Community Transit: Probably the most private system of public transportation
Designer Dave Owsen’s concept for mass-transit is one that allows for privacy for its travelers, which is something that most public transportation systems shun.
How many times have you ever ridden a bus or subway, only to be annoyed by a loud-mouthed passenger or bothered by misbehaving children? Community Transit, as it is called, is made so that every passenger or select group of passengers have a private car.
I guess it’s probably too much to call them private, as these things have a big transparent screen so you can be seen quite clearly by those outside. However, the space inside is enough for parents to travel in without having to worry about their children bothering anyone. As someone who has kids, I’m familiar with the “don’t bother me” stares given by those who don’t enjoy childish behavior on a bus or train.
Yes, the Community Transit will allow families to travel together privately, like in a car or taxi, at a lesser price, conceivably. Apparently, there is a planned touchscreen so the rider can select their location, but destinations are rather limited, given this monorail/gondola track system.
Perhaps they can make it so it can join up with other tracks, and still have enough “buckets” underneath so that everyone has a way to travel. I don’t know what the would-be rider would do if the Community Transit was too crowded, though.
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cross country auto transport Says: August 18, 2010 at 10:10 am
I doubt the government would be able run something like this publicly like the bus and iner-city train systems of today. It would have be ran by private industry if it were to succeed. But thats just my opioin whats your?
Calgary Dodge Says: April 8, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Interesting but I agree with cross country, the government may not be able to run something like this most especially because of the status of the economy. Hope there would be some private industry willing to take this but let’s expect though that the price may be higher to what the government can charge if it is to take the responsibility. Just an opinion also.
Stacie Says: April 10, 2011 at 1:46 am
Feasible and possible. No one can underestimate the advent of technology. The growth of traffic as the metropolis progresses would require options for mass transport, which might leave the government with no other option than this private Community Transit. Well, it looks like the design would cost a lot of funds and also its maintenance and operation.
Susan Chan Says: April 19, 2011 at 1:01 am
Great idea for a Community Transit. When privacy is ensured, I believe that lots of commuters will ride the Community Transit as conceptualize here. Thanks for the post.
Warren Gabbidon Says: June 17, 2010 at 10:39 am
That was the coolest thing for a Community Transit will allow families to travel together privately, like in a car or taxi, at a lesser price, that’s Good!