Re: [Melb] Dynamic Fairways for Trams

[Tony Gatt <baulko@tig.com.au>]

Chris wrote:

> They should bring in a systenm that operates in Europe. The driver of
> the tram or bus pushes a button or turns a switch in the cab to bring
> off the traffic lights way ahead of the time that he gets there, thus
> clearing the intersection of car traffic.

Whats wrong with just using the transponders to trigger the light cycle?

> I drive the number 8 tram and its for-sure getting more traffic and the
> trams are getting later.
>
> Michael Kurkowski wrote:
> >
> > MattyQ <mattyq1009@dingoblue.net.au> said:
> >
> > >Yeah like THAT'S gonna happen! They won't move for an emergency service
> > >vehicle now, what will make them move for a tram? Maybe next time the
> > >politicain is in his limo, he might actually put his martini down and
> > >LOOK at the traffic condition.
> > >
> > >OK punters, time for your say:-
> >
> > >Melbourne humungus ballsup No.1 - E-TAG.
> >
> > Agreed. We should have the option of paying up front for tollways.
> > Tullamarine Freeway and South Eastern Freeway (oops, Monash Freeway) should
> > never have been tolled. Taxpayers worked hard to pay for those roads, and
> > Jeff Kennnett had to sell it off to line his own pocket.
> >
> > >Melbourne humungus ballsup No.2 - Dynamic Fairways
> >
> > Agreed, I'm sceptical on this one. Many car drivers are inconsiderate pigs
> > who wouldn't give way to a fellow driver, let alone a "filthy tram".
> >
> > >The big question is "What will Melbourne's next humungus ballsup up
> > >be?".
> >
> > An airport railway that won't integrate with the existing rail system
> > (maybe). Burnley tunnel (definately). The election of Napthine (possible).
> > GST (inevitable, tomorrow). Spencer Street Station (Replacement of william
> > the concreters creation, with.... william the concreters creation... Okay,
> > I'm sceptical on this one!).
> >
> > Lets see how Bracks holds this term...
> >
> > Michael

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Thanks,

Tony Gatt.

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