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  • My understanding is that trams are much more cost effective long-term than buses, because the rails last much much longer than asphalt or even concrete.

    They also have other benefits:

    • Smoother, less bumpy ride
    • Bigger capacity than buses, with the possibility to add up to 5 cars
    • Don’t have to wait at traffic lights (We can install sensors to detect a tram is coming and switch the light so that it can go ahead without waiting. That’s technically doable for an BRT/SRB, but it’s more complex and as you can see, they didn’t do it for SRB Pie-IX…🙁)
    • Less noisy
    • Easier to electrify
    • Easier to automate (make them self-driving)
    • No tires means less pollution
    • Grass can be added between the 2 rails, making it more pleasant looking, absorbing heat and noise
    • Level boarding make them more accessible
    • and more

    You can see this thread for more benefits: https://www.reddit.com/r/notjustbikes/comments/qftru7/why_trams_and_trains_over_buses/










  • narF@lemmy.catoOff My Chest@lemmy.worldI hate my mother
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    1 year ago

    Im really sorry to read that. It sounds like a giant mess that is affecting everyone. It must feel bad to do all those efforts and still feel like it’s pointless.

    Have you considered getting therapy for yourself? I think it’s would be the best thing to do in your situation.