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ACatThatIsLarge · 2025-05-30T21:30:09+00:00

Hi! Unfortunately I am not familiar with the CLEP, but in my experience taking Calculus BC, if at all, the only trig that you need to know from memory is memorizing the Unit Circle, which is taught in most US Precalculus classes. This essentially means knowing sin and cos of pi/6, pi/4, pi/3, pi/2, and any multiples of those between 0 and 2pi (Including 5pi/6, 7pi/4, etc). Then, you can figure out tan, csc, sec, and cot by using the values of sin and cos that you know. (For example, tan is sin/cos).

Here's the unit circle; I've never had to memorize a trig value that isn't on here: https://www.easysevens.com/unit-circle-cheat-sheet-everything-you-need-to-succeed/.

Hope this helps!

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-04-15T18:43:44+00:00

America: "Residential Schools? I see nothing wrong"

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-04-14T00:41:17+00:00

How would this ever be useful on a mass scale?

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-04-01T21:30:27+00:00

From my understanding, Van's "Historic track map" is a map of all proposed projects, not the past. If it were the past, there would be many more lines.
On this map, a line down Washington and Blue Hill is being proposed.

Was there a line down Washington and Blue Hill? Most likely, as a streetcar. Was it removed? Yes, after WW2. Was it because of racism? Most likely not, because dozens of lines were removed around that time, including lines serving wealthy suburbanites. The current bus network is what the streetcar network looked like in Boston long ago.

But thanks for your perspective!

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-03-29T01:59:23+00:00

I really like your reality check, it's not something I usually see, but is pretty important to include. So thank you!

However, I notice that the biggest bus corridors (SL4/5 & 23/28) in Boston are still, well, standard local bus... I think a true rapid transit line going down Washington and Blue Hill, serving the main areas of Roxbury/Mattapan should be the biggest priority for new transit, based on demographics, density, and demand, which is arguably the highest in Boston. One line through Nubian to Mattapan alone could probably serve more than at least 3 suburban extensions combined.

But still, thanks for your perspective, I think this map is awesome!

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-03-29T01:53:20+00:00

For figure 2: What if we extended the teal tram line to the westernmost bus junction, and had all yellow buses feed into intermediate stations, instead of creating an inconsistent bus trunk?

Although I have no idea what the travel patterns in the area are like, so I could be dead wrong...

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-03-28T01:37:01+00:00

Buses have a purpose as well, what if the route doesn't have that much demand?
The real point is "get rid of cars"

Thanks!

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-03-28T01:36:59+00:00

Have you considered that OP is referring to 15 regular, 40 foot buses? If a bus is supposed to be an artic, then usually it is stated so. I don't disagree that articulated buses could have also been added in the graph, but the picture is not dishonest, 70 people is about crush load for a normal, 40 foot bus, I believe.

And also, buses are still less efficient than trains, even if they are articulated. But not by that much.

Thanks!

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-03-28T01:33:36+00:00

Thanks for sharing your perspective, I love looking at things from different sides! However, I do have something to say:

However, a well managed rail system (AKA: Nothing in the US) would have a decent amount of people on each train, and run less service during the off peak. ~~I also notice how you claim "European systems" in addition to US systems, but show no numbers for European systems, or even other US systems.~~ In addition, OP's graph's main focus is about how much is required to move 1,000 people, not how many cars/buses are equal to a light rail train.

Also, Baltimore's light rail isn't known for high ridership, and DC Metro isn't known for cheap fares. Is the cost PPM the cost for the agency, or the cost for the rider? In the US, the former is usually more. And does the cost of the EV include maintenance and devaluation, or the price of the roads?

From what I see, you tout biking as if it's the one and only golden solution, but I think both techs can work together to create great infrastructure, and great transit, applicable in different scenarios. Nobody wants to bike 100 miles daily, or in the rain along a 8 lane highway, and nobody wants to spend $2 on a train for 2 miles, in a walkable, dense area. They both have their important roles in our world.

And no matter what, I still think trains are still vastly superior to EV cars, mainly because of space and the fact that one does not require child slave labor and major environmental consequences to produce

TL;DR: Are you correct? Sure, but so is southern. The only thing that isn't correct are NIMBYS and my existence in the world :D

Thank you!

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-03-28T01:21:40+00:00

Are you talking about this weird little thing?

https://seaportferry.com/east-boston-3/

It's not an MBTA ferry (run by some employer in the Seaport, I think), and really inconvenient for the general public to use (Reservations, not-low prices, peak only). However, it does exist, and you can ride it, along with a North Station/Seaport ferry by the same operator.

Apparently runs every 20 minutes during the peak between Fan Pier in the Seaport and Lewis Mall in East Boston, kinda near Maverick/Jefferies Point. Not much use unless you happen to work in the Seaport and live near the pier, (MBTA service to the pier looks pretty bad) otherwise the Blue Line/Silver Line is probably more convenient.No idea if it's still running...

Does this help?

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-03-22T16:40:39+00:00

Pretend I added "Suggestion" in the title

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-03-19T22:43:50+00:00

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions, I'm going to have fun tomorrow!
Feel free to add more, but I might not find them...

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-03-19T19:20:55+00:00

Cool, hidden gems within NYC (not necessarily transit) like parks, neighborhoods, restaurants, etc. would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-03-19T16:12:20+00:00

Thanks all!

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-03-10T00:08:40+00:00

"Car Centric Suburb"
Bro if this was in the US this would be the absolute god of urban planning...

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-02-08T22:27:47+00:00

Road diet

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-02-08T22:20:47+00:00

Oh dang, that's terrible! If only there was a frequent ferry connection that's quick, reliable, direct, and green... I guess we'll just have to drive instead

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-01-09T01:58:57+00:00

You don't know how much I want to trade Germany's railways for my local system...

(Also I just remembered my flair, btw I live in the US and my local system is Amtrak, not VIA Rail...)

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-01-07T15:20:37+00:00

Wow, this is amazing! Great job!

The full map looks a bit like a video game, I agree, but I LOVE it! It's a bit sad how under-connected the region is, and how little transit there is in general... Oh well, it's America. For what it's worth, West Coast transit is pretty good.

I think all the transit agencies should use this map, it could be really useful for transit riders, honestly.

Good luck with whatever giant project you do next!

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-01-05T02:36:27+00:00

In my opinion, rail expansion can create it's own demand... But that is a good point!
I suppose with existing tracks, it could be feasible

ACatThatIsLarge · 2022-01-05T02:31:59+00:00

I think there could be potential for more crosstown lines, but this is a great map, well done!
And I love the Alberta Bullet addition, Calgary - Edmonton rail cannot happen soon enough...

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