Comments on: Surviving the heat http://lightrailblogger.com/2009/07/18/i-survived-the-heat/ METRO light rail and the car-free experience in downtown Phoenix Tue, 09 Nov 2010 05:11:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Tony http://lightrailblogger.com/2009/07/18/i-survived-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-269 Tony Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:23:51 +0000 http://lightrailblogger.com/?p=882#comment-269 Great tip on the fountain, David!! And thanks for the kanteen info!! Great tip on the fountain, David!! And thanks for the kanteen info!!

]]> By: Tony http://lightrailblogger.com/2009/07/18/i-survived-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-268 Tony Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:21:37 +0000 http://lightrailblogger.com/?p=882#comment-268 I think you forgot a zero? ;) Ahh...the car sauna. How I don't miss those days. I totally agree with you, when you keep moving on a bike it's not even that hot AND you're getting the extra benefit of exercise. The only thing I really need for my bike is a rack or basket of some kind for when I'm out running errands. I think you forgot a zero? ;) Ahh…the car sauna. How I don’t miss those days. I totally agree with you, when you keep moving on a bike it’s not even that hot AND you’re getting the extra benefit of exercise. The only thing I really need for my bike is a rack or basket of some kind for when I’m out running errands.

]]> By: David SB http://lightrailblogger.com/2009/07/18/i-survived-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-265 David SB Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:24:21 +0000 http://lightrailblogger.com/?p=882#comment-265 Regarding the water fountains at the light rail stations, the trick is to let the water run for a few seconds before taking a drink. The water nearest the spout is warm, but the water stored deeper in the fountain has been pleasantly cold every time I've tried it. I regularly use the water fountains to refill my canteen bottle every time I wait for a train. By the way, metal containers like Klean Kanteen keep water cold much longer than plastic water bottles. Riding light rail during the summer has made me appreciate how much better rail is than the bus. At bus stops, there is no source of water, and if there's a delay in service, waiting in 110 temperatures can be uncomfortable or even dangerous. I experienced a recent mishap on the 44 line which resulted in passengers waiting an hour for a bus in severe heat. Thankfully, one resourceful passenger went into his office, which was next to the bus stop, and brought out a bag of ice for everyone to share. The lesson: If a bus transfer is involved, bring even more water than you would for a trip by rail. Regarding the water fountains at the light rail stations, the trick is to let the water run for a few seconds before taking a drink. The water nearest the spout is warm, but the water stored deeper in the fountain has been pleasantly cold every time I’ve tried it. I regularly use the water fountains to refill my canteen bottle every time I wait for a train. By the way, metal containers like Klean Kanteen keep water cold much longer than plastic water bottles.

Riding light rail during the summer has made me appreciate how much better rail is than the bus. At bus stops, there is no source of water, and if there’s a delay in service, waiting in 110 temperatures can be uncomfortable or even dangerous. I experienced a recent mishap on the 44 line which resulted in passengers waiting an hour for a bus in severe heat. Thankfully, one resourceful passenger went into his office, which was next to the bus stop, and brought out a bag of ice for everyone to share. The lesson: If a bus transfer is involved, bring even more water than you would for a trip by rail.

]]> By: Ellen http://lightrailblogger.com/2009/07/18/i-survived-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-261 Ellen Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:25:57 +0000 http://lightrailblogger.com/?p=882#comment-261 Great tips! I have found that riding my bike to do a quick errand is cooler than driving my car because I don't have to get back into a 150 degree sauna after I'm done. Great tips! I have found that riding my bike to do a quick errand is cooler than driving my car because I don’t have to get back into a 150 degree sauna after I’m done.

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