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| #1 - Posted 26 March 2008, 11:55 PM | |
 Location: United States, New York, NY Join date: December 2007 Member #: 16 Posts: 586  | El Metro How do you view the construction of the first mass-transit system in the Dominican Capital? A sign of progress or a sign of regression? |
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| #2 - Posted 27 March 2008, 12:18 AM | |
 Location: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo Join date: December 2007 Member #: 1 Posts: 394 | RE: El Metro Time will tell. The metro itself is a good project and if the people start using it it may be the first step to start limiting the "concho" way of transport, which is very inneficient in congestion and energy and pollutes a lot. My major concern is with the long term viability. Both in mantainance, as we know this wouldn't be the first major project that doesnt get proper mantainance, and the economic feasability, since the costs seem to be quite high. So, If everything works out well, it's progression, if it doesn't, then it's just another failed project, only it'll sit at the top of the rankin in amount of wasted money. DaniDR Living in the Paradise |
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| #3 - Posted 30 March 2008, 2:28 AM | |
 Location: United States, Leominster, Massachusetts Join date: December 2007 Member #: 73 Posts: 457 |  RE: El MetroA sign of progress. E pa lante que vamo!! |
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| #4 - Posted 30 March 2008, 3:20 AM | |
 Location: United Kingdom Join date: December 2007 Member #: 8 Posts: 379 | RE: El Metro I was against “the thing” from the beginning, but now(that “the thing” has being built); I’m hoping for the best. Intelligence organizes the world by organizing itself, Jean Piaget |
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| #5 - Posted 30 March 2008, 11:52 AM | |
Location: United States, New York, NY Join date: December 2007 Member #: 16 Posts: 586 | RE: El Metro Quote: FranktheTank previously said: I was against “the thing” from the beginning, but now(that “the thing” has being built); I’m hoping for the best. Montate Papa, sin miedo. A great idea. I just hope they built it correctly and didn't take any short cuts which can cause a major disaster. The rapid pace of construction worries me but I hope the authorities are competent enough not risk the lives of so many people for a few bucks ! In the mean time, I await the official opening of the metro later on this year. |
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| #6 - Posted 14 April 2008, 2:43 PM | |
Location: United States, New York, NY Join date: December 2007 Member #: 16 Posts: 586 |  RE: El MetroI just came across a news article stating that the methods used in the construction of the metro were obsolete. Do you think this guy has any credibility or is this another politically motivated event by the opposition party? Check out this link http://www.listindiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=54994 |
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| #7 - Posted 25 April 2008, 1:53 PM | |
Location: United States, New York, NY Join date: December 2007 Member #: 16 Posts: 586 | RE: El Metro Some Videos Highlighting the Inaugration of "El Metro de Santo Domingo" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY9L07sssl0&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1caPX6hzTCM&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH7Pfam5WFI&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hpb2igQ3p4&feature=related Ta bonito el metro! Hay que montase!! A video of the metro being opened for people to get on for a test run. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR_6DDmliQc&feature=related Edited on 4/25/2008 1:58 PM by ny4life. |
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| #8 - Posted 25 April 2008, 3:15 PM | |
 Location: Dominican Republic Join date: December 2007 Member #: 31 Posts: 591 | RE: El Metro I really want to take a ride on the Metro, but my intuition, tells me not to. I mean we are suppose to have 24 hours electricity,here in Cabarete, but its more like 24hrs minus 3,4 or like yesterday 8, last week 30hrs , I Mean please dont get me wrong its better than before,but how can they assure that Elec. will be provided at all times in the metro. And now Edenorte says that we will keep on getting Power Outages, due to maintenance work on the power lines, up untill May 16. (how convenient we might have power outage for the elections) Power cuts due to ongoing repairs http://www.sosuanews.com/index.php Last time i check in Forida, FPL does not have to have blackouts to do there work. Edited on 4/25/2008 3:16 PM by time2rize.  ] |
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| #9 - Posted 25 April 2008, 3:33 PM | |
 Location: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, DN Join date: March 2008 Member #: 478 Posts: 369 | RE: El Metro Quote: time2rize previously said: I really want to take a ride on the Metro, but my intuition, tells me not to. I mean we are suppose to have 24 hours electricity,here in Cabarete, but its more like 24hrs minus 3,4 or like yesterday 8, last week 30hrs , I Mean please dont get me wrong its better than before,but how can they assure that Elec. will be provided at all times in the metro. And now Edenorte says that we will keep on getting Power Outages, due to maintenance work on the power lines, up untill May 16. (how convenient we might have power outage for the elections) Power cuts due to ongoing repairs http://www.sosuanews.com/index.php Last time i check in Forida, FPL does not have to have blackouts to do there work. Well if you have never took a ride in a metro come..... no tengas miedo hombre... an enjoy your trip perhaps this experience will change your always whining and complaining actitude Edited on 4/25/2008 3:39 PM by MrDom. |
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| #10 - Posted 25 April 2008, 3:37 PM | |
Location: Dominican Republic Join date: December 2007 Member #: 19 Posts: 432 | RE: El Metro is that regression or repression |
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