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1 Danish Rail Conference 14th may 2014 Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

2 A. The Benefits of Modern Light Rail Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

3 Improve public transport key factors A The Benefits of Light Rail Reduced travel times Segregated + priority at junctions Reliable travel times & headways Better interchange facilities Serve major interchange stations Optimise the overall network (bus restructuring) Improved modal transfer Create a service attractive for all users Provide sufficient Public Transport capacity (from 1700 to 8500 pass/h) Reduce passenger trips by car Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

4 Improve economic efficiency A The Benefits of Light Rail Economic benefits Better revenues Economic feasibility Boost economic activity Increased patronage (+30%) Keep reasonable investment costs (CAPEX) Increased land value Better Cost Recovery ratio Keep reasonable operating costs (OPEX) Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

5 A The Benefits of Light Rail Improve the urban environment for everyone Our environment Landscaping and streetscaping Serve planned new developments Limit air pollution Limit energy consumption Limit noise pollution Urban integration Pedestrian friendly (wider footpaths, squares etc.) Develop cycling facilities Coherence between urban planning and transport network Facilitate accessibility to city centres Improve pedestrian safety Reduced car traffic Improve access for mobility impaired people Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

6 Modern LRT key features A The Benefits of Light Rail Non-polluting Zero-emissions, Quiet Catenary free operation Comfort Comfortable ride (jerk), Large windows, Suspension, Heating, Air conditioning Low floor Accessible to all Public address Information onboard and on platforms Aesthetic Modular, Visually attractive Dedicated Right-of-Way High & reliable commercial speed Priority at junctions service reliability Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

7 B. City Redevelopment Experiences in Strasbourg Reims and Lyons Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

8 Strasbourg Hautepierre Extension of line A of the existing network towards the western suburbs of Strasbourg Two branches A1 : operated with Line A services with possible future extension further West A2 : operated with line D services Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

9 Strasbourg Hautepierre Main Western access to the city with Motorway and major roads Heavy car traffic Complicated connections between the suburbs (Ghetto effect) with dangerous peds crossings Poor cycling facilities On-street parking Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

10 Strasbourg Hautepierre Council flats built in the 70s Social and economical problems High unemployment Security problems The Urban Rejuvenation Project (PRU) is part of a national scheme to restructure and improve derelict suburbs. The objectives are: Improve public transport and other modes of transport (bicycles, walk) Adapt on-street parking facilities and develop pedestrian accessibility Improve the urban environment, create new public areas with local activities and shops (local city centres) Refurbish apartment blocks and insulate them Stop the Ghetto effect and mix-up populations 4 separate projects combined together Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

11 Strasbourg Hautepierre The Light Rail urban insertion Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

12 Strasbourg Hautepierre The Light Rail urban insertion Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

13 Strasbourg Hautepierre Key features Choice of kerbs and surfacing materials 88% is grassed track Combined OHL and public lighting Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

14 Reims Network : 2 lines km 340M project 18 Light Rail Vehicles (2.4 m - Citadis 302) Started operation in april 2011 Part of the «Croix Rouge» rejuvenation project (350M invested) Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

15 Reims Croix Rouge Rue Pierre Taittinger Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

16 Reims Key feature Develop a project strong identity Grassed track (60%) Dedicated street furniture Dedicated shelters Light rail design (8 colours and Champaign glass) Real time passenger information (tram stops and on-line) Contactless ticketing system Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

17 Reims City Centre D Examples Key feature Develop a project strong identity Fully pedestrianised streets Catenary free operation Safe Pedestrian friendly High quality paving materials Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

18 Lyon T4 line Lyon Vénissieux St Fons - Feyzin Start of operation : pax/day Rolling stock : Citadis (32 m, 200 p.max) Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

19 T4 - The garden line Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

20 Shared spaces Chapter Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

21 Lyon T1 line - Confluence 150 hectares available Forecast : inhabitants and jobs billion invested (incl. 64% from private sector) Confluence - Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

22 Lyon T1 line - Confluence 4 km extension of T1 tram line Connection with metro lines A and B Phase 1 : 2005 (Hotel de Région) Phase 2 : 2014 (Debourg) daily passengers Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

23 C. Conclusions Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

24 Conclusions Modern light rail has become a very attractive mode of transport thanks to Segragation Full priority at intersections Integrated ticketing and passenger information Bespoke design (vehicles, shelters ) Attractive landscaping C Conclusions Many cities are reintroducing it as an efficient way to Rejuvenate and dynamize city centres Improve rundown areas Develop new areas and avoid urban sprawling Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

25 Contact EGIS Manuel PIERRE Business Development Manager Le Carat 170, avenue de Thiers Lyon cedex 06 France +33 (0) Light Rail : a Tool to Rejuvenate the City May

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