| Comment | I agree in part.
Buses defo are slow and not at all suitable for moving people from the edge of Glasgow to the centre quickly - especially if they stop every 500m. But then a transport mode stopping this frequently does serve a purpose the more dense the key destinations become, especially the closer to the centre you're talking.
Like I said though, these tram lines would be great because they mean a segregated (and therefore quicker/more reliable) transport mode from the edge to the centre. Buses are ideal for more central district to district transit. Other countries (Netherlands in particular) are going leaps and bounds ahead with entirely electric/battery powered buses, so they can conceivably be environmentally friendly too.
Subway extension just isn't gonna happen though. It's outrageously expensive (especially with our unique gauge of subway), and I don't see it ever happening. Bring on these tram lines. With more regulation/organisation of Glasgow buses (and integration with the suburban rail system), this would probably be all we need to have a proper world class transport system in the city. |
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