 In January 2011 we posted comment on power outages in our city, resulting from extensive flooding and the resulting lack of working traffic lights at many intersection - we observed the resulting smooth flow of pedestrians and motorised traffic. The link to the post is here: Free of Traffic Lights and Free to Filter However Brisbane City Coucil continues to roll out numerous proposals for intersection "upgrades" (i.e. traffic light controls) in many areas through the city. One such proposal that is now being implemented is located at the James Street, Doggett Street, Roberston Street Intersection in Fortitude Valley. According to Council's literature, the "upgrade" is part of its programme to tackle congestion and improve safety. Council's newsletter, promoting the upgrade states that "...This intersection has a high accident record with nine accidents, including some hospitalisations, recorded in a five year period to 2009..." We have promoted an alternative 'shared space' concept for this intersection. You can view our analysis of Council's traffic engineering solution and our alternative proposal here.
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