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January 5th, 2010Public Transportation?
December 29th, 2009why is public transportation not accessible on weekends. i live less then 10 milles form downtown Minneapolis i have notices takeing a Bus on weekends is a joke on Sat. its very limited Sun. no service i myself dont take the bus but feel sorry for people that do. . i notice in other parts of Metro the seem to run more bues why dont the run same all over metro
Tips for your Safety While Riding Public Transportation
December 18th, 2009Tips for your Safety While Riding Public Transport
While millions of people ride on public Transportation every day is a good idea to always stay alert. If you are a women having a personal alarm or pepper spray for protection is not a bad idea. I know that while you want to sleep make sure you protect what is yours.
Safety on the Train
* Never get on the last car you need to stay with other people just in case. The last car is away from everything mostly people.
* Keep all your personal items next to you on your lap or if standing makes sure you have your back to the wall of the train.
* Always check to see where the emergency cord id or any help button should you ever need it you won’t have to get crazy to find it. I do this in most nightclubs or hotels. I never want to be in a place I don’t know how to get out should I need to.
*While on the train make sure you wait where other people are don’t go to the side where no one is.
* If you feel like something is not safe wait for a stop that is busy and get off or change your seat. Please don’t get off at a stop that no one is at. If someone were to follow you, you would be alone.
Bus Stop Safety Tips
* Know when the bus is coming don’t go to the bus stop at night and just wait you could be their along time.
* Go to a bus stop that has other people waiting.
Safety in a cab
* When calling the cab ask for the drivers name so when you get in ask them what their name is just for a little extra protection.
* Its a good idea to have your money and keys ready when the cab arrives you don’t want to go into you bag while driving.
* If your gut tells you to get out just ask the driver to pull over on a busy street and get out. The worst that could happen is you have to walk a little its better then becoming a victim.
If you travel on public transportation allot you know most this. Its always a good idea to be ready just in case have a pepper spray or a personal alarm on you key chain or in your bag make sure it is not in the bottom of you bag so you can’t find it. It is of no use to you if you can’t find it when you need it most.
While millions of people ride on public Transportation every day is a good idea to always stay alert. If you are a women having a personal alarm or pepper spray for protection is not a bad idea. I know that while you want to sleep make sure you protect what is yours.
Safety on the Train
* Never get on the last car you need to stay with other people just in case. The last car is away from everything mostly people.
* Keep all your personal items next to you on your lap or if standing make sure you have your back to the wall of the train.
* Always check to see where the emergency cord id or any help button should you ever need it you won’t have to get crazy to find it. I do this in most nightclubs or hotels. I never want to be in a place I don’t know how to get out should I need to.
*While on the train make sure you wait where other people are don’t go to the side where no one is.
* If you feel like something is not safe wait for a stop that is busy and get off or change your seat. Please don’t get off at a stop that no one is at. If someone were to follow you, you would be alone.
The Bus Stop
* Know when the bus is coming don’t go to the bus stop at night and just wait you could be their along time.
* Go to a bus stop that has other people waiting.
Safety in a cab
* When calling the cab ask for the drivers name so when you get in ask them what their name is just for a little extra protection.
* Its a good idea to have your money and keys ready when the cab arrives you don’t want to go into you bag while driving.
* If your gut tells you to get out just ask the driver to pull over on a busy street and get out. The worst that could happen is you have to walk a little its better then becoming a victim.
If you travel on public transportation allot you know most this. Its always a good idea to be ready just in case have a pepper spray or a personal alarm on you key chain or in your bag make sure it is not in the bottom of you bag so you can’t find it. It is of no use to you if you can’t find it when you need it most.
Car Hire, An Alternative To Public Transport In England
December 17th, 2009With 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 making travel stressful and time consuming. Subsequently car hire has become a popular option as it allows the traveller to take the direct route in comfort and at their leisure.
This view of public transport in England is not a new phenomenon, for many years the English have complained about their trains and buses but it seems as modernity increases so does the demand for a reliable public transport network. The issue of reliability is a major one, passengers are forever being told that a train is either late or cancelled, meaning for people that need to arrive at their destination punctually car hire is the only option.
For families touring England a hire car is the only feasible way of getting around, having to lug suitcases on to the platform, on to the train then onto a bus is hardly the ideal start to a holiday. A hire car allows stress free travel and ensures you arrive for your holiday ready to relax and enjoy yourself. A trip on the public transportation network just leaves everyone drained by the time of arrival.
The price of public transport makes car hire services an increasingly appealing option for travellers. The cost of buying tickets for a party of four is extortionate; especially when travelling any real distance. A far more cost effective method for four adults to travel around England is to put money together and hire a car, the train is just too expensive.
Train companies claim that prices must be raised to improve services; a recent price increase saw a jump of eleven percent for some passengers. This extra money in many cases seems to be wasted on such things as station decor and re-branding of the company; surely the money would be better spent putting more trains on.
If entering rural England; which is strongly advisable for any tourist, car hire is a necessity. In many parts of England rail links are non existent while buses are irregular and anything but direct. It is preferable not to traipse on public transport when traversing the beautiful scenery of the English countryside when you can hire a car and take time to stop for fine lunches in the quintessential English villages.
The reason the train network is so strained is due to its Victorian infrastructure. The majority of the system was built a hundred years ago and that is beginning to tell. The system was never intended to deal with the volumes of passengers that it now faces. More investment is needed in the system but privatisation has left this course of action as unrealistic; the drive for profit negates any desire to totally overhaul the dilapidated network.
Car hire will become evermore popular travellers due to the privatised nature of the public transport system. The fact that you can use numerous companies during a journey means that often the service you receive from each company varies greatly. Without a uniform set of principles it is seemingly down to luck if you get a good company or a bad. That is not to say that the national railway was any better, but as it was not private, the pressure was reduced.
In England, the travelling public have forever complained about the state of their railway and bus links. Car hire will be increasingly utilised as a cost effective alternative when travelling in groups. If the poor connectivity between bus and rail companies continues public transport will be used less and less, and the car will become dominant. In a culture where we are supposed to use public transport instead of driving, the transport companies are doing little to coax people from their cars.