City Speak XI - Is transport the solution or the enemy? Bruno Charade of HK Tramways

Impact on city planning of modern tramway systems implementation

I - Modern Tramway Systems
Worldwide renewal of Tramways
Sustainable development
City Planning
Conclusions
Modern Tramway Systems

Worldwide renewal of Tramway Modern Tramway Systems
Market situation :
Extensive urbanisation and evolution of passengers needs and expectations
Emergence of pollution concerns and green concepts
Poor quality and capacity of bus systems
Huge increase of fuel prices
Need to reshape city centers : traffic flow, pedestrianization…
French case : 17 Tramway systems projects since 1985 .
1985 – Current days : Tramway systems renewal
Public transport infrastructure investment by municipalities linked to city planning investment : large architectural projects
Tramways projects complementary to Metro or buses depending on the capacity needs and city center layout

Sustainable Development Modern Tramway Systems
5,45 g CO2/ km / pass
15 g CO2/ km / pass
( 70 p ) ( 4 p ) ( 210 p ) TRAMWAY = Solution for climate change Challenge
45 g CO2/ km / pass

Sustainable Development Modern Tramway Systems Tramways helps municipalities to be more energy efficient Energy consumption per passenger - kilometer Source: Australian Greenhouse Office, Factors & Methods Workbook, 2006

Reduction of noise nuisance
Use of insulating materials
Improvement of the wheel-rail contact with acoustic dampers
Emission of 5 dBA less than automotive traffic

Recyclability
Use of reusable materials such as steel, aluminium and copper
research into the use of biomaterials from renewable sources, such as wood and hemp
minimum recyclability rate of 85%

Access to all
Tram vehicles are fully accessible to persons with reduced mobility

City Planning Modern Tramway Systems The Tramway is an opportunity to reshape the Urban Environment The Tramway is a landmark in the city (Orientation, identification) It gives a strong image It facilitates the city development (Transport, business activities, pedestrian friendly)

City Planning Modern Tramway Systems French Case: Lyon –Tramway T1 Before During works

City Planning Modern Tramway Systems Now… French Case: Lyon –Tramway T1

City Planning Modern Tramway Systems French Case: Lyon –Tramway T2 Before the tramway: 50,000 vehicles/day After the tramway: 26,000 vehicles/day

City Planning Modern Tramway Systems French Case: Lyon –Tramway T3

City Planning Modern Tramway Systems French Case: Clermont Ferrand

City Planning Modern Tramway Systems French Case: Paris –Tramway T3

City Planning Modern Tramway Systems Ridership increase : average +30% on the route achieved in 1 year (in 3 years for a BRT : positive image of rail systems) Positive evolution of whole public transport network following the implementation of a new modern Tramway system :

City Planning Modern Tramway Systems
Opportunity to re-design public transport networks :
Positive evolution of whole public transport network following the implementation of a new modern Tramway system :
Connection facilities : between several lines and with bus lines (easier and more efficient as surface transport : can be on same platform)
Fare integration implementation

City Planning Modern Tramway Systems Opportunity to re-design public transport networks : Positive evolution of whole public transport network following the implementation of a new modern Tramway system :
Increase average commercial speed (right of way lanes and development of expertise in traffic integration : traffic light priority system…)

City Planning Modern Tramway Systems Tramway : visual driving, easy to follow evolution of ridership by increasing frequency (no block system as for metro) Positive evolution of whole public transport network following the implementation of a new modern Tramway system :

City Planning Modern Tramway Systems Impact on city
Increase real estate value along line (between 25 and 100% depending on location and features)
Commercial areas development along the line
Most difficult part of the project : to regain space against cars or buses once abandoned years ago…

City Planning : Paris Tramway Development Modern Tramway Systems T1 Noisy-le-Sec / Montreuil (Val de Fontenay) T3 Pte d’Ivry / Pte de la Chapelle T2 Issy-Val-de-Seine / Pte de Versailles T3 Pont du Garigliano / Pte d’Ivry T1 St Denis / Noisy-le-Sec T2 La Défense / Issy-Val-de-Seine
Currently :
3 Lines
31,3 Kms
Within 3 years :
5 Extensions
33,4 Kms
4 New lines
30,1 Kms
Total 2013: 94,8 Kms T2 La Défense / Pont de Bezons Tw Villejuif / Athis-Mons / Juvisy-sur-Orge Tw Châtillon / Viroflay Tw St Denis / Garges-Sarcelles Tw St Denis / Epinay / Villetaneuse T1 St Denis / AG Les Courtilles

Conclusions Modern Tramway Systems
The new trend of Tramway systems renewal is worldwide following :
The return of people to city centers with more pedestrianization,
The evolution of transport, environmental and city planning policies .
To implement back a Tramway system in a city center (historical) is very difficult compared to implement it in new developed zones:
Availability of space,
Infrastructure investment and impact on city planning.
Why Hong Kong is not yet in the move? New development zones are opportunities to build up green, sustainable and modern image of the city. A green Tram in West Kowloon or Kai Tak?

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City Speak XI - Is transport the solution or the enemy? Bruno Charade of HK Tramways

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