Prof Lesley will talk on why trams are likely the solution to Bath’s traffic problems:
Edinburgh Trams’ “£10m annual loss”: what it actually means — and why the system isn’t going bust (and is still being extended) Bottom line The tram is being extended because the economic case is positive (BCR ~1.4), the Newhaven link is performing, and the network supports growth, regeneration and decarbonisation objectives that aren’t captured […]
Buses, Roads and Trams: A Comparative Assessment of Economic Value “Trams are often criticised for not making a profit, yet roads also operate at a loss—and, when judged through the same economic lens, roads consistently perform worse. On equal terms, trams prove superior. While buses are essential for integration within city tram networks, they do […]
U.S. Streetcar Systems – GWTP Status & Success Overview 🚦 What is GWTP? Green Wave Traffic Light Preemption (GWTP) is a dynamic traffic signal system that gives full signal priority to trams or streetcars, allowing them to move through intersections without stopping. Unlike basic Transit Signal Priority (TSP), GWTP synchronizes lights ahead of the tram […]
Links to other memoranda in this series: ComparativeBenefits of Trams and Buses in Urban Public Transport Dispelling the myth that trams need special seperate segregated path through traffic “Glue-in-the-Road” TramTrack Systems versus Conventional Deep Excavation Methods Why trams are essential to improve city productivity Overhead wire-freeTechnologies for Tram Propulsion Birmingham Tramworks Show Utilities Don’t […]
Bristol Trams Need Not Be Like Edinburgh: How Strasbourg Showed a Better Way (Prepared for councillors and regional transport officials — November 2025) Introduction – Why This Matters The Edinburgh Problem: When people think of UK trams, they think of Edinburgh Phase 1 — years of disruption, roads torn up, utilities diverted, businesses suffering, and […]
Links to other memoranda in this series: ComparativeBenefits of Trams and Buses in Urban Public Transport Dispelling the myth that trams need special seperate segregated path through traffic “Glue-in-the-Road” TramTrack Systems versus Conventional Deep Excavation Methods Why trams are essential to improve city productivity Overhead wire-freeTechnologies for Tram Propulsion Birmingham Tramworks Show Utilities Don’t […]
Links to other memoranda in this series: ComparativeBenefits of Trams and Buses in Urban Public Transport Dispelling the myth that trams need special seperate segregated path through traffic “Glue-in-the-Road” TramTrack Systems versus Conventional Deep Excavation Methods Why trams are essential to improve city productivity Overhead wire-freeTechnologies for Tram Propulsion Birmingham Tramworks Show Utilities […]
ChatGPT said: Yes, Zurich employs an advanced traffic signal priority system that significantly benefits trams, offering them extensive “green wave” preemption to ensure smooth and rapid travel through intersections. While buses also receive priority, the system is more optimized for trams, reflecting their central role in Zurich’s public transport network. Tram Priority in Zurich Zurich’s traffic […]
We have a video of the lecture downloadable from here: https://mbf.me/5MIv0k Please join the WETA.groups.io email group which can be used for offline discussions – invites have been sent which can be used for offline discussions – I will send them again if you want, let me know Here is a video for the lecture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnlambueWW4 Prof Barry has […]
Hi John I would argue that all types of guided bus system actually cost more than a tramway when measured over a fifty-year life. As kerb-guided busways (Essen, Mannheim, Adelaide, Cambridge, Dunstable, etc.) have shown, track costs are no lees than for a tramway in capital expenditure and are significantly higher for ongoing maintenance. So-called […]