Commuter Infrastructure - boosts economies
The first and foremost boost to economies is a fast, safe and efficient urban transport sector. This is most evident in relation to our cities where the majority of Australians work.Old governments with old ideas continue to push populist notions that were once leading edge during the horse drawn era. What is worse, they waste big money on "transport experts" with a vested interest in maintaining old established systems.
The average Australian cabbie could probably tell us all we need to know and do to get a better people transport system, for less cost and inconvenience than what we are currently being served.
Transport that requires you to travel, at a time not of your choosing, to a pick up point where you follow a set route, not of your choice and then forces you to walk to where you are going may be safe but it is not fast and not effective. More-over, where there are tram or railway tracks going through cities, it is a waste of valuable real estate and the cause significant traffic delays at intersections for the vast majority of commuters.
The current city bus and train systems with their massive infrastructure and even bigger overheads are a waste of resources, at a time when more common sense alternatives are available. These existing massive transport systems of the horse drawn era were the most efficient at the time, when few could afford the upkeep of a horse. Today they are museum candidates.
A giant slice of the states’ budgets go into the upkeep of city commuter systems that only work effectively for 3 hours per weekday. The remaining 90% of the week they are a loss generator.
At a time when global communications systems allow the instant tracking and transport of goods intra-city door to door for a very low cost, why must people be slaves to an old and now ineffective method of transport?
Small gas or electric commuter people movers, using GPS monitored instant mobile communication systems that pick you up at a time and place of your choice, calculate the best route for any given conditions and time of day, are cheaper, with less noise and air pollution, take up considerably less room, probably safer and cost a fraction to maintain. For people without personal communications like landline phones, mobiles or internet, their closest public phone box can serve as the collection point.
Take away the massive taxes and subsidies we pay for the transport concept belonging to the last centaury. Redirect half the funds to a simple energy efficient choice driven commuter system that meets future consumer needs, whatever they may be and we will all benefit, particularly the most disadvantaged in our community.
There are many details to fill in a practical strategic plan, but the starting point is the right concept. Possibly we will also be encouraged to rely less on private transport because our main need for choice of time, place and safety will be met.
Imagine the massive boost in productivity, sharing a air-conditioned luxury van with up to 4 others plus luggage, with no more than 4 stops before your point of destination, not to mention saving individuals thousands of dollars in their vehicle running costs each year. It may actually help to foster a community spirit, meeting your neighbors and sharing a ride to work or play, plus it will get 4 wheel drives out of North Terrace.
The massive infrastructure savings and re-direction of employment and resources will be a boon for consumers and business productivity. To join a community focused on generating social wealth through a global village, please visit Rewards-Club.com for a host of ideas to improve your quality of life and save money.
To apply for a loan from a range of helpful brokers please visit Finance Club a division of Rewards-Club.com.
The average Australian cabbie could probably tell us all we need to know and do to get a better people transport system, for less cost and inconvenience than what we are currently being served.
Transport that requires you to travel, at a time not of your choosing, to a pick up point where you follow a set route, not of your choice and then forces you to walk to where you are going may be safe but it is not fast and not effective. More-over, where there are tram or railway tracks going through cities, it is a waste of valuable real estate and the cause significant traffic delays at intersections for the vast majority of commuters.
The current city bus and train systems with their massive infrastructure and even bigger overheads are a waste of resources, at a time when more common sense alternatives are available. These existing massive transport systems of the horse drawn era were the most efficient at the time, when few could afford the upkeep of a horse. Today they are museum candidates.
A giant slice of the states’ budgets go into the upkeep of city commuter systems that only work effectively for 3 hours per weekday. The remaining 90% of the week they are a loss generator.
At a time when global communications systems allow the instant tracking and transport of goods intra-city door to door for a very low cost, why must people be slaves to an old and now ineffective method of transport?
Small gas or electric commuter people movers, using GPS monitored instant mobile communication systems that pick you up at a time and place of your choice, calculate the best route for any given conditions and time of day, are cheaper, with less noise and air pollution, take up considerably less room, probably safer and cost a fraction to maintain. For people without personal communications like landline phones, mobiles or internet, their closest public phone box can serve as the collection point.
Take away the massive taxes and subsidies we pay for the transport concept belonging to the last centaury. Redirect half the funds to a simple energy efficient choice driven commuter system that meets future consumer needs, whatever they may be and we will all benefit, particularly the most disadvantaged in our community.
There are many details to fill in a practical strategic plan, but the starting point is the right concept. Possibly we will also be encouraged to rely less on private transport because our main need for choice of time, place and safety will be met.
Imagine the massive boost in productivity, sharing a air-conditioned luxury van with up to 4 others plus luggage, with no more than 4 stops before your point of destination, not to mention saving individuals thousands of dollars in their vehicle running costs each year. It may actually help to foster a community spirit, meeting your neighbors and sharing a ride to work or play, plus it will get 4 wheel drives out of North Terrace.
The massive infrastructure savings and re-direction of employment and resources will be a boon for consumers and business productivity. To join a community focused on generating social wealth through a global village, please visit Rewards-Club.com for a host of ideas to improve your quality of life and save money.
To apply for a loan from a range of helpful brokers please visit Finance Club a division of Rewards-Club.com.
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