SunriseChampion
Senior Member
I would disagree with that. Many Torontonians have to bring tools, paperwork, uniforms, equipment, etc. to work, but the vast majority of them don't get to close off part of the street to facilitate that. They pay for parking, lug their stuff on the subway, etc.
Cute comparison. Please be here Monday morning at 7 to help me lug my 300lbs of metal working tools onto the subway. I'll even buy you lunch.
I agree with the sentiment that nobody should be entitled to special treatment and often side with parking wardens when they're in arguments with workers on the same site as me, but this idea that getting the tools, materials, etc to and from is like packing a weekender bag and tally-ho we're there is beyond ridiculous. In all honesty, I would love to be able to take transit to work....I'm sick of daily driving (it causes me quite a deal of mental anguish), but it's just not feasible. Nor is it always possible to unload all your tools and equipment at once due to space constraints and can be beyond inefficient to have to go back and forth between your station and your car.
PS: I go to great lengths (when required) to park legally while at work.