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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 8/01/1956 12:00:00 AM
... Traffic Lights... Traffic Lights tram 35 ...Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Geelong No 35 in Ryrie St, at Gheringhap St with destination of Chilwell, on the last day of service on this line. Has a bar traffic light in the photo and R. J. Stokes store. 8/1/1956. No details on photographer. On rear in ink "No.35 Chilwell bound in Ryrie St opposite Gheringhap St, Post Office Corner Geelong 8/1/56"trams, tramways, geelong, last day, ryrie st, traffic lights, tram 35 -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1950
... Traffic lights... development. Moorabbin Traffic lights Cars Nepean Highway Handwritten ...The image shows a line of traffic travelling along South Road in response to traffic light signlas while an increasing number of cars are banking up along Nepean Highway, also in response to traffic light signals.This image provides a strong contrast to images from earlier eras of the same intersection. The amount of traffic has increased enormously as well as commercial development.Black and white photograph with an aerial view of the intersection of Nepean Highway and South Road, taken from above the Moorabbin Council Chambers.Handwritten in black ink Pic [indecipherable] / 1000 Handwritten in red ink: 150%moorabbin, traffic lights, cars, nepean highway -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour illustration - W2 417 Collins St - 1971
... Traffic lights... tram 417 Traffic lights Deepdene route 45 Colour illustration ...Points of interest in the photograph are the lack of white lines along the tracks, safety zone equipment behind the tram, the "Hail Cars Here" tram stop sign on a steel pole by a traffic light and the style of traffic light. Two advertising panels on the front of the tram advertise "Jex Soap Pads" and the musical "Hair" at the Metro Theatre Bourke St. Two Fords are alongside the tramcar. The original source of photograph unknown. The Musical "Hair" was presented in Melbourne during 1971. Yields information about the location, the streetscape and the trams and vehicles in use at the time. Colour illustration of M&MTB tram W2 417 on a route 45, Deepdene service in Collins St. Melbourne at the intersection of Russell St. with the Scots Church in the background.tramways, trams, collins st, w2 class, tram 417, traffic lights, deepdene, route 45 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, John L Grigg, Chief Engineer MMTB, "Tram Priority - How and when will it happen", Apr. 1983
... Traffic Lights...Trams tramways Tramways Road Signs Traffic Lights Tram ...Report - 27 pages, photocopied, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Tram Priority - How and when will it happen" written by John L Grigg, Chief Engineer MMTB, 20 April 1983. Report looks impact of traffic light controls, tram only lanes, clearways, right turns, results of tests and trials. Has many charts, graphs and diagrams. Presented 20/4/1983, at IEAust Transportation Branch meeting with Ian McDonald, City Engineer Prahran.trams, tramways, tramways, road signs, traffic lights, tram priority, traffic control -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, mid 1950's
... Traffic Lights...Trams tramways Geelong Ryrie St Moorabool St Traffic Lights ...Photograph of the intersection of Ryrie and Moorabool Streets Geelong looking south along Moorabool St, with two bogie trams in Ryrie St, both with safety or hazard stripes. Trams have the destination of Belmont and North. Has the Bank of NSW in the view, E. A. O'Meara Chemist advertising Kodak film and the Geelong Nursery Nook. Adjacent to the tram for Belmont is the safety zone sign. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, traffic lights -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Passenger Bulletin - Service Information Route 96 tram Priority trial - November 2011", October and November 2011
... Traffic Lights... Nicholson St Traffic Lights Priority tram D2 5018 .1 - Pamphlet, 2 ....1 - Pamphlet, 2 fold DL, full colour on gloss paper titled "Tram service changes - route 86 tram improvement project - Stage 1B - High St Northcote, Sunday 2 October to Sunday 9 October 2011", showing the road closures and alternative transport arrangements during the reconstruction of High St Northcote and the installation of the centre of the road island platform stops. Has 2 maps. Two copies held. .2 - Pamphlet - DL size, full colour on gloss paper, titled "Passenger Bulletin - Service Information Route 96 tram Priority trial - November 2011" Has photo of D2 5018 outside Museum of Victoria (IMAX sign) on front cover. Gives dates of the trials, that tram timetables had been temporarily change and that real time information could be obtained from TramTracker. .3 - Pamphlet, 3 fold DL, full colour on gloss paper titled "Tram service changes stage One - route 86 tram improvement project - High St Northcote, Saturday 9 July to Friday 15 July 2011." as for .1. Two copies held. All pamphlets have the Yarra Trams logos.trams, tramways, high st, northcote, tram stops, route 86, route 96, nicholson st, traffic lights, priority, tram d2 5018 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Minister of Transport, "Getting Trams Moving - Improved Traffic Management on Tram Routes", 1984
... Traffic Lights... Trams tramways Traffic Control Traffic Lights Tramways RTA ...Pamphlet - special size - printed on orange paper, four fold titled "Getting Trams Moving - Improved Traffic Management on Tram Routes" giving details of new road traffic regulations for line marking on roads used by trams. Gives background to the work, traffic signals controlled by SCRAM and dates. Has diagrams of the various roads and line markings. Published by the Ministry of Transport 1984.trams, tramways, traffic control, traffic lights, tramways, rta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "How SCATS can adapt", c1980
... Traffic Lights... Trams tramways Traffic Control Sturt St Traffic Lights Newspaper ...Newspaper or magazine cutting from an unknown gloss paper titled "How SCATS can adapt", about the use of the system - Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System (from VicRoads Website 7/7/2019), noting the use for the system for traffic control in Melbourne, including tram priority. Has a photo of trams 883 and 850 at the Sturt St Arts Centre intersection with the Shrine in the background. The VicRoads website notes that it was adopted in 1980. On the rear has a photo of the Computer equipment being used and equipment. Notes the transponder fitted to the trams.trams, tramways, traffic control, sturt st, traffic lights -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Tram chief raps councils over clogged routes", 22/04/2007 12:00:00 AM
... Traffic Lights... Trams tramways Traffic Lights Congestion Public Transport Car ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, 22/4/2007 titled "Tram chief raps councils over clogged routes "written by Stephen Cauchi. about issues with clearways. Quotes Dennis Cliche, Yarra Trams CEO, Jim Betts, Director of Public Transport, Dick Gross President of the MAV, Peter Daly RACV and Daniel Bower PTUA. Concerned with the length of journeys, Think Tram, traffic light priority.trams, tramways, traffic lights, congestion, public transport, car parks -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Legislative Council, "Inquiry into expanding Melbourne's Free Tram Zone", Dec. 2020
... Traffic Lights... Card Students Traffic Lights Priority Digital image of a 152 ...Digital image of a 152 page report, titled "Inquiry into expanding Melbourne's Free Tram Zone", prepared by the Legislative Council Dec. 2020. Has table of contents, terms of reference, Committee participants. Looked at extending the free tram zone, providing free travel for full time students, senior card holders, new technologies for network performance improving and dynamic public transport pricing. Notes the most of the evidence was taken prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 which had a dramatic impact on the use of public transport. Has extensive recommendations and a Minority report, including ticket technology and traffic light prioritisation.trams, tramways, enquiries, parliament, tickets, free tram, seniors card, students, traffic lights, priority -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Primary School No 2904
... The traffic lights are at the intersection of Mitcham and Doncaster... of Mitcham Primary School No 2904 The traffic lights ...On 24th September 1888 a wooden state school opened on land purchased on the north west corner of Whitehorse and Mitcham Roads. In 1890 a contract was let for the construction of a one-room brick school house on that site. By 1907 student numbers had risen to 120 so the Church of Christ Hall was leased for 10/- a week. By 1922 cracks had appeared, plaster had fallen in the school and both the Brittania Street Scout Hall and the Methodist Church has been leased for classrooms. On 10/4/1930, a new school, to be occupied by the upper grades was opened in its present location.Coloured picture of Mitcham Primary School No 2904 The traffic lights are at the intersection of Mitcham and Doncaster East Roads - 2012mitcham primary school no. 2904, schools -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Primary School, 1/10/2000 12:00:00 AM
... , Mitcham taken from traffic lights on Doncaster East Road. Fence..., Mitcham taken from traffic lights on Doncaster East Road. Fence ...Coloured photograph of Mitcham Primary School, Mitcham Road, Mitcham taken from traffic lights on Doncaster East Road. Fence erected 2000.mitcham primary school, no. 2904 -
Sunbury & District Heritage Association Inc
Photograph, c1999
... of traffic lights are on the RHS of the photograph and a station... of traffic lights are on the RHS of the photograph and a station ...The open are in the foreground was part of railway land on the west side of Sunbury Station along Horne Street. The initial preparations to develop the area into a commercial and entertainment precinct were just commencing. The development that took place on this site was indicative of the growth that was taking place in Sunbury in the early 2000sA coloured photograph of an open area feed off with temporary netting in preparation for construction work. A set of traffic lights are on the RHS of the photograph and a station is in the middle distance.sunbury railway station -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Property Binder, 1074 Main Road, Eltham
... Newspaper article: Irate over traffic lights, Diamond... property. Newspaper article: Irate over traffic lights, Diamond ...Newspaper article: Irate over traffic lights, Diamond Valley Leader, 3 September 2008, Peak hour traffic holdups at traffic lights Main Road Diamond Street and Cecil Street intersection.main road, eltham, businesses, diamond street eltham, cecil street eltham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Hotel 1954
... of Mitcham and Whitehorse Roads (Note early introduction of traffic... and Whitehorse Roads (Note early introduction of traffic lights ...Originally called the Reserve Hotel; built in 1895Black and white photograph and negative of the Mitcham Hotel taken in 1954 from the north-west corner of the junction of Mitcham and Whitehorse Roads (Note early introduction of traffic lights)mitcham hotel, mitcham road, mitcham, whitehorse road, reserve hotel, byrne's -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Notorious intersection upgrade lights up, 19/08/2015
... and Rattray Roads Montmorency includes traffic lights.... Roads Montmorency includes traffic lights. para road rattray ...A $1.5 million upgrade to the intersection at Para and Rattray Roads Montmorency includes traffic lights.News clipping, black text, colour image.para road, rattray road, montmorency -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Lights coming up at last? Kerrimuir's new count, 1967
... Box Hill Council has been pressured to erect traffic lights... traffic lights on the Springfield Road, Middleborough Road ...Box Hill Council has been pressured to erect traffic lights on the Springfield Road, Middleborough Road intersection.Box Hill Council has been pressured to erect traffic lights on the Springfield Road, Middleborough Road intersection. The pressure has come from Blackburn North State School Committee and Mrs N.G. Vance.Box Hill Council has been pressured to erect traffic lights on the Springfield Road, Middleborough Road intersection.city of box hill, blackburn north primary school, springfield road, blackburn north, middleborough road, blackburn north, vance, n. g. (mrs) -
Kilmore Historical Society
Photograph, 27 Sydney Street
... building. There is traffic lights out the front the building... building. There is traffic lights out the front the building ...13cm x 20.5cm black and white photograph of the State Bank at 27 Sydney Street. It is a medium coloured brick double story building. There is traffic lights out the front the building. There is also a clock hanging from the building.banks, banks and banking -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Lower Plenty and Yallambie Roads Lower Plenty 1974, 1974_
... . This road is now controlled by traffic lights and Lower Plenty Road... Plenty in 1974. This road is now controlled by traffic lights ...Lower Plenty 1974. This photograph shows the corner of Lower Plenty Road and Yallambie Road Lower Plenty in 1974. This road is now controlled by traffic lights and Lower Plenty Road is duplicated.Digital copy of black and white photographlower plenty, yallambie road lower plenty, main road lower plenty, lower plenty road lower plenty -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Valentine's, W2 584 St Kilda Road, late 1960's
... the traffic lights on the centre of the road pole. Divided back type... Road at the City Road intersection. Note the traffic lights ...Postcard - Valentine - colour - with rounded edges of W2 584 (City Route 64) followed by another W2 (Route 19) northbound St Kilda Road at the City Road intersection. Note the traffic lights on the centre of the road pole. Divided back type, card number LV 019.trams, tramways, st kilda road, city road, w2 class, tram 584 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, John Sands - Sandscene International, "Flinders Street Railway Station", 1970
... . An MMTB bus and tram are waiting at the traffic lights. Tram... bus and tram are waiting at the traffic lights. Tram fitted ...The photo shows the Flinders St station building at dusk. An MMTB bus and tram are waiting at the traffic lights. Tram fitted with marker lights shows a route number of "29" - which was discontinued in Nov. 1970. Marker lights commenced to be installed in 1970.Yields information about Flinders St station in about 1970.Colour postcard by Sandscene International, No. V7 with a serrated edge - No. JSC316postcards, route 29, flinders st station, flinders st, swanston street -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Murray Views, "Murray Views No. 3 Moorabool Street Geelong Vic", early 1950s
... traffic lights...., Hookers, Coles, and a set of neon bar traffic lights. Yields ...Postcard produced by Murray View of Gympie, of the corner of Malop and Moorabool Streets Geelong, looking south along Moorabool St. In the distance can be seen two trams. In the view at Solomans, the T&G building, Hookers, Coles, and a set of neon bar traffic lights.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Malop St early 1950s.Black and white Postcard divided back, unused. Card No. 3tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, malop st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, mid 1950's
... for traffic lights. ..., except for traffic lights. "G 14" and "1 -14" in pencil. Tramways ...Agfachrome Professional plastic mount (blue base, white cover) reproduction slide of a colour slide of Geelong Pengelley No. 16 at the Beach terminus - Bellarine St and Corio Tce (now Brougham St). Photo taken after 1951. Dave O'Neil notes remark that the corner is virtually unchanged, except for traffic lights. "G 14" and "1 -14" in pencil.tramways, trams, geelong, beach, corio tce, tram 16 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Bay Street looking to the Bay 1963, c.1963
... of traffic lights.... Town Hall tower. Note absence of traffic lights. Built ...In 1963 work was being undertaken to create the central Plantation Strip that divides Bay Street. The layout of the strip can be seen although actual work has not begun. The photo possibly taken from Port Melbourne Town Hall tower. Note absence of traffic lights.Photograph looking toward the Bay before the installation of the central Plantation strip. On reverse 'Bay Street before plantation strip was started 1963'built environment - commercial, bay street, port melbourne town hall -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1950
... a major intersection, serviced by traffic lights. In the 1950s... a major intersection, serviced by traffic lights. In the 1950s ...The intersection of Warrigal Road and Nepean Highway is now a major intersection, serviced by traffic lights. In the 1950s it was a joining of two sealed roads, although covered in gravel, and with wide gravel shoulders. There are no traffic signs and the few houses visible are not set very far back from the road. This image is one of many in the collections that focuses on either roads or the railway. The development of roads and the railway was crucial to the ongoing development of the area.Black and white photograph of the intersection of Warrigal Road and Nepean Highway, Mentone. Handwritten in blue ink on reverse: 218 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 75%mentone, roads, suburbs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, CLC, early 1950's?
... on the pole with the traffic lights, and the bus in front of the tram... the tram and bus stop signs on the pole with the traffic lights ...Photograph, Black and White, Birney No. 217 on the Russell St route, Footscray in Barkly St , Cnr Commercial road, just to the west of Geelong Road. Note the tram and bus stop signs on the pole with the traffic lights, and the bus in front of the tram. One of the buildings has an "Ealing's radio electrical sign" Early 1950's?In ink on the rear: "MMTB X217 on Russell Street route at Footscray. / In Barkly St Cnr Commercial Road, immediately west of Geelong Road. / /5" Has KSK number CLC36 in to right hand corner.trams, tramways, footscray, birney, tram stops, bus stops, russell st, barkly st, buses, tram 217 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Perk hour traffic, 30/08/2017
... at St Sava Serbian Church trigger traffic lights which allow.... Sensors installed at St Sava Serbian Church trigger traffic lights ...A storm in a coffee cup is brewing on busy Diamond Creek Road. Every time a motorist stops for a morning caffeine fix, six lanes of traffic grind to a standstill. Sensors installed at St Sava Serbian Church trigger traffic lights which allow the car in the carpark to enter traffic.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough, coffee stop, diamond creek road, nillumbik council, st sava serbian orthodox church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Historic road signs will get a facelift, 1/01/1998 12:00:00 AM
... and a reminder of the past before traffic lights and road signs existed.... and a reminder of the past before traffic lights and road signs existed ...Whitehorse Council will restore 75 year old signs painted under the Laburnum railway viaduct.Article from Whitehorse Gazette 21/1/1998 informing that Whitehorse Council will restore 75 year old signs painted under the Laburnum railway viaduct. The signs which have been vandalised and have badly deteriorated have been described as a Blackburn icon and a reminder of the past before traffic lights and road signs existed.Whitehorse Council will restore 75 year old signs painted under the Laburnum railway viaduct.city of whitehorse, abbott, kevin, champion, isaac, ray, shire of blackburn and mitcham, shire of nunawading -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Illustration, Keith Kings, Mar. 2012
... on the left. Traffic lights and pedestrian crossing at bottom right."..., pedestrians only is out of sight on the left. Traffic lights ...Illustration of the Box Hill tram terminus from a real estate magazine March 2012 - showing a C class tram arriving at the terminus with many motor vehicles alongside and glued to a sheet of paper. Route 109In ink below "Photograph cut from an advertising pamphlet left in my letter box in March 2012. Whitehorse Rd Box Hill with tram entering platform at Box Hill terminus, route 109. Looking west to city. Market St, pedestrians only is out of sight on the left. Traffic lights and pedestrian crossing at bottom right."trams, tramways, box hill, route 109, c class -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, mid to early 1950's
... on the corner remains during 2020. Note the bar traffic lights behind... on the corner remains during 2020. Note the bar traffic lights behind ...Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 4 westbound in Ryrie St at Gheringhap St with the destination of Newtown. In the background is James Bruce Optician. There are two trams at the Moorabool St intersection. The building on the corner remains during 2020. Note the bar traffic lights behind the tram and the one hour parking sign. Photo mid to early 1950's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, tram 4