Richard J. wrote:
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?

To create congestion and pollution, thus providing a big stick to beat
the motorist with for his or her wicked ways. It's also a good excuse to
justify further taxation of the motorist because of the said pollution
and congestion they cause. It's nothing to do with the possibility that
someone involved with the planning side of things is in cahoots with
the people who make traffic lights.

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