By: Samuel Akhibi, SFU Student
Cars and buses pale in comparison to the excitement of taking the SkyTrain.
Cars and buses are limited to ground-level views within a congested traffic system. The SkyTrain, on the other hand, offers comfy and scenic views of the city landscape, mountains, and waterfronts. It offers a more accessible and modernized form of travel with the system being automated and efficient. The stations are operational with maps and convenience stores that make travel more comfortable. Even with the occasional technical difficulties, employees usually service the train and resolve delays at a rapid rate.
The SkyTrain is also more environmentally friendly than other vehicles. Being fully electric, it not only reduces greenhouse gases, but also reduces the number of cars on the road. Public transit in general also gives passengers the opportunity to interact with community members — something not experienced when travelling solo. I believe that Vancouver’s SkyTrain allows for a more visually and socially rewarding experience than other vehicles.
