Michael Thompson wrote:
Just as an aside, and solely for my benefit: this is the first time I've
ever seen used the term "Transportation Justice." I've heard of "social
justice" (though I'm not sure what that means) and "economic justice" and
maybe even a couple of other "justice"s. But "Transportation Justice" is a
new one to me. What does it mean?
Did someone slip another justice in on us sometime, without letting us know?
In the future, could someone please announce new justices when they come
out, so people like me can be "justice aware" and give each new "justice"
its due justice.
Mark says:
Thank you Michael - you often write what I'm thinking.
It reminds me of an old saying, 'I exist. Please accomodate me'.
A large metro area needs user-friendly, cost-effective public transit, but
to assign the word 'justice' to that goal is a very big stretch. It implies
that that public transit is an entitlement, and the tax base (collective)
needs to accomodate the needs in the name of 'justice'. It also suggests, I
think, an underlying belief that nobody should ever be inconvenienced or
have to solve problems on their own. Not being able to match bus schedules
or LRT routes to your personal needs does not rise to the level of
oppression.
Mark Hanson
Prospect Park
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