Traffic congestion in Sydney is not really traffic it is a carpark.

Posted by: Gemma2759

17th Nov 2010 08:34am

I suggest offering all truck drivers a free coffee for an hour in the morning and afternoon between the hours of 7:30 to 8:30 and 5:30 to 6:30. All large trucks off the main roads during these times to allow the traffic to flow quicker. Surely it must be frustrating to drive such large vehicles in a tight stop start condition, plus also having people zip in front of them making their driving a complete disaster waiting to happen.
Any takers?

gilgal1

23rd Nov 2010 08:28am

As someone who drives in Sydney traffic and uses public transport, I can only agree about the state of the traffic. But I believe the real cause of the problem is the demise of rail as a means of moving freight long distances and the failure by government to invest in reliable public transport with decent ticketing systems.
This is a problem that goes beyond the big political parties... they've all been responsible for our increasing problems with transport.
Some trucks are so big, I'm amazed that they are allowed on the roads. And many people would drive less if we knew that there was comfortable and efficient public transport that takes you where you need to go.

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