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 Always […]
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 Always […]
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 Don’t Always […]
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 […]