Team Clearvue InternationalCAPS WorkshopUTS, Sydney31st March 2016

By Christine ChungSource: Daily Telegraph

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The ProblemGlobal warming

Most bus shelters are not near iconic Australian beaches.

Transport infrastructure in the CBD, urban centres and arterial roads leading to those nodes are overloaded during peak hours.

Many of us rely on public transport to get to work/study/ shops/medical appointments/etc. Bus commuter infrastructure has failed to keep pace with consumer expectations and technologies which can cost-effectively cater to those expectations and rights.

NSW Heatwave. www.abc.net.au March 2016Temperatures to Nudge 40oC. The mercury reached only 29.5C in Sydneys CBD today, 8C cooler than in the citys western suburbs. Daily Telegraph February 2016

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The SolutionThere is no single, simple solution to The Problem.

Public transport infrastructure as tax payer supported, user funded facilities advantage their communities with social, environmental and financial dividends. Effective design engaging stakeholder review, can ensure budgets, values, obligations are sustainably matched.

Greater commuter use of public transport can lower carbon footprint of communities, reduce traffic snarls, reduce business operating costs , create employment and may reduce cost of living for the general populace.

Team Clearvue believes that bus shelters are much more than places for advertisements and where buses stop. Our research of bus shelters in Ashfield LGA, Parramatta LGA, and Penrith LGA has shown that location informs application. Our designs will reflect our tactile understanding of local demographics, sites, users, available technologies, expert forecasts, etc.Version 2.0

Our Assigned Locations

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Our Research MethodsA team member spent at least 2 hrs at each site, photographed each bus shelter and surrounds.

A team member tried to engage local users to present their perspectives and experiences. An online survey was prepared for each site. An invitation was posted at each bus shelter.

At Ashfield, a team member discussed the CAPS initiative with the staff at the Ashfield Public Primary and Ashfield Boys High School, and Ashfield Leagues Club. Copies of invitations to the online survey were left with staff. An email was sent to the Principal at Ashfield Boys High School. At both Ashfield Public School and Ashfield Boys High School, offers were made to pay $2.50 for each completed survey as donations to each pertinent school.

At Parramatta, a team member discussed the outside bus shelter at length with the Wesley Lodge Manager. An invitation to the online survey was left with her.

At Penrith, a team member discussed the bus shelter and their patients use of buses with staff at the Medical Centre. An invitation to the online survey was left.

Clearvue International Limited registered with University of Western Sydney as an eligible student employer. Advertisements were placed to film the Penrith and Parramatta bus shelters.

We will revisit the sites after we receive more information from stakeholders.

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Our Key Findings for Ashfield AS2From the single days observation and discussions with the staff from Ashfield Primary + Ashfield Boys High, students and staff associated with the public schools barely utilize AS2.

Patrons of the Wests Ashfield Leagues Club minimally utilize AS2 as there is a free limited courtesy bus service for Ashfield residents daily. From 6pm the free courtesy bus provides door-to-door service. There is a regular stream of cars entering and exiting the Clubs carpark.

Team Clearvue International believes that the current light patronage of AS2 does not detract from its value to Ashfield ratepayers. In time, we will put forward a design for AS2 that improves asset value.

Aside from the back right hand corner, the shelter users are exposed to the hot afternoon sun. The aluminium bench seating is relatively comfortable in both heat retention and design.

The design of the shelter whereby side/back panels and roof are welded closed, retains heat.

There is no weather protection for pedestrians, on that footpath, within 350m east or 200m west of the shelter.

The shelter was clean at time of visit. There were no bus timetables available.

We believe this bus shelter, is a very valuable asset for Ashfield constituents.

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Our Key Findings for Parramatta PA2Westmeads population grew by 24% between 2006 and 2011 (Census data). This trend is likely to continue with the property developments occurring in Westmead and growth of Parramatta as a commercial CBD.Users of the bus shelter are mainly locals1. school children2. workers going into Parramatta3. shoppers going to Westfield Parramatta4. patients going to medical centre about 210m from bus shelterThe bus stop at Hawkesbury Road outside Wesley Lodge is experiencing insufficient seating even in off-peak periods. Seating and shaded standing areas should be expanded.Users of the shelter are exposed to the hot afternoon sun.The Manager of Wesley Lodge says it will be redeveloped for expansion within 5 years. Their current guests use the buses to go to Parramatta Westfield (2.3km, 10 min trip). Our design of this shelter will take into account the increasing transit passengers and pavement traffic which are imminent in the short to medium term.Buses stopping at the shelter block two thirds of Wesley Lodges driveway. Complaints have been formally lodged. There is a parking zone for 3 cars in front of the bus zone. There is plenty of parking available in the next side street, moving the bus shelter + bus zone forward appears to be an easy solution.All the buses that stopped at the shelter during time of survey were modern, air-conditioned models. Unimpeded boarding and alighting for passengers. There is a 711 bus every 30 mins during weekday peak periods. This is unlike the buses that frequented the Penrith bus shelter which included older model buses.

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Our Key Findings for Penrith PE1

The average age of this suburbs population is significantly higher than Greater Sydney, Ashfield and Westmead. The users of this bus shelter appear to reflect the aged demographic and are patients of the medical specialists. For this reason, and given that Penrith average temperatures tends to be higher than Sydney East/CBD/Northern suburbs during summer months, a modern fleet servicing this route would appear warranted.

The shelter is a heat sink and conductor in summer afternoons due to design and construction materials. The ill, elderly, and mobility challenged would suffer inordinately more from the heat than healthy, young and agile commuters.

The Medical Centre receptionist pointed out the lack of street parking near the Clinic and the high cost of parking at the hospital. There is a medium density residential development about 300m to the right of the shelter which could exacerbate the parking issue. A better designed shelter could attract more commuters.

The caf at the Clinic is the only eatery (aside from hospital facilities) for at least 600m radius in a summer hot environment. The Clinic does not provide public seating, people are seating on the brick fencing. A bus shelter that provides climatic protection as a pedestrian rest point, and for commuters would be of service to the community. Version 2.0

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Team Clearvue InternationalWe are supported by Clearvue International Limited www.clearvuepv.com

Victor Rosenberg Co-Ordinator. CEO of Clearvue International Limited.Henry LeungStructural Engineer. CEO of HCL, Hong Kong, China.Christine ChungAssistant co-ordinator. Special Projects Manager, HCL.Kamal AlamehPV authority. Electrical engineering consultant. Lead researcher at Clearvue International Ltd. Professor at ECU, WA.John HallFurniture designer. Clearvue staff.Sabrina WangIntern. UTS Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Law undergraduate.

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BackgroundClearvue is an Australian company that owns solar glass IP.

The rooftop solar panels that we have become accustomed, are now complemented by thin film solar which can attach to many surfaces, and solar glass which due to its transparency can be used for windows, awnings, bus shelter roofing/wall panels.

Clearvue had already identified bus shelters as a priority target market for its IP commercialisation. Our analysis showed payback period could be as little as 12 18 months.

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Our not so secret weapon

Clearvue PV solar glass:UV coating protects people behind glass.Transparent.Customisable. Variation of nanoparticles to darken glass/generate more electricity.Link to video of 1m x 1m glass panel powering 7 fans.World class ingenuity, Australian invention.Version 2.0

Honesty Consultants LIMITED (HCL) is a civil, building and engineering consultant firm encompassing professionals with over 30 years of experience offering a wide range of consultancy services including civil, environmental, geotechnical and structural engineering, building services, costing, quantity surveying, and project management consultancy services in Hong Kong. , Leading this competent technical firm is its Director, Mr. Henry Leung who has over thirty three years of professional experience in the civil engineering, structural engineering, building construction and maintenance field. Before founding his own firm, Mr. Leung had worked for government, international consulting firms, and contractors for various disciplines of civil/building/construction works including some of the prominent projects including infrastructure for Disney Theme Parks, the design and construction of 5000 ton Caltex Jetty at Tsing Yi Island, Independent Checking Engineer for Urban Landfill and Shuen Wan Landfill projects, West Kowloon Reclamation Contracts, Tsing Ma Bridge, Ting Kau Bridge, and many prestigious projects in Hong Kong. Currently, HCL specializes in providing the professional services for civil and slope engineering, environmental, building design, alteration, maintenance, investigation, repairing, construction, independent checking engineer, independent auditing, value added engineering, facility licensing and specialist advices etc. The diversity of our specialist services is provided under a one-stop consultancy services with the integration of professional expertise from its head organizers. , Version 2.0

There is no charge for awesomeness or attractiveness. Kungfu Panda

Public transport infrastructure that is attractive to communities could pay for itself by enticing additional users. Awesome!!

Thank you for your attention.

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We welcome questions and feedback:

Victor RosenbergChristine Chungvictor@clearvuepv.comcchung@iiglobal.net0411 661 333 0403 311 597Version 2.0

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