On 15/03/2024 13:14, 'Richard Youl' via TramsDownUnder wrote:
> If Melbourne ever gets tram priority at lights (no doubt the traffic

> light programmers will want to keep their record of delaying trams as

> much as possible for over 80 years), it would easily beat Sydney.

>

Melbourne DOES have tram priority lights at many locations.

That does not mean that every light goes green when a tram approaches,
but every tram is fitted with a transponder that communicates with
traffic light controllers.

Most commonly a short T-light cycle is inserted to allow a tram to clear
an intersection.

Another common provision is a green right turn light to clear motor cars
waiting to turn right on the tram tracks.

Mal Rowe - observant passenger