Tram history - Chapter 6 - Part 1
Tram history - Chapter 6 - Part 1
Tram history - Chapter 6 - Part 1
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Figure 113: Swanston Street safety zone (the Argus 3 June 1926 p.9)<br />
Melbourne Metropolitan <strong>Tram</strong>way Heritage Study, Gary Vines<br />
By 1925, safety zones were well established and many were marked with signs and more solid<br />
posts. Some more substantial safety zones were also created by constructing raised islands, such<br />
as in St Kilda Rd near Fitzroy St. Raised platforms in the city were first proposed in 1926 231 and<br />
an experimental platform was installed in Swanston St outside St Pauls Cathedral with solid<br />
concrete posts. However, the platforms were considered to be an obstruction to motor traffic by<br />
some and there was an almost immediate call for them to be removed. Various other designs<br />
were experimented with, including sign and lamp posts intended to withstand impact from cars.<br />
231 The Argus Friday 7 May 1926 p.17; 3 June 1926 p.9<br />
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