The Great Melbourne Traffic Light Census: A Statistical Safari Through Snazzy Signals
Ever felt like Melbourne's traffic lights are judging you? You inch forward, they turn red. You finally get a green, and a snail on sleeping pills could outrun you across the intersection. Fear not, frustrated friend! We're diving deep into the existential question that plagues every Melbournian: just how many traffic lights are there in this fine city?
The Illuminating Investigation: Where Do We Even Begin?
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Sadly, there's no central database that tracks every single traffic light like a Pok�mon Go player with Pikachu. But fear not, intrepid investigator! We've got some intriguing clues:
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- The VicRoads Traffic Light Optimisation Program: Buckle up, data nerds! VicRoads, the folks who keep our roads (somewhat) smooth, embarked on a mission to optimize, you guessed it, traffic lights! Their project covered a whopping 969 intersections between 2021 and 2023. That's a lot of blinking red buddies! ([VicRoads Traffic Light Optimisation Program])
- Melbourne's Biggest Ever Traffic Light Review Continues: Apparently, 969 wasn't enough! The good folks at the Victorian government upped the ante, announcing a review of nearly 3,000 intersections across Melbourne. That's a lot of "hold on, gotta change the lights" moments. ([MELBOURNE'S BIGGEST EVER TRAFFIC LIGHT REVIEW CONTINUES])
So, How Many Lights Are We Talking About?
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Adding those numbers up gives us a ballpark figure of around 4,000. But that's not counting the new ones popping up like pixelated mushrooms, or the oldies that have peacefully retired to the scrapheap.
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The Bottom Line: It's a Mystery (But a Fun One!)
The exact number might be elusive, but here's the truth: there are a heck of a lot of traffic lights in Melbourne. Enough to make a synchronized disco ball jealous, that's for sure.
Fun Fact: Did you know some traffic lights even have names? Like the affectionate (ahem) "Tram Square Terror" or the ever-patient "Hoddle Street Hero."
How To: Traffic Light Trivia Time!
- How to dodge a red light (without breaking the law): Don't! Patience is a virtue, especially when a giant red eye is staring you down.
- How to befriend a traffic light: Positive vibes only! Smiling and waving might not change the light, but it'll definitely make your commute more cheerful.
- How to know if a traffic light is malfunctioning: Common sense applies! If the lights are all wonky or stuck on disco mode, report it to the authorities.
- How to win a staring contest with a traffic light: You can't! Traffic lights don't blink, and staring for too long might make you look a little...unhinged.
- How to get rich counting traffic lights: Maybe open a lemonade stand instead. There are definitely easier ways to make money (and stay hydrated) in Melbourne.
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