Turn Left on Red - Improving Adelaide's Traffic Flow

What if you could turn left at a red light in Adelaide? Host Max Burford shares his "pie in the sky" idea to help improve traffic flow in the city by allowing left turns on red lights, similar to what they do in parts of the US and Canada. He argues it would save drivers time and make intersections more efficient. Max and co-host discuss the pros, cons and feasibility of implementing this idea in Adelaide. They also ask listeners to call in with their own ideas for improving the city.

2:21 - Max explains his idea for allowing left turns on red lights in Adelaide to help improve traffic flow. He gives an example of a specific intersection where he thinks it would be useful.

5:12 - Co-host asks how drivers know they can turn left on red. Max says some intersections have signs allowing it already.

7:23 - Max argues allowing left on red would save time for drivers by not having to sit at lights when no oncoming traffic is there.

8:34 - Co-host agrees it's a good idea. They ask listeners to call in with their own ideas for improving Adelaide.

9:47 - Max says he has a whole list of things he'd like to change in Adelaide for the better.

10:23 - Listeners can call in their ideas. Winners get tickets to a local event.

What's your idea for improving Adelaide? Call 13 10 23 and share your thoughts. Help make Adelaide an even better place to live.

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