TTC罢工期间的紧急对策以及10种替代方法
【北美在线
NAOL.CA/NAOL.US】
2008/04/26
北美在线(NAOL.CA/NAOL.US)记者小米编译报道：据CityTV周六凌晨报道，大约9000名有投票资格的TTC(多伦多公交公司)员工中，将近三分之二投票否决了一周前劳资双方达成的临时协议，并且从周五午夜时分（4月26日周六凌晨零点）开始罢工。
下面是多伦多市政府关于TTC罢工期间的紧急对策以及10种替代方法
，
小米简要翻译如下，详情见后附英文原文。
TTC的10种替代方法
括号里的是小米自己瞎说，别太较真。
1。自驾车（废话，方便开车的话才不愿做TTC的奴隶呢！）
2。分享驾车 ( check
www.carpoolzone.ca )
3。临时租车（哈哈，租车公司发大财了）
4。使用GO Train
(http://www.gotransit.com /
www.yrt.ca)
5。出租车
6。电子代步/远程办公
7。走路上班（气心！我得走上5个钟头）
8。骑车（小米的最爱，但要注意安全，上班不是体育运动）
9。留在市内（哇！老板给租旅馆？最好有游泳池的那种，有网球场当然更棒）
10。举手搭便车（要是罢工的TTC员工都把手举起来，还能轮到我？）
TTC罢工期间的紧急对策
多伦多市府制定罢工发生时的紧急对策，规定一些主要马路全天不准泊车，在一些主要马路上开辟巴士专用线路，以及共乘搭车的专用线路等等，以便尽量减轻公车系统罢工带来的影响。
本来在市中心找车位本就不易，在罢工期间，市府应急规定很多主要干道禁止停车，比如Yonge、Bloor、Eglinton、Finch
Bayview 等上的很多路段禁止停车，详情请见：
www.toronto.ca
不过有些平时收费的临时停车场免费。14个免费停车场的详细名单请见：
www.toronto.ca
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TTC的10种替代方法英文原文
Ten
Alternatives To The TTC During A Strike
Friday April 25, 2008
CityNews.ca Staff
So it's finally come to this: a TTC strike
set to start at 12:01am Saturday. For many
the question is 'what will I do if it
happens?' The lucky ones live close enough
to their workplace that they can walk or
manage to get there with a little
inconvenience.
But most of us come from a long way away -
and we're stuck. Here are the top 10
alternate ways to get from here to there and
back again without the Better Way, along
with an assessment of the pros and cons of
each.
1) Drive There
This is undoubtedly the route most car
owners will be forced to take, causing
massive gridlock on the roads. But at least
you'll know you'll get there. Eventually.
The good: You'll be close to where you need
to be and you can leave whenever you want.
The bad: Finding a parking spot downtown
isn't easy and during a strike when there
are about a million more vehicles on the
road, it could be downright impossible.
Expect the best places to be taken early.
And beware of some unscrupulous lot or
homeowners offering to rent you a spot for
jacked up prices, something that happened
the last time. Already high gas prices could
go through the roof as demand quickly
outraces supply. Not that they need an
excuse to soar.
2) Carpool
For many, the best plan, although for the
driver, the problems listed above still
apply.
The good: It's a pollution reducer,
squeezing more people into one vehicle
instead of having each one get there
separately. And you might actually arrive on
time.
The bad: You suddenly find yourself on
someone else's schedule and you have to
leave early or late depending on who's doing
the driving. You can't always go when you
want if you're dependent on a lift. One
person's tardiness can destroy your
schedule. And finding someone who's going
your way at the time you need to be there
isn't always easy.
Several services try to help. Check out some
of the resources below to find a ride near
you or post your own request.
www.carpoolzone.ca
3) Temporary Car Rental
There are several places that allow you to
rent a car for a few hours or a few days and
drop it off at one of their other locations.
The good: You can drive downtown and not
worry about having to park. And a car will
be waiting for you when you're ready to go.
The bad: You have to sign up first and
there's a fee involved, often including a
pricey membership deposit. You also have to
pre-register and it may be a few days before
you can get access to one of their vehicles.
So it won't help you on day one of the
strike unless you've planned in advance.
Plus, there's no guarantee one of their drop
off points will be near where you need to
be, potentially leaving you stranded -
although a bit closer to work.
4) The GO Train
It's not a solution for everyone, but it
will still be running and it's a good way to
get downtown without a car.
The good: Some of the trains hit Union
Station and that may be close enough for you
to walk to your destination. And you can
even get some reading in along the way.
The bad: If you're not close to a GO
station, you might have to drive out of your
way in the wrong direction to get to one of
the terminals. But GO may not the other
Better Way for everyone. A spokesperson
tells CityNews.ca they're already using
every single bus or train in rush hour and
can't add any more. They're asking anyone
who decides to use the system as an
alternate to consider carpooling to their
lots, because they're expecting them to be
even busier than usual. And you may need
extra time to allow for the bigger crowds.
5) Taxis
They can get you right to your door and back
again.
The good: The convenience factor is the big
plus here. Cabs can carry you right to where
you need to be with no worries about
parking.
The bad: They're expensive and the rides to
and from uptown to downtown will put a dent
in your wallet if the strike wears on -
especially if your company won't help pay
for it. And with 1.5 million people looking
for another way to get where they need to
be, hailing one at either rush hour could be
a tall order.
6) Telecommute
Don't leave home and don't worry about the
strike.
The good: You're already where you need to
be the minute you get up. And depending on
your living arrangements, you may actually
get a lot more done. Phone, fax and email
can make it seem like you're at the office.
The bad: Not everyone has the option and you
won't necessarily have easy access to all
your files, records and co-workers. Plus
there's something about being in an office
atmosphere that makes it easier to feel
you're in touch and keeping up with what's
coming next.
7) Walk To Work
Get ready for a long stroll.
The good: It's great exercise, it's free and
it will give you an excuse to get out in the
sun for a while.
The bad: This only works if you live within
a reasonable distance of your workplace and
if the weather cooperates. It also means
you'll have to leave a lot earlier to get
there and likely come home a lot later.
8) Cycling
A great alternative to the TTC in the summer
and spring.
The good: More great exercise and they're
easy to park. You control when you come and
go.
The bad: Cyclists already know it's
dangerous on the roads and with so many more
cars out there during the strike it's only
going to get worse. You can sometimes take
side streets or paths to avoid the busier
routes, but that will only make you even
more late. And it will take longer to get to
work overall. Plus, if you're not used to
it, those hills can be a killer.
Toronto is already one of the most notorious
places on the planet for bike thefts. Having
more of them out there will only give
thieves new targets, so make sure you have a
good lock and a safe place to store your
two-wheeler or you may find yourself using
one of the other methods on this list when
you're ready to go home.
9) Stay Downtown
This isn't an option for everyone, but if
the strike is a short one, it might work for
you.
The good: You're closer to where you need to
be, you'll be fighting less traffic and
you'll get back sooner. It's a chance to
stay with friends, co-workers or family
members and you'll get to see how the other
half lives.
The bad: Living with a friend can put a
strain on a relationship, even if it's just
for a few days. And if you choose a hotel,
you'll wind up paying a lot more for the
privilege. Plus, there are none of the
comforts of home.
10) Thumb A Ride
Last and certainly least. During the last
big transit strike, many simply put out
their thumbs and got a ride with well
meaning strangers.
The good: Not much. You might meet someone
interesting along the way.
The bad: Plenty. This method is not
recommended by police and for good reason.
You don't know whose car you're getting into
and once you're inside, getting out isn't
easy. The same thing applies if you're
offering the ride - the stranger in the seat
next to you may not have good intentions and
you won't know until you're trapped in there
with them.
Not only that, but even if you do choose
this option, you'll still likely have to
wait at the side of the road for a while
before someone not paying attention to the
above warning actually stops. And they have
to be going your way. Risky, time consuming
and generally not very safe.
City's
TTC Strike Contingency Plan
Saturday April 26, 2008
CityNews.ca Staff
When a TTC strike appeared likely last
weekend, the city of Toronto created a
contingency plan in case things break down
and the Red Rocket fizzles. It looks like
that's happened, as the transit union walked
off the job at 12:01am Saturday.
Any TTC strike always brings with it
gridlock and endless traffic traumas. And
with that in mind, if the strike continues
into the workweek, there will likely be some
big changes on the streets to ensure as many
people can get by as possible. Keep in mind
that this was the city's contingency plan as
of last week, and the situation may change
in the hours and days to come.
In the event of a walkout, parking was to be
prohibited between 7am-7pm Monday to Friday
for the duration in the following areas.
Avenue Rd./University Ave. between Lawrence
Ave. and Front St.
Bloor St./Danforth Ave. between Jane St. and
Victoria Park Ave.
Yonge St. between Front St. and Steeles Ave.
Eglinton Ave. between Allen Rd. and
Brentcliffe Rd.
Bayview Ave. from Eglinton Ave. to Lawrence
Ave.
Finch Ave. from Highway 400 to Jane St.
McCowan Rd. from Eglinton Ave. to Ellesmere
Rd.
Lawrence Ave. from Markham Rd. to Brimley
Rd.
The Queensway from Roncesvalles Ave. to
Parkside Dr.
Reserved bus lanes on Eglinton Ave., Bay
St., Fleet St., King St. and Pape Ave. were
to become car pool lanes. And parking lots
at 14 city community centres and arenas
would be available free of charge, primarily
for car pooling.
The TTC told Citynews.ca recently its
commuter parking lots at subway stations
would also likely be opened up to car
poolers in the event of job action, but they
have yet to firm up anything.
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