We only have to convince people to hate one more car than they already despise.

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    while no one would bat an eye at spending $24,000+ on private transit a year per household

    The disabled in Ontario are given 13k a year to live on. My transportation budget is literally zero. I wear Xero sandals because they are cheaper than shoes and wear out less, which matters since I walk everywhere.

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      The disabled in Ontario are given 13k a year to live on.

      Fuck, that is rough. I’m so sorry. That is a raw deal. It’s not fair.

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      Average total cost of a car is $12,000 a year in Canada. So a 2 car household spends $24,000 on transit. Honestly it’s probably higher for 50 units/sq km density, but that just my anecdotal evidence from people I know in that density.

      I get it, it’s an insane number. But that is the average, so it’s what I used to the case study. Also remember that your $0/year transit budget is dragging that number down. I am surprised Ontario doesn’t have free transit for those receiving disability. Reduced mobility and (recently) anyone over 65 has free transit in Montréal. I think are fees for the paratransit system, but I can’t figure it out with a quick search.

      The economic point for a bus to be cheaper, per running hour, than a car is only 5 cars.

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        I mention because people need to know, not because it necessarily has a lot to do with the conversation, except that the conversation places the figure into sharp contrast.

        I am surprised Ontario doesn’t have free transit for those receiving disability.

        Have you MET Ontario?!

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            Ontario hates Bob Rae more than it hates Mike Harris. One of them fought tooth and nail to preserve essential government services, and one to eviscerate them. I’m so disgusted.