Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Some not all

Yes but no if it is coming from coal

not all but most

most, but not all

doesnt really matter to me

Some should and some shouldn't

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

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.

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

I feel like a improvement in any and all public trains and buses is necessary not if it runs on electric or fossil fuel

No because we don't have the infrastructure to support the electricity demand required for public transit to be electric.

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

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.

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

To a possible point, when it becomes a problem we should save it for later use and focus on current affairs.

During winter it’s hard to keep an electric bus warm, we also have more important issues that need funding

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.

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

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.

It should be around 70% electric, and 30 % not, because something could go wrong and people still need to get to places, so backups are important.

This should be dependent on the demand for public transport and if the area can support the massive increase in electricity that will be needed.

Yes and no. Electric power, while sustainable, is about twice as expensive as gasoline. While making public transportation run solely on electric power would decrease green house gas emissions, it would cause an area to be bankrupt due to taxing and costs for paying for electrical power. I suggest only making long distance transportation run on electrical power (ex: out of state trains and buses), and keeping short, in-area transportation running on gas.

I think they should be somewhat on electric but in the case of an emergency and there is no more elctricty then gas powered things would be beneficial and safer option. they both play a role in life and they do the same thing

Short distance public transportations should be run on electric power to reduce but long distance buses and trains should be run with gasoline.

No, but incentives should be given to private companies to develop and advance electric infrastructure and technology

Nothing that has been implemented to date has resulted in any benefits to the average (homegrown) citizen

The most ecologically friendly alternative, while still being affordable, should be pursued for each situation.

Short distance travelling buses and trains might be better to become electric powered because electric powered transportations are expensive but at the same time they give a lot of advantages to the economy as well as the environment.

Yes but only where visible… if costs are higher to use electric stay with the lower cost options as long as possible

No, instead focus on building a solid & reliable infrastructure of public transport (like the UK) so less cars are on the road. This will reduce emissions.

Yes, but at very slow pace which would allow for a smoother transition and might help those who are going to lose their industry.

No, because for the same amount of money we can increase bus routes and frequency which are proven to reduce emissions by a much larger amount. In the long run, sure.

Busses should not be electrified unless it can rely on a battery not overhead canary lines, however trains should be electrified.

I support hydrogen fuel cells as a better alternative to electric. In the absence of hydrogen, electric is fine for provinces that generate their electricity from renewable sources or nuclear power. Otherwise, it doesn’t matter.

No, the use of electric power by city transportation will only increase the cost of electricity to private individuals who drive electric vehicles already.

How about instead of making everything electric make it so bums aren't allowed on the bus, actually make people pay the 3 bucks. And make the bussing good. so many area of Edmonton need to take 3 busses just to get to school its ridiculous

The majority of trains and buses should run on electric power, but we shouldn't completely outlaw fossil fuel using automotives.

I agree and disagree because electric vehicles are better for the world but it’s not safer so it’d be better to do it of fashion

Not all trains and buses because the cost would be too high and transportation would be less. But overall aiming for more electrical vehicles is a splendid idea.

I believe in both instances that electric and fossil fuels are useful and create opportunities for people in careers. Without the use of fossil fuels in our world, where would all the workers who work at these factories go? I believe that regulations on fossil fuels are a smart idea, however full restriction can be harmful to the economy.

Ev’s are too unreliable for Canadian weather, if anything we should use hybrids in order to reduce carbon emissions

No, have a mix of both electric and gas powered forms of public transportation. That way we cut emissions while also providing a more reliable way of transportation in colder climates

No, not until electric vehicles become a more viable option in the extreme cold temperatures of the Prairies, Quebec, and parts of the Atlantic

Depends on how that electricity is generated. A mixture of energy is possible if sustainable generation is achieved.

No. Batteries are MORE harmful to the environment. Why create new mines for new materials for batteries when we already have oil sands.

Electric power is generated and stored in diverse ways depending on location. It may or may not be more environmentally friendly. This must be determined by experts at a local or case by case basis based on facts.

Maybe more of a gradual change? We could try to update things as they break down, for instance. If a bus breaks down and the next most environmentally friendly thing is a battery powered one, replace that. If that breaks down and the next best thing is even cleaner, move to that. But ONLY when it is necessary.

we should slowly introduce the use of electrical vehicles. Although the cost of it is higher pay and less available distance travelled i believe it is better to have a sustainable environment future than one with air so polluted you can hardly live to meet any struggles.

Although there are benefits to electric powered vehicles, discarding the batteries that power them causes way more pollution than normal gas-powered cars. Added, the overall efficiency of charging large heavy powered vehicles requires so much time which reduces efficiency when it comes to public transit unless more of these vehicles are made to have schedules in which they operate. If electric vehicles were to be added to all of public transit, they should be hybrid vehicles to both reduce fuel consumption, but also be efficient for people who require public transit daily.

yes some should, but not all in case of a power outage. we will need gas or coal powered transportation

There is a 50/50 with the electric power as it would make transit environmentally friendly. However, I believe some still should be gas-operated to ensure a balance between electric and gas-powered.

Trains yes, buses, as much as we can but if it would require moving out of our own way to do it then no

It depends on the source of electric power, especially when it comes to electrifying public trains and buses. For example, the environmental impact of lithium battery mining can be just as harmful, if not worse. However, this shouldn't discourage us from embracing electrification for public transportation. It's important to recognize that there are pros and cons to all approaches. In fact, I support any measures aimed at preventing environmental depletion in the context of public trains and buses.

Yes, but make sure the spending is responsible and there are no cost overruns.

I think some should but not all

All the trains should but not the buses, until we have better train routes

only some and we should phase in the buses

Some should, but if the charging takes to long then switch bake to gas.

Likely not because the power grid cannot support all that electricity.

I can see the benifit from doing so but i dont mined

Making the switch to electric power is expensive, and is being able to afford food not more important? I would say start with a handful of electric power. Not all need to be switched to make a difference.

I think most of the buses and cars should, but not all

Uneducated on this

Only if they are able to reduce Greenhouse gasses and reduce the expenses of buying such cars

Somewhat, even though it is better for the environment, electric power is more expensive than fossil fuels and are less efficient. If we upgrade the technology than yes.

In theory it sounds good, but would it be easy to implement?

Only where it makes sense.

Yes, if the electricity comes from a renewable source

There are bigger issues that need to be solved

Although I’m okay with pop diesel powered buses and trains, I think we need a lot more electric transportation in Canada tho

No, public transportation should be be powered by whatever means necessary at an ideal level.

No. most regions in Canada have severe winters and will not be practical for our climate. If thiss were California id say go for it

Only if electric is the most cost effective method of providing transportation.

yes, but only if it doesnt harm anything around it

it would increase the energy demand by to much if all at once. it should be a slow migration

When the current info structure is still safe to operate and is not immediately harmful to the environment we should continue ti use it for as long as possible however once it is necessary,
to replace we should replace it with more environmentally friendly options

Cobalt mines are used to create lithium batteries Canada does not need more child labour to fix our problems

Yes, but not run off batteries. They should be hooked into the power grid

the technology for electric powered vehicles is not advanced enough to support large scale puplic transportation.

Make them hybrids - half electric and half gas

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yes and no because gas is bad for the enviroment and batteries can be recycled to make something else or more

in a power outage the public transportation will all go down

i am satisfied on how much we spend on using electric power

yes but if we want electric transportation were going to have to pay more taxes

it doenst matter

if it wont brake down or slow transportation

It depends on how bad they are and just making busses run on electricity won't change everything

depends on where you are

it dosent matter that much

I think we should slowly integrate out the gas ones

I think some buses and trains should run on electric power to improve the ecosystem.

Yes, and more solar powered buses and trains instead of batteries

We should start the process but not all at once

yes, how ever should have a fuel back up, incase something happens

I don't really know or care

Yes, but the change should be gradual

yes, it depends on where you live, if you live in a cold snowy place or somewhere where it has less sunlight it can be dangerous, yes if you live in a war sunny place