Let's Build Gonave, Haiti!

This is the type of minibus that we are hoping to put on the island of La Gonave, Haiti.  This video will show you have fast the vehicles can go.  Keep in mind that they are all electric and can even have a solar panel on top. Click here to see video Go Gonvae!

  Bike cages, which is the top picture, and the bottom bike storage pictured below is similar to what you will find on the bikeways on La Gonave.  These will typically be near minibus stops. These bike cages/storage center will not offer any services, other than storing bikes out of the elements.  You will also find system maps for the bikeway and the mini bus route.  Some container retail maybe near these bike storage centers.  The retail would be owned and operated by the minibus system, which will not only pay to expand minibus service, but also expand the bikeway system as well.   As you can see in the bottom picture the structure is built with outdoor bike parking as well.  The facilities will have ventilation and more than likely built from wood, with a concrete pad under it. Currently we have blue prints as to how these structures will look.  One section of the proposed minibus starter line will run along side the bikeway...

I talked a bit about mini bus transit in previous posts.  This type of transit is key to moving people on the island.  I also mentioned that bike paths (bikeways) are also important as they are faster, and cheaper to build than the roads that mini buses and vehicles will use. Dual Transit Connecting the mini bus line with bikeways is important as it will connecting different types of transit together.  Keep in mind that these bikeways will also have benches, restrooms along the route, bike stations, bike repair shops, vendors, and will connect to minibus transit stops.   This bike lane shows a bike crossing with another mode of transit.  The signage shows pedestrian crossing.  This lane allows for bi-directional bike direction, connection to bus line, and even a walking path.  This is something that could implemented on La Gonave with the minibus system.  Bike Stations   This bike station allows for indoor bike storage as we...

I wrote a bit ago about the need for light rail on the island of La Gonave.  To connect such a mountainous rugged land, a train of some type would work well.  Especially moving people and cargo around.  While Ultra Light Rail is by far cheaper than Light Rail due to the tracks being cheaper, installing track, and trains, but it is also easier to put the system in place. Still a ULR system would cost a few million just to cover a few routes in Anse-a-Galets.  To connect Anse-a-Galets to say Pointe-a-Raquettes, would need a bigger Ultra Light rail (ULR) and would be a big investment.  Currently the need for such a system isn't needed.  Not only is the ridership not there, but also the lack of people who could afford to ride the system is very limited.  Initially we pegged the price at about $2-$5 US just for a one way trip.  While that isn't expensive for Americans, it is very costly to many Haitians.  Until the incomes are there, La Gonave ...