February 16th, 2010

Karlsruhe Tram Collides with Police Car

Hot on the heals of an accident between two trams in Karlsruhe comes another tram accident–this one involving an on-duty police car and a tram. I read that the police car took the full impact of the tram on the driver’s side door. The police officer did not survive the crash.

February 4th, 2010

Headphones on Transit

I take note of the headphones that people are wearing while they are listening to music while riding public transit. For the most part I do not judge people based on the headphones they are using, though I admit that I often confirm my judgements based on them. Occasionally I am surprised by [...]

January 15th, 2010

Karlsruhe Tram Accident

Whilst some might argue that there is larger, more devestating things to worry about at the moment, I have just read some news that hits close to home (to me): two trams have collided in downtown Karlsruhe. Reports indicate that 27 people have been injured, some severely, and one report suggests that up to [...]

November 3rd, 2009

Downtown Ottawa – the new Bus Depot

Since returning from Germany I have happily returned to using OC Transpo to get around the city. I remember the very first day I returned to work via OC Transpo I was impressed–the bus was fast. Eventually my honeymoon with transit wore off and the reality of riding the bus kicked in. [...]