B-Prepared, E-lane ways will be no ways!
September 9th 2006 07:50
All the temporary signs leading to the Habour Crossings have been reading "More E-Lanes on Tunnel from September 10th" (or something like that). And it seems to be the wow, fantastic thing for traffic flow, more cashless lanes means less stopping and continuous movement through the biggest hurdle to getting to the Sydney Harbour Tunnel - and I have to admit, I do like my E-tag and very much in favour of having all bar one toll booth dedicated to cars with E-tags.
This change has come abouts because of the Lane Cove Tunnel project, a new roadway that has brought with it much controversy and frustration amongst motorists.
As I approached the Harbour crossings this afternoon (on a trip to the city) I took particular note of what changes were in place come tomorrow. Ever since this Lane Cove tunnel project got the go-ahead I've been very curious on how they are going to shape the roads - and in particular the Falcon Street ramp (the one I use most). It absolutely amazed me then, when passing the Toll booths for the Tunnel a big sign telling motorists to becareful as traffic would have to merge after the booths. Now, you might think thats fair enough, but what is disgraceful and a potential problem is three lanes of traffic shall merge into one, and immediately after you pass through the tolls.
Now I'm not sure about you, but let's think this logically. We're replacing cash booths to free flowing E-tag methods of payments, but three lanes become one? Is that really going to improve the flow of traffic?
And think of the hazard here. You're meant to be approaching the tolls at 40 km/h - but how many people actually do? And somehow, if you're in the middle lane you will have other cars moving into your lane from the left and right?
This to me seems to have disaster written all over it.
The Lane Cove Tunnel Project has caused more havoc than solutions - and I understand that this is still in a construction phase and we have to be patient. But I don't see the design of the roadways working. You exit on the right lane (the 'fast lane') to get to Mosman, but motorists still remain confused exiting on the left Bus lanes and thus illegally turning right. (Mind you, what benefits does the Bus lane have if they have to wait for an extra set of lights?) And furthermore if you are approaching Neutral Bay from North Sydney, you will be faced with 5 sets of lights in the space of about a km, with three sets of lights on the Falcon Street Interchange alone! I dont know. Maybe it will work when it's all completed, but I just can't see it!
The whole project seems to be another Cross City Tunnel Disaster!
I would be interested in your opinions, frustrations, optimisms etc on this matter.
This change has come abouts because of the Lane Cove Tunnel project, a new roadway that has brought with it much controversy and frustration amongst motorists.
It may say 'Easy' but will it be just that?
Now I'm not sure about you, but let's think this logically. We're replacing cash booths to free flowing E-tag methods of payments, but three lanes become one? Is that really going to improve the flow of traffic?
And think of the hazard here. You're meant to be approaching the tolls at 40 km/h - but how many people actually do? And somehow, if you're in the middle lane you will have other cars moving into your lane from the left and right?
This to me seems to have disaster written all over it.
The Lane Cove Tunnel Project has caused more havoc than solutions - and I understand that this is still in a construction phase and we have to be patient. But I don't see the design of the roadways working. You exit on the right lane (the 'fast lane') to get to Mosman, but motorists still remain confused exiting on the left Bus lanes and thus illegally turning right. (Mind you, what benefits does the Bus lane have if they have to wait for an extra set of lights?) And furthermore if you are approaching Neutral Bay from North Sydney, you will be faced with 5 sets of lights in the space of about a km, with three sets of lights on the Falcon Street Interchange alone! I dont know. Maybe it will work when it's all completed, but I just can't see it!
The whole project seems to be another Cross City Tunnel Disaster!
I would be interested in your opinions, frustrations, optimisms etc on this matter.
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