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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@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
@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
@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
@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
@B2R4M5D2mos2MO
Ideally it would be great but I don’t the industry is at a place to support that large of change yet
@B2Q85HW3mos3MO
nuclear power could be a lot more useful, because it has more energy and its clean. the only problem people don't like about nuclear power is if something does go wrong, it goes really wrong, but if you do all the right things it should be fine.
@9WPPMKFRhinoceros6mos6MO
It depends on the cost of having all buses electric, it would probably be better just to have some electric buses for now until we have a better way to power them.
@9W2MG5V6mos6MO
I believe the use of electric transit is good when it’s economically and environmentally beneficial however sometimes we need gas and diesel transit
@9VX5GYPNew Democratic6mos6MO
Rolling out electric buses is a good idea but any bus is gonna be pretty environmentally friendly as opposed to a car.
@9VW5KW2Conservative6mos6MO
Not all, should be implemented when to environmental impact of doing so is great enough to outweigh the cost of implementing.
@9VK2GQJ6mos6MO
buses and trains should be Hydrogen, of course, like Germany, France, Australia...come on guys. HYDROGEN
@9VJ7N4Z6mos6MO
Increase use of water ways. I also do think EV batteries are equally as harmful so do not believe they should be soley used.
@9VDT7NFNew Democratic7mos7MO
No, until we figure out how to generate electricity efficiently without repercussions, then we can make that change.
@9V9JY327mos7MO
Some public buses and trains should be converted as technology is developed to do so in an environmentally friendly way
@9V47JZ77mos7MO
Yes, but over time. Meaning that the government starts to put more electric transportation and by a certain year its should all electric
@9TSTKVY7mos7MO
it depends on how much it would cost to make every train or bus electric because it is very expensive to build them.
@9RC97PLNew Democratic9mos9MO
Yes, but only where structurally and economically feasible. Certain low-density population and/or infrastructure areas may be better served by carbon neutral emission vehicles.
@9NMWPJK10mos10MO
Who is going to pay for this? Mandates hurt consumers more than anyone. Either the business or the government will pass the cost down to the consumer
@9LBZRTQ1yr1Y
No, but we should increase the amount of transportation that runs on electric power (depending on how the electrical power is produced)
@9JS9HBK1yr1Y
yes and no, yes because it useful to some degree. No because ur not wasting energy and it's just better.
@9JJC4PH1yr1Y
we should build more liveable and walkable/cycleable cities so that folks do not need to rely so heavily on cars or transit. While all transit that does exist should run on renewable energy, this energy must be harnessed in a way that honours the sovereignty of Indigenous Nations and does not harm the land.
@9HZLTF21yr1Y
Should get more people on public transport which would have less cars in use creating less pollution
@9FMVJSR2yrs2Y
They should try their best to make more trains and busses electric but I don’t think the need to make every train or bus electric
@9FGQD5G2yrs2Y
when a more sustainable and enviromently friendly tech is available than yes
@9FGGYXK2yrs2Y
Yea but only the trains thanks
@9FB2CDTNew Democratic2yrs2Y
we should slowly decrease the public transportation that is gas powered and increase the amount electric transportation until all of them are electric
@9F85RJG2yrs2Y
yes it would be pretty cool
@9F5VDJP2yrs2Y
As long as it is financial feasible and efficient for the community it serves
@9FQB8JR2yrs2Y
Have more option, such as electric, fuel and hydro.
@9C2VZVT2yrs2Y
This should be decided locally based on the needs and resources of the community/city
@96PF5CD2yrs2Y
Yes and no, it harms the environment but is also good
@96JHSV82yrs2Y
All is fine for me, but please use more environmental friendly powers.
@96JFK3F2yrs2Y
This depends on where the electricity comes from
@96BH6BNNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, if the source of electricity is clean
@969S8WQ3yrs3Y
I feel like hybrids are more practical
@95TFT8BConservative3yrs3Y
Depends on the cost and overall effect on environment
@95TD6H93yrs3Y
it depends on the bussing system or the path said bus is taking.
@95K5YQG3yrs3Y
I would say that we should move towards electrification of our public buses and trains throughout our country, but we should also make sure that there is infrastructure there to actually be able to repair/charge them. But regardless, we should be moving this way as it is a step in the right direction for not only communities, but also for the planet.
@95J3B8J3yrs3Y
not every single one, more 30-40%
Yes, but not immediately.
@93KRLRB3yrs3Y
The owners of the buses and trains should decide themselves what power they run on
@93GMKZQ3yrs3Y
yes depending on the city and how much money they have
@93FG53G3yrs3Y
Ideally, yes. But it should also be cost-effective and easy for cities to run and operate.
@937W5DTNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Slowly introduce more and more electric-powered transportation to not upset the fossil fuel industry and improve batteries.
We should attempt to slowly have more electric options
@92NSVSP3yrs3Y
Yes, I would say that it's important to electrify public transit. As important as public transit is, there are some routes that have less passengers than others, meaning no passengers riding the bus as some times of the day, if this was electrified, we could save the extra pollution/CO2 from going into the atmosphere.
@92JTBL33yrs3Y
Should be a 50/50, make them hybrid
@9284NX33yrs3Y
As buses and trains breakdown, replace them with better more ecofriendly alternatives such as hybrids,
@924R7F83yrs3Y
Yes, where infrastructure is available
@8Z4ZDM83yrs3Y
Yes once Technology can reach this
@8Z4XV373yrs3Y
the sudden change would be drastically expensive and the gov cant take on any more debt, so yes there should be a change but it needs to be gradual
It really depends. Sky trains yes, but sometimes busses are on highways for a while and you run the risk of them losing power
@8YZ8PR83yrs3Y
Yes, but taxes stay the same or decrease
@8YZ87B83yrs3Y
make it 50/50, half electric, half gas
@8YXM2SJ3yrs3Y
Hopefully one day but not main focus rn
no, we should focus on eliminating gas cars before worrying about public transportation
Yes, but over time, not instantly.
@8YBBBWN3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as the power used isn't any worse than the batteries and gas currently used.
@8YB773G3yrs3Y
Yes, but still looking for the greener alternative.
Depending on the logistics, a combination of approaches that make the most sense for the geography and proximity of the stops.
@8XZNFFC3yrs3Y
Regardless, the matter of public transportation should be left to the private sector.
@8WWDK6F3yrs3Y
If it's cost effective and works just as well, then yes, we should actively try and make this happen.
@8WPWWMF3yrs3Y
i think a few electric and few gas
@8W6CJD64yrs4Y
Privatize transit companies
@8W44DKV4yrs4Y
Yes, we should use the old buses and trains as a base for the electric ones
@8VVC2WL4yrs4Y
Not a simple answer. We need to phase out our dependence on fossil fuels.
@8VT8Z694yrs4Y
Yes, while consistently looking for more sustainable sources of energy
We don't need public transportation at all. The private sector can handle this.
@8VSDKLT4yrs4Y
Why? Maybe as we work on clean wnergy
@8VQH24CNew Democratic4yrs4Y
an we do it cheaper in the long run
@8VPVQJ7Conservative4yrs4Y
No, but they should start adding more electric transportation.
@8VPS7XK4yrs4Y
@8VP8N5R4yrs4Y
Yes - the initial investment is steep but operating costs will be much lower in the long run.
@8VP2RGM4yrs4Y
@8VMSVG74yrs4Y
Yes, but we have more important issues that need funding
@8VMLNB64yrs4Y
As much as realistically possible within budget.
@8VMF8M54yrs4Y
depends on where the power is coming from
@8VMBM7Y4yrs4Y
Only if the electric power is actually environmentally friendly as coal burnt electric energy is counter productive.
Depends on the costs and context of the enviroment.
@8VLSBVR4yrs4Y
Where resources are available
@8VLRJYF4yrs4Y
They should run half electric half gas
@8VLJQM44yrs4Y
In a busy city yes but transportation that is going cross province should be fuel
@8VLG64N4yrs4Y
It would be nice but is it feasible cost wise in the short term?
Not all public buses and trains run on electric power but only parts of them run on electric power
@8VLBTBN4yrs4Y
We should look into alternative energy sources that do not effect the environment
@8VLBQ4N4yrs4Y
Yes, but the government should create green jobs and support local cities transition to electic power
@8VLBJ2Q4yrs4Y
@8VL43FJ4yrs4Y
As is possible allowing for time to change without undue costs to the yax payer
@8VKZWMG4yrs4Y
yes, but have an alternative source of energy incase of power outage of some sort.
@8VK8B6C4yrs4Y
Where applicable and there is infrastructure to support it
@8VK24RWConservative4yrs4Y
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