Re: Letter to the Canberra Times

["D. Lindstrom" <D_Lindstrom@Bigpond.com>]

I'm curious about your remark; "If Canberra builds trams though, they better
not be like Sydney's!".
I'd like to hear more. Is there a problem with the new Sydney trams?
Regards,
David Lindstrom

"Nobody" <dweebken@NOSPAM.excite.com> wrote in message
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> Although I entirely agree that Canberra not exactly my favourite place in
> the world, David did have a point. Canberra is big on tourism (After all,
> you can visit the world's biggest roundabout - parliament house), business
> (many major businesses hold bases here, and many negotiations with
> Government happen here), and increasing in population (is it about
> 300000??) - around 1/10 the size of Melbourne.
>
> I dont think heavy rail would suit Canberra - in terms of space it is too
> small. However the roads are certainly capable of taking a light rail
> system. A recent survey showed that Canberra's air had more toxins in it
> than Sydney or Melbourne air (must be all those politicians breathing),
and
> there are other environmental and practical issues coming forward.
>
> If Canberra builds trams though, they better not be like Sydney's!
>
> Brendan