CIRCLE WITH A DOT

As an occasional transit user, this morning is the first time I've gotten a battery electric bus. I know there's issues with this specific model (driver comfort and supply chain for replacement parts), but I must say it's very comfortable as a passenger.

Having no engine vibration is a huge win, and I'm pretty sure the regenerative brake system encourages better driver braking habits.

The best part is that this read from a community league chair who had been a city councillor 30ish years ago. Who also said something to the effect of "we knew approving all that sprawl was going to leave a big budget problem for a future council to solve, but you need to solve it more gradually."

Today in sensible arguments presented to city council:

We're worried that adding more people to our neighbourhood will reduce the number of students at the school and cause it to close. ‍️

#yeg #yegcc #infill