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This appears to use the theoretical schedule, rather than real-time information. I live next to a busy tram line, and what I see through the window does not mat

This appears to use the theoretical schedule, rather than real-time information. I live next to a busy tram line, and what I see through the window does not match what the site shows.

dmitrykoval 11y ago
Totally, buses never seem to stop at traffic lights.
- odiroot 11y ago
  You're probably complaining about the reliability of this map but it is actually often the case. In my district the buses frequently run the red lights.
- mechazawa 11y ago
  In my city, Eindhoven in the Netherlands, traffic lights are often calibrated to make sure that buses don't have to stop at a red light.
  - jonasvp 11y ago
    God, how I wish I lived in the Netherlands...
    - donkeyd 11y ago
      We need engineers in the Netherlands, so you could move if you really wanted to.
      - benten10 11y ago
        Any need for Computer Scientists either? The U.S. is a crazy place to live for someone not from here. : (
        donkeyd 11y ago
        Definitely. Many specialist companies are having a hard time hiring. Also, we have some really nice visas for foreign knowledge workers. Depending on your specialization/experience I could give you some tips if you'd like.
        Maultasche 11y ago
        I can confirm that. As a US software developer, I have pondered going to live and work in the Netherlands, and I've done some research. Their visa for knowledge migrants (kennismigrant visa) seems to be very easy to apply for and would pretty much apply to anyone who reads this site. You do have to find an employer willing to sponsor you though. The Netherlands is vastly more friendlier to skilled migrants than the UK, which seems particularly xenophobic at the moment, and I think it provides a much friendlier experience than Germany. They have expat centers (http://www.hollandexpatcenter.com/ http://www.hollandexpatcenter.com/ and http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/expatcenter http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/expatcenter) that were establish to help immigrants get established and figure out the rules, cultures, and customs of the Netherlands. I've been impressed. They also incentivise skilled migration by providing a 30% tax scheme for anyone moving there from outside the Netherlands, where 30% of gross income is tax free for a longer period (I think it's 8 years). I've even spent a couple months learning Dutch (gemakkelijk, maar de uitspraak is moeilijk), although that probably isn't necessary. I hear that English is almost universally spoken in the Netherlands. I'd certainly be interested in hearing any tips you have. I have over 10 years of web development experience. No mobile app development experience yet, although I'd like to get into that.
        benten10 11y ago
        I have researched the issue lightly, and am told that EU rules are particularly ...bothersome. Is it true that an EU company has to advertise for/and keep open a position for 3 months and show that none of the applicants met the requirements as compared to the non-EU applicant to be able to hire them?
        11y ago
  - davedx 11y ago
    It goes beyond that in the Netherlands. A lot of bus lanes have their own traffic light system -- they have very small lights to show when they can go or stop. :)
    - telegato 11y ago
      This also exists in Germany https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96PNV-Bevorrechtigung https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96PNV-Bevorrechtigung (Sorry, no english version available)
      - Symbiote 11y ago
        These exist in Britain, but are only used for trams. http://www.ukmotorists.com/tram_signs.asp http://www.ukmotorists.com/tram_signs.asp For buses, there would be a normal traffic light controlling only a bus lane, usually labelled with the blue buses only sign. It's not very common, but I know a couple of cases in London.
- atopal 11y ago
  Well, they don't actually follow streets. Looks like it's just the shortest distance between two stops, even if that goes right through a building or over water. Works surprisingly well though, I only realized after a while.
- denzil 11y ago
  Public transport is often prioritized and they got green light using some kind of detectors or remote control.
throwfaesfe 11y ago
Not true: "VBB-Livekarte zeigt berechnete Positionen der Fahrzeuge zwischen zwei Stationen; falls kein Live-Fahrplan vorhanden, dann Position gemäß geplanten Fahrzeiten" Translation: It shows the calculated position of the vehicles between two stations. If there currently is no live data it shows according to schedule. http://www.vbb.de/de/article/fahrplanauskunft/vbb-livekarte/20046.html http://www.vbb.de/de/article/fahrplanauskunft/vbb-livekarte/...

This appears to use the theoretical schedule, rather than real-time information. I live next to a busy tram line, and what I see through the window does not match what the site shows.

dmitrykoval 11y ago

Totally, buses never seem to stop at traffic lights.

odiroot 11y ago
You're probably complaining about the reliability of this map but it is actually often the case. In my district the buses frequently run the red lights.
mechazawa 11y ago
In my city, Eindhoven in the Netherlands, traffic lights are often calibrated to make sure that buses don't have to stop at a red light.
- jonasvp 11y ago
  God, how I wish I lived in the Netherlands...
  - donkeyd 11y ago
    We need engineers in the Netherlands, so you could move if you really wanted to.
    - benten10 11y ago
      Any need for Computer Scientists either? The U.S. is a crazy place to live for someone not from here. : (
      - donkeyd 11y ago
        Definitely. Many specialist companies are having a hard time hiring. Also, we have some really nice visas for foreign knowledge workers. Depending on your specialization/experience I could give you some tips if you'd like.
        Maultasche 11y ago
        I can confirm that. As a US software developer, I have pondered going to live and work in the Netherlands, and I've done some research. Their visa for knowledge migrants (kennismigrant visa) seems to be very easy to apply for and would pretty much apply to anyone who reads this site. You do have to find an employer willing to sponsor you though. The Netherlands is vastly more friendlier to skilled migrants than the UK, which seems particularly xenophobic at the moment, and I think it provides a much friendlier experience than Germany. They have expat centers (http://www.hollandexpatcenter.com/ http://www.hollandexpatcenter.com/ and http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/expatcenter http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/expatcenter) that were establish to help immigrants get established and figure out the rules, cultures, and customs of the Netherlands. I've been impressed. They also incentivise skilled migration by providing a 30% tax scheme for anyone moving there from outside the Netherlands, where 30% of gross income is tax free for a longer period (I think it's 8 years). I've even spent a couple months learning Dutch (gemakkelijk, maar de uitspraak is moeilijk), although that probably isn't necessary. I hear that English is almost universally spoken in the Netherlands. I'd certainly be interested in hearing any tips you have. I have over 10 years of web development experience. No mobile app development experience yet, although I'd like to get into that.
        benten10 11y ago
        I have researched the issue lightly, and am told that EU rules are particularly ...bothersome. Is it true that an EU company has to advertise for/and keep open a position for 3 months and show that none of the applicants met the requirements as compared to the non-EU applicant to be able to hire them?
        11y ago
- davedx 11y ago
  It goes beyond that in the Netherlands. A lot of bus lanes have their own traffic light system -- they have very small lights to show when they can go or stop. :)
  - telegato 11y ago
    This also exists in Germany https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96PNV-Bevorrechtigung https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96PNV-Bevorrechtigung (Sorry, no english version available)
    - Symbiote 11y ago
      These exist in Britain, but are only used for trams. http://www.ukmotorists.com/tram_signs.asp http://www.ukmotorists.com/tram_signs.asp For buses, there would be a normal traffic light controlling only a bus lane, usually labelled with the blue buses only sign. It's not very common, but I know a couple of cases in London.
atopal 11y ago
Well, they don't actually follow streets. Looks like it's just the shortest distance between two stops, even if that goes right through a building or over water. Works surprisingly well though, I only realized after a while.
denzil 11y ago
Public transport is often prioritized and they got green light using some kind of detectors or remote control.

throwfaesfe 11y ago

Not true: "VBB-Livekarte zeigt berechnete Positionen der Fahrzeuge zwischen zwei Stationen; falls kein Live-Fahrplan vorhanden, dann Position gemäß geplanten Fahrzeiten" Translation: It shows the calculated position of the vehicles between two stations. If there currently is no live data it shows according to schedule. http://www.vbb.de/de/article/fahrplanauskunft/vbb-livekarte/20046.html http://www.vbb.de/de/article/fahrplanauskunft/vbb-livekarte/...