Coordinating tram traffic with other traffic

Even though few serious accidents occur in tram traffic, a significant number of smaller bumps and near misses with vehicles and pedestrians are reported. These incidents are particularly common with vehicles at intersections and with pedestrian and bicycle traffic in the vicinity of stops. In most cases, other road users are not aware of the seriousness of the risks of tram traffic accidents and break traffic rules in some way.
The consequences of the accidents are usually minor, mainly due to the low speeds currently used in tram traffic. As light rail becomes more common, speeds in tram traffic will increase significantly in the near future. It is likely that the other road users will not change their behaviour as the speeds of tram traffic increase. The increase in speeds increases the likelihood of serious accidents.

When planning streets and pedestrian and cycle paths, cities with tramways take into account the special features of tram traffic and strive to plan traffic arrangements so that they guide other road users to act safely and in accordance with the rules.

Examples of such design solutions include solutions to prevent turning in front of a tram, and the design of stops to prevent passengers from crossing tramways after leaving the tram car.

Even though few serious accidents occur in tram traffic, a significant number of smaller bumps and near misses with vehicles and pedestrians are reported. These incidents are particularly common with vehicles at intersections and with pedestrian and bicycle traffic in the vicinity of stops. In most cases, other road users are not aware of the seriousness of the risks of tram traffic accidents and break traffic rules in some way.
The consequences of the accidents are usually minor, mainly due to the low speeds currently used in tram traffic. As light rail becomes more common, speeds in tram traffic will increase significantly in the near future. It is likely that the other road users will not change their behaviour as the speeds of tram traffic increase. The increase in speeds increases the likelihood of serious accidents.