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2011-04-05 08:06:00 Lifeline of Mumbai City are local trains. How many times have you heard this line? Many times, isn’t it?. But this lifeline of Mumbai is the same with the cluttering crowd commuting in and out every day. If you are new in the city and want to carry on the usual Mumbai Darshan, you will ...Showcase Your Digital Work Here! Win An Award! Log onto WATAwards
By: WATblog
?Surface subway? vs Porr
2009-09-21 05:13:00 Do we really need Porr and more highways if we have a bus rapid transit system like in Bogota? I like the idea of encouraging people to cycle to the nearest bus rapid system main stations. Look how they store the bicycles – a lot less space consumed than car-parks. Thanks to nkkhoo for the link.
By: anilnetto.com
Would you like to see this in your city?
2008-06-08 12:43:00 A modern tram in Grenoble, France - Photo credit: Wikipedia (copyleft) The tram initiative is building up momentum. So far, 25 29 30 31 bloggers and websites have signed on to the campaign. Civil society activists have articulated their views too. Here’s what some people are saying: Heritage writer Khoo Salma Nasution: Heritage writer Khoo Salma Nasution noted that ...
By: anilnetto.com
At least RM500/mth to use the second Penang bridge
2008-06-07 05:48:00 Now that oil prices have gone up by 41 per cent and diesel by even more, our planners should scrap the proposed second cross-channel road link for Penang. If the RM4.8 billion second Penang bridge (all 24km of it, 17km over water) sounded like a bad idea before the oil price hike, today it sounds like ...
By: anilnetto.com
It?s a jungle out there! Oil price hike madness?
2008-06-04 18:05:00 I was stuck in a massive jam after I went to pick up a friend from the Penang airport. No matter how hard I tried to avoid the petrol stations, it seemed like the whole of Penang was out on the streets looking for oil, before the price hike at midnight. While listening to the radio, ...
By: anilnetto.com
[Amusing] If you?ve lost a pet goat that likes to ride public transport, Po
2008-06-04 02:09:00 (Some Guy)
Blogger Power drives Penangites for Trams Campaign
2008-05-31 09:19:00 The campaign to bring back the trams to Penang is picking up momentum as more bloggers join in the action. So far 22 bloggers have joined in the campaign. That’s brilliant! Click here to see the full list. If you are a blogger and you want to join in the campaign, just add one of the ...
By: anilnetto.com
Public transport agency to upgrade taxi service
2008-05-10 11:24:00 DUBAI — The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the franchisee taxi companies have planned to upgrade public transport services and performance standards, according to a press release yesterday. (...)
By: Taxi Blog
Bridge near Shanghai works out cheaper per km than second Penang bridge
2008-05-02 18:19:00 Is the cost of the second Penang bridge way too high? China yesterday inaugurated one of the longest sea bridges in the world - a six-lane 36km link (27km over sea) to connect Jiaxing city near Shanghai with Ningbo in the province of Zhejiang. And what is the cost? 11.8 billion yuan, which is RM5.3 billion ...
By: anilnetto.com
Thank God for the ?mega setback? to Penang infrastructure projects
2008-04-27 17:53:00 Today, I just want to thank God for confounding the proponents of the mega transport projects in Penang and delaying them (just like he confounded those pushing for the PGCC project). The bridge partners are now arguing about cost apportioning and design costs - and the project hasn’t even started! Porr, on the other hand, ...
By: anilnetto.com
Watch out! They are still talking about monorail and Porr
2008-04-21 12:20:00 Let’s face it. An underground rail system would be too expensive for Penang and, with 700,000 people on the island, it is doubtful if Penang has the passenger loads to justify such a heavy investment. They say a subway system would cost many times what a monorail would. But even a 35-km monorail network would cost ...
By: anilnetto.com
Public Transport: Aussies whinge too
2008-04-18 00:57:00 Picture the scene. You're on a long, late night train ride out of the city back to the sticks. You've been shifting about in your seat for ages trying to find a comfy snoozing position. You're now on your third seat because this one doesn't involve you having to pull your head back onto your shoulders after it's lolled off. You're just drifting off nicely when suddenly, a gruff aussie voice shocks you back into consciousness by shouting, "Which station are you getting off at?" before moving off to the next carriage to repeat the question. This is the standard procedure practised by Queensland Rail (QR) conductors every evening on the Brisbane to Nambour service. They go along the whole train, writing down everybody's destinations. They do it so they don't have to stop at all the stations and can practice breaking their own rail speed record in getting to the other end. God help you if you're unfortunate enough to be waiting to get on at any of these optional-ised stations. ...
By: one whinging pom
Austria bans use of mobiles in public transport
2008-04-17 00:00:00 Graz, Austrian city, has just put a ban on the use of mobile phones on public transport. The decision is very controversial in Austria and makes this community the first one ever, in the world, to put such a ban. This ?rule? was issued by conservative Mayor Siegfried Nagel. He said ...
Organisations in Sweden 69 - Rikstrafiken - The National Public Transport A
2008-04-15 21:22:00 Organisations in Sweden 69 Rikstrafiken The National Public Transport Agency Tender for ferry services to Gotland Rikstrafiken as responsible Governmental organisation for acquiring an operator for the ferry service to the island of Gotland has entered the tender process for the concession period starting 1 January 2009. Rikstrafiken coordinates the public transport sector throughout the country, so that public transport, by train, air, bus and sea, creates unbroken, accessible travel chains for the travellers. The main strategy is based on the unexploited cooperation opportunities between established players which,if exploited, would result in an improved long-distance public transport. In order to complete its assignment, Rikstrafiken cooperates with other transport authorities (for road, sea, aviation and rail), other authorities and the local public transport companies, industry organizations, transport operators and other interested parties. --- Cast Your Vote:...
SkyTran - Promising future of public transport
2008-03-04 15:55:00 From Born Rich: Anybody remember the Jetsons animation series that used to dominate the prime time scene when Cartoon Network first took the world by storm with the coolest Hanna-Barbara cartoon shows? The futuristic show apparently left a deep impact on many young minds that grew
Public Transport ? the best way to see Andalucia.
2008-02-28 08:59:00 Many holidaymakers hire cars when they come on holiday to Andalucia, but locals and tourists alike find that the vastly improved public transport system is both cheaper and more convenient in many ways. One of the most popular bus routes is the Marbella-Fuengirola stretch, which picks up every 25 minutes from bus stops along the coast, ...
Car Hire, An Alternative To Public Transport In England
2008-02-15 00:00:00 With the ever rising prices and poor links contained in the public transport system in England, car hire is becoming an evermore realistic option for travel. A recent survey has come to the conclusion that the connectivity of the transport network is not up to scratch, seemingly trains do not connect well enough with buses ...
By: Resources zone
What?s the best way to get to the airport?
2008-02-08 11:04:00 I’m attending a travel bloggers summit in Berlin next month. I’m flying with Easyjet from Glasgow for Ł53 return. However I live in Berwick upon Tweed in north eastern corner of England. Flights with other airlines from Edinburgh or Newcastle airport, my 2 closest airports, cost a lot more and/or involve a ...
Philippine Public Transport & Driving Guidelines
2008-02-01 19:28:00 Philippine Public Transport & Driving Guidelines Filipinos usually take jeepneys, buses, tricycles, and “carretelas” as transportation. Only a privileged few own cars. Here are some guidelines... Did this article caught your interest? This is just a snippet of the whole article. Visit our website www.western-asian.com to read the rest.
Few make the switch to Singapore public transport
2008-01-14 23:55:00 Few make the switch to Singapore public transport  FOR financial consultant Daryl Ng, 31, the decision to leave his car at home and take the bus to work was easy. When he started a new job in Raffles Place three months ago, he was facing a $200-a-week bill for petrol, ERP charges and parking. So, he decided to take a direct bus from his home in East Coast Road. The fare: $15 to $20 a week. His electronic road pricing (ERP) costs alone would have come up to about $27 a week, including the new evening charge on the eastbound East Coast Parkway. While the commute takes twice as long on public transport, he says sacrificing a little early-morning shut-eye is a small price to pay for huge savings. ‘I used to work near Lornie Road where I didn’t pay any ERP charges,’ he said. ‘But when I started my new job in Raffles Place three months ago, it was just a logical decision.’ Mr Ng is the type of commuter the Government has been yearning for. In recent years...
Public Transport
2007-12-04 08:53:00 I caught the train from Lewisham to the city this morning in peak hour - 8:00am… I don’t think I’ve really done that before… ever. When I caught the train for wark as a tradesman, it was always at 6:00am, which is hardly peak hour. I’m not sure if it was a good experience or not… on ...
Car Hire: When Public Transport Just Doesn?t Suffice
2007-12-03 00:00:00 Hiring a car is a useful way to gain transport when travelling on the public transport network is just not an option. The unreliability of the rail network and coaches can be a major reason to hire a car, for those who live their lives to a tight schedule it is a must to be ...
Beijing?s Public Transport
2007-11-29 03:12:00 Beijing?s Public TransportAccording to a report in City Weekend magazine public transport usage within Beijing is at an all time high. The report suggests that use of the new popular Line 5, along with a decrease in fares, is responsible for the changed habits of local commuters.While all of Beijing?s underground rail system is easy to use and navigate, the new Line 5 is certainly the cleanest and most user friendly part of the system. Maps light up and show the current progress along the line and there are English announcements of station names in each carriage. One of the most popular destinations for Beijing Visitors on this line is the Yong He Gong station. The Lama Temple here is well worth a visit.Tickets costing 2rmb to travel to any destination can be bought at ticket windows in each station. Multi-trip electronic cards can also be bought. Users can also add extra credit to the cards for taxi fares and convenience store purchases in Quick Stores. Most taxis are not set up to...
By: Beijing Visitor
Prague Public transport ticket on your mobile phone
2007-11-26 23:05:00 We have a great new thing in Prague's public transport system. You can buy your ticket simply by sending short message from your mobile phone. No need to buy it at a vending machine, to put all those coins inside it and then having the ticket validated in a validating machine. You just write "DPT", send it to the phone number 9020620 and few moments later you have the "SMS ticket" in your phone. Sure, it is a little dangerous when you run down the stairs to the metro station trying to write and send that message... but it is so much faster.
Public Transport in Bogota
2007-11-08 00:00:00 During the 1980s and 1990s, Bogota had a dismal reputation in the international media, due in large part to its murder rate, which was one of the highest in the region. Thanks to new government policies and massive policing efforts, Bogota’s crime rate has dropped 70 percent and the city is today considered safer ...
And so the PGCC PR battle begins?
2007-10-30 07:34:00 The PGCC developer has taken its road-show to Queensbay Mall Looks like the PR battle has begun. The Penang Global City Centre developers are on a road show promoting their project in Queensbay Mall and Gurney Plaza in Penang. Just received in the email the following hypothetical conversation between the pro-PGCC lobby and a member of the ...
By: anilnetto.com
Milan and Penang: Trams vs Monorail/PORR/PGCC
2007-10-28 02:18:00 Greetings from Milan! I am here presenting a paper at a conference. Walking around the city, I must say I have been impressed with Milan’s excellent network of underground trains, trams (old and modern), buses and taxies - though locals tell me there is still room for improvement. But first, what’s this? Someone alerted me to ...
By: anilnetto.com
Blueline- A public transport or killer Transport
2007-10-11 13:33:00 Fight between the blueline and general public is not a new thing. From many years, people of Delhi are fighting for a good public transport which can provide a good transportation facility while also insure the safety of the people. Large fleet of blueline buses is able to provide a transportation option to the people of Delhi but it failed in the safety concerns totally. Every day number of people becomes victim of Blueline menace and some of them are even have to lose hand with their lives. Delhi government introduced Delhi Metro for solving this problem and to some extent Delhi Metro has also provided help but it is not possible for Delhi government to run Delhi Metro on the every route, therefore an alternative good public transport is need of the hour. However, Delhi government has so far failed in providing an alternative transport facility which also provides a safety to the general public. Lots of previous incidences indicate that Sheela Dixit government in Delhi is even not...
Old tram railtrack unearthed along Penang Road
2007-08-09 17:49:00 The other day I was passing by Penang Road and I noticed some major road excavation work in progress. I looked more closely - and there it was: preserved like an elongated time capsule under the surface of the road were two parallel metal strips right smack in the middle of the road. The old ...
By: anilnetto.com
Public transport in the Philippines: The horrors of riding an FX
2007-07-20 18:11:00 Because of conflict in work schedules coupled by the difference in our work locations, my husband and I agreed that he will take the car to work and just pick me up after office. This means every morning I get to ride the FX shuttle to work. Before, I used to bitch about the Metro Manila ... [ This is a content summary only. Visit PinoyBlogoSphere.com for full links, other content, and more! ]
Public transport in the Philippines: The horrors of riding an FX
2007-07-20 17:54:00 Because of conflict in work schedules coupled by the difference in our work locations, my husband and I agreed that he will take the car to work and just pick me up after office. This means every morning I get to ride the FX shuttle to work. Before, I used to bitch about the Metro ...
By: apples-pie
Superbus - Are limos the future of public transport?
2007-07-13 18:10:00 The Superbus concept, which is invented by prof. Wubbo Ockels, is a concept for public transport that uses high speed, (150 – 250 km/h) road driven vehicles. The vehicles drive at high speed on dedicated infrastructure, the so-called Super tracks. The vehicles drive at normal speeds on existing roads. The basic idea is to offer comfortable, demand driven, point-to-point transport that is able to compete with cars and high speed trains.Next to the development of the vehicle itself, research will be performed into dedicated infrastructure. These Super tracks can be located close to existing highways. In winter they will be geothermically heated in order to prevent icing. By storing heat in the summer and using it in winter this system will not require additional energy. Next to that it will have a beneficial effect on road maintenance due the more constant temperature of the road during the whole of the year.In order to make point-to-point transport possible an ordering system will ...
It is impossible to smoke even at stops of public transport in London
2007-07-06 22:36:00 Smoking in public places, even at stops of public transport, is forbidden since July 1 in London. It concerns stops of buses and trams. It has been forbidden to smoke in public transport for a long time. Besides it is impossible to smoke in taxi and similiar transport. It was possible to smoke with permission of ...
By: DaTravelers.com
Mauritius: police officers and public transport
2007-06-24 21:12:00 Roushdat blogs about the tendency by police officers in Mauritius not to pay bus fare: “The government include a traveling allowance in their salary and they are required to pay for these kind of services just like everybody!” Popularity: unranked [?] Read more at Ndesanjo Macha
Scomi and the ?gift? to Penang commuters
2007-05-05 03:02:00 In February, newspapers reported that government-owned RapidKL would take over the management of the bus system in Penang, putting an end to Penangites’ public transport woes after years of shoddy bus service. Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said it was the government?s “Chinese New Year gift” to Penang commuters. The government’s “quick” move rendered obsolete ...
By: anilnetto.com
Red, Green and Blue: Public Transportation
2007-04-24 18:07:00 Editor's note: In today's Red, Green and Blue, our political commentators Jimmy Hogan and Shirley Siluk Gregory take a look at the costs and benefits of public transportation. Jimmy: Public transportation is a blessing to metropolitan areas where well designed mass transit systems help reduce traffic congestion and related pollution. It's also nice to sip a hot cup of coffee and read the paper while leaving the business of driving to someone else. Planning and management of these systems is the key though in having successful acceptance by a society of car drivers accustomed to the flexibility of operating on their own schedule. The point that must be kept in mind is that public transportation is a medicine for a specific ailment and that trying to administer this remedy in areas that are more suburban than urban is often costly and unsuccessful; sometimes doing more harm than good. Policy makers must also distinguish between the goal of alleviating traffic(along wi...
By: Green Options
Seoul Public Transportation Guide: For Bus Lovers
2007-04-16 04:03:00 When we first arrived in Seoul to teach English it took us a couple of weeks to familiarize ourselves with the layout of the city and the subway. When you spend all your time traveling underground from station to station, it's hard to get a visual grasp on areas of the city. As for taking the bus, so far we've used it to go to Costco, Joongdong (for BBQ purposes), and City Hall. Why haven't we taken the bus more you ask? Well, for starters all the bus stops are in Korean. My Hangul is mediocre (if you can even call it that) at best so taking a bus will result in us ending up in some far off place.Taking the subway is interesting at times, but when it's jam packed it can be uncomfortable. Unless it's the during the blazing heat in the summer, the air conditioning is not turned on so there is a lack of ventilation. Trust me, it gets extremely hot and stinky when the subway car is packed to the brim and everybody is breathing heavily. That's normal though and you will have to lea...
St Athan development must include better public transport links, Sir Menzie
2007-04-10 18:32:00 I fear he means new roads. Sir Menzies Campbell and Lib Dem's support St Athans new military academy where there won't be anything like 5000 new jobs. Jobs are being lost all over the UK to be moved to the super PFI privatised military academy run by the biggest arms dealers - PCS say over 20,000 MoD jobs under threat from either job cuts or privatisation. Did anyone ask the people of Wales if they wanted this mega killing school.See the campaign against St Athans links on this blog - right handside further down. Stop ripping the heart out of our public servicesOur national campaign to protect jobs and public services has reached a crucial stage with news of compulsory redundancies amongst our membership, mounting pay problems and accelerating privatisation.On this campaign sub-site you can sign our on-line petition which will be presented in parliament and e-mail your MP. Do we want to tackle child poverty - More information and other campaign activities can be found at www.pcs.o...
Metro - The ultimate public transport guide for your PDA or Smartphone
2007-03-27 19:31:00 Metro - Underground route planner for major cities around the world.Start ScreenCompute routeDownloadSymbian Series 60 (Nokia)Program for Symbian S60 smartphones users (1st & 2nd editions: Nokia N-Gage, 36xx, 62xx, 66xx, 76xx, ...) MetroS60.zip (~500kb)Program for Symbian S60 smartphones users (3rd edition: Nokia E50, E60, E61, E70, N71, N72, N73, N80, N91, N93, 3250, 5500...) MetroS60V3.zip (~600ko)Other cities for Symbian S60 smartphones users metro.zip (~6300kb)Symbian Series 80 (Nokia 9300, 9500, ...)Program for Symbian S80 smartphones users MetroS80.zip (~500kb)Other cities for Symbian S80 smartphones users metro.zip (~6300kb)Symbian Series 90 (Nokia 7710, ...)Program for Symbian S90 smartphones users MetroS90.zip (~500kb)Other cities for Symbian S90 smartphones users metro.zip (~6300kb)Symbian UIQ (SonyEricsson P800/P900...)Program for Symbian UIQ smartphones users MetroP800.zip (~450kb)Other cities for Symbian UIQ smartphones users metro.zip (~6300kb)PalmOS and Windo...
Beyonce Knowles In Public Transportation
2006-09-13 01:42:01 Beyonce Knowles riding The New York City Subway on way to CD Signing Beyonce Knowles Pictures SourceHollywoods Best |
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