[sustran] More on Walton, Cowherd, Hook, Cervero, Dinesh, Obwon.. becak, bajajs, ojek et al

[Christine Laurence]

Obwan wrote:
>
>  I like elevated monorails because they cut CO2 emissions and provide
>good entertaining views.  They also would allow us to release land
>coverage (roadways) which have an auxilliary effect of dividing natural
>animal habitats (and human habitats as well).  It's nice to have large
>contiguous spaces/areas where we can roam as pedestrians.  Since HPV's
>are relatively non polluting and because of their lower power and speed,
>they can operate among pedestrians quite safely and without creating
>expectation or perceptions of danger that interfere with the enjoyment
>of locationg adjacent to carways.

>
>  Obwon
>

Elevated monorails?! How do we get up to them? What if I have a pram with
me, or parcels, or am in a wheelchair? Do you plan to build lifts at every
entry point? 

It seems to me that elevated monorails are a piece of high tech nonsense. 

What is wrong with simple light rail? They are on the ground - easy to get
on, easy to get off, they can move lots of people easily. And because we
know exaclty where they go, because of the rails, we can feel confident
that they aren't going to suddenly lurch at us and bowl us over. And,
unlike other forms of road based public transport I could mention, they
don't belch out poisonous fumes or ear piercing noises.

You can share the road easily with light rail, so why go to all that extra
expense?


Christine