01-28-2025, 06:52 AM
So I took the Utrech Tram today (due to the usual intercity train I take not running because of a damaged overhead wire) and I realized that through the Utrecht Science Park (University) the busway and the tramway are combined into one. You can see here, the tracks, and the buses running along the tracks and pulling into bus stop.
I mean, we all knew that GRT's statement that they couldn't run buses and trams together in the same right of way was bullshit, but just in case anyone had any doubts here is a VERY busy bus route (literally 20-30 buses an hour) combined with a very busy tramway (10-15 trams an hour--more than KW) and they're operating with no issues.
I doubt GRT actually wanted to kill the downtown cycling grid, I'm sure it was just a happy coincidence...but it's clear they could easily have made it work on Duke...they just didn't want to.
I mean, we all knew that GRT's statement that they couldn't run buses and trams together in the same right of way was bullshit, but just in case anyone had any doubts here is a VERY busy bus route (literally 20-30 buses an hour) combined with a very busy tramway (10-15 trams an hour--more than KW) and they're operating with no issues.
I doubt GRT actually wanted to kill the downtown cycling grid, I'm sure it was just a happy coincidence...but it's clear they could easily have made it work on Duke...they just didn't want to.