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One thing that seems to have not been addressed here is noise. I was just on a quick walk in downtown Sydney, Australia. It was so loud on the sidewalks, with b
by stevejb 8y ago
One thing that seems to have not been addressed here is noise. I was just on a quick walk in downtown Sydney, Australia. It was so loud on the sidewalks, with buses seeming to contribute a huge portion of noise. Additionally, the diesel exhaust can be stifling particularly in these urban corridor situations where the buildings trap the fumes. I would much rather be walking next to 50 Prius/Camry taxi cabs and a few private vehicles than 10 loud buses. I agree with the idea of bus utilization in cities but there are certainly some downsides.
- fratlas 8y agoWere you in the CBD? I'd say the downside of the noise is worth it. The amount of Sydneysiders driving in to work solo is staggering.
- stevejb 8y agoYeah, CBD. I can deal with the noise, but the diesel fumes get to me. It was more just thinking "if this noise and exhaust wasn't here, this would be a much more pleasant experience."
- gascan 8y agoElectric buses and CNG buses are already here, and they are quieter. It might take some time for Sydney to retire old diesel buses, but they won't be that loud & fumey forever.
- jboles 8y agoCNG buses don’t seem to do as well as diesel with hot weather and lots of hills, two things Sydney has an abundance of. A few have also caught fire. That said, Sydney’s CNG buses are pretty old now so maybe the tech is updated.
- gascan 8y agoIronically, that makes it sound like Sydney is a great place for cable trolley. No engine whatsoever, works great on hills.