capital metro presentation wvcc meeting july 2014
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Capital Metro presentation WVCC meeting July 2014TRANSCRIPT
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014June 2014
A vision for CanberraBuilding a sustainable city
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
What is light rail?
Modern, efficient and highly effective public transport
Integrates into urban areas
Low floor
Energy efficient
Smooth, stable and highly reliable transport
High capacity, can carry 200-300 passengers
Used in over 400 cities worldwide
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Building the nation
Source: Weekend Australian 14 June 2014
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Light rail trend in AustraliaGold CoastNewcastleSydneyCanberraMelbourneAdelaidePerthDarwinSunshine Coast
Western Sydney
Hobart
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Benefits of light rail
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Peak hour pain
Source: Weekend Australian 14 June 2014
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
An enabler for City Plan, C2L & Australia Forum
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Light Rail Master Plan• The Light Rail Master Plan will examine options
for a potential future light rail network for the Territory.
• Technical analysis of all light rail route and network options, stations and stops has commenced.
• Stakeholder consultation with Community Councils occured in June to inform the development of the draft Light Rail Master Plan.
• Community consultation of the draft Light Rail Master Plan will occur in September and October.
• The Light Rail Master Plan will be finalised in early 2015.
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR)
Capital Metro will provide a business case to government.
BCR greater than 1.
This means the benefits are greater than the cost, including:
Transportation derived benefits (time savings, reliability, vehicle operating costs, environmental, accident costs, health, amenity, residual value, public transport operating savings);
Land use benefits (urban densification, infrastructure efficiency savings); and
Wider economic benefits (such as bringing firms into closer proximity).
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Stage 1 Design: key themes
Strategic Approach – the design and planning principles guiding the project including the underpinning context
The Passenger Experience – what you can expect as a light rail passenger in Canberra
Nuts and bolts – what we are building and how it will work
Urban landscape – the look and feel of the area surrounding light rail
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Strategic approach
The landscape
The Griffin Legacy
The Policy Framework
Urban design principles
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Urban design principles
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Passenger experience
A frequent and reliable service
Integrated ticketing
Wifi connectivity
Real time information
Highly accessible stop and vehicles
Cycling connectivity
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
OperationsServices every 10 minutes (5 min peak)
Capacity of around 200
Target journey time of 25min or less
Journey times are driven by:
Stop numbers
Traffic light numbers
Ability to avoid congestion
Light phasing
Loading times
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Nuts and bolts of the systemThe route and stop locations
The route alignment
The Depot
Powering the system
Stop and Shelter Design
Traffic Management
Track treatments
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
The alignmentProposed alignment is in the median
Proposal based on previous and current investigations.
Rationale:
aligns with the Griffin plans for Canberra
retains the current traffic capacity and least disruption to traffic
less impact for businesses, facilities and residents along route
already a wide median, resulting in many construction benefits
prioritisation for light rail services at intersections is made much easier
results in a lower cost than other options due to combined infrastructure
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
The route and stopsRuns from Alinga Street in the City
to Gungahlin Place
Gungahlin Place supports an
interchange
13 stops preferred, 15 being
displayed for community input
Stop locations have considered
previous community input plus our
technical analysis
Stopping at Alinga Street allows
future extension options in each
direction
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
The depot
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Powering the systemCurrently wire-based.
Only a small number of systems use wire-free technology.
Due to cost, technical complexity and reliability of the system.
As systems mature, wire-free will be more of an option.
7 substations will support the system.
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Stop and shelter designThe design of the light rail stops, shelters and associated features will be an evolving process.
We will recommend a look and feel and basic design principles (below).
We want to maintain flexibility to allow for innovation.
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Traffic managementPedestrianisation of Hibberson Street
No unsignalised crossings of the light rail tracks
New sets of lights proposed
No significant changes to the lanes along Northbourne Avenue
Some parts of the Federal Highway and Flemington Road will require some realignment or widening
Single lane in each direction between Sandford Street in Mitchell and the Federal Highway
Detailed stakeholder briefings underway to plan access requirements
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Track treatments Will be defined in later stages
Track surface selection is driven by safety, efficiency, reliability and aesthetic value.
Finish types concrete, paving, decomposed granites, asphalt, ballast or grass.
Brest, France
Bordeaux, France
Bilbao, Spain
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Urban LandscapeSection 1 – Hibberson Street Gungahlin
‘creating a safe and high quality pedestrian mall’
Section 2 – Harrison to Gungahlin
‘the classic boulevard’
Section 3 – Flemington Road South
‘a framework for future development’
Section 4 – Federal Highway
‘Canberra’s northern approach’
Sections 5 and 6
‘Redefining the entrance to the Nation’s Capital’
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Urban Landscape – Northbourne AvenueMany of the trees on Northbourne Avenue are in decline and will need to be replaced regardless of Capital Metro
We are committed to renewing Northbourne Avenue as a tree-lined avenue
Opportunity to redefine the entry to the nation’s capital.
Asking the community what we want the entrance to say about Canberra and what impression do we want to convey to visitors?
We are currently considering options for replacement trees.
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Opportunities for inputAttend a local information session at Dickson and Gungahlin Shopping CentresVisit the Capital Metro Information Centre at the bus interchange, City Walk Arcade, 2 Mort StreetEmail us at [email protected] a question or comment on our Facebook page ‘Capital Metro ACT’Contact us on Twitter @CapitalMetroACTWrite to us at: GPO Box 158, Canberra ACT 2601
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Local Industry Participation
Local industry well represented in the Technical Advisor Group
40% local companies on the specialist advisor panel
Local industry participation policy recently released and will form basis for a full plan to be delivered later this year
Capital Metro Agency are:
Requesting a list of suppliers from MBA to provide to bidders
Consulting with industry to understand opportunities and to develop the full plan
Holding an industry briefing to occur in coming months
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014
Five reasons why we need light railCanberra has a vision and light rail plays a big role
We can’t keep building more roads for more cars
Diversifying the economy and creating jobs
Better health and environment
Connecting communities and opportunities
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