Comment 117198

By kevlahan (registered) | Posted March 23, 2016 at 13:43:44 in reply to Comment 117195

I understand what you're saying and I can appreciate that under current conditions driving is more convenient and pleasant than taking transit.

But I agree with the McMaster-sponsored "Big Ideas Better Cities" talk at the downtown health centre that public institutions (like hospitals, schools and universities) do have a duty to use their resources and influence to benefit the communities where they are based. McMaster is finally trying to do this in various ways since the President has made it a priority.

HHS certainly didn't mind using their influence and resources to try to force a parking lot in Beasley, to the extent of taking the City to the OMB. Why can't they do the same thing for transit or cycling?

Also, there are no areas near the University where students or staff can park all day for free: all street parking is limited to 3 hours (largely at the request of the neighbourhoods) which is not very useful if you study or work at McMaster. The McMaster transportation survey confirmed the vast majority of students and staff do not drive alone to the University.

And, to make a obvious point, if students could all easily drive and park on campus we would have worse transit service and no demand for a transit pass. Ensuring everyone can drive is a good way to remove any pressure to improve transit service.

Comment edited by kevlahan on 2016-03-23 13:49:59

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