1. PATRICK KLASSEN - 04.12.2008 AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE POTENTIAL OF MODERN STREETCARS IN HALIFAX Source: www.btwt.org Source: www.urbanrail.net Source: www.oldtrails.com

3. INTRODUCTION

8. Catalyze development and redevelopment potential around a transit investment Increase transit ridership by better connecting local urban neighborhoods with downtown Increase transit ridership by better connecting destinations within downtown Better redistribute regional commuters within downtown Reduce the environmental impacts of public transportation. Source: urbanrail.net Source: urbanrail.net Source: flickr.com outline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations INTRODUCTION GOALS THE MODERN URBAN STREETCAR IN HALIFAX

10. outline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations Modern Streetcar Light Rail Transit Primary Application Track Alignment Vehicle Format Vehicle Details Turning Radius Station Spacing Commercial Speed Downtown circulator Mostly on-street Single vehicle - articulated 12-25m long, 2.4m wide 12-24m 150-500m 25 km/h or less Regional/urban commuter Segregated, some on-street running Single or multiple linkes 30m+ long, up to ~ 2.65m wide 15-30m 800-1500m 30 - 100 km/h CHARACTERISTICS INTRODUCTION DEFINITIONS Source: urbanrail.net Source: urbanrail.net

11. outline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations INTRODUCTION CONTEXT 1,500,000 1,125,000 750,000 375,000 0 Average Population of North American Cities with LRT Systems Compared to Average Population of Initially Screened Cities with Streetcars Streetcar LRT Population

12. COMPARATOR REVIEW

14. COMPARATOR REVIEW RESEARCH + ANALYSIS outline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations

17. COMPARATOR REVIEW outline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Percent of CBD Development Based Upon Distance from Streetcar Post 1997 Pre 1997 1 Block 2 Blocks 3 Blocks 3+ Blocks 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Source: ED Hovee & Company, Portland Streetcar Development Impacts October 2005 Portland

18. COMPARATOR REVIEW outline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Percent FAR Realized Based Upon Distance from Streetcar Post 1997 Pre 1997 1 Block 2 Blocks 3 Blocks 3+ Blocks 80 60 40 20 0 Source: ED Hovee & Company, Portland Streetcar Development Impacts October 2005 Portland

19. CASE INVESTIGATION - HALIFAX

20. Source: Stats Canada CASE INVESTIGATION HALIFAX PROFILE ou tline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations Halifax CMA Halifax Core Halifax Peninsula

21. HALIFAX CORE Urban Populations Average Urban Density Population: 202, 668 Density: 1903 /sq. km. Area: 106.5 sq. km. CASE INVESTIGATION HALIFAX PROFILE ou tline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations Source: Stats Canada

22. ou tline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations CASE INVESTIGATION INVENTORY + ANALYSIS

25. CASE INVESTIGATION ROUTE SCREENING ou tline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations

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34. CASE INVESTIGATION ROUTE SCREENING ou tline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations Route Length.................................................. 1.8km (4km loop) 500m Catchment Population (500m)........ 8,700 500m Catchment Density (/sq. km)........... 4,300 Existing Local Commuters........................... 2,280

35. CASE INVESTIGATION ROUTE SCREENING ou tline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations Route Length.................................................. 4.3km (9,2km loop) 500m Catchment Population (500m)...... 19,000 500m Catchment Density (/sq. km)........... 3,950 Existing Local Commuters........................... 4,725

36. CASE INVESTIGATION ROUTE SCREENING ou tline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations Route Length.................................................. 4.9km (10.3km loop) 500m Catchment Population (500m)...... 23,085 500m Catchment Density (/sq. km)........... 4,017 Existing Local Commuters........................... 6,075

37. CASE INVESTIGATION ROUTE SCREENING ou tline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations Route Length.................................................. 4.3km (9,2km loop) 500m Catchment Population (500m)...... 19,000 500m Catchment Density (/sq. km)........... 3,950 Existing Local Commuters........................... 4,725

38. CASE INVESTIGATION ROUTE SCREENING ou tline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations Route Length.................................................. 6.8km (12,8km loop) 500m Catchment Population (500m)...... 27,400 500m Catchment Density (/sq. km)........... 4,100 Existing Local Commuters........................... 9,440

39. CASE INVESTIGATION ROUTE SCREENING ou tline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations Route Length.................................................. 6.8km (12,8km loop) 500m Catchment Population (500m)...... 27,400 500m Catchment Density (/sq. km)........... 4,100 Existing Local Commuters........................... 9,440

40. CASE INVESTIGATION ROUTE SCREENING ou tline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations Route Length.................................................. 6.8km (12,8km loop) 500m Catchment Population (500m)...... 27,400 500m Catchment Density (/sq. km)........... 4,100 Existing Local Commuters........................... 9,440

41. CASE INVESTIGATION ROUTE SCREENING ou tline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations An urban streetcar system 7.4 km long would have a catchment population of over 31,000 , with a catchment density of over 4,100 /km 2 , serving 10,750 existing local (on-route) commuters, providing access to all of the City’s identified key development areas.

42. ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS

43. outline introduction co mparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS Rail Transit Bus Transit Local Bus Express Bus Bus Rapid Transit Streetcar Light Rail Heavy Rail

44. outline introduction co mparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS BUS Greater route flexibility Greater operational flexibility Less limited by topography & street pattern Does not require special facilities Several routes can converge onto one busway, reducing the need for transfers Lower capital costs

45. ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS STREETCAR Source: urbanrail.net outline introduction co mparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations Greater ridership demand and public preference. Greater potential capacity. Stronger positive neighbourhood/community impacts. Stronger positive land use impacts. Stronger potential for external funding Less air and noise pollution. Lower potential operating costs Longer vehicle life span

46. CONCLUSIONS

47. SUMMARY & CONCLUSIONS Source:cooltownstudios.comt Source:imageshack.us Source:urbanrail.net ou tline introduction comparator review case investigation alternatives analysis conclusions recommendations Raising awareness & renewed interest with urban core Growing interest to foster downtown development Halifax exhibits characteristics supportive to streetcar Environment increasingly becoming streetcar friendly Streetcars better suited to achieved projects goals than busses The findings of this study indicate that, while existing conditions may currently not be optimal, there is a demonstrated potential for future application within the City’s urban core.

48. RECOMMENDATIONS

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