On s’en va jouer dans le trafic avec les fonctionnaires
Summary
TLDRThe video script details a journey from Gatineau's east to downtown Ottawa, exploring traffic conditions with the return of civil servants working in-office three days a week. The host, Mario, estimates a 1-hour and 10-minute trip, but it takes 2 hours due to traffic. The script humorously discusses the impact of the return to in-person work on commute times, with Mario noting a significant difference compared to pre-pandemic patterns. The video also touches on alternative routes and the challenge of crossing the Ottawa River with one less bridge.
Takeaways
- 🚗 The script discusses a traffic experiment to see how the return of civil servants to the office 3 days a week affects traffic.
- ⏱️ The initial estimate for a trip from the East of Gatineau to downtown Ottawa is 25-30 minutes without traffic.
- 🕗 At 7:40 AM, the journey begins, and an updated estimate is given as 1 hour and 10 minutes due to traffic.
- 🚦 By 7:45 AM, the traffic is confirmed to be heavy, and the journey is moving at a slow pace.
- 🏞️ At 8:16 AM, the script mentions passing by Saint-Amour, indicating the traffic is still heavy.
- 🛵 A motorcyclist is observed passing between lanes, suggesting it as a potential solution to avoid traffic.
- ⏱️ After 1 hour and 20 minutes, the traffic situation is still challenging, and the daily commute is commended for those who endure it.
- 🕘 The traffic clears up at 9:40 AM, and the total journey time is 2 hours, which is significantly longer than the initial estimate.
- 🔍 Another Mario (presumably a different person) is contacted to discuss how the traffic situation compares to the previous week.
- 📈 There is a noticeable difference in traffic this week compared to the previous one, with the return to school and the addition of a third mandatory day for civil servants in the office.
- 🌉 The number of bridges used to cross the Ottawa River in the Gatineau urban sector has changed from five to four since the 2023 return.
Q & A
What is the main topic of discussion in the transcript?
-The main topic of discussion in the transcript is the traffic situation in Ottawa, particularly focusing on the impact of the return of civil servants to the office three days a week.
What is the starting point of the journey mentioned in the transcript?
-The journey starts from the East of Gatineau.
What is the destination of the journey described in the transcript?
-The destination of the journey is downtown Ottawa.
What is the usual travel time mentioned for the journey without traffic?
-The usual travel time without traffic is more than 25 to 30 minutes.
What time does Mario estimate it will take to reach downtown Ottawa given the current traffic?
-Mario estimates it will take 1 hour and 10 minutes to reach downtown Ottawa.
At what time does the traffic update occur, and what is the situation described?
-The traffic update occurs at 7:45 AM, and the situation is described as being quite slow, with traffic moving at a crawl.
What observation is made about a motorcyclist passing between lanes?
-A motorcyclist is observed passing between lanes, which is suggested as a possible solution to avoid traffic, but it's uncertain if it's a viable solution or if it avoids police enforcement.
How long does it actually take to complete the journey according to the transcript?
-It takes 2 hours to complete the journey, as they depart at 7:40 AM and arrive at 9:40 AM.
What is the reaction to the actual travel time compared to the initial estimate?
-There is a sense of surprise and frustration as the actual travel time is significantly longer than the initial estimate.
What is the additional information provided by 'the other Mario' regarding the traffic situation?
-The other Mario notes a difference between this week and the previous one, mentioning the return to pre-pandemic patterns with the addition of a mandatory third day for civil servants to be in the office.
What change is mentioned regarding the number of bridges used to cross the Ottawa River in the urban sector of Gatineau?
-The change mentioned is that the crossing is now done using four bridges instead of five, as was the case at the start of 2023.
Outlines
🚗 Traffic Test with Part-time Office Return
The script describes an experiment to gauge the impact of part-time office return on traffic. The narrator, starting from the east of Gatineau, heads to downtown Ottawa, usually a 25-30 minute drive without traffic. With the current 7:40 AM start amidst returning civil servants working three days a week, the journey is expected to take longer. The guest estimates a 1 hour and 10 minutes travel time, but the narrator humorously suggests it might test their patience. At 7:45 AM, they confirm being stuck in traffic, observing a slowdown throughout the journey. At 8:16 AM, they are at the Saint-Amour hill, contemplating the test of their patience. A motorcyclist passing between lanes is noted, hinting at a possible, though uncertain, traffic escape. By 8:20 AM, the journey has taken 1 hour and 20 minutes, and the narrator reflects on the dedication of those who endure such commutes daily. At 9:40 AM, the traffic clears, and the total travel time is 2 hours, exceeding the narrator's initial estimate. The script ends with a discussion about traffic conditions and changes in the number of bridges crossing the Ottawa River in the urban sector of Gatineau.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡traffic
💡commute
💡civil servants
💡pandemic
💡Gatineau
💡Ottawa
💡estimation
💡traffic congestion
💡motorcyclist
💡patience
💡school reopening
Highlights
Discussion of traffic conditions with the return of civil servants working in the office 3 days a week.
Observation of a journey from East of Gatineau to downtown Ottawa under normal traffic conditions.
Estimation of travel time without traffic being around 25-30 minutes.
Current time check at 7:40 AM with Mario's guest estimation of travel time being 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Confirmation at 7:45 AM that they are indeed in traffic.
Description of the traffic being quite slow throughout the journey.
Comment on testing patience due to the traffic at 8:16 AM.
Observation of a motorcyclist passing between lanes as a potential solution to traffic.
Reflection on the time spent in traffic and its impact on daily life at 1 hour and 20 minutes into the journey.
Praise for those who endure such commutes daily.
Notice of improved traffic flow and a significant decrease in travel time.
Arrival at the destination at 9:40 AM, indicating a total travel time of 2 hours.
Comparison of the current traffic situation with pre-pandemic times and the impact of the return to in-person work for civil servants.
Discussion of the change in traffic patterns due to the mandatory three days a week in the office for civil servants.
Mention of the reduction in the number of bridges used to cross the Ottawa River in the urban sector of Gatineau.
Musical interlude indicating a transition or conclusion in the discussion.
Transcripts
qu'est-ce qu'on s'en va faire Mario on
s'en va jouer dans le
trafic avec le retour des fonctionnaires
au bureau 3 jours par semaine on a voulu
voir comment ça se passait sur les
routes on part de l'Est de ctinau et on
s'en va jusqu'au centrre-ville d'Otawa
généralement s'il y a pas de trafic on
parle plus d'un 25 30
minutes là il est présentement 7h40
mario c'est quoi ton guest estimation
pour le temps que ça va nous prendre 50
minutes mon estimation ce serait 1h10
minutes oh oh oh oh oh ça commence à
7h45 je confirme qu'on est dans le
trafic ça semble être assez au ralenti
pas mal sur tout le trajet
est présentement 8h16 on est à la
hauteur de la montée Saint-Amour on
pensait qu'on testait le trafic mais là
j'étais en train de penser que peut-être
qu'on teste ma patience fait que c'est
un test pour
ça oh wouh il y a de l'action il y a de
l'action on VI voir un motocycliste
passer entre les deux voies est-ce que
c'est la solution pour se sauver du
trafic pas certain pas certain non plus
va pouvoir se sauver de la police ça
fait 1h20 qu'on est parti à ce moment-ci
qu'est-ce qu'on peut faire dans 1h20
dans une vie c'est quand même fou qu'il
a des gens qui qui fassent ça chaque
jour si c'est votre cas bravo on
approche bon portage c'est comme si la
circulation avit tout le trafic avait
tout disparu donc il est 9h40 ça veut
dire que ça nous a pris 2 he compléter
le trajet j'ai quand même gagné mais je
reste quand même loin du du 2h que ça a
pris on va aller voir Mario pour qu'
nous explique comment ça s'est passé
aujourd'hui ailleurs dans le réseau
l'autre Mario l'utre Mario oui Mario du
différent Mario allô allô monde je
remarque une différence entre cette
semaine et la semaine dernière où déjà
le processus de rentrée scolaire était
pas mal avancé c'est quelque chose qu'on
voyait avant la pandémie et qu'on avait
cessé de voir le changement le plus
évident c'est celui-là l'ajout d'une 3è
journée à obligatoire pour l'entrée des
fonctionnaires en présence au bureau
maintenant il se peut qu'il y a d'autres
choses la traversé de la rivière des
utaw dans le secteur urbain de taw
gatinau se fait par quatre ponts et non
5 comme c'était le cas à la rentrée de
2023
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