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Originally Posted by Jon Dalton
BRT is dedicated right of way so it would have the same effect as LRT on possible future 2-way conversions.
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Thanks, I think you are the first person to clarify the setup of the BRT. I don't recall any source detailing a separated right of way. I'd assumed it would be in a HOV type lane during certain times of the day (i.e. rush hour).
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Originally Posted by Jon Dalton
What is the root cause of the one way street problem, is it the fact that cars can only go one direction, or is it the scale and speed of traffic? As a pedestrian trying to cross the street, are 3 lanes of traffic moving one way scarier than 3 lanes of traffic moving both ways? Keep in mind that LRT would mean no more green wave for cars and fewer traffic lanes.
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Root cause of issue:
1. Decibels, one way traffic creates a higher decibel reading then 2 way traffic when 4 lanes of traffic is racing down the street. The environment is one of tranquility then all hearing senses are assaulted with a high decibel rate.
2. Speed, one way streets were created to move traffic. Need more need to be said.
3. Weird sensory feelings of noise behind when all in front is clear. Perhaps it goes back to our primeval beings that we worried about things getting us from behind.
4. Flow of the street. Busy, then still, busy, then still, busy, then still, bus, then still, busy then still. 7 minutes on King Street East, so much for a vibrant feeling.
5. Wouldn't taking a lane out just compress more cars into less lanes?
Agree with me, disagree with me, it really doesn't matter to me. I for one would prefer both King and Main to be 2 way and then look at public transit options. But this isn't a perfect world........
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