I sometimes can't understand Sheffield.
I understand that the Spring Lane crossover was decommissioned, but why have they replaced the traffic lights at the cross over if its never going to operate?
Another example of the dire need the network is in. Who makes these decisions. Something needs to happen with the tram network in Sheffield, and quick. Too many sticky plasters, and not enough maintaining and general upkeep.
Infrastructure out of use, the road surface on the road sections is falling to bits, rubbish, grafiti, vegetation out of control, nearly every shelter is falling to bits out of the city.
No wonder governments won't take new networks serious, if these are the sorts of examples they have to showcase. Also, how can the network ever be extended when there is so much wrong and needs rectifying with the existing set-up.
This is why buses continue to win with local councils, and government. No wonder Leeds won't make such a bold move.
I guess the whole issue, is in keeping with what the city centre has become. The two suit each other.