Re: Re: Tram rides: 2 September 2002
Bill Bolton
Thursday, September 5, 2002 2:58 AM
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From: [email protected]
Date: Thursday, September 5, 2002 12:36 pm
Given that even 40 years ago Sydney was able to create the Anzac Parade
and Addison Rd busways within the footprint of the former tram reserves
along those roads, and operates buses along them at least a fast as the
trams used to operate, that seems to be a somewhat moot point.
Similarly lanes 7 and 8 on the Sydney Harbour Bridge were laid within
the tramway footprint on the bridge and succesfully handle buses and
coaches at speed without any problems.
Since both trams and busses are built to fit within the width of a road
lane, either is going to need approximately a "road lane" width for
each direction of travel whether it is on a public road or dedicated
right of way.
Cheers,
Bill
Bill Bolton
Sydney, Australia
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From: [email protected]
Date: Thursday, September 5, 2002 12:36 pm
I always would have assumed that the cost of laying track and the
space that needed to be available for light rail would be less. A
manual bus system would require a wider road to acheive speeds
simular to light rail, due to the fact that a bus driver won't be
able to keep a bus 100% on course.
Given that even 40 years ago Sydney was able to create the Anzac Parade
and Addison Rd busways within the footprint of the former tram reserves
along those roads, and operates buses along them at least a fast as the
trams used to operate, that seems to be a somewhat moot point.
Similarly lanes 7 and 8 on the Sydney Harbour Bridge were laid within
the tramway footprint on the bridge and succesfully handle buses and
coaches at speed without any problems.
Since both trams and busses are built to fit within the width of a road
lane, either is going to need approximately a "road lane" width for
each direction of travel whether it is on a public road or dedicated
right of way.
Cheers,
Bill
Bill Bolton
Sydney, Australia
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