update to dublin chamber of commerce network direct

Update to Dublin Chamber of CommerceNetwork Direct

Paddy Doherty Thursday 18th November 2010

Background to Network Direct

Changing travel patterns• CSO data, Ticketing data

Changing Infrastructure• College Green Bus Corridor

Changing customer needs• Easy to understand information

Deloitte Examination and Recommendations

Network Direct Objectives

Simplified alignments, with combined route legsBuses will operate at evenly spaced timesCross city route alignments Simplify informationEasier to Market

Progress to DateProject Team

• Dedicated Team reporting to Board Sub Committee

Meetings with all stakeholders• 200 meetings to date

– Local Authorities, Chamber of Commerce, DCBA, Transport agencies, Elected representatives

Stillorgan/Bray • Implemented September 2010

Blanchardstown • Implemented October 2010

Lucan • Planned implementation Sunday 21st

November Completion of Full Network

• Target Date April 2011

Blanchardstown Main Features

Route 39a cross city service to BelfieldRoutes 37, 38/a and 70 extended to Baggot StThree Core Routes (37, 38a, 39a)New & improved services to; Ongar, Littlepace, CastlecurraghEasier to read TimetablesSimpler route structure (from 20 to 9 route numbers)Improved Orbital Route 17a

Route 17a Orbital

Route extended from Kilbarrack Dart Station to Blanchardstown

Now serving Beaumont, Cappagh and Blanchardstown Hospitals and the Blanchardstown Centre

Consistent all day service

Web page showing Bus Stops and alignment on

City Centre Main Features

More cross city bus routesTime savings through direct all day services to key employment districtsReduction in buses terminating in city centreImproved city environmentContinue Promotions and Incentives

• Ticket Thursdays• Community Involvement

Localised Information StrategyInitial Planned changes displayed on WebsiteFirst delivery of proposals to householdsFinal proposals put on WebsiteLocal meetings and consultationsFinal delivery of ‘Z Card’ leaflets with detailed timetables and maps to all homes

Local Service Information

New, easy to read line mapsSpider Map shows main areas servedHighlights connections to adjacent bus routesHighlights interchange points to Luas/RailShows other areas of interest, eg shopping centres, hospitals

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Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)Control and Real Time Information

Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) operational on 50% of fleet

• All buses will be satellite tracked by early 2011

• Improves service reliability, control• Enabled to give buses priority at traffic

lightsReal Time Passenger Information (RPTI) will follow AVL rollout with NTA

AccessibilityTransport for All

Travel Assistance SchemeAccessible bus stopsWider gangwaysImproved lightingGrip bars highly visibleFront and side destination signs enhancedLow floor buses now at 92%Bus Stop numbering / brailleRegular User Group Meetings

• IWA, NCBI, Deaf Association, Guide Dog Association, Senior Citizen Parliament and St. Michaels House

Looking to the Future

Priorities are:-Strategic Reform of Route Network Continued strong focus on getting key bus prioritiesRoll out Real Time Information on-street, mobile phones and websiteImplement full Integrated Ticketing System