Light Rail Transit Analysis

This assignment explores the influence of light rail transit systems on urban development. It delves into various aspects such as economic benefits, changes in land use patterns, and effects on pedestrian activity and traffic flow. Students are encouraged to evaluate the broader impact of light rail on cities based on research findings and case studies.

Running head: SYDNEY LIGHT RAIL PROJECT
Sydney Light Rail Project
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Executive Summary
HASELL and NSW the duo have planned to implement light rail architecture to simplify the
transport facility of Sydney. The architecture for the light rail has been configured to
incorporate Central Business District (CBD) as well as South East Rail Project (CSELR). The
surrounding landscape has also been planned to furnish along with that as well. The light rail
project and associated facilities have been well defined in the report. The conceptual designs
of Randwick Route, Anzac Parade, UNSW Kensington Campus, Strachan Street Stop have
been showcased in the report. Sydney is getting beautiful every day and it is hoped that it will
get better and better and more beautiful in mere future.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................3
2. Analysis of CSELR and CBD on basis of definition and conceptual design.........................3
2.1. Definition of CSELR and CBD.......................................................................................3
2.2. Conceptual Design with relevance to CSELR................................................................5
2.2.1. Sydney’s entire urban design and the plans that have been planned to implement. 5
2.2.2. Kingsford Zone and rules and regulations associated..............................................5
2.3. Circumstantial analysis based on conceptual design of CSELR.....................................5
3. Public Domain Strategy pertaining to the conceptual design................................................6
3.1. Randwick Route and Anzac Parade’s conceptual design...............................................6
3.2. Tay Reserve’s conceptual design....................................................................................7
3.3. Carlton Street Stop’s conceptual design.........................................................................8
3.4. Todman Avenue Stop’s conceptual design.....................................................................9
3.5. UNSW Kensington Campus’s conceptual design.........................................................10
3.6. Anzac Parade Stop’s conceptual design........................................................................11
3.7. Strachan Street Stop’s conceptual design.....................................................................12
3.8. Kingsford terminus’s conceptual design.......................................................................12
3.9. CSELR project acquiring facilities through public domain components......................13
4. Conclusion............................................................................................................................14
5. Recommendations................................................................................................................14
6. References............................................................................................................................15

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1. Introduction
The Sydney citizens are likely to get a new light rail experience provided by HASELL
and NSW for Transport. The organisations are likely to arrange the light rail transport that is
going to facilitate the Sydney local dwellers [1]. The architecture for the light rail has been
configured to incorporate Central Business District (CBD) as well as South East Rail Project
(CSELR). The proposed light rail is going to extend about 12 kilometres ranging from
Circular Quay to Central and it is going to connect Kingsford as well as Randwick. The
approach from the organisation will be fruitful and will likely to change the future of light rail
in coming future.
The report will focus on the strategies that light rail has taken to reduce the traffic.
The report will also showcase how the surrounding landscape of the light rail is going to
furnish along with the light rail with the aid of HASSELL’s initiative.
2. Analysis of CSELR and CBD on basis of definition and conceptual
design
2.1. Definition of CSELR and CBD
HASSELL along with NSW have proposed a plan to regain the lost glory of the light
rail of Sydney. The public domain design is going to rejuvenate by the HASSELL's approach.
The organisation has proposed to construct the light rail track that will range from
Kingsford, Randwick and will extend up to 12 kilometres from Circular Quay and Central
Station. The South East Rail Project has been proposed to detect any traffic jam on the way
and this light rail is going to enhance Sydney's transport facility [2]. The new light rail
arrangement is going to convert the George Street into magnificent pedestrian surroundings
and along with that wireless connectivity is available in this region. The organisation has

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planned the light rail architecture that is going to embellish the whole Sydney city along with
the light rail.
The new stops have been proposed to design, along with that the surrounding
landscapes have been proposed to design with surrounding trees. The new project has already
made a huge influence on public domain aspects and varied scopes [3]. The public domain
aspects are capable to display the eco-friendly and the economic benefits associated with
Sydney’s light rail.
The architectural design depicted within the project is going to install and configure
kerb islands. Therefore, both the CBD and CSELR project described here in this report is
going to focus on light rail design architecture considering the surrounding landscapes as
well. The project will definitely make Sydney green and public-centric.
Fig 1: Sydney Light Rail
(Source: Upchurch and Kuby 2014, pp.173-192)

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2.2. Conceptual Design with relevance to CSELR
2.2.1. Sydney’s entire urban design and the plans that have been planned to implement
i. HASSELL and Transport for NSW must consider the surrounding landscape before
implementing the project.
ii. The organisation involved in building the project must think of the customer's satisfaction
that is they must consider Sydney citizens' comforts and luxuries and that is why they must
on building proper shelter and along with that proper resting places at bus stops [4].
iii. The organisations have planned for assuring the safety and security of the passengers.
According to their plan model, it has been planned to build light rail doors for enhancing
security, the safe crossings have been proposed to build for cyclists, motorists and
pedestrians.
2.2.2. Kingsford Zone and rules and regulations associated
i. The plan has been made to enhance the wildlife surroundings by sowing herbs and trees on
Alison Road and its nearby light rail passageway, High Street and Anzac Parade [5].
ii. The substations are being planned to build in such a way that it can get noticed by the local
citizens of Sydney, it has also been planned to provide superior quality materials to meet the
demands.
2.3. Circumstantial analysis based on conceptual design of CSELR
i. Proper land zoning: According to the proposed project plan, CSLER project is
going to cover Anzac Parade, Moore Park, Tay Reserve, light rail stop has been planned to
build to intensify the relationship between Kensington Campus and National Institute of
Dramatic art.

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ii. The route and transport connectivity: The proposed CSLER project is surely
going to enrich the transport of Alison Road, Anzac Parade. The users who prefer travelling
by bus and the cyclists can be greatly benefitted from the transport facility provided.
iii. The Traditional items: The heritage items of the CSLER are capable of attracting
customers and they can be found in the surroundings of Kingsford. GML Heritage has
identified those attractive traditional items [6]. These local heritage items can be found at the
location of Doncaster Hotel, Masonic Hotel and Tay Reserve.
iv. The outskirts of CSELR project region: There is a vegetation area located on the
outskirts of the aforesaid CSELR project boundary and that is sure to add more beauty to the
local surroundings of the light rail track area [7]. Also, there is a plan to sow trees at the
outskirts and that it will enhance the beauty of the whole Sydney city.
3. Public Domain Strategy pertaining to the conceptual design
3.1. Randwick Route and Anzac Parade’s conceptual design
Randwick Route and Anzac Parade’s design consists of the signalling for enhancing
the pedestrian crossing. The plantation of a new tree, Ficus rubiginosa has been proposed to
design as the landscape around Randwick Route and Anzac Parade that will accompany the
beauty of light rail. The proposed plan will contain the design of light rail corridor and
plantation of trees called robusta trees [8]. A footpath has also been proposed to build to
facilitate the Sydney dwellers. Heritage Walter Renny fountain has also been proposed to
take care of.

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Fig 2: Anzac Parade and Randwick Route
(Source: Boarnet, Wang and Houston 2017, pp.523-539)
3.2. Tay Reserve’s conceptual design
Tay Reserve is being selected for the light rail project as well. It is basically located in
between Alison Road and Anzac Parade. Their plan is to modify the footpath that is
connecting both Anzac parade and Alison Road; a bus shelter has been proposed to build. A
wall is also planned to build [9]. The further modification has been planned for a lawn to be
built, if the lawn gets damaged by some means, RCC will consider it and take the full
responsibility to repair it.

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Fig 3: Tay Reserve Conceptual Design
(Source: Lagendijk and Boertjes 2013, pp.290-310)
3.3. Carlton Street Stop’s conceptual design
It is necessary to utilise the platform from the north and the platform has been planned
to build to wipe out the existing driveways. For the pedestrians’ protection, the islands for
sowing trees have been proposed to add the outline of the shop. The sowing of Platanus
acerifolia trees has been planned to sow around the landscape [10]. The dwellers are starting
to build new apartments and buildings at Ascot Streets and Goodwood, for this reason,
HASSEL must think from the core to make any new alternations.

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Fig 4: Carlton Street Shop Conceptual Design
(Source: Schoner and Cao 2014, pp.67-76)
3.4. Todman Avenue Stop’s conceptual design
The Public Domain design plays a significant role in enhancing the quality of the
aforesaid Todman Avenue Stop. The HASSELL has also planned to implied fences to assure
the pedestrian security [11]. Also, the spaces have been created and almost ten bikes can be
allocated, this has been made to make Anzac Parade traffic congestion free. The plan has also
been made to enhance the pedestrian crossings with latest pram ramps.

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Fig 5: Todman Avenue Shop Conceptual Design
(Source: Chatman, Tulach and Kim 2012, pp.467–487)
3.5. UNSW Kensington Campus’s conceptual design
In this region, the footpath has been planned to make wider. The existing crossings
have been planned to modify in such a way so the rail tracks can be managed properly. Along
with that, it has also been proposed to sow 200L trees to cater underground service, to assess
the soil quality and to enhance RCC Master Plan [12]. Verges have been also proposed to be
applied so that the pedestrians can get walk with ease on the footpath and there can be a wide
separation between road and footpath.

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Fig 6: UNSW Kensington Campus Conceptual Design
(Source: Knowles and Ferbrache 2016, pp.430-439)
3.6. Anzac Parade Stop’s conceptual design
According to UNSW, the stop access has been planned to comprehend the pedestrian
crossings. The public domain design’s here primary objective is to cater pedestrian security
and to implement islands [13]. According to the plan, it has also been mentioned to cater
direct entry to the University Mall pedestrian path and that is from UNSW Anzac Parade
stop.

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Fig 7: Anzac Parade Shop Conceptual Design
(Source: Cao and Porter-Nelson 2016, pp.24-32)
3.7. Strachan Street Stop’s conceptual design
The existing crossing residing at the north of the light rail platform assures that the
rail lines are well managed. 200L trees have also been decided to sow around the rail tracks
[14]. A facility for parking bikes has been planned as well. The kerb islands have been
mentioned in the plan to assure pedestrian security and protection.
Fig 8: Strachan Street Shop Conceptual Design
(Source: Celik, Aydin and Gumus 2014, pp.283-293)
3.8. Kingsford terminus’s conceptual design
The public domain strategy here is to find out solutions to diminish Kingsford
Terminus traffic [15]. The second strategy here is to create large pedestrian fields so that the
local pedestrians can get access to the light rail station via these fields in double quick times.
The third strategy is to choose the best materials and furniture in accordance to the
prerequisites of Randwick City Council’s light Rail Urban Design guide brochures [16].

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Fig 9: Kingsford Terminus Conceptual Design
(Source: Knott, Hack and Cope 2014, pp. 1-6)
3.9. CSELR project acquiring facilities through public domain components
The CSELR project components have been chosen as per required needs specified in
the SPR Appendix [18]. The furniture that has been chosen for the CSELR project must be of
superior quality and must be capable of handling the consistent cleaning, in addition to that
the furniture must be of appropriate size and patterns to facilitate sitting [18]. Also, it must be
looked upon that the replacement of that furniture without any hassle.

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4. Conclusion
It can be concluded from the above discourse that the organisation HASSELL and
Transport for NSW have taken an approach to bring back the charm of light rail in Sydney.
The organisations have planned to ease the traffic in Sydney. According to their plan, their
goal is to embellish the city's transport system as a whole. The surrounding landscape has
also been planned to furnish along with that as well. The light rail project and associated
facilities have been well discussed in the report. The conceptual designs of Randwick Route,
Anzac Parade, UNSW Kensington Campus, Strachan Street Stop have been elaborated in the
report. The public domain strategies cater the strategies so that the project can work
efficiently as per SPR norms. The duo is hoped to bring some best innovative solutions that
can be fruitful to enter Sydney. The light rail can acquire massive benefits via this online
ticketing system. They should cater real-time information and updates to the customers.
5. Recommendations
i. Online ticketing system: The light rail project must be incorporated with e-
commerce and should introduce the ticketing process to facilitate the citizens of Sydney.
ii. Real-time updates: It is the duty of every company or organisation to serve real-
time updates as that will facilitate the dwellers of Sydney to know when the train will arrive
at the station. The HASSEL must also develop mobile apps, with the advent of a smartphone,
train schedules can be sent to the smartphone via mobile apps. The customers can get the
benefit throughout day and night.
iii. Light rail network incorporated with the bus network: The aforesaid rail network
can be incorporated into bus network to provide congestion-free traffic and it is hoped this
incorporation will offer Sydney a better transport facility.

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6. References
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Vehicle Carbon Emissions? A Before‐After, Experimental‐Control Evaluation in Los
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predicted station boardings in Phoenix. Transportation, 41(1), pp.173-192.

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[18] Vermote, L., Macharis, C., Hollevoet, J. and Putman, K., 2014. Participatory evaluation
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