Comments on: Mobility Without Borders on Transportation Innovation

By: Karel

Karel — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:51:08 +0000

What does John mean when he says some thought has to be given to light air transport? What type of vehicles does he refer to? How are they more efficient or economical compared to conventional public transit systems? How would something flying around the city be affected by Pearson’s air traffic? I guess I did give it some thought I a can conclude that Allan is being generous when he calls John’s comments far-fetched.
Let’s focus on making the city accessible by bicycle and light rail and keep the science fiction for the library.

By: Allan Harder

Allan Harder — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:14:31 +0000

Thanks for your comments, John. Yes, your comments on light air transport do sound far-fetched. I’m sure the founder of the Mississauga Cycling Committee could recall times for us in the early ’90s as being considered a “maverick”, “dreamer”, or other creative phrases for suggesting that Mississauga recognize cyclists as part of the transportation fabric in this city.
My how the times have changed. The cycling committee is now anticipating the springtime public sessions for comment on the Mississauga Cycling Master Plan study. Part of the study will look at addressing the safety of cyclists on multi-use trails. The Cycling Master Plan can really put Mississauga on the map as a greater city to live. Joggers in on-road bike lanes are a concern, but any I have come across have been courteous in moving well out of my way. Take a look at the humourous video in our post called “The Transportation Food Chain”. I would love to hear what you think, http://www.mississaugacycling.ca/the-transportation-food-chain-944.htm

By: John Ed

John Ed — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:59:19 +0000

Riding a bicycle in Mississauga is just plain dangerous. All the riding trails and side lanes are a good idea, but more often than not you’re going to meet a group of joggers in the bike lanes and you still have to cross over major thoroughfares. Some thought has to be given to light air transport. We’ve missed our chance now that the best rotorcraft manufacturing plant for light aircraft was sold and moved to south africa. I think we need to start setting aside areas of land within Mississauga to accomodate future light rotorcraft transportation systems. It might sound far fetched, but then so did highways a few years ago.