(In the pavement, foreground can be seen the black square of the traffic sensors which count cars) Traffic congestion and hence pollution within Zurich is limited by controlling traffic lights to prevent more vehicles entering until there is “space” for them on the roads. It turns out that the cars are not delayed outside the […]
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The successful Nottingham tram, following a recent extension, has proved so popular and successful in dealing with congestion, that a further extension is planned connecting it to Derby. <https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/route-revealed-possible-tram-extensions-2693315#comments-section>
Why trams not buses are the backbone to most low traffic and congestion cities It is worth explaining the fundamental engineering differences between a steel wheeled light rail or tram and a rubber tyred bus (whether battery, trolley, diesel, or electric, Chinese Zhouzou tram bus) and why trams are nearly always the essential backbone in […]
See also https://bathtrams.uk/8th-in-sequence-of-tram-letters-in-bath-chronicle/ Dear Chronicle Lawrence Sanders’ letter suggesting trolley buses for Bath was interesting so it is worth explaining the fundamental difference between a tram and a bus. ( trolley or diesel, or electric bus) What it comes down to is that trams are expensive to buy, but cheap to operate on each […]
Also see previous posting: https://bathtrams.uk/cost-of-service-diversion-do-not-rule-out-trams-edinburgh-notwithstanding/ David Walmsley Mon, 18 Feb, 22:29 to me, , , BoardBathTramGroup I am not at all certain that running trams over excavations would be acceptable in the UK. It goes against the NRSWA safety code. David Walmesly David Holt Tue, 19 Feb, 11:08 to , , BoardBathTramGroup, David, me I wonder in what particular respect(s) it goes against the […]
At a meeting Bath and Bristol Trams Wednesday night, Mark Shelford, BANES cabinet member for Transport reported that funding had been secured from WECA of £1.95 m for the Bristol mass transit study to develop the feasibility and business cases which will include the spur from Bristol to Bath and villages and towns in between. A […]
