>>972237 (you)>>972243>>972248 (you)>>972258I think I've figured out a solution: build down instead of sideways. Remove the parking, make the centre lanes dedicated tram lanes, and add express inbound/outbound lanes *under* the road instead. Probably take the opportunity to bury some of the building electricity wires too.
Pic is what Sydney Road turns into once it gets closer to Melbourne CBD south of Brunswick.