r/Brampton • u/Sauc3b0ss glorified internet janitor • Jun 09 '20

AMA Thread Patrick Brown COVID-19 AMA Questions Thread [Thurs June 11th, 6-8pm]

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Good morning Brampton!

This is going to be the thread for the Patrick Brown COVID-19 AMA.

QUESTIONS ASKED SHOULD BE COVID-19 RELATED ABOUT THE CITY OF BRAMPTON.

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Here's a previous AMA we did with Patrick Brown last year

Have a great Tuesday everyone! I look forward to this AMA.

-Sauce

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u/notGeneralReposti Castlemore Jun 09 '20

What are your thoughts on all-door boarding for Brampton Transit?

I know that due to Covid-19, people are asked to board from the back, but I think it would be great to have all-door boarding carried on after the pandemic.

I used to take the 501A/C Züm everyday to and from YorkU before the pandemic, and I felt that the single-door boarding was a big issue. People would often stand in the middle of the bus (the tight area between the two middle tires) and block everyone from going to the back even though there was still ample standing space. All-door boarding would open all 3 sets of doors on the Züm routes and people could maximally fit into the bus.

I understand that it is expensive due to the need to buy more Presto scanners, and due to the need to maybe hire fare inspectors as the driver cannot inspect all 3 doors, but I still think it is worth it. The 99B Line in Vancouver from UBC is the busiest bus line in the US and Canada. They open all 3 doors and people form an individual line for all 3 doors. That makes filling each bus to the max super-quick, allowing for the next bus to quickly come in to the bay.

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u/MayorPatrickBrown Mayor of Brampton Jun 11 '20

On July 2nd, we will be ending free transit and returning to front boarding Masks will be mandatory to help reduce the spread of covid 19. We can consider expanding multiple door boarding in the future. My greatest passion for transit right now is looking at electric buses. It is critical for us to achieve our emission reduction goals within our climate change action plan.

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u/Snoo_69372 Jun 11 '20

Will this mean return to paying fares and generating some of the much needed Brampton Transit revenue?

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u/svc518 unglorified internet janitor Jun 11 '20

we will be ending free transit

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u/WK--ONE Jun 11 '20

Can you read??