Capital Metro presentation WVCC meeting July 2014

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


Building the nation

Source: Weekend Australian 14 June 2014


Light rail trend in AustraliaGold CoastNewcastleSydneyCanberraMelbourneAdelaidePerthDarwinSunshine Coast

Western Sydney

Hobart


Benefits of light rail


Peak hour pain

Source: Weekend Australian 14 June 2014


An enabler for City Plan, C2L & Australia Forum


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.


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).


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


Strategic approach

The landscape

The Griffin Legacy

The Policy Framework

Urban design principles


Urban design principles


Passenger experience

A frequent and reliable service

Integrated ticketing

Wifi connectivity

Real time information

Highly accessible stop and vehicles

Cycling connectivity


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


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


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


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


The depot


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.


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.


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


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


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’


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.


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

mailto:[email protected]


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



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

A vision for Canberra: Building a sustainable cityJune 2014June 2014

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Capital Metro presentation WVCC meeting July 2014