I never really thought about it until today¹, but Melbourne's tram network pre-dates the use of private motor vehicles by quite some time, with Melbourne trams operating continuously since 1885.
Drivers think the streets are for them, but humans and trams were using them long before cars were.
—
¹ Mostly because I watched this excellent video by taitset:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Vz1IX9N1cd0
#Melbourne #trams
Paul Fenwick
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