The traffic congestion in Dublin, Ireland, is being exacerbated by the excessive number of 'unnecessary' traffic lights in the city. A listener named Brian in Dublin raised concerns about the impact of these traffic lights on congestion and journey times. Brian revealed that he encounters 22 sets of traffic lights during his 2km commute through south Dublin every day. He believes that around half of these lights are 'not needed at all' and that they significantly contribute to longer journey times. Brian suggests that implementing mini roundabouts could be a more effective solution. He also mentions that other countries, like Italy, have fewer traffic lights and even switch to flashing amber during certain times of the day [dda61369].
The article from Newstalk.com highlights that failure to obey traffic lights can result in penalties for drivers. The issue of excessive traffic lights is not limited to Ballyfermot, where Brian resides, but is seen across Dublin. The article does not provide a specific date of publication [dda61369].
The situation in Dublin adds to the growing concern about traffic congestion and the need for effective traffic management strategies. Addressing the excessive number of unnecessary traffic lights and exploring alternative solutions, such as mini roundabouts, could help alleviate congestion and improve journey times in the city [dda61369].
In Cyprus, the transport ministry has taken steps to better inform drivers about the presence of fixed cameras at junctions. Yellow lines with a white camera painted between them have been added to the road markings at these junctions. The intention is to provide clearer warnings to drivers about the presence of traffic cameras and the status of the road. The transport ministry began painting these warnings on Monday. It is important to note that these new road markings are not intended to negate other road markings, such as solid white lines [c06d24f2].