Comments on: The use of ‘Bus’ and ‘Bus only’ lanes

By: Ray

Ray — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:58:22 +0000

Regarding confusing signage on bus lanes, Pittwater Road, through to Condamine Street and onto Burnt Bridge deviation through to Spit Bridge has changes from morning peak times to 24 Hour Bus Lanes at varying intervals. I can understand 24 Hour Bus Lanes across the Harbour Bridge and into the CBD, but honestly, do we need 24 Hour Bus lanes on Condamine Street and Burnt Bridge deviation. Surely this only requires Bus Lanes during peak hours in the respective direction for AM or PM. I travel mainly out of peak times and only very rarely into Sydney CBD, so short of the Government dramatically improving bus and public transport infrastructure (highly unlikely on the Northern Beaches), 24 Hour Bus Lanes serve no real purpose, but do impact negatively upon people who need to use their cars for trips other than simply travelling to and from Sydney CBD during peak times (just try getting from Manly to Lane Cove by public transport without wasting half a day).
It does’nt seem me to be too dificult to come up with some solutions that are geared towards the specific area, without having to go down the easy one hat fits all solution, and allowing car users to have a fair go on the roads outside of peak hours).

By: Regina

Regina — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:21:47 +0000

Bec,

I have had almost exactly the same experience and response letter from the authority. I want to dispute it but also would like to know if there is any chance of success? It is so frustrating. Actually, infuriating is a better word for this

By: Bec

Bec — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:01:06 +0000

My husband and I received a about a month ago, we were in Liverpool, completely lost, got onto a T-Way (note that is was Saturday at 10pm NO traffic what so ever and not one bus in sight) without even realizing it and had NO way to turn around, 1 week later a whopping $253 fine. We appealed, wrote a letter, explaining our situation, we in no case put ANYBODY at risk, but just this morning received another letter that this “great” offense fine could not be waived, and that for the safety of others (seriously are you kidding me?) they had to treat everybody equally. What I don’t seem to understand is how come a speeding fine where you are clearly putting a whole lot of people at risk will only cost you between $80-$100 but for driving on a T-Way accidentally (especially at night where the signs where not even visible and there was not a bus in sight!) you will cop a fine of almost $300?

Has anybody has this experience? Is it worth disputing even further?

By: Coolman

Coolman — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:42:04 +0000

I think a lot of bus lanes are peak hour only such as the one at Anzac Parade city bound, city half of the harbour bridge, and George Street. I like the idea of peak hour bus lanes and certain we should encourge more use of public transport during the week.
I believe bus lanes are essential to solving the problem but I think cogestion charges should also be introduced in Sydney (like London). This is the best way to drive peak hour travel out of the city and also help raise funds for better transport and road infrastrature.

By: Russ

Russ — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:03:17 +0000

Buslanes – a good idea generally respected by drivers – but the zealots of enforcement go too far again. Cameras, points, fines – way “over the top”.
There are some buslanes where the plethora of signage and road markings make it likely that drivers would make honest mistakes and then get hammered for it. That is becomming the Australian authorities’ way and it is unfair and unnecessary.
Bus lanes – good. Over-zealous enforcement – very bad. Lighten-up.

By: Karen Anderson

Karen Anderson — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:35:50 +0000

When it comes to HVIS inspections and needing a higher license – our 14-seater Toyota Hiace is a bus. But we are not permitted to use the bus lanes, I think. Does anybody know why?

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:07:50 +0000

Big Al has expressed it so eloquently: “As usual the boffins in the RTA have no clue what-so-ever about how to effectively manage our roads.”.

They also know nothing about ensuring that applicants for driving licenses actually understand what driving is about.

By: woody

woody — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:38:37 +0000

that is rip off, What is “T-Way”, why not just call is “Buss Only Line”, give a sing shows “NO Entry” and no one will entry it.
Also why the Tway entry line just few meters before the intersaction.
When I realise I trun left to windor Rd , but actually in a Tway line. I have no idea what is Tway. is it Tranisit way? and there is no way out or Utrun back, until you pass a little plate shows you are fined and a camera waiting you.

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:15:38 +0000

I have been fined for accidently driving down a TWay. I turned left from traffic lights and ended up in a TWay. You can’t turn off or reverse back. You have to drive through and cop the fine. It was an area I have not travelled before. Can anybody help

By: vanessa

vanessa — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:13:04 +0000

Does anyone know how to get out of a fine from accidently driving on a transitway?? My daughters friend has not driven a car for years and was able to borrow my daughters to get to work but inadvertantly drove down the transitway without realising it. She now has three fines of $253 each and losing 3 points for each fine. That means she has to pay $759 and is going to lose 9 points. Can you help??