Lost In Xanadu Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) http://fortune.com/2016/05/29/two-lane-straddle-bus-china/ A possible answer to serious congestion issues—if it works.After several years in limbo, one of the most odd and ambitious attempts to address China’s urban pollution and congestion problems is showing signs of life. The so-called “straddling bus,” the brainchild of designer Youzhou Song, would arc over two lanes of traffic, carrying up to 1200 passengers while leaving smaller vehicles free to drive underneath it. The concept—officially known as the Transit Elevated Bus—was showcased last weekend at the 19th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo, and Xinhua News reports that a demo bus is under construction, to begin testing in Quinhuangdao City this summer. Edited May 31, 2016 by Lost In Xanadu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 A very creative idea......but pretty scary, too!! http://www.travelandtourworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/straddling-bus.jpeg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdogged Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) http://fortune.com/2...ddle-bus-china/ A possible answer to serious congestion issues—if it works.After several years in limbo, one of the most odd and ambitious attempts to address China’s urban pollution and congestion problems is showing signs of life. The so-called “straddling bus,” the brainchild of designer Youzhou Song, would arc over two lanes of traffic, carrying up to 1200 passengers while leaving smaller vehicles free to drive underneath it. The concept—officially known as the Transit Elevated Bus—was showcased last weekend at the 19th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo, and Xinhua News reports that a demo bus is under construction, to begin testing in Quinhuangdao City this summer.I've straddled on buses for many decades now. Edited May 31, 2016 by snowdogged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Looks like a gleaming alloy air car....2 lanes wide 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 What could possibly go wrong? This doesn't address pollution...though I guess it might help traffic congestion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verena Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I'd try the bus. Good idea: it transports more people at the same time and needs minimal space on the street. The design is also cool and practical. It seems lighter than usual bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 LIke China has blue water and green trees near highways.....That is some FAKE futuristic thinking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn-leghorn Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 What could possibly go wrong? This doesn't address pollution...though I guess it might help traffic congestion. Actually it does address pollution by taking many buses off the roads. Remember, it can carry 1200 people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 What could possibly go wrong? This doesn't address pollution...though I guess it might help traffic congestion. Actually it does address pollution by taking many buses off the roads. Remember, it can carry 1200 people.You're right IF that's actually how it'd go down. However, it's hard for me to imagine Beijing (especially) doing something for the benefit of the environment. It's a dirty, smoggy city that's apparently gotten even dirtier than the last time I visited about 10 years ago. It's as simple as more cars being bought in the last 10 years....but they're not suddenly going to become environmentally conscious. I'm thinking along the lines of what Disembodied Spirit said a la "fake futuristic thinking". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn-leghorn Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 It has to, and it knows it. China are more than capable of implementing this system. The Government would not have allowed it to be revealed otherwise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken hawk Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Can you imagine that going over you ? Can the cars see each other under there or would this cause accidents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Looks like a gleaming alloy air car....2 lanes wide Yes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimsonmistymemory Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I will admit it is an interesting concept. However here is one possible dilemma; What if the bus was on a predetermined left or right turn at a 4 way intersection and a car (or cars) that was being straddled wanted to travel straight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 It has to, and it knows it. China are more than capable of implementing this system. The Government would not have allowed it to be revealed otherwise.I disagree with parts of this. "Capable", yeah you're probably right. "has to" and "knows it" doesn't mean they'll actually complete it. As for the government revealing it, there's no reason to hide it. And revealing plans/ideas that make your nation LOOK innovative is something some nations are interested in...even if the plans/ideas eventually don't come to fruition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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