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Old August 17th 08, 07:40 PM posted to uk.transport,uk.transport.london
Richard J.[_2_] Richard J.[_2_] is offline
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Default TfL Admits Livingstone Regime Deliberately Obstructed Traffic Flows

Steve Firth wrote:
John Rowland wrote:

Steve Firth wrote:
John Rowland wrote:

Steve Firth wrote:
Doug wrote:

Road congestion is primarily caused by too many cars and if left
to its own devices would be self-limiting.

The experience within Birmingham, when the entire traffic light
system failed, shows that if it were truly lef to its own devices
that the traffic would flow better than it does at present.

Where "traffic" doesn't include pedestrians or cyclists...

And?


You were implying traffic lights serve no useful purpose...


No I wasn't.


But you actually went on to say ...

the evidence is that traffic lights make things worse


So, if they make things worse, what do you think their useful purpose is?

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