[PRCo] Re: Portland Green Line

[Phillip Clark Campbell]

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From: John Swindler <j_swindler at hotmail.com>
To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 7:38:45 PM
Subject: [PRCo] Re: Portland Green Line

Low floor is the way to go.  Gets rid of ramps, lifts, and people climbing steps.  
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Mr.Swindler;


Getting rid of people does get ride of most safety concerns.
Your comments have been made as frequently as I have stated:

"The point I made which hasn't been addressed is the
side impact issue isn't it.  After such a collision there
shall be more people come under the ADA law won't
there."

Is this another of many examples of history repeating?
We rave about one feature while openly ignoring obvious
concerns.  We 'jump on board' feeling 100% safe, even 110%.
Then the accident happens;  we rant:  'why didn't 'they' see
this problem?'

Yes; these low cars eliminate ramps and lifts but at what cost
in both $$$ and $afety?


 Phil
Without  a   'coast'   but  not  a   'cause.'

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> Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:53:39 -0700
> From: pcc_sr at yahoo.com
> Subject: [PRCo] Re: Portland Green Line
> To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
> 
> Mr.Allman;
> 
> The point I made which hasn't been addressed is the
> side impact issue isn't it. After such a collision there
> shall be more people come under the ADA law won't
> there. Portland and other cities had wayside lifts to
> board wheelchairs; whether or not it is less expensive
> to outfit each vehicle is lost on me.....
> 
> I don't see a difference in schedules because of these
> low cars.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Phillip Clark Campbell" <pcc_sr at yahoo.com>
> To: <pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org>
> Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 8:23 PM
> Subject: [PRCo] Re: Portland Green Line
> 
> 
> > Mr.Allman;
> >
> > .... I am
> > concerned with side impact collisions; something
> > could put a whole new door in this equipment. Maybe
> > I will like them better when I really 'need' such an
> > amenity.

> >
> > Phil
> > Without a 'coast' but not a 'cause.'
> > ________________________________
> > From: richard allman <allmanr at verizon.net>
> > To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
> > Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 3:07:13 PM
> > Subject: [PRCo] Re: Portland Green Line
> >
> > every Tri MET train has one low floor car so the boarding is rather swift!