2. The Problem
o Global warming
o Most bus shelters are not near iconic Australian beaches.
o Transport infrastructure in the CBD, urban centres and
arterial roads leading to those nodes are overloaded
during peak hours.
o 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 2016
Temperatures to Nudge 40oC. “The mercury reached only
29.5C in Sydney’s CBD today, 8C cooler than in the city’s
western suburbs.” Daily Telegraph February 2016 Source: Aus Bureau of Meteorology. Feb 2016
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3. The Solution
o There is no single, simple solution to The Problem.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
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5. Our Research Methods
1. A team member spent at least 2 hrs at each site, photographed each bus shelter and surrounds.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. We will revisit the sites after we receive more information from stakeholders.
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7. Our Key Findings for Ashfield – AS2
• From the single day’s 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 Club’s 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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9. Our Key Findings for Parramatta – PA2
• Westmead’s 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 locals
1. school children
2. workers going into Parramatta
3. shoppers going to Westfield Parramatta
4. patients going to medical centre about 210m from bus shelter
• The 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 Lodge’s 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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11. Our Key Findings for Penrith – PE1
• The average age of this suburb’s 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 café 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.
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12. TEAM CLEARVUE INTERNATIONAL
We are supported by Clearvue International Limited www.clearvuepv.com
Victor Rosenberg Co-Ordinator. CEO of Clearvue International Limited.
Henry Leung Structural Engineer. CEO of HCL, Hong Kong, China.
Christine Chung Assistant co-ordinator. Special Projects Manager, HCL.
Kamal Alameh PV authority. Electrical engineering consultant. Lead researcher at Clearvue International Ltd. Professor at ECU, WA.
John Hall Furniture designer. Clearvue staff.
Sabrina Wang Intern. UTS Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Law undergraduate.
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13. BACKGROUND
Clearvue 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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14. 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.
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15. 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.
工程顧問有限公司是一家具備豐富專業經驗的香港工程顧問公司，業務涵蓋結土 木、環保 , 结构、土力、幕墙、建筑及机电工程
顾问服务等多個領域。
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.
作爲公司的負責人，粱偉達先生在工程建造和維護方面擁有超過三十三年的專業經 驗。在建立自己的公司以前，他已經爲多間著
香港工程顧問公司擔當過各種規模工 程項目的顧問工作。
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.
工程顧問有限公司擅長于包括環保, 土木土地平整及斜坡工程、建築物設計、改 造、維護、查驗、修復、施工、獨立審核、增值工
程、設施牌照和專項建議等多方 面專業服務。我們的一站式、多元化的顧問服務源自公司負責人們的綜合性專業技 術。我們的主
要客戶包括設備供應商、私人業主、工程管理者、承包商和供貨商 等。
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16. “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.
This slideshow is available in electronic format. Please send us an email and we
will revert with the link.
We welcome questions and feedback:
Victor Rosenberg Christine Chung
victor@clearvuepv.com cchung@iiglobal.net
0411 661 333 0403 311 597
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