The cost of the former 100-150% more than a guided bus of equivalent
capacity is tempting some authorities to consider this as a more flexible, less
costly option for on-street and reserved track running. 2-wheel road users also
view this with delight - as they no longer have rais to contend with, and
equally ther are less likely to ber claims on the scale of Roe vs Supertram and
others, which accompanies 2 reported cyclist deaths on the Sheffield system
With the IVECO (Renault) CIVIS coming to Manchester for 10 days to show a
typical on-street vehicle, it might be opportune to ask after any literature or
other material to discuss the pros anbd cons between tram and pseudo tram.
Also out for consultation is a major on-street proposal for W London where
the 40m 300 passenger vehicles are the biggest allowed but are actually longer
than the equivalent capacity of buses, and pronmise major upheavals in moving
services and track construction.
Dave Holladay
Glasgow
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