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…
#roads #cars #fuckcars #urbanism #UrbanPlanning #traffic #cities #congestion #car @fuck_cars
Well, the Rozelle interchange was never intended to improve traffic for the surrounding suburbs. It’s meant as an addition to the M4-M8 so they can connect to the northern side of the bay.
It works as designed™
Any “fix” they claim to do is an attempt to calm the public.
Anecdotally, when i drive the WCX to work it saves me an hour each way, 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).