Re: Fines against rail and tram operators 'not big enough'

["Dave Proctor" <daproc@spambait.ozemail.com.au>]

"Michael Kurkowski" <mk@netstra.com.au> wrote in message
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> As far as trams go, the main problem is cars. On the #59 route as an
> example, usage of Mt Alexander Road has gone through the roof since
tolling
> started on Citylink. This has caused trams to run mega-late (up to 45 mins
> according to media reports).
>
> What should be done, is removing tolls along at least the former
> Tullamarine Freeway stretch of the Citylink, as it was never tolled
before.
> This can cause trams to run on time again, and allow the people who
> rightfully own the road (forget about kennett selling it off) to use it
for
> what they paid for through petrol taxes over the years.

Have to agree with this.

<HIJACK VICTORIAN THREAD TO SYDNEY>
They did the same thing on the M4 in Sydney, where the privtae company built
the bit between Mays Hill and Prospect, but placed the toll gates at
Rosehill (because that was busier). It was possible to travel on the new bit
without paying any tolls, and possible to pay tolls and not touch the new
bit at all.

The private company justified it by adding an extra lane on the old bit from
Rosehill to Homebush.
</HIJACK VICTORIAN THREAD TO SYDNEY>

Dave