Re: Brisbane Light Rail,Briztram - questions

[rffergus@socs.uts.edu.au]

In article <36C00946.32FD@REMOVEiprolink.co.nz>,
  David McLoughlin <davemcl@REMOVEiprolink.co.nz> wrote:
> Bill Bolton wrote:
>
> > If it just ends up duplicating an already existing and adequate
> > service, instead of delivering a new service to inadequately serviced
> > areas, a chance to improve the overall Brisbane transit situation will
> > have been lost.
>
> Which is what is now proposed.
>
> The previous scheme was a good one. Get out a map. Look at where the
> university is. Draw a line from there to the CBD via the proposed
> trams-only bridge and the old No 77 tram line. End of argument.

No, no! The solution is obvious. The City Council should concentrate on
building an underground ferry tunnel to provide more convenient interchange
with South Brisbane station. There the passengers can be turfed off the boat,
navigate stairs/lifts/vacuum pipes, do a little jig, wait for a train, and
marvel at the wonders of Australia's late twentieth century transit planning!

>
> David McLoughlin
> Auckland New Zealand


Rob

Sydney (Australia)

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