Thursday, April 24, 2008

World's best transit systems

Environmental Graffiti, self-proclaimed as "the most trafficked environmental blog in the UK and the third largest worldwide", published an article today surveying "The 5 Best Mass Transit Systems in the World". No Canadian cities made the list, which was as follows:
  1. Hong Kong
  2. New York
  3. London
  4. Paris
  5. Chicago

Regarding Hong Kong, blogger Ben wrote:

For sheer volume, Hong Kong is the most effective system in the world: 90% of all traveling is done by mass transit. The 7 million daily riders have access to something known as an “octopus card” which is accepted as currency not just to move them around the city, but also at parking meters, convenience stores, and fast-food restaurants. Looking towards the future, shouldn’t all cities be copying this system?

In comparison to Hong Kong's 90%, I believe somewhere around 22% of Ottawa commuters use public transit. I can barely even imagine living in this city without a vehicle, as more than half the households in New York travel without owning a car. And the Octopus Card? Sure would make things easier for Ottawans; maybe this city should try its hand at something like an "Ottawa Card" or something (preferably a more creative name).

5 comments:

Elena Barista said...

To make cold brew coffee, just let the coffee grounds seep into the cold water for a long time. It takes 24-36 hours for the grounds to fully release the flavors and taste of coffee into the water. Or you could use the Keurig K-Elite machine for hot coffee.

Tom Dental Care said...

Specific kinds of brushes including the Philips Sonicare ExpertClean 7500 possess an edge over others when it comes to particular needs or users which leads to their appeal to segments of buyers for whom it provides a unique advantage.

MyntraMiller said...

Because the juicing process is slow and powerful but not prone to either heat generation or agitation of juice which causes air to be incorporated in the juice and cause oxidation of juice, you'll get excellent flavor and health with an Aicok cold juicer.

Sheena Dental said...

The components of other brand electric toothbrushes are themselves slender and light to make the assembly small and convenient to fit into luggage.

MyntraMiller said...

I have taken to juicing to in a big way. First I decided to go with this Best slow juicer review to pick a good juicer.

Choosing a juicer was a difficult task in itself. It involved choosing between the various models like the Breville Compact Juicer, Omega cold press 365 juicer, AMZchef slow masticating juicer and the Koios masticating juicer review.

The whole process took several months of research and testing. I spent 4-5 months looking up juicers. It got annoying for those around me like family and friends as I would not shut up about juicer benefits, specs and so on. To cut the long short short I made the choice to buy the Omega cold press 365 juicer.