Dylan Tonekham

Public transit is the way forward to sustainable cities

By: Dylan Tonekham, SFU Student As climate change remains a massive threat to humanity, the Canadian government has pledged initiatives to fight it, such as the 2030 emissions reduction plan. Though a noble plan to combat emissions, there’s a better solution that isn’t being pushed forward nearly enough: we’re in dire need of better public transit. Unlike commuting by car, public transit can be inherently efficient when employed correctly. Take a look at any grid-locked street: you can only fit so many people into the space occupied by a car. Ironically, an old Saturn car ad demonstrates this inefficiency by…

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