Canarian Weekly
22-04-2016, 11:50
THE Podemos party is calling for Tenerife Cabildo to replace the tram system’s new Line 2 extensions to La Gallega for a system prioritising buses.
The switch, say officials, will not only boost public transport but take advantage of bus lanes and provide a more personal service.
Among its proposals, which, they say, the Cabildo should at least study, is the implementation of an electricity-fuelled bus to La Gallega.
Podemos wants this trialled on a pilot basis, hoping it can be extended to other points on the island.
In addition, it wants the vehicle to be low-rise and have high stops, to facilitate access for people with reduced mobility, or with disabilities.
Another point is that, like the tram, this bus would take precedence at traffic lights.
Podemos claims the model will be cheaper than the introduction of a new tram, which will cost 37 million euros.
Finally, its officials claim that it can be more flexible and even stop at points to suit the traveller, rather than at static train stops, which can be half-a-mile apart.
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The switch, say officials, will not only boost public transport but take advantage of bus lanes and provide a more personal service.
Among its proposals, which, they say, the Cabildo should at least study, is the implementation of an electricity-fuelled bus to La Gallega.
Podemos wants this trialled on a pilot basis, hoping it can be extended to other points on the island.
In addition, it wants the vehicle to be low-rise and have high stops, to facilitate access for people with reduced mobility, or with disabilities.
Another point is that, like the tram, this bus would take precedence at traffic lights.
Podemos claims the model will be cheaper than the introduction of a new tram, which will cost 37 million euros.
Finally, its officials claim that it can be more flexible and even stop at points to suit the traveller, rather than at static train stops, which can be half-a-mile apart.
More... (http://www.canarianweekly.com/drop-tram-for-bus-route/)