The transportation sector is the main contributor of greenhouse gases. One initiative towards mitigating these gases is sustainable transportation, with significant reductions in emissions in this sector.
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@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
Yes
@9FVJBC3 2yrs2Y
Public transportation should not exclusively run on electric power allowing options to have a two source energy system. Allowing safety measures to keep the buses and trains running non stop for the citizens by decreasing the chances of having transportation malfunctions &/or shut downs by electricity exclusive vehicles/machinery. Also another addition would be that it would allow our equipment to work in a potential circumstance of solar flares disrupting all electric devices on the planet.
@9FC8PV52yrs2Y
People should agree with green transportation for many reasons and those are;
1. Environmental Benefits
Reduced Carbon Emissions, by using safer way of transportation such as electric vehicles this reduces the amount of carbon footprint we emit.
2. Economical Benefits
By using lower operational cost (gas) like electric vehicles we can see that they are more energy efficient and cost less to operate per mile
3. Health Benefits
Using greener options out air quality can get significantly better as this reduces the amount of exposure to pollutants and going further this can help with a reduced healthcare cost associated with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
Many Canadians aren’t aware of the damage they are doing, some might not even know what fossil fuels are but still contribute to them, for example they might not know that one tank of gas used could produce 2.68kg of fossil fuels.
@9FHNJS32yrs2Y
the architecture in Canada doesn't support the simpler green transportation like walking and cycling.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
No
@9G4BGQMNew Democratic 2yrs2Y
Changing public transportation to electric would benefit society in the long term both financially and environmentally, but would have to require good budgeting to ensure it doesn’t effect the financial scales too much
@9LW3PRQ12mos12MO
Our electrical grid physically cannot take all of this and it will cost our environment either way to mine the lithium. It takes substantially deeper digging into our ecosystem to mine lithium than it does to pump natural oil and it'll cost more as well.
@9H2K5D7Conservative1yr1Y
Lithium mining - we ship lithium across the globe - from polluting mines run on fossil fuels - on big diesel boats and jet-fuel planes to use a non-renewable metal to power our buses and cabs... sounds like a step in the right direction.
@9FGZ5BX2yrs2Y
Well then that means Canada should increase its fossil feul use and emmit more carbon into the air than ever. As well as with current world issues such as climate change and global warming Canada as a country should try to do their best to limit carbon emmisions.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
Yes, and increase taxes and regulation of the fossil fuel industry
We should focus more on people in China polluting before we do here as they are astronomically worse.
@9HKDJJ31yr1Y
i feel like anger from most people would start to happen if taxes started to go up higher than usual
@9H2K5D7Conservative1yr1Y
the fossil fuel industry is currently one of Canada's largest sources of income, and it is our main option as of right now. Changes can be made to protect our environment, but increasing taxes and regulations would not work, and it would punish all Canadians until we magically all started using alternative energy sources.
@9LW3PRQ12mos12MO
Although this might fix the problem of pollution in our own backyard, it will also take away industry and natural gas production, leading us to rely to heavily on other countries and paying more for oil and gas. We spend too much as it is.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
No, not all, just focus on infrastructure that is easy and cost-effective to replace
@9FVHTD22yrs2Y
Climate change is a serious issue in not only Canada ,but the world. We need to get going and make this country electric. The future is electric
@9ZYD4SSConservative4mos4MO
The green transportation is very important, even though we live in a cold climate green energy is good.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
No, we have more important issues that need funding right now
Okay buddy as long as we're not all dead from climate change to benefit from the funding of these "other issues"
@9FP7WBHNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Green transportation is one of the most important issues Canada faces today, its necessary that we fund green transportation to lower our ecological footprint.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
No, batteries are just as harmful to the environment
@9FKN4MD2yrs2Y
It is yes because we are harming our environment and animals from throwing out to batteries in green land of the animals' home.
@9MR9VHJ11mos11MO
no, not at all, just focus on infrastructure that is easy and cost-effective alo no compomises should be made in the quality.
@8VNPTV84yrs4Y
@9D6HDD72yrs2Y
Yes but no if it is coming from coal
@8XQCNK2Conservative3yrs3Y
doesnt really matter to me
@8VLC4MF4yrs4Y
Some should and some shouldn't
@B4P4WM81 day1D
In mild climates sure, but the entire electric bus system in Edmonton shuts down in cold enough weather- that plan needs improvement before making it an issue
@B4NZX2L1 day1D
I am neutral about this because the batteries for electric vehicles may be good in the long run, but when they are worn out the battery is harmful for the environment
@B4MJMGBConservative4 days4D
No, not until all Electrical Energy on our power grid is generated with clean energy, nuclear energy is the real answer, charging batteries with power generated by burning fossil fuels actually is more harmful.
@B4MCRRK4 days4D
Yes, where feasible, however some communities that have poor electrical infrastructure need those upgraded before electrified public transit is implemented
@B4M8WX94 days4D
Yes, start with urban areas where electric buses and trains can have the biggest immediate impact, then gradually expand to rural and long-distance routes. Moreover, provide subsidies or grants to transit agencies for purchasing electric vehicles.
@B4LDPWB5 days5D
We need to focus on providing more public transportation before we can worry about how it's powered. We need cheaper public transportation to rural communities. It would be great if it was also environmentally friendly though.
@B4KXH4L6 days6D
Sustainable transportation that moves many people (eg trains, light rail), AND increase taxes and regulation of fossil fuel industry.
@B4KRLDX6 days6D
We should slowly start moving towards this but do not completely get rid of fuel running transportation. I would like to know the cost breakdown. Will the cost of electric power increase overtime? I need more information on this process.
@B4KHC5DRhinoceros6 days6D
Yes, ideally, but not by creating serious budget deficits or by severely disrupting current services
@B4KB3D9Conservative6 days6D
No we should be looking at a hybrid approach it will severely lower the fuel use while not needing charging stations
@B4HQMFC1wk1W
No, buses should be hybrid since so many people depend on them. Electric only buses invites them not starting when it is really cold and leaving many without transportation when they need it most.
@B4FHCQQ2wks2W
Transportation such as bus and trains should increase in order to transport more people and get more cars off the road. The buses and trains should be converted to Green Ammonia
@B4DSVMYConservative2wks2W
Infrastructure is not there for this, creating battery operated vehicles is worse for the environment throughout the life of the vehicle than other options like natural gas or hydrogen or even diesel. Stop believing the hype behind electric vehicles. The batteries are not good enough for this and the infrastructure is over 10 years away from even being close to support this, not to mention the weight difference of vehicles on our roads, bridges, etc.
@B4BZ6V62wks2W
Some not all public buses and trains as that could increase taxes and inflation (50% of buses and trains)
@B49LKNY3wks3W
batteries harm the enviroment more so by comparison, as well as we have more important things to focus on
yes and no because it will be better if we used electric cars and buses but we will also lose because the bills will be higher not only that the electric will be way too much
@B494DMK3wks3W
Depends on the cost annalasis,and other factors. Electric is greet but our power grid needs many upgrades firsts, and additional transit lines are more important vs electric
@B48RXG33wks3W
No not all - electric power isn't the most effective in all areas of the country! In Northwestern Ontario I don't believe that it would work; may work better in more populated areas in the country.
@B48FB973wks3W
No, not all. The electric power also harms the earth because the environment can't reduce those electric left overs.
@B47YXXD3wks3W
only where it's applicable to do so. Using electricity for public transportation without adequate supporting electrical grids will only increase the price of individuals electrical bills
@B47XGM63wks3W
I feel like a improvement in any and all public trains and buses is necessary not if it runs on electric or fossil fuel
@B47FML73wks3W
No because we don't have the infrastructure to support the electricity demand required for public transit to be electric.
@B46TQHL3wks3W
Yes, where possible, however if forcing public transportation to convert solely to electric power inhibits access to public transport in needed areas (such as due to costs), then measures should be enacted to promote a healthy and cost-effective transition
@B46H6QC3wks3W
yes, but we truly need to understand the new issues we are causing with batteries regarding sustainability, recycling, environmental, etc. I believe we are too dependent on fossial fuels, but could just be replacing one bad option for another without proper planning and research.
@B46G43F3wks3W
Yes, we need to find ways of providing electrical infrastructure that does not rely on batteries or fossil fuels.
@B46FRKXConservative3wks3W
If they are like Streetcars and Subways, I see no issue. If they're Commuter Rail and Buses or Commercial trains, they should only be diesel.
@B45T2LC3wks3W
Solar Is that an option? The exhaust coming from buses is awful Electricity is expensive and end up costing Canadians more in taxes.
@B454V2D3wks3W
Eventually everything should be moved to renewable energy but it needs to be a net benefit (i.e. not lithium mining) and truly renewable. Infrastructure also needs to be able to handle the power needs. Much more research and time is needed.
@B442LWM4wks4W
Depends on the cost. If fuel is cheaper than electric, then I’m fine with that. It would be great to have electric but not at the cost to Citizens. So many tax hikes this year, why we we do that to our people
@B43X8RB4wks4W
No, but we should aim to use other sustainable fuels too or have a policy in place to off set carbon emissions.
@B43QV9M4wks4W
Yes where feasible and sensible as well as increase funding for routine transit maintenance for gas and diesel up in priority and updating old vehicles. Maintained fossil fuel vehicles that are relatively modern are fairly clean
@B429TXN4wks4W
No we need to find other ways of powering our public buses and trains because batteries are just as harmful if not worse
@B427SDGNew Democratic4wks4W
Yes, at least until we find a better source of power since batteries are also harmful to the environment
@B3VGT8M1mo1MO
To a possible point, when it becomes a problem we should save it for later use and focus on current affairs.
@B3TMYDYNew Democratic1mo1MO
Moving away from fossil fuels should be the goal. Whether that's electricity, hydrogen or other solutions
@B3PTXTY1mo1MO
During winter it’s hard to keep an electric bus warm, we also have more important issues that need funding
@B3K9X781mo1MO
Depends, but I don't think it would change anything because both are already being implemented and aren't always of best use, so I think it's just important in the short-term to do both because of money being spent improperly and instead using that to work on key issues that harm the economy but using things that gain money instead of printing so much to keep everything running because these still add up on costs, though I probably don't understand the question.
@B3FVHCX2mos2MO
At least converting to hybrids then to electric. Once we have reached electric we may have sustainability for short distances.
@B3FKNKV2mos2MO
yes i we can have a good quality product however, our electric system is garbage for our seasonal change
@B3FGWZD2mos2MO
I feel if every single train/bus was electric powered some of them would have issues and or things that they need to find out before mass production of electric trains and buses.
@B3FC9K92mos2MO
Walk? Bike? Jog? Dollar blades? Maybe let’s make it offer more ways for people to get around. I like the idea of public transit not running on gasoline but I don’t think electric is much better..
@B3DSJ7H2mos2MO
eventually, yes. But just mandating such a thing not going to work, the gov should be working with municipalities to make this happen.
@B3CZ6992mos2MO
New technologies should be implemented when others are at the end of their useful life rather than costly upgrades
@B3CT9972mos2MO
Power source should be determined based on real-world conditions and efficiency i.e. some routes may be better suited to diesel while others more conducive to electric vehicles
@B3CPZL72mos2MO
Should the french president revolution in based is aren't focus of cost effective in infrastructure process issues by new Zealand national party leader and prime minister adjusting in words of fundings
@B3C952M2mos2MO
Trains should be electric and busses hybrid or electric where feasible. Current gas or diesel powered vehicles should be run to the end of their natural cycle
@B39XQHF2mos2MO
I believe that we should eventually change all transportation to electric power but as of right now we should only be construction new vehicles like buses to just be electric while we wait to convert the rest as we have bigger issues to focus on like improving health care resources and education funds. once those problems are solved then we should focus on converting the rest of the already fossil fuel vehicles. I say we should do this because there's no point in spending money on new fossil fuel transport when we could just make the long term discussion to make it electric at least just for newly needed transportation.
@B399S2Y2mos2MO
Yes when possible, but priority should first be to increase accessibility and affordability of public transit
@B388XD32mos2MO
What happens when the power goes out. Thats going to cost millions. What happens in an emergency where people need to use public transport to evacuate or something.
@B38495T2mos2MO
In the example of Mississauga’s MiWay, the buses are hybrid electric and diesel. That is a good solution.
@B3766BD2mos2MO
Not purely electric, maybe a hybrid system to diversify energy sources. With proper public transit, the increased occupant density significantly reduces emissions, even if gas-powered.
@B36RQXT2mos2MO
its not fully electric because we still burn fossil fuels to make the energy it uses to run so I feel like if we found a more efficient way to do it while preserving fossil fuels and energy usage
@B35R8CF2mos2MO
They should make busses hybrid by having electric for lower speeds and gas/diesel for higher speeds Electric is great for low power acceleration and gas/diesel is great for top speed and higher rpms
@B35Q7K52mos2MO
Replace public transportation as it wears out with best overall ranked alternative, by weighing all related factors at the time of replacement.
@B33SYZQ2mos2MO
No, focus on improving all public transportation. Adding more and upgrading as needed. Look at adding trains connecting cities to help with our job and cost of living. And improve tourism and travel within our country
@B32LQ492mos2MO
This one is a tricky one. I am pro electricity, mainly because i believe in the future and opportunities and i am not Amish, unfortunately, making things electricity based can take away from people with less chances in life occupation wise. since electricity is formed in many non-human needed ways (not found in the mines, mines is a low in come job already, some people can ONLY get that as a job, i think it should be half and half electricity and coal due to expenses and peoples futures.
@B32CB8K2mos2MO
Nuclear power is way more efficient we can also do mass biofuel production with all the garbage we have in the dumps to produce energy
@B323YJR2mos2MO
All new additions to infrastructure should be electric, slow replacement of pre-existing infrastructure, funded by removing oil subsidies and applying carbon taxes
@B2YZW5T2mos2MO
Yes, in an ideal world, but for the moment more public transit is better than less, regardless of how it's powered
@B2YCTLZ2mos2MO
battery powered or electric public transportation should be implemented in large cities where the infrastructure can support it without having to create a bunch of new waste.
@B2VTJDG2mos2MO
Explore using other low-carbon fuels in addition to electrification for colder areas and areas lacking electric infrastructure or supply.
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