multimodal in rail development: popularity and reaping benefits
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Atkins Lectures
Multimodal transportation -R i th b fitReaping the benefits
Dr. Ghassan Ziadat CEng MICE MIHT
Infrastructure Outlook 2014Infrastructure Outlook 2014
24 - 26 March 2014
Riyadh Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaRiyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Contents
Introduction
Transport planning – why and how?
Car vs. Transit - an international perspective
Multimodal transportation future direction Multimodal transportation - future direction
Transit oriented developmentsp
Case studies
Benefits
Why plan the transport network?y p p
• Improve accessibility and connect communities
• Improve transport safety• Improve transport safety
• Respond to future transport demands to meet growing g geconomy and population
• Increase competitiveness of the community, city and state
• Reduced transport impact on wider environmentwider environment.
Developing a land transport planDeveloping a land transport plan
• Establish base case scenario• Establish base case scenario through data collection
• Use of appropriate TP software for forecasting future traffic scenarios
A th i t f t ffi• Assess the impact of traffic growth on existing road network
• Propose mitigation measures
• Implement a multimodal approach.
International perspectives
City typology data
Data approx. 1995 - Source: Kenworthy and Laube (2001) Auto city Transit city
Criteria USA Aus/NZ Canada West/SouthEurope
High income Asia
Metropolitan GDP per capita (USD) 31,386 19,775 20,825 32,077 34,797
Passenger cars (per 1,000 people) 587.1 575.4 529.6 413.7 217.3
Passenger car (passenger km per capita) 18,155 11,387 8,645 6,202 3,724
Length of expressway (per 1,000 persons) 156 129 122 82 22
Parking (spaces per 1 000 CBD jobs) 555 505 390 261 121Parking (spaces per 1,000 CBD jobs) 555 505 390 261 121
Overall average speed of public transport (km/hr)
27.4 32.7 25.1 25.7 33.2
Average road network speed (km/hr) 49.3 44.2 44.5 32.9 31.3
Ratio of public vs private speeds 0 58 0 75 0 57 0 79 1 08Ratio of public vs private speeds 0.58 0.75 0.57 0.79 1.08
Motorised passenger km on public transport (%)
2.9 7.5 9.8 19.0 50.3
Public transport seat km of service per capita 1,557 3,628 2,290 4,213 5,535
U b d it ( h t ) 15 15 26 55 134Urban density (persons per hectare) 15 15 26 55 134
• US / Australian – San Francisco, Washington, New York, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Diego
• Canada – Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal• Australia / New Zealand – Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Wellington, Brisbane • West / Southern Europe – Munich, Frankfurt, Zurich, Geneva, Dusseldorf, Bern, Lyon,
Paris, Stuttgart, Vienna, Oslo, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Ruhr, Nantes, Graz, M ill H l i ki A t d B l B l R Mil B li L dMarseilles, Helsinki, Amsterdam, Brussels, Bologna, Rome, Milan, Berlin, London, Barcelona, Madrid, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Athens
• High income Asian – Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Hong Kong, Singapore• Middle income Asia – Taipei, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok• Middle income other – Tel Aviv, Prague, Curitiba, Riyadh, Budapest, Sao Paulo,
Johannesburg, Cape Town, Krakow
Car ownership vs public transport usagep p p g100
70
80
90Cars per 100 PeoplePublic Transport %
50
60
20
30
40
0
10
20
Hong Kong
Tokyo Singapore London New York Beijing Dubai Riyadh
Source:W ld B kWorld Bank
Public transportation future directionPublic transportation – future direction
Doha: towards a “transit city”
H tbilit
y
Pre TMPQ (2008) roads programmeScenario 1:
Car City Riyadh
Houston
sust
aina
ble
mob
Full expressway d ta
xi
F ll metroScenario 2:
Dubai
epen
denc
e or
s
p yprogramme
built by 2017 as planned
Bus
and Full metro
programmeScenario 2:
Car City + Metro by itself Kuala Lumpur
Barcelonallust
ratin
g ca
r dDoha in 2014
Phased,
reprioritized and de-scoped
expressway programme
Metro Programme Phases 1a/1b
Complementary measures
BRT/busesBoulevards
Feeder systems Walk + Cycle
Demand mgmt
Cost risk
benefit
Scenario 3: Transit City All modes +
complementary measures
Barcelona
Singapore
exam
ple
citie
s i
programme Demand mgmtD.U.S.Z.
complementary measures
Hong Kong
Spe
ctru
m o
f e
Future direction – some thoughts
Riyadh existingWalking iti
2000
y g
• Continue private vehicular investments as before
• No major public transit• No complementary measures.
cities
Non-motorized transport
(Shanghai in 1980s)
Small/mid sized bus
2005Riyadh future
• Continue private vehicular investments as planned (ring roads etc)• Full metro network
Motorcycle cities
(HaNoi)
sized bus cities (Seoul,
Manila in 1970s)
Riyadhexisting
2014
• Enhanced bus and taxi service• Walking and cycling• Wide range of complementary measures.
Traffic saturated
motorcycle cities
(Ho Chi Minh)
Traffic saturated bus
cities (Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila)
2030
L itiLarge transit
cities
Entrenched traffic
saturation (Dubai, Kuala
Lumpur?)
Riyadh future
Car City
Large car cities(Houston)
cities (Hong Kong, Singapore)
>2030Car City +
Metro by itself
Transit CityMetro + other modes +
complementary measuresy
Public transportation - future directionp– Widen travel choices (LRT, buses and metro) to encourage modal shift
– Expand existing bus route network coverage and introduce bus priority measures
– Improve accessibility for all users
– Improve quality and attractiveness of public transport to encourage patronage
Provision of air conditioned shelters and waiting areas– Provision of air-conditioned shelters and waiting areas
– Multimodal integration and common ticketing systems
– Intelligent transport systems (real time information)
– Use of technology and mobile phone applications.
Transit oriented developments
Transit oriented developmentsKey principles of good design in a public transport interchange
AccessibilityAccessibilityEverybody should be able
to use the interchange inclusively: pedestrians,
cyclists, wheelchair users people with
Security CertaintyR li bl i f i
users, people with children, pushchairs,
heavy luggage, or shopping, people with
movement restriction or problems with sight or
Principles of
yPeople need to feel safe while waiting for public transport to arriv, and have confidence that
Reliable information on routes, services and connections. Real-time travel information is of
particular benefit
p ghearing.
Principles of good
interchange design
C f t
parked bicycles will be safe and secure.
Interest
particular benefit.
ComfortSeating for those less able to stand,
protection from extremes of weather and
InterestSomething to
entertain passengers whilst waiting. This
could be nearby activity public art or weather and
climate, well maintained and clean facilities.
activity, public art, or an interesting view. It may be an opportunity
for advertising.
Public transportation - future directionpTransit oriented developments
Recent case studies in Abu Dhabi on the implementation of public transportation
Abu Dhabi sector upgradesAbu Dhabi Municipality - sector public realm upgrades
pg
Main features:
50 packages – 15 year programme
Programme just commenced
Two packages with Atkins - EB11 and W52
Roads, PT, drainage and public realm enhancements.
Khalifa port and industrial zone frameworkKhalifa port and industrial zone frameworkAbu Dhabi Ports Company
Masterplanning and infrastructure design frameworkframework
15 year programme
Area A 15km2 infrastructure design and construction in progress
Area B 30km2
Area B masterplanning commenced Area B masterplanning commenced
Passenger and freight rail connectivity.
Al Maryah Island development
Main features:
New development as an extension to Central Business DistrictDistrict
New financial centre, Cleveland Clinic, 5 Star hotels and residential districtdistrict
Roads, pedestrian and marine access as well as LRT and BRT systemssystems
Phase 1 - detailed design and site supervision (of 150,000m2) substantially completesubstantially complete
Phase 2 – Bridges 3, 4,10 and 11 (50,000m2) being tendered.
Abu Dhabi bus stations Department of TransportDepartment of Transport
Main features:
Six stations in Abu Dhabi Six stations in Abu Dhabi Emirate
Design substantially Design substantially complete and construction commenced
Connectivity to metro, LRT and taxi stands through pedestrian links.pedestrian links.
Key benefits of multimodal transport:
Economic success - easy access to jobs, goods and services stimulates h d d i
y p
the economy and attracts and encourages investment
Social benefits – travel in safety and comfort to work, social events and Social benefits travel in safety and comfort to work, social events and recreation improves quality of life
S stainabilit less traffic congestion poll tion and carbon emissions Sustainability - less traffic congestion, pollution and carbon emissions leading to a healthier environment and less impact on climate change
City image and reputation - efficient public transport enhances the city’s attractiveness and ranking as a modern habitable destination.
For more information contact:Dr Ghassan ZiadatDr Ghassan Ziadatghassan.ziadat@atkinsglobal.com
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