Re: Melbourne Trams

[David McLoughlin <davemcl@REMOVEiprolink.co.nz>]

David Winter wrote:
 
> In fact the main culprits in Melbourne are the local councils who refuse to
> allow an adequate passing lane on the approach and departure sides of tram
> stops, so that traffic can get around stationary trams. To improve traffic
> flow, I'd suggest legalising passing on the right - simple in many
> locations.

Passing a tram on the right is one of the most dangerous and frightening
things I have seen.... and it seems to be happening a lot more now.

I have seen passengers have to leap for their lives as they get off a
tram and walk around the front of it to get to the other side of the
road and almost get bowled by cretins passing it on the right.

Trams run in the centre of the road. Passing one on the right means you
are automatically on the wrong side of the road. You face the immediate
prospect of hitting a tram coming the other way, or a car or a truck.

David McLoughlin
Auckland New Zealand