Norman wrote:-Indent more bus stops.
Don't indented stops slow traffic down? If the left lane is not already a bus lane, the bus has to battle it's way into traffic.
Will wrote:I personally would like the ACC to divert more funds into making the CBD a more attractive place to visit. For example, there are streets in the CBD such as Franklin Street which are simply embarrassing. Placing power lines underground, placing attractive paving and planting a few trees would make a huge difference.
The biggest problem with Franklin Street specifically is there are so many empty buildings along it. It's a chicken and egg argument - which comes first? You're right - the council needs to bite the bullet and act first, because it doesn't look like the private sector will.
Wayno wrote:Ban shutters from being installed on shopfronts (if not done already), and financially assist owners of shops with shutters to change to more "friendly and cosmetically attractive" methods of ensuring security. This could be done slowly one-shop-at-a-time if funds are limited.
You're quite right, bonus points for you.
It'd help if there was
something open after hours in the Mall, even if it was just Maccas.
Wayno wrote:I also love how footpaths in Copenhagen continue over side streets. Pedestrians ALWAYS get priority, and vehicles ALWAYS pause BEFORE crossing the footpath! This drastically increases safety and makes for a friendlier atmosphere...
Agreed. The entrance to the Harris Scarfe car park is a prime contender. The psychological effect the types of surfaces and levels of road and footpath need to be understood and exploited more. For example, the exit of the ex John Martins car park on North Terrace shouldn't have the footpath pavement continue over it as it is a controlled intersection - many inattentive pedestrians don't realise they have to stop for traffic there.
ricecrackers wrote:it would be a nice change, but the culture of the Danish people is one of consideration for others whereas here in Australia and particularly SA, its "me first, F#%# the rest", when it comes to road culture. Zebra crossings have practically been abandoned as most drivers ignore them and they're a safety hazard to pedestrians of good faith. I can speak from first hand experience of that.
It's an interesting cultural difference to the eastern states. Here, drivers seem to fear zebra crossings because if they do hit someone, they'll most likely be sued, most likely be seen at fault and sometimes even not be covered by their insurance. There's very little defence for hitting a pedestrian at an adequately marked crossing.
Aidan wrote:I agree with all of Norman's ideas, but disagree with Mono - it isn't worth slowing down such a busy bus route for the benefit of so few people. A better solution would be extend to the airport one of the bus services that currently terminate in Victoria Square, giving direct airport access to many thousands of people.
Do many people use the J-series buses east of the City? I think the RAH diversion should be removed for that very reason - it adds quite a delay to save a short walk. Why not have a stop on East Tce?
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Another
little idea, stolen from NSW. Paint speed limits on every lane, so there is no question or doubt. It's far too easy in SA to miss a change in limit because of inadequate signs, especially in multiple lanes of traffic. Even if the ACC alone did this, it'd highlight the fact that the CBD is a 50 zone, as almost none of the streets leading into it are.
