Transport and its Artistic effect on the city!

Transport in the city. This blog is dedicated to the well known water taxi in Port of Spain. The water taxi is proven to be much faster than a car in terms of time when travelling from San Fernando (located in the south of Trinidad) to Port of Spain (located in the north) . This strategy of transport greatly affects the congestion in the city as there are less cars in and around the roadways and as a result traffic is drastically reduced. The effect of global warming is taking a great toll on the world and even the smallest things can help reduce the effects of global warming. Car pooling saves gas and reduces the amount of carbon monoxide emitted from these vehicles. The water taxi greatly cuts the amount of cars coming into and out of the city on a daily basis. Those who live in the south and work in Port of Spain can find quick and easy access into the city via transport provided by the water taxi. For safety, there is secure parking for those who come to the terminal with their private cars which they would use to return home after taking the water taxi from work. This transport mechanism is also an attraction to the citizens as well as tourists as not much Caribbean islands have this type of transport available to them. Urban geography is related to this as it shows that there are many ways to reduce the congestion of traffic within cities that may be located near coasts. According to Hall and Barret, " Mobility, the ability to move around cities, is a fundamental and increasingly complex dimenstion of everday life." It goes on to say that mobility shapes cities. The size and shapes of cities form throughout history and across the world are a reflection of the prevalence of different forms of transport. The urban sprawl of many contemporary cities reflects, and helps perpetuate, the importance of the private car today but other forms of transport, such as they railway and carriage, have been equally important determinants of the shape and nature of cities. As a result, the increase in technology and implementation of the water taxi may have a great impact on the city and it's future formation. To add to this, there is also breakfast shed as seen in the photo which may be of great convenience to business people arriving into Port of Spain and even those leaving to San Fernando. The area is located across the road from the famous Brian Lara Promenade, near the Hyatt hotel as well as The Parliament Of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and they all work together to form an aesthetically pleasing landscape. Below is a video to show you more information about the water taxi!

Reference: Hall and Barret. Urban Geography. London and New York, Routledge Publishing. 2012 (page 282).