Tuesday, August 12, 2008

The Catastrophe That Is Downtown Jerusalem

You may have heard or read about some doings in downtown Jerusalem in preparation for the light rail.

Well, there's nothing like seeing for believing.

These were taken this morning near Kikar Tziyon and closer to Shlomtziyon Hamalka.























And these were taken yesterday to illustrate the backup at 8:30 AM at King George Street leading down (and up) from Jaffa Road.


























The principle is quite simple and that's why our city father's and engineers and experts couldn't figure it out:

the buses are too long and the side roads used are too short and so, a humongous backload is being caused which leads to very long delays in getting about the center of the city. The lights change not quickly enough, as well and you can sit in one spot for ages.

If you're a pedestrian, wear one of those surgeon's masks. The dust is overwhelming. I can't wait for the rains.

And this is expected to continue for two (!!!) years.

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