01-19-2016, 08:25 PM
I think you guys are forgetting there are essentially two operating modes from a safety standpoint of the LRV's:
-Low speed, urban modes operating in a centre ROW at the same speed limit as traffic around it, but generally operating slower through intersections (20-30 km/h). ie, Charles/Benton, etc. - there will be no gates or signals here beyond regular traffic signals and tram signals.
-Higher speed, spur-line modes, operating on upgraded railway track. Analogous to a conventional train or railway, with warning signals, bells, and crossing gate arms.
The former would see buses operate exactly as they do today at any intersection; proceeding through a green light, even if it means crossing the tracks.
The latter would still see buses stop (or, I should say, behave exactly as they do when crossing any mainline railway).
-Low speed, urban modes operating in a centre ROW at the same speed limit as traffic around it, but generally operating slower through intersections (20-30 km/h). ie, Charles/Benton, etc. - there will be no gates or signals here beyond regular traffic signals and tram signals.
-Higher speed, spur-line modes, operating on upgraded railway track. Analogous to a conventional train or railway, with warning signals, bells, and crossing gate arms.
The former would see buses operate exactly as they do today at any intersection; proceeding through a green light, even if it means crossing the tracks.
The latter would still see buses stop (or, I should say, behave exactly as they do when crossing any mainline railway).