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Creating connected and liveable cities: The Route 96 Project. Melbourne’s tram network. How many passengers do we carry?. What routes do they travel on?. Why do people use the tram?. What areas are important for customer satisfaction?. High importance. Running of Services.
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Creating connected and liveable cities: The Route 96 Project
What areas are important for customer satisfaction? High importance Running of Services Personal Security Design, Space & Comfort Staff (Drivers, AO’s, CSE’s) Information Ticketing & Price Tram Stops Low importance 6
Shared operating environmentEffect on tram performance 80% of our trams operate in a shared environment Average tram speed is 16km/h across the network, and 10km/h in CBD 690 traffic signals across the network 17% of travel time spent at traffic signals
Journey times 40 per cent increase in journey time on Route 96 – in its northern section only!
Our strategy: Premium Line Accessibility 100% low floor trams 100% accessible stops incl. better stop spacing Priority Priority at traffic signals Premium Line Standards High quality services 100% separation Termini with shunts for two trams Semi-resilient track Connectivity and enhanced information Future proofing 10-minute frequency
Improve termini Yearly boardings 265,000 at Blyth Street & 466,000 Acland Street
Improve termini Premium Line standard - dual track termini – Acland St – pedestrian/tram only
What have we done so far? • In principle agreement for Premium Line 96 construction from City of Moreland, City of Yarra, City of Melbourne and City of Port Phillip. • Delivery of five next generation E-Class trams. • Installation of dynamic passenger information on D-Class trams. Upgrade of power supply to cascade high-capacity trams to other routes. Redevelopment of facilities to store and maintain new trams.
Premium Line vision Transformation into a modern, light-rail system in which all passengers will experience the Premium Line level of service Le Mans, France