37:21.847-06:00Must admit that I don't use public transport v...Must admit that I don't use public transport very much. I either drive, or use my bike. Going downtown, I always walk, since we are living close to town center >:)<br /><br /> <a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Cold As Heaven </a><br />CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-59606308958275779082014-04-18T07:06:06.455-06:002014-04-18T07:06:06.455-06:00We live outside a small town and have to drive eve...We live outside a small town and have to drive everywhere. It would be nice to have easy transportation.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-13221306184517108292014-04-18T06:49:49.881-06:002014-04-18T06:49:49.881-06:00Hi Tina - London is fine, but watch the late night...Hi Tina - London is fine, but watch the late night rides. Round Eastbourne .. it's possible to use the bus - and I get free rides (being elderly!)... but I drive to town for an evening out, or get a taxi back having walked down .. <br /><br />Public transportation is manageable .. but having had a car for so many years - I'd hate to switch!<br /><br />Living out of town here in a village - the public transport services aren't great.<br /><br />We had excellent trains - but when Dr Beeching axed many of the branch-lines after the War - main line travel is ok - ie going to large towns and travelling back somewhere else .. but the smaller towns and villages have been left off the map - c/o Beeching. They are trying to reintroduce some lines .. <br /><br />But we don't have the same situation as Sweden ... looks so easy and convenient .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-6055116804748247322014-04-18T06:40:10.468-06:002014-04-18T06:40:10.468-06:00Certain cities have very easy public transit syste...Certain cities have very easy public transit systems. Like San Francisco. You could get a monthly Fast Pass which was good on all buses, cable cars and trains. If you decided to pay ala carte, you got a slip good for 2 transfers on the buses, etc. Boston is also really easy to get around thanks to the T.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-25294338582512961712014-04-18T06:13:28.900-06:002014-04-18T06:13:28.900-06:00Public transportation here, well, it sucks. Except...Public transportation here, well, it sucks. Except in the really big cities. Maybe it has to do with the fact America is so spread out? I was in college the last time I took a bus. And ever since one tried to crush my car into the curb, I've held buses in disdain. I won't tell you what I call them now...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com