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Not surprised. Not only are we lacking in physical infrastructure, but also technological infrastructure. I still don't understand how we do not have stations l
by syntaxing 8y ago
Not surprised. Not only are we lacking in physical infrastructure, but also technological infrastructure. I still don't understand how we do not have stations like in developed Asian countries like Japan or Hong Kong. The trains are "one" unit and the stations are doubled door with people at each station assisting (or ticketing..) you if needed. The train practically drive themselves. The conductor is there for emergency purposes. We didn't even have speed regulator installed until recently (and not all trains have them!) until a bunch of trains kept on crashing because of human error. We spend billions on ONE new station, but we can't invest a couple billion to fix the infrastructure.
- lozaning 8y agoHong Kong and Nanjing subway systems are spectacular. I dont speak or read the language and never once did I get lost because there are super easy to understand signs _everywhere_ and usually an electronic map that indicates the station you just left and the one you're going to, above all the doors to the cars inside. Never once gotten lost, embarrassed i can't say the same for BART.
- Jedi72 8y agoIm an Australian so native English speaker, in NYC for a few days and can not figure out the god damn subway to save my life.
- tootie 8y agoOur system is 100 years old and their's aren't.
- Symbiote 8y agoThe points made apply equally to London's lines, which are even older. (Some lines aren't yet upgraded to walk-through trains, but they're ordered. Stuff like speed regulators is decades old.)
- scarejunba 8y agoParis and London are older and better.