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Solutions : Canadian Transit Technology

Accession number: 
1981.0037

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Production Years: 
1981

Languages:

  • English
  • French
Film Properties: 
  • 16mm
  • Colour
  • Sound
Length (feet): 
989 (16mm)
Length (minutes): 
28

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Holding Institutions: 

Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario: 16mm.

Library and Archives Canada: 16mm, 3/4".
"Canadian cities faced a choice: build up car support systems or expand and improve public transportation. This film is about the second alternative. It shows how Canadian expertise, design and manufacturing have helped to decongest and revitalize city centers in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver by providing exciting solutions to passenger travel. The Kingston Transit Center is shown testing a high-speed light-rail train. Subway systems, double-level trains, sea buses, and third-rail self-propelled trains meet specific needs."

"Le film présente un aperçu global des systèmes de transport en commun mis au point par l'industrie canadienne du transport en commun pour satisfaire nos besoins domestiques et ceux du marche international."

Bibliography: 

Online Database National Film Board of Canada.
"Canadian cities faced a choice: build up car support systems or expand and improve public transportation. This film is about the second alternative. It shows how Canadian expertise, design and manufacturing have helped to decongest and revitalize city centers in Toronto, Montréal and Vancouver by providing exciting solutions to passenger travel. The Kingston Transit Center is shown testing a high-speed light-rail train. Subway systems, double-level trains, sea buses, and third-rail self-propelled trains meet specific needs."