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Re: All Transit Closing at 11 Tonight |
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Posted by Michael549 on Mon Jan 26 22:38:59 2015, in response to Re: All Transit Closing at 11 Tonight, posted by Wallyhorse on Mon Jan 26 18:52:56 2015. There is a very good strong argument for the development of online technologies that allow folks to work from home, or places other than the "traditional office" to carry on certain essential functions in a weather event like this one.Even if there are underground lines like the C-train, R-train or the E-train (examples used in another message) those lines get their trains from exterior train yards and supply areas. Thus a line like the R-train or E-train and even the C-train could be affected by the storm even though they "seem" as if they are all underground. Plus the stairways and platforms (even in underground) would have to be kept clear of snow, requiring transit workers having to travel or remain on duty in (during the middle of a blizzard) would other-wise be a safe place. In addition it is probably better to shut down the whole system in a weather event like this one, rather than to encourage the idea that some folks can get around while others can not. This cuts down on the folks that are on the roads, folks that could be hurt on slippery ice, and clogging the roads with non-emergency vehicles to would need to go to places to serve folks in need. Just a few thoughts. Mike |
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