cross-posted from: https://aus.social/users/ajsadauskas/statuses/112121164974009194

So WestConnex was totally going to solve traffic in Sydney by adding more lanes for cars. Just a few teething problems on the Rozelle Interchange and it’ll all clear up, they said.

I wonder how it’s going?

“Gladesville and Drummoyne locals say gridlock is worsening in their suburbs following changes to improve traffic flow through the notorious Rozelle Interchange, with drivers using local streets as “rat runs” to dodge congestion.”

Oh dear…

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/rozelle-interchange-fix-has-created-rat-runs-in-the-suburbs-20240319-p5fdim.html

#roads #cars #fuckcars #urbanism #UrbanPlanning #traffic #cities #congestion #car @fuck_cars

    • vividspecter
      6·
      8 months ago

      but it is always empty

      Tolling helps constrain demand, although I believe in the end it will be as congested as everywhere else if nothing changes in the long run (i.e. providing viable alternatives to driving).