BUS TRAFFIC.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18410, 17 June 1925, Page 3

BUS TRAFFIC.

A BY-LAW CHALLENGED^ i (press association telbqbam.) I AUCKLAND, Juno 16; In tho case , in ' tho Supreme Court involving tho validity of tho new city by-law controlling bus [traffic, >Mr 0. E. Hogan, City Traffic Inspector, said that the by-law had proved an effectivo measuro for combating tho increasing traffic of Quoen street. • ' •„ ■ '. ' Mr E. B. Hammond, town-planning consultant, said the restriction against buses in'<2uecn street was unnecessary, and suggested its removal and the pro-' vision of safety zones and centre poles and specified' crossings for pedestrians, and a reduction in the speed of vehicles. His Honour said that at the proscnt stago ho was disposed to think that possibly some arrangement could be made by which the buses could be allowed in Queen street on Sundays, and at such, times in the evening aB traffic conditions would permit. There did not seem to be any evidence to the effect that congestion was a serious matter after about 6.30 p.m. That aspect, however, could be considered later. Mr Meredith, for the Bus Proprietors' Association, addressed tho Court, contending that the by-law was ultra vires. . Tho case was adjourned till to-mor-row.