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Originally Posted by Reed Solomon
Though both of the systems in these cities are referred to as ‘tramways on tyres’, the GLT is in fact a model of guided dual-mode trolleybus, capable of following a central guidance rail and then driving independently like a conventional bus. GLT is the only model of bus produced by Bombardier’s transport division, which is otherwise focused on rail transport.
I'd be happy with that, they can build the busway with a guidance rail line, but be more of a hybrid bus/rail system. That's probably the best solution for now, and gives us the option of upgrading to rail eventually in the future.
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I think I've mentioned before that there was a group of students (engineering or transportation, not sure) that came forth with this kind of transport mode in a proposal for the mayor, and he would not take them seriously. I would be interested in this kind of transport mode; maybe Winnipeg could go forth in Canada as a leader for the bus/rail hybrid type.
I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that it is more than BRT.