• Cevilia (she/they/…)@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    1 year ago

    I don’t like the article’s use of the word “snares” - it’s not as if it’s a trap they’re being sneaky about. There are signs everywhere, there’s painting on the road, there’s continual press coverage, and there are wide and well-signposted turning areas for private cars on either side of the bus gate. Anyone who gets “snared” by this is clearly driving while not paying attention, and deserves more than a fine IMHO.

      • Confused_Idol@lemmy.fmhy.ml
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        1 year ago

        I think you underestimate the extent to which the average motorist will break rules if they think they can get away with it.

      • bob_lemon@feddit.de
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        1 year ago

        Looking at it on Google maps, the road markings and signs are very clear.

        Although I do see an issue with routing: Getting from Albert street to Selfridges by car takes twice as long as walking. But that is not the bus gate, but die to many roads being closed for HS2 construction.

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          Although I do see an issue with routing: Getting from Albert street to Selfridges by car takes twice as long as walking. But that is not the bus gate, but die to many roads being closed for HS2 construction.

          This is intentional, as per the city centre segment scheme. This area should really only be driven in to access somewhere within the zone, not to pass through.

  • notatoad@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I read this as “Birmingham made a shortcut that only rich drivers can use”

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      1 year ago

      Birmingham made a shortcut for bus users. I’m not sure the city council would be able to implement income based fines itself, so the flat fines are probably the best that they can really do.

  • Flax@feddit.uk
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    1 year ago

    Wonder if this is due to the issue with the signage or just idiotic drivers