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Planning for structural transit in low density environments: the case of Canberra, Australia.
- Source :
- Australian Planner; Sep2011, Vol. 48 Issue 3, p148-159, 12p, 1 Chart, 1 Map
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Canberra, the capital of Australia, is a city with two modes of mechanised passenger travel: traditional bus and automobile. Canberra's population of 352,000 is relatively spread out with a low overall average population density. Recently, the local government (the government of the Australian Capital Territory) submitted a bid to the Australian federal government to fund a light-rail system for the city. This paper examines the issues of serving low and medium density communities with light rail, using Canberra as a case study. The paper qualitatively and quantitatively outlines the socioeconomic and demographic profile of Canberra, with a focus on centres of population and economic density; reviews the literature on Light-Rail Transit (LRT) and other 'structural' transit, which includes significant fixed capital investment such as Bus-Rapid Transit (BRT) for low-to-medium density areas; and analyses what an LRT in Canberra would look like if it is to be financially and operationally sustainable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07293682
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Australian Planner
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 65412294
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07293682.2011.592502