The document is a submission from the 3068 Group opposing the proposed project linking the Eastern Freeway to the Tullamarine Freeway. Some key points made in the submission include:
- The 3068 Group opposes the project due to the increased traffic, air pollution and impacts on climate change it will cause. It also opposes the impacts on heritage places and residents of Clifton Hill.
- Alternatives presented in the submission are not an endorsement of linking the freeways but aim to explain how poorly designed the reference project is.
- The submission argues the flyover component has no strategic justification and will negatively impact Collingwood, Clifton Hill and Abbotsford. It recommends
The document summarizes the dismantling of a 1.4 km section of the elevated F.G. Gardiner Expressway in Toronto. The expressway was replaced with a 4-lane arterial road, pedestrian/cycle path, and landscaped areas. This created opportunities for redevelopment, encouraged alternative transportation, and improved the urban environment. The project was completed on time and on budget through careful planning, community consultation, and innovative construction techniques.
Proposal to reclaim Chicago's lakefront from the highway using immersed tunnelsJames Chuck
TAG Holding LLC proposes replacing a 7-mile section of Lake Shore Drive in Chicago with a two-level immersed tunnel to address safety, mobility, and infrastructure issues. The proposal involves constructing prefabricated tunnel segments offshore and sinking them into a prepared trench. This would eliminate traffic issues while gaining 80 acres of new parkland. The $2.2 billion public-private project is estimated to pay for itself within 14 years via tolls. If approved, construction would take 2 years and be complete by 2020.
Mount Dennis Mobility Hub Update and Station Design ReviewCrosstown TO
Metrolinx invites you to view an updated presentation for the Mount Dennis Mobility Hub Workshop. The purpose for the presentation is to present a preliminary station design concept and a series of more refined concepts for how the lands around the station could develop over time. Have your say at thecrosstown.ca.
On March 2015, the City of Summit initiated a Feasibility Study on the vision of converting the abandoned Rahway Valley Railroad into a rail trail more commonly referred to as the Summit Parkline. The Study develops feasible and economical concepts for a 1.2-mile trail and linear park on the existing railroad right-of-way. The Summit Parkline is a unique opportunity for the City to create a recreational amenity that has potential to be a major local and regional attraction and character-giving symbol for the community.
Science Centre Station and West At-Grade Surface Stops Open House - November ...Crosstown TO
The document provides information about the Crosstown LRT project's Science Centre Station and surface stops. It summarizes that the project includes an underground station with links to other transit lines, a maintenance facility, and surface stops along a 19km route. It discusses safety as the top priority and highlights design principles, environmental sustainability initiatives, and community outreach efforts like employment opportunities and public art projects. Renderings depict planned station and stop designs.
LYNX Blue Line Extension Construction UpdateLeslie Blaser
This public meeting will inform the community about the progress of the light rail extension, answer questions, and share the overall vision for the Blue Line Extension alignment.
The document proposes a "Beaches to Bay Bus Express" as an alternative to the proposed Northern Beaches Road Tunnel. The bus express would use a dedicated tunnel for electric buses to provide high-capacity public transport between the Northern Beaches and destinations across Sydney. It would be built in four stages, with the first stage running from the Northern Beaches to Crows Nest. Subsequent stages would extend the route south through tunnels to Rozelle, Wolli Creek, and Miranda, connecting to heavy and light rail lines. The electric buses would provide fast, convenient service with fewer emissions than regular buses or private vehicles.
The document summarizes public consultation for alternatives to replace or modify the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto. It provides information on how people currently get downtown in Toronto and comparable traffic volumes. It then outlines objectives of the public consultation process and the first round of consultation, which engaged over 5,000 individuals. Key ideas presented to the public are summarized. The document also provides examples of other infrastructure projects and evaluates them based on criteria like age, costs, impacts. Finally, it outlines the development of alternative solutions for the Gardiner Expressway based on public input and lists the evaluation criteria for comparing the alternatives.
The document summarizes the dismantling of a 1.4 km section of the elevated F.G. Gardiner Expressway in Toronto. The expressway was replaced with a 4-lane arterial road, pedestrian/cycle path, and landscaped areas. This created opportunities for redevelopment, encouraged alternative transportation, and improved the urban environment. The project was completed on time and on budget through careful planning, community consultation, and innovative construction techniques.
Proposal to reclaim Chicago's lakefront from the highway using immersed tunnelsJames Chuck
TAG Holding LLC proposes replacing a 7-mile section of Lake Shore Drive in Chicago with a two-level immersed tunnel to address safety, mobility, and infrastructure issues. The proposal involves constructing prefabricated tunnel segments offshore and sinking them into a prepared trench. This would eliminate traffic issues while gaining 80 acres of new parkland. The $2.2 billion public-private project is estimated to pay for itself within 14 years via tolls. If approved, construction would take 2 years and be complete by 2020.
Mount Dennis Mobility Hub Update and Station Design ReviewCrosstown TO
Metrolinx invites you to view an updated presentation for the Mount Dennis Mobility Hub Workshop. The purpose for the presentation is to present a preliminary station design concept and a series of more refined concepts for how the lands around the station could develop over time. Have your say at thecrosstown.ca.
On March 2015, the City of Summit initiated a Feasibility Study on the vision of converting the abandoned Rahway Valley Railroad into a rail trail more commonly referred to as the Summit Parkline. The Study develops feasible and economical concepts for a 1.2-mile trail and linear park on the existing railroad right-of-way. The Summit Parkline is a unique opportunity for the City to create a recreational amenity that has potential to be a major local and regional attraction and character-giving symbol for the community.
Science Centre Station and West At-Grade Surface Stops Open House - November ...Crosstown TO
The document provides information about the Crosstown LRT project's Science Centre Station and surface stops. It summarizes that the project includes an underground station with links to other transit lines, a maintenance facility, and surface stops along a 19km route. It discusses safety as the top priority and highlights design principles, environmental sustainability initiatives, and community outreach efforts like employment opportunities and public art projects. Renderings depict planned station and stop designs.
LYNX Blue Line Extension Construction UpdateLeslie Blaser
This public meeting will inform the community about the progress of the light rail extension, answer questions, and share the overall vision for the Blue Line Extension alignment.
The document proposes a "Beaches to Bay Bus Express" as an alternative to the proposed Northern Beaches Road Tunnel. The bus express would use a dedicated tunnel for electric buses to provide high-capacity public transport between the Northern Beaches and destinations across Sydney. It would be built in four stages, with the first stage running from the Northern Beaches to Crows Nest. Subsequent stages would extend the route south through tunnels to Rozelle, Wolli Creek, and Miranda, connecting to heavy and light rail lines. The electric buses would provide fast, convenient service with fewer emissions than regular buses or private vehicles.
The document summarizes public consultation for alternatives to replace or modify the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto. It provides information on how people currently get downtown in Toronto and comparable traffic volumes. It then outlines objectives of the public consultation process and the first round of consultation, which engaged over 5,000 individuals. Key ideas presented to the public are summarized. The document also provides examples of other infrastructure projects and evaluates them based on criteria like age, costs, impacts. Finally, it outlines the development of alternative solutions for the Gardiner Expressway based on public input and lists the evaluation criteria for comparing the alternatives.
Waterman is a UK-based multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy. It employs over 1,300 staff across 20 offices in the UK and internationally. Waterman's specialist secondment service seconds staff into both short and long-term roles in areas such as bridges, highways, transportation infrastructure, and more. Majority of seconded staff are permanently employed by Waterman and receive training and performance reviews. Waterman has extensive experience providing seconded staff and services to clients such as local authorities, transport agencies, and private consultants.
Waterman is a UK-based multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy. It employs over 1,300 staff across 20 offices in the UK and internationally. Waterman's specialist secondment service seconds staff into both short and long-term roles in areas such as bridges, highways, transportation infrastructure, and more. Majority of seconded staff are permanently employed by Waterman and receive training and performance reviews. Waterman has extensive experience providing seconded staff and services to clients such as local authorities, transport agencies, and private consultants.
Gardiner East EA Public Forum 3 (Feb062014) - panelsGardinerEast
The document provides an overview of the Future of the Gardiner East Environmental Assessment and Urban Design Study. It discusses:
- The study area, which is the section of the Gardiner Expressway East/Lake Shore Boulevard extending from west of Lower Jarvis Street to Leslie Street.
- The goals of the study, which are to revitalize the waterfront, reconnect the city with the lake, balance modes of travel, achieve sustainability, and create value.
- Consultation activities conducted so far, including stakeholder meetings, public forums, online engagement, and social media, engaging over 5,000 individuals.
The Transportation Alternatives Brooklyn Committee urges NYC DOT to re-examine conditions near the Jay Street Plaza. Access to entry points are dangerous and construction planned in 2010 will only worsen the situations. This presentation scratches the surface of this problem.
The document provides information about the construction of the Caledonia Station for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project in Toronto. Key details include:
- Construction began in March 2016 at the Keelesdale station and Caledonia station construction will involve installing supports, excavating, and building the underground structure from 2016-2017.
- The station will be built using a "cut-and-cover" method where the area is excavated and covered with a concrete roof allowing work below. Safety is the top priority during construction.
- When complete in 2020, the new modern LRT line will be 19km long with 25 stations, connecting communities along Eglinton Avenue.
Mount Pleasant Junior School Meeting May 5Crosstown TO
Thank you to all parents and TDSB staff who provided feedback on our construction plans in the Mount Pleasant area, and thank you Councillor Matlow for hosting us!
Gardiner East EA - Public Forum 5 PanelsGardinerEast
The document discusses the Future of the Gardiner East Environmental Assessment and Urban Design Study being conducted by Waterfront Toronto. It provides background on the study area along Lake Shore Boulevard and the Gardiner Expressway from Lower Jarvis Street to Leslie Street. The study includes developing and evaluating alternative designs for the Hybrid option endorsed by City Council in 2015. It outlines the work completed since June 2015, including developing three Hybrid Design Alternative concepts and evaluating them. It also discusses the goals and principles guiding the study to revitalize the waterfront, reconnect the city to the lake, balance transportation modes, achieve sustainability, and create value.
The document provides a feasibility report for the proposed development of Eastney Lake and the surrounding area in Portsmouth. It analyzes the current land and water features, considers potential development options, and recommends a two-part development plan. The recommended plan includes developing an eco-friendly education/community center and extending the local park and ride/bike hire service to improve accessibility to the lake area. The report argues this proposal will benefit the local community and environment in a sustainable way.
This document provides updates on passenger rail projects in the Midwest United States, including:
- The Chicago-St. Louis corridor has received $1.3 billion in federal grants and $400 million in state funds, and trip times are expected to be reduced to 4.5 hours by the end of 2017 with the installation of new locomotives and railcars beginning in 2016.
- The Joliet station project involves relocating tracks and building a new center platform station to eliminate conflicts between passenger and freight trains.
- Other projects discussed include routes from Chicago to Rockford, Moline, and beyond, as well as railcar and locomotive procurement and grade crossing improvements.
Do not include any personal information as all posted material on this site is considered to be part of a public record as defined by section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
We reserve the right to remove inappropriate comments. Please see Terms of Use for City of Toronto Social Media Sites at http://www.toronto.ca/e-updates/termsofuse.htm.
The document discusses integrated transport solutions for Auckland, New Zealand to address increasing congestion challenges from population and employment growth. It finds that the City Rail Link (CRL) alone will not meet future transit demand and that light rail is needed to optimize the road network and transport access within the city center. Light rail could move more people with less road space than buses and help shape development. The summary concludes that both CRL construction and further evaluation of light rail solutions are needed with regular updates to council.
AT has briefed Auckland Council on the City Rail Link's progress and the investigation into light rail. Find out more in the presentation or on AT.govt.nz/projects
The Gardiner Expressway is in need of significant maintenance work.
The City is undertaking an in-depth analysis of possible procurement options to deliver the project in the most effcient and cost-effective way. This includes the possibility of delivering the construction project as a Public-Private-Partnership (P3).
This document provides an analysis of a site located in the eastern city centre of Dundee that is currently surrounded by major roads. It identifies a lack of key qualities that contribute to a successful public space, such as distinctiveness, safety, ease of movement, and adaptability. Two design proposals are presented to redevelop the site. Proposal A, called "Mary Ann Lane", focuses on reincorporating the original street layout and materials to enhance the sense of place. Proposal B, called "Baxter Square", emphasizes mixed-use development and pedestrian priority to create an active public space in the center of the site. Both proposals aim to improve connectivity within the site and to surrounding areas through public transportation and street network changes.
The document proposes a design called "Four Flows" to reconfigure the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto. It focuses on improving access to the waterfront for people ("Flow 1") by removing the elevated expressway and replacing it with an underground tunnel and new boulevard above. This would open up land for development ("Flow 4") while maintaining the existing traffic capacity ("Flow 2"). It aims to enhance the natural environment along the waterfront and Don River through new parks and green spaces ("Flow 3"). The proposal argues this integrated approach will improve quality of life for residents while providing economic benefits from increased development opportunities.
The document proposes a plan to reconfigure the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto by removing the upper deck and transforming it into a grade-level boulevard called Lakeshore Boulevard. This would open up opportunities for new north-south connections between neighborhoods and the waterfront. A key part of the plan is creating a new transit hub called a Transferium where several transit lines intersect, including a proposed relief subway line, GO commuter rail lines, and streetcars. This would improve transportation connectivity. The plan aims to unlock Toronto's waterfront as a place for future growth through new development districts linked by improved transit infrastructure, while focusing growth near the city center through smart growth principles.
The document proposes recommendations to improve the intersection of Covell Boulevard and Pole Line Road in Davis, California for pedestrians. It suggests short, intermediate, and long-term measures. In the short-term, it recommends adding more seating and installing a diagonal crosswalk. The intermediate plans call for traffic calming measures like raised crosswalks, bulb-outs, and bike lanes to slow traffic and encourage pedestrians. It also proposes a playground to draw people. Long-term, it suggests transforming the area into a community by adding mixed-use buildings, apartments, and urban parks near existing businesses. The goal is to create a safe, comfortable space where residents can socialize instead of just passing through.
This document discusses techniques for hardening a Salesforce org against cybersecurity threats. It covers Salesforce security at the infrastructure and application levels. It also recommends best practices like using two-factor authentication, auditing permissions, and providing security training for users. The document promotes the Salesforce Toolkit and a free online cybersecurity course for further resources.
Office 365 Security: How to Safeguard Your DataBitglass
Greg Schaffer, CISO at FirstBank and Rich Campagna, VP of Products at Bitglass, provide practical cloud security advice that you can apply immediately in your organization.
Focusing on O365 but offering a broad view, Greg and Rich will cover top concerns, mitigating controls and give examples of how your peers have responded to the cloud security challenge.
Waterman is a UK-based multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy. It employs over 1,300 staff across 20 offices in the UK and internationally. Waterman's specialist secondment service seconds staff into both short and long-term roles in areas such as bridges, highways, transportation infrastructure, and more. Majority of seconded staff are permanently employed by Waterman and receive training and performance reviews. Waterman has extensive experience providing seconded staff and services to clients such as local authorities, transport agencies, and private consultants.
Waterman is a UK-based multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy. It employs over 1,300 staff across 20 offices in the UK and internationally. Waterman's specialist secondment service seconds staff into both short and long-term roles in areas such as bridges, highways, transportation infrastructure, and more. Majority of seconded staff are permanently employed by Waterman and receive training and performance reviews. Waterman has extensive experience providing seconded staff and services to clients such as local authorities, transport agencies, and private consultants.
Gardiner East EA Public Forum 3 (Feb062014) - panelsGardinerEast
The document provides an overview of the Future of the Gardiner East Environmental Assessment and Urban Design Study. It discusses:
- The study area, which is the section of the Gardiner Expressway East/Lake Shore Boulevard extending from west of Lower Jarvis Street to Leslie Street.
- The goals of the study, which are to revitalize the waterfront, reconnect the city with the lake, balance modes of travel, achieve sustainability, and create value.
- Consultation activities conducted so far, including stakeholder meetings, public forums, online engagement, and social media, engaging over 5,000 individuals.
The Transportation Alternatives Brooklyn Committee urges NYC DOT to re-examine conditions near the Jay Street Plaza. Access to entry points are dangerous and construction planned in 2010 will only worsen the situations. This presentation scratches the surface of this problem.
The document provides information about the construction of the Caledonia Station for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project in Toronto. Key details include:
- Construction began in March 2016 at the Keelesdale station and Caledonia station construction will involve installing supports, excavating, and building the underground structure from 2016-2017.
- The station will be built using a "cut-and-cover" method where the area is excavated and covered with a concrete roof allowing work below. Safety is the top priority during construction.
- When complete in 2020, the new modern LRT line will be 19km long with 25 stations, connecting communities along Eglinton Avenue.
Mount Pleasant Junior School Meeting May 5Crosstown TO
Thank you to all parents and TDSB staff who provided feedback on our construction plans in the Mount Pleasant area, and thank you Councillor Matlow for hosting us!
Gardiner East EA - Public Forum 5 PanelsGardinerEast
The document discusses the Future of the Gardiner East Environmental Assessment and Urban Design Study being conducted by Waterfront Toronto. It provides background on the study area along Lake Shore Boulevard and the Gardiner Expressway from Lower Jarvis Street to Leslie Street. The study includes developing and evaluating alternative designs for the Hybrid option endorsed by City Council in 2015. It outlines the work completed since June 2015, including developing three Hybrid Design Alternative concepts and evaluating them. It also discusses the goals and principles guiding the study to revitalize the waterfront, reconnect the city to the lake, balance transportation modes, achieve sustainability, and create value.
The document provides a feasibility report for the proposed development of Eastney Lake and the surrounding area in Portsmouth. It analyzes the current land and water features, considers potential development options, and recommends a two-part development plan. The recommended plan includes developing an eco-friendly education/community center and extending the local park and ride/bike hire service to improve accessibility to the lake area. The report argues this proposal will benefit the local community and environment in a sustainable way.
This document provides updates on passenger rail projects in the Midwest United States, including:
- The Chicago-St. Louis corridor has received $1.3 billion in federal grants and $400 million in state funds, and trip times are expected to be reduced to 4.5 hours by the end of 2017 with the installation of new locomotives and railcars beginning in 2016.
- The Joliet station project involves relocating tracks and building a new center platform station to eliminate conflicts between passenger and freight trains.
- Other projects discussed include routes from Chicago to Rockford, Moline, and beyond, as well as railcar and locomotive procurement and grade crossing improvements.
Do not include any personal information as all posted material on this site is considered to be part of a public record as defined by section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
We reserve the right to remove inappropriate comments. Please see Terms of Use for City of Toronto Social Media Sites at http://www.toronto.ca/e-updates/termsofuse.htm.
The document discusses integrated transport solutions for Auckland, New Zealand to address increasing congestion challenges from population and employment growth. It finds that the City Rail Link (CRL) alone will not meet future transit demand and that light rail is needed to optimize the road network and transport access within the city center. Light rail could move more people with less road space than buses and help shape development. The summary concludes that both CRL construction and further evaluation of light rail solutions are needed with regular updates to council.
AT has briefed Auckland Council on the City Rail Link's progress and the investigation into light rail. Find out more in the presentation or on AT.govt.nz/projects
The Gardiner Expressway is in need of significant maintenance work.
The City is undertaking an in-depth analysis of possible procurement options to deliver the project in the most effcient and cost-effective way. This includes the possibility of delivering the construction project as a Public-Private-Partnership (P3).
This document provides an analysis of a site located in the eastern city centre of Dundee that is currently surrounded by major roads. It identifies a lack of key qualities that contribute to a successful public space, such as distinctiveness, safety, ease of movement, and adaptability. Two design proposals are presented to redevelop the site. Proposal A, called "Mary Ann Lane", focuses on reincorporating the original street layout and materials to enhance the sense of place. Proposal B, called "Baxter Square", emphasizes mixed-use development and pedestrian priority to create an active public space in the center of the site. Both proposals aim to improve connectivity within the site and to surrounding areas through public transportation and street network changes.
The document proposes a design called "Four Flows" to reconfigure the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto. It focuses on improving access to the waterfront for people ("Flow 1") by removing the elevated expressway and replacing it with an underground tunnel and new boulevard above. This would open up land for development ("Flow 4") while maintaining the existing traffic capacity ("Flow 2"). It aims to enhance the natural environment along the waterfront and Don River through new parks and green spaces ("Flow 3"). The proposal argues this integrated approach will improve quality of life for residents while providing economic benefits from increased development opportunities.
The document proposes a plan to reconfigure the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto by removing the upper deck and transforming it into a grade-level boulevard called Lakeshore Boulevard. This would open up opportunities for new north-south connections between neighborhoods and the waterfront. A key part of the plan is creating a new transit hub called a Transferium where several transit lines intersect, including a proposed relief subway line, GO commuter rail lines, and streetcars. This would improve transportation connectivity. The plan aims to unlock Toronto's waterfront as a place for future growth through new development districts linked by improved transit infrastructure, while focusing growth near the city center through smart growth principles.
The document proposes recommendations to improve the intersection of Covell Boulevard and Pole Line Road in Davis, California for pedestrians. It suggests short, intermediate, and long-term measures. In the short-term, it recommends adding more seating and installing a diagonal crosswalk. The intermediate plans call for traffic calming measures like raised crosswalks, bulb-outs, and bike lanes to slow traffic and encourage pedestrians. It also proposes a playground to draw people. Long-term, it suggests transforming the area into a community by adding mixed-use buildings, apartments, and urban parks near existing businesses. The goal is to create a safe, comfortable space where residents can socialize instead of just passing through.
This document discusses techniques for hardening a Salesforce org against cybersecurity threats. It covers Salesforce security at the infrastructure and application levels. It also recommends best practices like using two-factor authentication, auditing permissions, and providing security training for users. The document promotes the Salesforce Toolkit and a free online cybersecurity course for further resources.
Office 365 Security: How to Safeguard Your DataBitglass
Greg Schaffer, CISO at FirstBank and Rich Campagna, VP of Products at Bitglass, provide practical cloud security advice that you can apply immediately in your organization.
Focusing on O365 but offering a broad view, Greg and Rich will cover top concerns, mitigating controls and give examples of how your peers have responded to the cloud security challenge.
This document discusses sharing and security controls in Salesforce, including profiles, permission sets, and record-level security. Profiles control object, field, and user permissions, while permission sets can grant additional access. Record-level security can be set at the organization, manual sharing, role hierarchy, and sharing rule levels to determine which users can access individual records.
Salesforce MVPs Alex Sutherland and Maria Belli give Salesforce Admins an overview of security in Salesforce. From Org wide defaults, to object, field, and record access this presentation will help you understand how to secure your data and understand sharing rules.
Salesforce Security with Visibility, Control & Data ProtectionCipherCloud
Privacy regulations and corporate data governance issues continue to block many enterprises from realizing the full business benefits of Salesforce. CipherCloud helps remove these barriers by providing tools to detect compliance violations, provide strong protection for sensitive data, and monitor your Salesforce user activity for anomalous behavior. With CipherCloud for Salesforce you can:
- Discover what your users are doing in the cloud and prevent data loss with detailed and precise visibility over all activity in Salesforce.
- Protect your cloud data with strong encryption (FIPS 140-2 validated), tokenization, and malware protection to ensure that no unauthorized users can access sensitive information.
- Monitor cloud usage with complete visibility over user activity and alerting on user behavior anomalies
The Salesforce platform offers system as well as application level security capabilities for building robust and secure applications. Join us as we introduce the system-level security features of Salesforce, like authentication and authorization mechanisms that include various Single Sign-On and OAuth flows. We'll also cover declarative application-level security features, like user profiles, roles and permissions, and how an Organization Wide Security and record-sharing model enforces a finer level of access control over the data.
Office 365 security concerns, EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Sonja Madsen
Office 365 provides access to information from different devices not only from secure office locations,
but also from just about any location in the world. Data security, governance and compliance are the biggest concerns.
This talk is about the robust security that is built into Office 365: data loss prevention,
mobile device management, password and multi-factor authentication, message encryption,
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Rights Management Service.
Office 365 is widely adopted but its native security is limited. While cloud apps provide benefits, they also increase risks like lack of visibility, easy external sharing, and access from unmanaged devices. A cloud access security broker (CASB) can address these risks with a more holistic, data-centric approach through features like real-time data protection across all apps and devices, user behavior analytics, and centralized identity management. This provides stronger security for organizations using cloud apps like Office 365 than relying solely on native app security controls.
Campbellford Bridge Detailed Design Council Update.pdfKatrinaMcCullough2
The document provides an update on the detailed design of the new Campbellford Bridge. It discusses the project history and community engagement process that has occurred. The design update section outlines the key design elements including the new bridge and surrounding road network, roundabouts, intersection improvements, and a new parkette area. The next steps are to finalize the detailed design and prepare for construction.
Islington council presentation on Wharfdale Road bridgewilliam perrin
The document discusses a proposed pedestrian and cycle bridge called the Wharfdale Road Bridge that would connect King's Cross Station to an area of Islington. It presents the results of a business case analysis for the bridge which found a benefit-cost ratio of 0.52:1, below the thresholds for funding. Alternative projects in the area have much higher benefit-cost ratios. The council supports the bridge but also wants to investigate making York Way two-way to improve pedestrian safety and access.
Final Presentation (Transportation Planning & Design)Josia Tannos, EIT
The document presents the design of a new road called Main Street that would connect First Street and Second Street. Currently, a large wooded area separates the two streets, forcing drivers to find alternative routes. The proposed Main Street design includes two U-turn intersections, a bridge over an existing railroad, driveways, and connections to Adams Road. A cost analysis is provided that estimates the total cost of the project would be around $30 million, accounting for items like paved areas, land acquisition, and traffic signals. Horizontal and vertical curves were adjusted throughout the design process to meet requirements for sight distance, lane shifts, and traffic flow.
Oxford City Centre Movement and Public Realm StrategyOxfordshireCC
The document summarizes stakeholder input from two workshops regarding a transport and public realm strategy for Oxford city center. Key issues identified included cycling infrastructure, cycle parking, bus congestion, pedestrian congestion on narrow footways, and poor quality public realm in some areas. Vision ideas involved considering trams, restricting cars in the center, and a franchised public transport system. Two existing strategy options and three new concept options were evaluated against criteria like inclusivity, movement, safety, public realm, and economy. The new options propose one-way traffic loops to give more space to walking, cycling, and public activities while maintaining bus access.
Dart Underground, Dublin - Light Rail Network in TunnelsDavid H Moloney
The Dart Underground is a proposed underground rail system that will run under the city centre, and connect Heuston Station with Pearse Station a distance of 4 kilometres. At the proposed St Stephen’s Green interconnection Station, on the route, passengers will be able to transfer to the Metro North and go to the Airport.
This document summarizes a public information center on transit improvements being considered for Toronto's waterfront area through 2041. It presents options being evaluated to improve transit connections between key areas, including Union Station to Queens Quay, Humber Bay, and the Bathurst/Fleet/Lake Shore/Queens Quay intersection. Forecasts show high future ridership between East Bayfront and Union Station. The document outlines the vision, study process and timeline, segment analyses, and next steps for further studies of priority improvements.
BiCounty Parkway Presentation for Congressman Wittmanjazztothebone
This document questions the need for and justification of the proposed Bi-County Parkway based on traffic analyses and personal observations. It notes that traffic congestion does not currently exist on Gum Spring Road, which was a cited motivation for the parkway. It also raises concerns about environmental impacts to the local watershed and increased truck traffic through rural areas. Suggestions are provided to instead focus on public transportation improvements and a limited connection between Prince William and Loudoun counties that avoids protected lands.
Proposed Leslie Street Closure Town Hall Meeting - April 2019Crosstown TO
The document summarizes a town hall meeting about the Crosstown LRT project. It provides an overview of the 19km route, details about construction in 2019 including traffic restrictions from July-August at Leslie Street to allow for guideway construction, and renderings of some station areas. It also addresses questions about traction power substations that will supply power to the route.
Fairfax County Glade Dr. Walkway Improvements August 2020Fairfax County
The document summarizes a sidewalk improvement project along Glade Drive in Fairfax County, Virginia. The project involved constructing approximately 1,050 feet of concrete sidewalk, installing curb ramps, curb and gutter, a pedestrian signal, milling and overlaying asphalt, and utility adjustments. It was substantially completed in June 2020. The project aims to improve pedestrian access and safety along Glade Drive between Freetown Drive and Colts Neck Road.
The document summarizes the development of an Aimsun hybrid transport model of the Parkville area in Melbourne to analyze the impacts of the Metro Tunnel Project. The model combined microsimulation of traffic around the Haymarket Roundabout with demand matrices from a regional transport model. It was used to test construction closure scenarios in 2021 and legacy scenarios after completion in 2031. Key findings included increased congestion during construction closures of Grattan Street and potential mitigation strategies. Legacy scenarios also showed congestion increases which could be addressed with intersection modifications. The hybrid approach allowed efficient testing of options.
East Cowes - Proposed development - Solent Gateways - Dec 2014onthewight
The document proposes improvements to connectivity between Southampton and the Isle of Wight through the Solent Gateways project. This includes enhancing the public areas around the Red Funnel ferry terminals in East Cowes and Southampton to improve the transport interchanges and stimulate regeneration. Specific proposals for East Cowes include upgrading Bridge Square, York Square, and Trinity Wharf near the ferry terminal with new public spaces, pedestrian priority areas, and a cohesive waterfront design using materials like stone, timber and steel. The project aims to complete an existing masterplan and improve traffic flow, public transport access, and the quality of the town center environment.
The document discusses transport challenges and priorities for east and south east London. It notes that London's population is growing rapidly and will require major investments in transport infrastructure to support the growth. This includes projects like Crossrail, upgrades to the DLR and Overground networks, and new river crossings like the planned Silvertown Tunnel to alleviate congestion and improve connectivity. Future transport priorities could involve extending the Bakerloo line, further DLR extensions, and new river crossings like Gallions Reach and Belvedere to connect communities across the Thames. Major funding and approvals will be required to transform London's transport network and accommodate the rising population.
Hastings Way Redevelopment by Jeremy Gragert volumeone
Way back in 2006, Eau Claire citizen Jeremy Gragert created a proposal to increase bicycle/pedestrian access along and across Hastings Way, add area beautification, and increase general safety. He focused on the stretch between Birch Street and East Clairemont Avenue. This is the PowerPoint presentation he used while speaking to various local groups.
This document provides a summary of infrastructure investments and construction updates in the city of Ottawa for Fall 2016. It discusses the O-Train Confederation Line LRT construction, OC Transpo fall service changes, and various road construction and renewal projects. Traffic impacts are expected to be high around the downtown core due to LRT station construction and other projects. Tips are provided to help residents plan trips and commute during the busy construction season.
The document provides information about the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project in Toronto. It summarizes that (1) tunnelling is underway from Black Creek to Caledonia Avenue and will continue to Yonge Street, (2) tunnel boring machine extraction and launch shafts are being constructed near Allen Road, and (3) utility relocations and other preparatory works are occurring at future station sites to allow for tunnel construction.
The document proposes a plan to redesign the Gardiner Expressway/Lake Shore Boulevard corridor in Toronto. It suggests reducing the amount of space dedicated to vehicles from over 80% currently to under 40% by widening sidewalks and adding a dedicated multi-use path. A green wall and stormwater features would be added along the northern edge. Intersections would be redesigned to slow traffic and prioritize pedestrians. This would transform the area from a barrier to a green, pedestrian-focused civic space connecting the city to Lake Ontario.
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Build new environmentally sound infrastructure and systems for safe disposal of residual waste and replacing current dumpsites which should be commissioned.
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The status.
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collection efficiently is at about 50%.
Actors i.e. city authorities, CBO’s , private firms and self-disposal
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Solid waste generation – collection – dumping
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• Separation – recycling – marketing.
• Open dumpsite dandora dump site through public education on source separation of waste, of which the situation can be reversed.
• Nairobi is one of the C40 cities in this respect , various actors in the solid waste management space have adopted a variety of technologies to reduce short lived climate pollutants including source separation , recycling , marketing of the recycled products.
• Through the network, it should expect to benefit from expertise of the different actors in the network in terms of applicable technologies and practices in reducing the short-lived climate pollutants.
Good practices:
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Practices and activities of these actor groups are viewed as innovations with the potential to change the way solid waste is handled.
CHALLENGES:
• Resource Allocation.
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2. The 3068 Group opposes this project
• The 3068 Group is opposed to any proposal that links the Eastern
Freeway to the Tullamarine Freeway because it will increase traffic, air
pollution and climate change.
• The 3068 Group is completely opposed to this Reference Project, for
its impacts on heritage and the residents of Clifton Hill (in particular).
• Modifications discussed in this presentation are not an endorsement
of the proposal to link the freeways, but may help explain how poorly
designed the reference project is.
• The 3068 Group will support sustainable transport projects
• The 3068 Group is a supporter of YCAT
3. ‘Unreasonable impacts on the established City interfaces’ – McGauran doc#128
Tower is irrelevant intrusion into
context of a historic urban
neighbourhood. Not in CIS plans
Hoddle St raised to Freeway
standard.
Over-designed for modelled traffic
Higher than railway and
buildings. Road is higher
than Queens Parade on
Visual impact on
Darling Gardens
Increased noise, pollution and hilltop.
emissions impacting Clifton Hill
and Collingwood. Noise Barriers
1.5m high
There is no
freeway here?
Higher than the historic
Shot tower
Obliterates one side of a gold
rush era street and demeans the
other side to a fate worse than
demolition.
Impacts during construction would be of
high significance Long term impacts
would be associated with elevated east-bound
on-ramp CIS ch.10
5. Topography of Interchange
• Eastern Freeway lies in the Yarra Valley (which it destroyed)
• Escarpment west of Merri Creek (edge of lava flows)
• Reilly St Drain (Alexandra Parade) is a low point for region.
• Collingwood Flat (history of flooding)
• Clifton Hill is a hill
Keep the new road in the valley to reduce impacts on Clifton Hill.
6. Darling Gardens
“There has been minimal consideration of the role of local parks such as Darling
Gardens for community activity including informal recreation and possible loss of
amenity due to noise, dust and increased traffic during the construction phase of
the project.”
- Beverly Kliger, “Report on
the Social Impact Assessment
of the CIS for the City of
Yarra, February, 2014,p p.6-
10
7. Hoddle Freeway is not part of the Declared Project
“proposed freeway-standard link between the Eastern Freeway and the
Tullamarine Freeway generally along the Alexandra Parade corridor, with a
further southerly connection to the Port of Melbourne area",
- The declared project to which the act applies.
“There is no scope for the LMA to seek to implement the Project beyond the
terms of the Premier's declaration”
- LMA closing submission.
The overpass is solving a problem on VicRoads wish list. It is out of scope of
this project.
9. Flyover will not help Hoddle St Congestion
“car travel to the CBD is forecast to decrease from all directions.”-CIS Ch7
“the congestion is not due to a lack of traffic lane capacity but rather
delays caused by competing east-west routes”
- CIS Annex E, p62. Table 19 ‘Reasons for Congestion’
Strategic traffic modelling results indicate that traffic volumes along
Hoddle Street (between Alexandra Avenue and Victoria Street)
remain generally constant between the 2031 with and without East
West Link - Eastern Section scenarios.
- CIS Ch7 pg32
10. Today on the Q loop - 2862/hr in PM peak
• GHD - Hoddle Street Preliminary Traffic Advice Sept 2008 – High Level
• Provided to Hoddle Street Study Options Assessment
11. Document 223 Response to Document 158
Traffic to/from Hoddle Street is one
such situation where traffic
redistribution is predicted to occur.
However, as stated before, the traffic
volumes for future years should be
read with consideration of the nature
of strategic traffic forecasting and be
considered as indicative, not definitive
12. east west bicycle route
Reduced impacts on
Bendigo St- no incline.
Bus in left lane
No change to journey
access opportunities
Avoid railway disruption
Move Exit Ramps to
Hoddle St South along
bridge
Move Portals from Gold
St to Hoddle Street
Move Alexandra Pde
Westbound lanes next to
Eastbound lanes
Dedicated NB Bicycle Lane/Footpath
at grade without lights.
Tighter curve than reference
design but at grade
Hoddle NB to Eastern
Freeway passes under
Hoddle bridge
13. The curve and gradient is no tighter than Citylink
Compare to CityLink exit to Punt Road.
Note Shared Bike Path.
Mature Elms were moved by crane.
CityLink curve overlaid on Hoddle Street Bridge
14. The 3068 Group considered and rejected this design
Serious Heritage Impacts
on Woolworks
Social Housing impacts
If envelope must be
extended, least impact is
north east corner.
- Doc #236 Hoddle St
alternative option LMA
15.
16. EB Portals inside Q loop
Retains Q loop – no bus lane
Three lane Tunnel Portals WB
Hoddle Street NB ramp to
Tunnel
Retains most of
Bendigo St
Tunnel aligns with south
of Alexandra Parade
Interchange Concepts, VicRoads 1999 - Released to Northern Central City Corridor Study
17. Performance
Criteria
Reference Project Flyover Hoddle EB Ramp under Hoddle Bridge
Scope Declared Project defines project boundary. Same alignment and project boundary. Consistent with
the Terms of Reference. Does not prejudice the
connection of the East West Link to Hoddle Street. No
change to weaving issues on Hoddle NB or freeway WB.
Traffic Full array of journey choices. Flyover
exceeds capacity. 60-80km/hr.
Same journey choices at required capacity. . 40-60km/hr.
No additional signalling at intersections. EB ramp meets
capacity.
Cycling/Footpaths NB cyclists cross under the flyover and
several lights. Bike lane in Alex. Pde median
is unusable. Move pedestrian bridge away
from route for height clearance.
At-grade shared path without lights.
Bike lane on either side of Alexandra. Pde
No impact on existing pedestrian bridge
Bus lanes New EB bus lane. New EB bus lane
Portals At Gold St. Next to Shot Tower & school. West of Hoddle St – Portals further East. Allows tunnel to
start east of Gold to reduce impacts.
18. Performance
Criteria
Reference Project Flyover Hoddle EB Ramp under Hoddle Bridge
Visual Intrusion on heritage/residential
environment.
No structures above Hoddle Bridge.
Noise Additional noise generated due to
grade change and portals at Gold St.
All roads retained in freeway valley or Hoddle Street.
No climbing. Moving portals to Hoddle St reduces noise.
Emissions 34m grade change traversed by 14,000
vpd will have significant new
emissions.
Removes the climb above railway. Tunnel covered to Hoddle
St reduces emissions in Collingwood and Clifton Hill.
Open Space No change to usable open space.
Road to Gold St twice as bad as today.
Alexandra Pde Median made usable for Collingwood.
Covered tunnel improves amenity, no Darling Gardens.
Vent location LMA refuse to be drawn. Leave it to
the successful bidder to decide.
As far east as possible, away from residences and schools.
Logistics Demolish Clifton Hill, no impact on
motorists. Impact railway will
encourage mode shift to car.
Phased development, reduced lanes for motorists during
construction may encourage mode shift to PT. No impact on
proposed railways.
19. Tunnel Vent Stack location
Distant from sensitive receptors
Pollution, noise and visual impact
20. Conclusion – Remove the Flyover
• The flyover (Hoddle Street Loop Bridge) has no strategic justification
• The benefits are only cost and temporary logistics
• The flyover is a cheap option selected by an organisation that values
motoring over the local community because it will not disrupt traffic –
only trains.
• More people cross this interchange by train than by car.
• The impacts on Collingwood, Clifton Hill and Abbotsford are
unacceptable.
• The net benefit is negative.
• Submit that Committee direct LMA to remove the flyover.
21. Will the Project Integrate with Public Transport?
“No date for the start of the railway line has been fixed.”
22. North-South Tram Priority
The Eastern Freeway impaired Public Transport services in the inner
northern suburbs.
Tram Priority across Alexandra Parade was first promised by Premier
Hamer in 1978. Has never been delivered.
North-South priority is again being promised in this CIS.
And it still won’t be delivered according to traffic projections.
Yet it is mandated in the performance criteria?
23. Transport Connectivity
Evaluation Objective 1, CIS Ch.18.4.1
Lower traffic volumes on surface roads would contribute to unlocking road space, which
would relieve congestion and provide scope to improve connectivity for some road-based
public transport and active transport modes such as walking and cycling.
A reduction in traffic volumes along Alexandra Parade would improve connectivity in and
around this road.
• There is no commitment to improve connectivity in the CIS.
• Will future toll road operator allow buses to run along or adjacent to its
asset?
• Will the toll road owner demand compensation if Doncaster Rail or Metro
is ever built – inhibiting connectivity?
• Will Alexandra Parade simply be repossessed by motorists and rat runners?
• Plan is to retain all existing lanes for motoring – no bus lane proposed.
24. Proposed Skybus express lane to Airport killed
• Details of the Melbourne Airport bus rapid transit project were revealed to Fairfax Media
through freedom of information (Jan 2013).
• The Parsons Brinckerhoff study provided three options for improving travel times, with
the department's preferred one involving creating an express bus lane and putting
SkyBus on a public transport fare.
• SkyBus was designed to offer a 20-minute run to the airport but takes 50 mins during
peak periods.
• Minister Mulder … confirmed the government would not proceed with the bus express
lane proposal (Oct 2013).
• CityLink operator Transurban opposed the bus lane concept and lobbied the
government to expand the toll road for general traffic, as part of negotiations known as
Project Zebra.
• Melbourne Airport also opposed bus lane as it would be a significant reduction in its
$87m car parking revenue.
The Age October 31, 2013: New off-ramp part of state's east-west link revamp
The Age, Jan 3 2013 Skybus lane faces fight
25. Can we protect ourselves from repeating this?
Any future EWL toll road operator will have a direct financial interest in:
• Doncaster Rail – in all its forms will impact toll revenue.
• Buses through the tunnel and along Alexandra Parade.
• PT to the expanded Parkville hospital Precinct – Not all patients drive.
• Limiting the car capacity of any roads that feed the toll road
Private monopoly interests have already killed the Skybus express lane.
This is not in the best interest of the State.
How can we prevent falling into the same trap? Sorry, I don’t know.
26. PTV Plan - Doncaster and South Morang Lines
same alignment as EWL
Why Can’t they join Doncaster with Parkville?
PTV Network Development Plan – Metropolitan Rail December 2012
27. South Morang Alignment
Doncaster Rail Study Chapter 9, Conclusions
9.3 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STUDY
DURING PHASE TWO
9.3.1 FURTHER ANALYSIS OF THE
RAPID TRANSIT 1 OPTION
“an evaluation of options for a new
South Morang alignment, including
potential new station locations,
interfaces with the existing rail
network, costs, benefits and timing.
A variation to the RT1 Alignment should be
considered that would exit the Eastern Freeway
median near chandler Highway and follow an
alternative alignment to a connection with the
Hurstbridge line near Fairfield station.
A future interchange with the de-coupled South
Morang line could then be provided at Clifton Hill
station, offering the potential benefit of a faster
connection that services the strong demand for the
Parkville area.
“Consideration should be given to the
opportunity for staged use of the Eastern
Freeway median as a scalable approach to
improved public transport This should enable
an understanding of the benefits of
developing a median busway (including City
connections) that could be ultimately
transformed into a rail service when the bus
service reaches capacity limits.
More specific engineering along the Eastern
Freeway alignment should be undertaken.
alongside further work around station
locations to determine a right-of-way
boundary, enabling the protection of an
appropriate rail corridor.”
28. Where’s the Eastern Freeway Rail Reservation
• Where is the PTV in this process?
• Has the study heard from the Doncaster Rail Study team? The study
recommended more study on the reservation alignment.
• Why is the Eastern Railway Reservation now forced to go over Dight’s
Falls?
• Is the committee satisfied it has all the information on the railway
easements from the LMA
• How could South Morang pass under the tunnel -or even pass under
the freeway?
29. Alexandra Parade
A wide central median separates the two
carriageways for the length of Alexandra Parade.
How many lanes are required for Alexandra Parade?
What will be the impact on turning queues – north
and south?
“A settler, in 1849, for no explained reason, ran a plough across the
middle of it, In three of four years the furrow became a wide creek,
requiring, as roads were made, several timber bridges, of 12 to 15 feet
span across it. The creek in summer, became the common receptacle
for rubbish and dead animals, so it had to be filled in and replaced by a
storm-water channel about a mile long. Thus the settler ‘turned the
first sod’ of what was to eventually become the Reilly Street drain [now
Alexandra Parade]”.
- Collingwood Centenary 1855 - 1955
Alexandra Pde was also called Reilly Street and North Government Rd 10 lanes is not enough
30. Realign Central Median?
• Realigning the Parade would free up the centre media as usable open
space. More than the entire open space in Collingwood.
• Improves building interface on the south side.
• Less width could be more permeable for cycling and pedestrians
• Easier to manage noise.
• Trees have an important role in soaking up Carbon Monoxide
• Mature elms should be moved and replanted as was done in Gosh’s
paddock for CityLink. Particularly elm at Wellington St identified by
Patrick.
• Potential to impact Public Transport reservation and so contravene
the TIA. PT Corridors needs further study
33. Open Space Strategy
“Collingwood has very little public open space, and the reserves that exist are small in size. To
access larger open space reserves residents need to cross major arterial roads, which restricts safe
and reasonable walking access to them.
“The precinct is bounded by major arterial roads including Hoddle Street, Alexandra Parade, Victoria
Parade and Smith Street, and dissected by Secondary Arterials including Johnston Street, Wellington
Street and Langridge Street.
“There has been some small scale conversions of industrial premises to residential scattered
through the industrial precinct. In the longer term if this conversion continues, there may be an
increased demand to provide a Local park in this neighbourhood.”
“Collingwood between Alexander Parade and Johnston Street is predominantly residential with
some industrial area in the south west of this precinct. Within this area there are only two Small
Local open space reserves.” The reserves that do exist are all smaller than 0.1ha in size and are all
classified as Small Local open space. Their location and the lack of good connectivity further reduces
their function.
Proportion of open space in the precinct 0.1%, or 0.23sqm per resident.
36. No Temporary road in Clifton Hill
• The proposed temporary road on the south of Clifton Hill has
unacceptable impact for poor benefits.
• Compulsory acquisitions
• Residents next to the temporary road
• For noise and air pollution for 5 years
• Primary school
• Heritage demolition is unacceptable.
• Urban renewal of former industrial sites is irrelevant to this project
• Intact Heritage Streetscapes should not be replaced
• What alternatives have been considered?
• Boring instead of cut and cover to Hoddle Street.
• Portals near Hoddle Street instead of Gold Street
• Use of the wide median in Alexandra Parade and Queens Parade detours.
37. NCCC – Demand Side Options
Northern Central City Corridor - Draft Strategy 2003
Recommended Demand-side management initiatives
“To encourage greater use of public transport and non-motorised modes in
conjunction with physical proposals”
Study found this easily meets the net public benefit test and business case
test.
But the 2008 EWLNA (Eddington Study) was silent on this.
LMA remains silent on this.
Scoping directions make clear the Government doesn’t want to hear about
this.
Demand management is the elephant in the room.
38. Why do we need a strategy for the NCCC?
It is clear that, without intervention, traffic in and through the area will continue to grow
– although it will be hampered by growing congestion. Forecasts suggest that, by 2021, the
number of inner north vehicle trips will increase by about 18%, distance of travel will
increase by 21% and time taken by about 46%
This will give rise to an additional 6.3 million hours of travel time a year, which would cost
around $55 million a year in lost time and reduce daily average vehicle speeds in the inner
north from 34km/h to 28km/h.
Melbourne 2030 – the Government’s blueprint for the future of metropolitan Melbourne –
lays out directions for future land use and transport right across Melbourne, and includes
significant changes in the location of growth areas and the way transport is provided
throughout the metropolitan area.
The changes include improvements to public transport services and measures to
promote large increases in public transport use, walking and cycling.
Department of Infrastructure - Reasons for NCCC Strategy (2003)
Background information on the Northern Central City Corridor Strategy
http://ycat.org.au/NCCCS/Northern%20Central%20City%20Corridoor%20Strategy.pdf
39. Conclusion of the NCCC Draft Strategy
“If the NCCC Strategy is successful, traffic modelling indicates car traffic levels at or below today’s
levels on most roads in the inner north. In this event there would be no need for additional road
capacity; its provision would go against the basic philosophy of Melbourne 2030 and the NCCC
Strategy, to reduce private car travel.
“The NCCCS Scenario Appraisal Report concluded that no further investigation should take place
on road tunnel options in the inner north. As a result, they are not included in the NCCC Strategy.
“Given this conclusion there is little expectation that freight traffic levels will be reduced in the
inner north; they will continue to grow in line with growth in economic activity, although growth in
the inner north will also be influenced by the limited road space availability and the outcomes of
the Victorian Freight and Logistics Strategy. “
- NCCC Strategy (2003) 13.5 pg35
http://ycat.org.au/NCCCS/Northern%20Central%20City%20Corridoor%20Strategy.pdf
40. Paradigm Shifts in Travel Behaviour
(TravelSmart Initiatives)
“Some key model parameters, such as how people value their time and make
trade-offs when deciding whether, where and how to travel, may change over
time.
In the model these travel behaviour characteristics and preferences are
assumed to remain constant over time. The model makes no attempt to
predict “paradigm shifts” in travel behaviour that might occur in the future. In
fact the model assumes that such changes will not occur.”
“It is not only plausible, but likely, that travel behaviour will change in the
future in response to such issues as concern for the environment. There is
also some evidence that travel behaviour can be influenced by government.”
- Veitch Lister Consulting Pty Ltd – Report for EWLNA 2008
41. Birds in Clifton Hill
Wee Bill
Rainbow Lorikeet (nesting each year)
Magpie (nesting for 20+ years)
Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo
Willie Wagtail
Red Wattlebird
Little Wattlebird
Magpie Lark
Black-faced cuckoo shrike
Australian Raven
Grey Fantail
Crested Pigeon
Galah
Eastern Rosella
Native Birds observed in a backyard near Darling Gardens
Red- rumped parrot
Yellow-faced honey eater
Grey Butcherbird
Pied Currawong
Tawny Frogmouth
Red Wattlebird
Little Wattlebird
Sulphur Crested Cockatoo
Welcome Swallow
Powerful Owl
SEEN FLYING OVER:
Australian White Ibis
Pacific black duck
Silver Gull
Tawny Frogmouth
42. Principle of Transparency
CIS Ch18 meeting our obligations
The principle of transparency means members of the public should have
access to reliable and relevant information in appropriate forms to
facilitate a good understanding of transport issues and the process by
which decisions in relation the transport system are made.
• No Business Case
• Alternative Designs and Options
• Peer review of modelling- Sensitivity Analysis – Induce Traffic, Tolls
• Hoddle Freeway
43. The Principle of Intergenerational Equity
CIS Ch18 meeting our obligations
“Principle of equity The principle
of equity means:
a) Equity between persons
irrespective of their: personal
attributes, including age, physical
ability, ethnicity, culture, gender
and financial situation; or
location, including whether in a
growth, urban, regional, rural or
remote area.
b) Equity between generations by
not compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their
needs. “
LMA Response
“The proposed PPP procurement
and delivery model for the project
ensures the funding burden of the
project is shared across
generations.”
Passing a funding burden to a
future generation along with
climate change is not equitable.
44. Is Performance Criteria sufficient protection?
• LMA has less regard for local impacts than for motorist’s amenity.
• The successful bidder will have even less regard for impacts due to
the profit imperative.
• If the committee does not direct certain outcomes, then we can’t
expect the contractor to do more than the bare minimum.
• This is highlighted in LMA’s refusal to say where the vent stacks
should go.
• The bidder will be bound to find the most cost effective location that
meets the poorly established performance criteria.
45. If the Reference Design does not meet the
criteria, then what?
• The Reference Project is not the declared project.
• The CIS is not comprehensive and does not address impacts such as
health.
• The committee is open to find that the proposal does not comply
with legislation (P&E, EPA, TIA) or local policies such as heritage
• The undue haste forced upon this project is disorderly planning
• Victoria will pay the consequence for a long time
• The committee should recommend that no approvals be given