The Tron has a bus lane!

**slofox** · 23rd July 2009, 11:33

Damn. I didn't know there was a buslane in the Tron...maybe there's even more than one!!!
Found it this morning. It has a dual use...

1. It lets you filter up to the front of the line of traffic (like it should)
2. It lets you really piss off all the car drivers who get irate because they think you are "cheating" by using the bus lane...

**p.dath** · 23rd July 2009, 12:08

I hope motorbikes are allowed to use it as well. If not, ask the council to allow it.

**slofox** · 23rd July 2009, 12:13

Originally Posted by p.dath

I hope motorbikes are allowed to use it as well. If not, ask the council to allow it.

Dunno mate, I just used it anyway...hehehe.

**Blackshear** · 23rd July 2009, 13:36

Originally Posted by slofox

Damn. I didn't know there was a buslane in the Tron...maybe there's even more than one!!!
Found it this morning. It has a dual use...

1. It lets you filter up to the front of the line of traffic (like it should)
2. It lets you really piss off all the car drivers who get irate because they think you are "cheating" by using the bus lane...

I feel bad when I cut to the front of the cue.
Mostly because I have to ROCKET into a gap (If they even allow a cheater one), and their faces are in some kind of twisted angry/jealous mix.

Basically, if you're too slow to start moving in a lane when I'm near... That spot is miiiine

**breakaway** · 23rd July 2009, 13:54

No worries. Never had any problems with the bus lane. If you do see one of those guys that monitor tape the bus lane to bust sneaky cars, and are afraid he'll get your plate as you ride by, just hoist the front as you go by. Can't see your plate when it's facing the ground

**vifferman** · 23rd July 2009, 13:57

Originally Posted by Blackshear

.... their faces are in some kind of twisted angry/jealous mix.

It's REALLY dumb, y'know. You're actually disadvantaging other motorists LESS by lane-splitting than by sitting in the queue.
Think about it: Sitting in the queue, you're taking up a few metres, and adding to the delay that occurs as everyone leaves a gap, takes off, accelerates up to speed. If you sneak to the front, you're away before the first car/truck in the lane has even started to move.
Just think of it as a Public Service.

**Spazm** · 23rd July 2009, 14:13

Now spill Slowfox... Where did you find a bus lane in the Tron?

**slofox** · 23rd July 2009, 15:19

Originally Posted by Spazm

Now spill Slowfox... Where did you find a bus lane in the Tron?

Opposite St Paul's - approaching Davies Corner...prolly been there for years but I've never seen it until today. 'cause I drive/ride with my eyes shut usually...(makes it more interesting)

**wysper** · 23rd July 2009, 16:30

Originally Posted by slofox

Opposite St Paul's - approaching Davies Corner...prolly been there for years but I've never seen it until today. 'cause I drive/ride with my eyes shut usually...(makes it more interesting)

I am pretty sure I have seen others too... buggered if I can remember where though. I will have to make a point of noticing next time.

**spookytooth** · 23rd July 2009, 18:59

all of the bus lanes over here {all as in they are all on one road } are marked as being bike lanes too,but it feels unsafe riding passed cars on the inside.feels much safer splitting

**sil3nt** · 23rd July 2009, 19:31

Originally Posted by slofox

Opposite St Paul's - approaching Davies Corner...prolly been there for years but I've never seen it until today. 'cause I drive/ride with my eyes shut usually...(makes it more interesting)

It was put there about a year ago i think. Used to travel that road everyday to work.

**slofox** · 23rd July 2009, 19:33

Observant I ain't...

**caseye** · 23rd July 2009, 19:40

Only question is, is it allowed for Motorcycle use, most are, but to be pinged for using it when not sposed to could hurt a bit.

**sil3nt** · 23rd July 2009, 19:52

Its pointless for motorcycles to use it IMO. The roundabout is tiny and the queues are only big when school starts and finishes.
You can see the bus lane here on the other side of the road and the tiny roundabout here where you would have to merge and piss off other cars because you can't be bothered to wait the 10 seconds in the queue! (no offence slofox i bet you were just caught up in the moment

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