ChrisT70 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Why don't you all just use the buses or trams? oh, someone who works in the planning dept at the council, great stuff. while you are on can you explain whats happening with the roads at the minute and why its so bad? many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeh Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 oh, someone who works in the planning dept at the council, great stuff. while you are on can you explain whats happening with the roads at the minute and why its so bad? many thanks :hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyM Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I can't speak for others but for me personally: - Trams don't go from or to where I need to go - Buses would involve 2 changes and take around 3 times longer than driving to my usual place of work - I occasionally need a car for work purposes - I like my own space - Buses get stuck in the same jams as cars anyway in most cases Fair enough. I should have continued 'where possible'. My fault. ---------- Post added 24-06-2015 at 17:06 ---------- Its about time that there was some sort of independent analysis of and accountability for the increasing amount of avoidable traffic hold ups in Sheffield. If the council is found to be deliberately trying to frustrate people out of cars and onto public transport then the relevant council department should be cleared out and put into special measures by central government. ---------- Post added 24-06-2015 at 14:30 ---------- Imagine if EVERYONE did that? it would be like this http://lolindian.com/images/2012/June/24/4fe6e885344dc.jpg I'm sure there would be Health and Safety concerns with this:roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longcol Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Its about time that there was some sort of independent analysis of and accountability for the increasing amount of avoidable traffic hold ups in Sheffield. If the council is found to be deliberately trying to frustrate people out of cars and onto public transport then the relevant council department should be cleared out and put into special measures by central government. Yeah - I mean Sheffield is the only city in the country that suffers from heavy traffic ............................. http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Bristol-gridlocked-city-Britain/story-18618054-detail/story.html http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-city-centre-gridlocked-new-9245663 http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/13305179.Gridlock_in_Glasgow_worse_than_Las_Vegas___but_Edinburgh_motorists_spend_93_hours_a_year_in_traffic_jams/ http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/drivers-face-gridlock-newcastle-city-8650738 http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/gridlock_in_norwich_even_police_stuck_in_traffic_jams_as_city_grinds_to_a_halt_1_3900181 http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Traffic-chaos-overrunning-Hull-city-centre/story-26325103-detail/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daven Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 The traffic is heavy because there are more people driving their cars in the same place at the same time. How can the Council be blamed for this ? The only way to stop it from happening is to have a congestion charge like London do - I doubt that will go down very well in Sheffield. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_congestion_charge Heavy traffic and jams don't just happen in Sheffield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeh Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 The traffic is heavy because there are more people driving their cars in the same place at the same time. How can the Council be blamed for this ? By NOT giving more and more of our roads over to private bus companies. By NOT placing more and more traffic lights and restrictions and by simply letting us drivers drive to our destination without all this controlling interference. We all know a congestion charge is coming the Sheffield. We all know it. Thats why the council are manufacturing these road conditions to make it look like its whats needed. No, more freedom, more of the roads and less restrictions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeMaquis Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 This week, Netherthorpe Road is so much busier than normal. By NOT giving more and more of our roads over to private bus companies. Anyone with any sense would know buses don't go down Netherthorpe Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeh Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Anyone with any sense would know buses don't go down Netherthorpe Road. Sort of a rude reply but ill ignore that and answer you. Traffic congestion dosent have to start building up in your road for it to have a knock on effect and disrupt your journey. As for your 'anyone with any sense' rubbish. No, youre wrong. Anyone with a knowledge of that road or who studies bus time tables in their spare time would know that. Neither of those apply to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hots on Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Yeah - I mean Sheffield is the only city in the country that suffers from heavy traffic ............................. http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Bristol-gridlocked-city-Britain/story-18618054-detail/story.html http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-city-centre-gridlocked-new-9245663 http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/13305179.Gridlock_in_Glasgow_worse_than_Las_Vegas___but_Edinburgh_motorists_spend_93_hours_a_year_in_traffic_jams/ http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/drivers-face-gridlock-newcastle-city-8650738 http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/gridlock_in_norwich_even_police_stuck_in_traffic_jams_as_city_grinds_to_a_halt_1_3900181 http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Traffic-chaos-overrunning-Hull-city-centre/story-26325103-detail/story.html Did you miss the bit where I said "AVOIDABLE traffic hold ups"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denlin Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Why don't you all just use the buses or trams? The trams aren't running to hillsborough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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