February 16th, 2010
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Germany,
News — Ryan J. Allen @ 10:55
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
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News — Ryan J. Allen @ 7:54
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
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Germany,
News — Ryan J. Allen @ 0:31
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
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News — Ryan J. Allen @ 19:36
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. [...]