sleepy_hollow
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I would welcome references to bus or tram controlled traffic lights, both system (1) and equipment level, particularly manufacturer's data or official descriptions of systems, although histories would also be useful (2).
I am thinking of things like refs (1) and (2) but for as many examples as possible, both in the UK and abroad.
It is my understanding that trams have always controlled road signals, but that buses doing so is a newer development. Also I believe that trams often, but not always, have absolute priority in setting signals for the tram route. I suspect UK practice tends to regard a tram route as something that should take its turn with other traffic, as bus routes generally do.
(1) Selective vehicle detection in London – official TFL leaflet http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/businessandpartners/svd-brochure-2006.pdf
(2) Bus & tram priority in Sheffield – unofficial description
http://busmeister.wikispaces.com/intro_TSP
I am thinking of things like refs (1) and (2) but for as many examples as possible, both in the UK and abroad.
It is my understanding that trams have always controlled road signals, but that buses doing so is a newer development. Also I believe that trams often, but not always, have absolute priority in setting signals for the tram route. I suspect UK practice tends to regard a tram route as something that should take its turn with other traffic, as bus routes generally do.
(1) Selective vehicle detection in London – official TFL leaflet http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/businessandpartners/svd-brochure-2006.pdf
(2) Bus & tram priority in Sheffield – unofficial description
http://busmeister.wikispaces.com/intro_TSP