Kingston on the Move

A Sustainable Integrated Transport System for the 21st Century

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Disbenefits of growing car usePublic Transport Prognosis:Cars + Passenger/milesPublic transport Passenger/milesClogged StreetsFewer routesInaccessible to the immobileOvercrowdedIncreasing journey timesRoad share with private carsPoor transport InterchangesPublic transport projects a negative imageIncreased town & city pollution

The Hub - Integrated Transport

A Sustainable Transport Future

CatalystsUrban Regeneration

Recruitment & Retention of Key Staff

Commerce and Business

Retail and Leisure

Heritage, Education & the Environment

External Transport Links

Kingston on the MoveKingston

Integrated Transport Solutions:Segregated street running.Well designed interchanges.Priority at road junctions.Rationalisation.Integrated local transport.Make Public transport attractive.Improved frequencyGreater quality & reliabilityImproved journey timesA sense of security= Increased rider-ship

Prospects & Practicalities for Urban Rapid Transit SchemesCurrent Status8 UK Systems in Operation:Croydon TramlinkDocklands Light RailwayManchester Metrolink; Phases 1 & 2Midland MetroSheffield SuperTramTyne & Wear MetroBlackpool Corporation TramwaysLeeds (York Road) Guided Bus way

4 New or Extension to UK & Irish Systems in construction/commissioning phase.Nottingham Express TransitDublin [Luas]Manchester Metrolink Phase 3; Oldham/Rochdale Extension & Manchester Airport LoopTyne & Wear Metro Sunderland Direct

3 Schemes awarded TWA status:Leeds SupertramSouth Hants Rapid TransitManchester Metrolink - Phase 4; Didsbury & Stockton extension

10 Schemes/Extensions at an advanced stage of planning:Edinburgh Rapid TransitBristol & South Gloucestershire Rapid TransitDLR London City Airport & Woolwich extensionsCross River TransitWest London Rapid Transit (Uxbridge Road)Greenwich Waterfront Transit [Guided Bus way]East London Transit [Guided Bus way]Croydon Tramlink extensions to Sutton, Streatham & Crystal PalaceMidland Metro Birmingham City Centre extensionCrawley/Horley/Gatwick Fastway [Guided Smart Bus]

Croydon Tramlink Extensions UpdateTfL have studied four possible extensions in detailPreliminary results show two front-runnersPurley to Streatham (11 km, 156m)Tooting to Sutton via Mitcham (11.3 km, 119m)Public announcement due Feb 2003Planned opening by 2010

6 Schemes at feasibility planning stage:Bath TramLiverpool MerseytramSouthampton SupertramA4 [Heathrow Link] Fast Tram Hounslow TramCambridge Guided Bus way superCamBlackpool Tramway Lytham, Fylde & Fleetwood extensions

Outline ProposalsThe Heathrow LinkA4 Fast Tram-Hounslow Tram

A312 Fast Tram-Hounslow Tram

Light Rail & Intermediate Modes: Making the Choices.Investing in Rapid Transit the Policy Framework:Delivering Integrated TransportEmphasised EvidenceEffective in densely used Transport corridorsEvidence of Modal ShiftImprove attractivenessCan compete with the carCan deliver a Step Change in travelling experienceModern, clean & efficientAcceptable Environmental ImpactHigh quality supports Urban renaissanceMust be Value for MoneyWill require partnership approach

The developing options: which horse for which course?Light Rail/Trams.Plus:Can compete with car in terms of journey times & convenience.Proven TechnologyEvidence of Modal ShiftSexy Public ImageCan deliver Step Change in transport experienceHigh capacity, modern, clean & efficientHigh quality transport; Supports growth Minus:More expensive fixed infrastructure; - Less flexibilityIncompatible with Heavy Rail for track sharing

2. Electric Trolley BusPlus:Cheaper Fixed Infrastructure.Shorter gestation periodLess disruption during constructionMinus:Lower capacityLess of a step changeUn-proven modern technology in UKLess effective modal shift

3. Guided Bus waysPlus:FlexibilityOff-bus way useLess disruption during constructionMulti-fuel or HybridMinus:Diesel, Electo-diesel or Fuel cell Less sustainableLower capacityLess of a step changeLess effective modal shift`Its only a bus

Delivering a scheme: assessment, meeting planning & policy requirements & winning finance.The Transport & Works Act 1992Powers to construct, alter, maintain & operate a transport systemCompulsory powers to buy land.The closure or alteration of roads & footpaths.Providing temporary alternative routesAncillary powers; making of byelaws, charging of fares.Safeguarding for other people & companies.Co-ordinate TWA with Listed building consents.

Consultation, consultation!!!

ParticipantsPartners in Finance!DfT/TfL Contribution from Government.EU GrantsRegional & Local Government.Investors & Developers Private sector element.Operator; the Concessionaire

The First ChallengeDeveloping & appraising a new RT/LRT Project.Demand.Revenue.Capital Cost.Annual Operating Cost.Economic Appraisal.

Elements of Success, Rapid Transit Project: Case Study.Croydon Tramlink:Very successful 1st two years.Ridership 17m.19% car users.Good reliability.BUT Single track Wimbledon section built down to a price poor headway.

5 extensions examined by TflSutton > WimbledonSutton > Mitcham > Tooting Streatham > Croydon >CoulsdonBromley > LewishamSouth Norwood > Crystal Palace

Potential Kingston extensions

New orbital capacity Package cost: Phase 1 335mill

Proposed K-SMART Routesincluding Hounslow/T5, Sutton, M25 & Hampton Court links