Climate Resilient Transport
Lucas Biurra-Hoy (Urbis)
Session: 2
Room: 3230
Format: Presentation and Group Discussion
Summary:
Problems
train always failing
station underpass flooding
non-localised technology
lack of active transport/ adaptivity to weather
uncomfortable underground train stations
signal crossing time in weather
ferries in extreme weather adaptability
Japan's Parking Policy?
Rebecca Clements (The University of Sydney)
Session: 2
Room: 3200
Format: Presentation
Summary: A short presentation and an open discussion on different cases of parking in Japan as well as the idea that might inspire us in NSW:
History of parking in Japan:
The parking laws
The garage law and street parking ban
Successful creation of off-street parking
Low-car- neighbourhood, which significantly contributes to the safety of children.
A comparison of parking in different cities
The approach proves the long-term success of a particular off-street model without street parking by encouraging people-centred streets and providing alternative modes such as public transport and active modes like walking.
The importance of giving attention to residential parking has a big impact on the liveability of the neighbourhood.
The market aspect of parking
Extend the Cycle Network
Felix Li
Session: 2
Room: 3180
Format: Presentation
Summary: Designing a new separate cycleway for leisure is relatively easier than designing a commute trip design. The one difficulty is the policy issues. Emotional consideration for people might be more critical. The presenter shared the connected cycle network in Hong Kong and discussed the possibility of establishing a connected network in Australia. He suggested that the purpose of these cycle networks is mostly for family relaxation. However, it was also pointed out that space occupation, policy and community opposition (even they have on-street parking) are all barriers to the establishment of connected cycle networks
Developing a Public Transport Network to Increase Patronage, a more Dispersed System
Alex Wardrop (Warley Parsons Rail)
Session: 2
Room: 3170
Format: Group Discussion
Summary: How do we make the Sydney Train network more attractive? Do we need a connection between the train lines? Should we improve accessibility measurement to include transfer penalties? Transport should carry a greater number of people; public transport service is straightforward and does not serve all. IT should increase frequency. It has low connected services.
Solution:
Use connectors to collect people to transfer to places.
More interchanges instead of more bus routes.
Design a connected public transport network
Expand the metro area to provide access to suburban areas.
Less trip chaining and more direct transport
Dynamic service frequency!
Effective transfers (Hong Kong and Singapore)
Population and transport go together. What should be an idea ideal form? Even if we build high-density, are they going to be affordable?
Low-density sprawling is generated. Will the employment be dispersed?
Patronage in the city 40% public transport and 60% private cars?
More people working more at home but at the weekend more people are out there so the workers in the CBD are more at the weekend.
Even if the services are cancelled in the peak period in one of the best-connected lines.
If there is a metric that how accessible the places are?
Map hotpots of low performance of an area because it is causing low employment levels due to less connectivity.
The utilitarian cost-benefit calculation is that we are reinforcing the divide and disadvantages.
Ultimately, we can measure accessibility between all OD pairs in a city and rearrange the network to effectively serve every corner of the city.