Metro Vancouver Transit Discussion

[xd_1771]

Originally Posted by twoNeurons

Yep! Yay linear induction. I wonder how systems like Nagoya's Linimo compare (mag-lev) which apparently runs at 100km/h.

Generally linear motor train lines in Japan will run at 60-80km/h, often 70 - which is slower than what we do, but the systems are older (also built in the 80s) and the stops are somewhat closely spaced so trying to go faster would shave off maybe only a minute (there are JR trains and other railways above ground for faster travel anyway). However, the planned Okinawa line will do 100km/h. Some of the Bombardier systems with only Mk II trains do run 100km/h though - particularly New York/JFK and Beijing Capital. The Guangzhou systems do 90km/h as the regular speed. I think if there's political will of sorts, we could test the E/M lines at 90km/h and up once the Mark Is are replaced.

[Mac Write]

I am going to be moving to Main st in less then 2 weeks and am trying to find info about the multi million upgrade for the route they did a few years back (bump out curbs, Real time bus info etc). I am really curious about the route now that it will be my primary bus route.

[GeeCee]

Originally Posted by Mac Write

I am going to be moving to Main st in less then 2 weeks and am trying to find info about the multi million upgrade for the route they did a few years back (bump out curbs, Real time bus info etc). I am really curious about the route now that it will be my primary bus route.

It looks like TransLink has removed some of the information regarding that project, but this postcard PDF details some of the improvements that you're referring to:

http://www.translink.ca/~/media/Document...0Plan/Main%20Street%20postcard%20ad.ashx

[officedweller]

From PriceTags:


http://pricetags.wordpress.com/2015/01/07/successful-public-art-on-transit/#comments

One of the readers provides info:

Called “Cluster,” the sculpture was created by Carlyn Yandle, a former Editor with The Richmond Review newspaper. The installation will be up for a year before being replaced by another called SkyDam. I also quite like Cluster. It looks like the nerves inside the Canada Line guideway.

http://pricetags.wordpress.com/2015/01/07/successful-public-art-on-transit/#comments

[SOSS]

Does that beam sit on the centre of the column or only 1/2 across it as if it will butt up with another one one day?

[MIPS]

Indeed it does.

[officedweller]

The centre.
If the guideway were to be twinned, I'd expect the column could support a replacement two-track guideway, or they could build another column along side.

[NewfBC]

CANADA LINE WORKERS VOTE IN FAVOUR OF STRIKE ACTION
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/01/canada-line-workers-vote-favour-strike-action/

[st7860]

Originally Posted by NewfBC

CANADA LINE WORKERS VOTE IN FAVOUR OF STRIKE ACTION
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/01/canada-line-workers-vote-favour-strike-action/

And they're already paid a lot....

[Meraki]

Originally Posted by st7860

And they're already paid a lot....

The CLA hire rate is $25.18, which would give them around $52k annually. For living in Vancouver that isn't great by any means.

[GlassCity]

Some guy from the Bay Area is coming here on Monday to talk about transit referendums:

TransLink in collaboration with the SFU City Program is pleased to announce another installment of the Rethinking Transportation: New Voices, New Ideas series. This latest installment is with Carl Guardino, widely lauded as one of the most influential forces on transportation policy and funding in the San Francisco and Silicon Valley area, where such ballot measures are routine and have successfully funded major transportation improvements.

Read more: http://buzzer.translink.ca/2015/01/rethinking-transportation-new-voices-new-ideas-carl-guardino/

It'll be streamed online, so I'll be watching for sure.

[nname]

Originally Posted by Meraki

The CLA hire rate is $25.18, which would give them around $52k annually. For living in Vancouver that isn't great by any means.

And the job only requires high school graduation and first-aid trainings.

On the other hand, the hire rate for engineers and software developers is $50k annually with Bachelor degree or $40k annually with diploma from BCIT, and they are already considered being one of the better professions.

[st7860]

$25/hr is great in Vancouver by any means.

Maybe they want parity with Expo line staff ($29/hour!!!!)
http://www.forumvancouver.com/threads/part-time-skytrain-attendants-needed-now.2782/

[Mac Write]

I would like to see you guys walk a week in there shoes and then say they are over-paid.

[Meraki]

Originally Posted by nname

And the job only requires high school graduation and first-aid trainings.

On the other hand, the hire rate for engineers and software developers is $50k annually with Bachelor degree or $40k annually with diploma from BCIT, and they are already considered being one of the better professions.

Yeah, and everybody in tech laughs at people who stick around because it's a city with Silicon Valley cost of living without the wages to match.

It really shows the crabs-in-bucket mentality. "How dare they have the nerve to demand cost of living increases when I haven't done that myself! If I can't manage to get a raise, why should they!" Using the failings of your own situation to try and stop others.

Please explain how they're paid too much, with equal justification of why you deserve your own pay. It's easier to complain about others getting ahead versus trying to get ahead yourself.

Or perhaps name your suggested wage. Should they be paid minimum? $12? They don't require a degree, they're replaceable. Let's pay everyone $14 even and have a revolving door of employees who don't give a crap about the system or the people using it. We can just fire and replace them every 6 months, because training isn't a thing as they don't require a degree!

[st7860]

Originally Posted by nname

And the job only requires high school graduation and first-aid trainings.

On the other hand, the hire rate for engineers and software developers is $50k annually with Bachelor degree or $40k annually with diploma from BCIT, and they are already considered being one of the better professions.

I hereby and solemnly declare +1

and... here's some other fun stuff

- get sick while on vacation - get your vacation days replaced
- never need to work overtime, even when it is not an unsafe amount of work per day or week
- administrative assistant $27/hr
- receptionist $22/hr


http://www.bcgeu.ca/sites/default/files/collective-agreements/Protrans-BC-Operations-2010-2013.pdf

[logan5]

Originally Posted by st7860

I hereby and solemnly declare +1

+1 for what? I'll never understand why someone would object to democracy in the work place.

[Meraki]

Originally Posted by st7860

I hereby and solemnly declare +1

and... here's some other fun stuff

- get sick while on vacation - get your vacation days replaced
- never need to work overtime, even when it is not an unsafe amount of work per day or week
- administrative assistant $27/hr
- receptionist $22/hr

Right... and what is wrong with the negotiated terms, other than "I don't have these benefits. I'm going to get mad about it because it's easier than collectively bargaining with my own employer."

It's even better because you're complaining that private sector workers are negotiating with their private sector employer. Literally the free market working. TransLink pays a set rate per carried passenger, regardless of what compensation is paid to the SNC-Lavalin employees.

[st7860]

Thats way too high for something that doesn't require a higher education

[deasine]

More curious to see if and how ProTransBC would be fined in the event of a strike for being unable to deliver service in accordance to contracts.