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Old May 16th 17, 07:50 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling
Bod[_5_]
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Default London 'could see traffic lights that prioritise cyclists and buses'

Intelligent traffic light technology that identifies bicycles and buses
and gives them priority over cars and lorries could be rolled out in London.

The “smart” lights, which will be trialled in Milton Keynes next year,
rely on a network of 2,500 cameras installed on roadsides that scan
traffic and recognise different vehicle types.

According to the system’s developers, if cameras detect queuing traffic
containing a large number of buses, bicycles or ambulances – it gives a
longer green light phase than normal.

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/londo...-a3540021.html
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Old May 16th 17, 07:59 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling
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On Tue, 16 May 2017 19:50:02 +0100, Bod wrote:

Intelligent traffic light technology that identifies bicycles and buses
and gives them priority over cars and lorries could be rolled out in London.

The “smart” lights, which will be trialled in Milton Keynes next year,
rely on a network of 2,500 cameras installed on roadsides that scan
traffic and recognise different vehicle types.

According to the system’s developers, if cameras detect queuing traffic
containing a large number of buses, bicycles or ambulances – it gives a
longer green light phase than normal.

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/londo...-a3540021.html


Is that ****** Boris at it again? First a bus lane on a motorway, now letting the *******s take priority at lights? Buses are an abomination and should be outlawed. Too big, too slow, stop all the time, get in everybody's way.

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Old May 22nd 17, 01:25 AM posted to uk.rec.cycling
Bret Cahill
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Default London 'could see traffic lights that prioritise cyclists and buses'

Intelligent traffic light technology that identifies bicycles and buses
and gives them priority over cars and lorries could be rolled out in London.


The “smart” lights, which will be trialled in Milton Keynes next year,
rely on a network of 2,500 cameras installed on roadsides that scan
traffic and recognise different vehicle types.


According to the system’s developers, if cameras detect queuing traffic
containing a large number of buses, bicycles or ambulances – it gives a
longer green light phase than normal.


http://www.standard.co.uk/news/londo...-a3540021.html


A really good idea.


Bret Cahill





 




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