A note when you do not fund something properly.
Also shows the paradox between roads and public transport.
That is if the road fails you throw more money at it. If public transport fails you punish it and take away its money it needs to prevent the failures
Here’s a VanCity Buzz piece by Kenneth Chan, dated July 2013. Yup, a year ago:
REALITY CHECK: Why is SkyTrain breaking down so frequently?
There is no question that SkyTrain breakdowns have been happening far more frequently over the last few weeks and months, particularly with the Expo Line. Yesterday morning’s failure was the second time this month a malfunction led to major delays across the SkyTrain network. …
However, there is only so much that can be done on a system that is clearly wearing down with age and restrained from undergoing the improvements necessary with its severe lack in funding. …
Prior to the recent strings of power rail service disruption incidents, TransLink already recognized that a major replacement of the Expo Line’s aging power rails was needed. In November 2012, TransLink began a $33-million project to replace 34-kms of power rails on the Expo Line…
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