Atkins Lectures

Multimodal transportation -R i th b fitReaping the benefits

Dr. Ghassan Ziadat CEng MICE MIHT

Infrastructure Outlook 2014Infrastructure Outlook 2014

24 - 26 March 2014

Riyadh Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaRiyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Contents

Introduction

Transport planning – why and how?

Car vs. Transit - an international perspective

Multimodal transportation future direction Multimodal transportation - future direction

Transit oriented developmentsp

Case studies

Benefits

Why plan the transport network?y p p

• Improve accessibility and connect communities

• Improve transport safety• Improve transport safety

• Respond to future transport demands to meet growing g geconomy and population

• Increase competitiveness of the community, city and state

• Reduced transport impact on wider environmentwider environment.

Developing a land transport planDeveloping a land transport plan

• Establish base case scenario• Establish base case scenario through data collection

• Use of appropriate TP software for forecasting future traffic scenarios

A th i t f t ffi• Assess the impact of traffic growth on existing road network

• Propose mitigation measures

• Implement a multimodal approach.

International perspectives

City typology data

Data approx. 1995 - Source: Kenworthy and Laube (2001) Auto city Transit city

Criteria USA Aus/NZ Canada West/SouthEurope

High income Asia

Metropolitan GDP per capita (USD) 31,386 19,775 20,825 32,077 34,797

Passenger cars (per 1,000 people) 587.1 575.4 529.6 413.7 217.3

Passenger car (passenger km per capita) 18,155 11,387 8,645 6,202 3,724

Length of expressway (per 1,000 persons) 156 129 122 82 22

Parking (spaces per 1 000 CBD jobs) 555 505 390 261 121Parking (spaces per 1,000 CBD jobs) 555 505 390 261 121

Overall average speed of public transport (km/hr)

27.4 32.7 25.1 25.7 33.2

Average road network speed (km/hr) 49.3 44.2 44.5 32.9 31.3

Ratio of public vs private speeds 0 58 0 75 0 57 0 79 1 08Ratio of public vs private speeds 0.58 0.75 0.57 0.79 1.08

Motorised passenger km on public transport (%)

2.9 7.5 9.8 19.0 50.3

Public transport seat km of service per capita 1,557 3,628 2,290 4,213 5,535

U b d it ( h t ) 15 15 26 55 134Urban density (persons per hectare) 15 15 26 55 134

• US / Australian – San Francisco, Washington, New York, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Diego

• Canada – Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal• Australia / New Zealand – Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Wellington, Brisbane • West / Southern Europe – Munich, Frankfurt, Zurich, Geneva, Dusseldorf, Bern, Lyon,

Paris, Stuttgart, Vienna, Oslo, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Ruhr, Nantes, Graz, M ill H l i ki A t d B l B l R Mil B li L dMarseilles, Helsinki, Amsterdam, Brussels, Bologna, Rome, Milan, Berlin, London, Barcelona, Madrid, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Athens

• High income Asian – Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Hong Kong, Singapore• Middle income Asia – Taipei, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok• Middle income other – Tel Aviv, Prague, Curitiba, Riyadh, Budapest, Sao Paulo,

Johannesburg, Cape Town, Krakow

Car ownership vs public transport usagep p p g100

70

80

90Cars per 100 PeoplePublic Transport %

50

60

20

30

40

0

10

20

Hong Kong

Tokyo Singapore London New York Beijing Dubai Riyadh

Source:W ld B kWorld Bank

Public transportation future directionPublic transportation – future direction

Doha: towards a “transit city”

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Pre TMPQ (2008) roads programmeScenario 1:

Car City Riyadh

Houston

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mob

Full expressway d ta

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F ll metroScenario 2:

Dubai

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p yprogramme

built by 2017 as planned

Bus

and Full metro

programmeScenario 2:

Car City + Metro by itself Kuala Lumpur

Barcelonallust

ratin

g ca

r dDoha in 2014

Phased,

reprioritized and de-scoped

expressway programme

Metro Programme Phases 1a/1b

Complementary measures

BRT/busesBoulevards

Feeder systems Walk + Cycle

Demand mgmt

Cost risk 

benefit

Scenario 3: Transit City All modes +

complementary measures

Barcelona

Singapore

exam

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citie

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programme Demand mgmtD.U.S.Z.

complementary measures

Hong Kong

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Future direction – some thoughts

Riyadh existingWalking iti

2000

y g

• Continue private vehicular investments as before

• No major public transit• No complementary measures.

cities

Non-motorized transport

(Shanghai in 1980s)

Small/mid sized bus

2005Riyadh future

• Continue private vehicular investments as planned (ring roads etc)• Full metro network

Motorcycle cities

(HaNoi)

sized bus cities (Seoul,

Manila in 1970s)

Riyadhexisting

2014

• Enhanced bus and taxi service• Walking and cycling• Wide range of complementary measures.

Traffic saturated

motorcycle cities

(Ho Chi Minh)

Traffic saturated bus

cities (Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila)

2030

L itiLarge transit

cities

Entrenched traffic

saturation (Dubai, Kuala

Lumpur?)

Riyadh future

Car City

Large car cities(Houston)

cities (Hong Kong, Singapore)

>2030Car City +

Metro by itself

Transit CityMetro + other modes +

complementary measuresy

Public transportation - future directionp– Widen travel choices (LRT, buses and metro) to encourage modal shift

– Expand existing bus route network coverage and introduce bus priority measures

– Improve accessibility for all users

– Improve quality and attractiveness of public transport to encourage patronage

Provision of air conditioned shelters and waiting areas– Provision of air-conditioned shelters and waiting areas

– Multimodal integration and common ticketing systems

– Intelligent transport systems (real time information)

– Use of technology and mobile phone applications.

Transit oriented developments

Transit oriented developmentsKey principles of good design in a public transport interchange

AccessibilityAccessibilityEverybody should be able

to use the interchange inclusively: pedestrians,

cyclists, wheelchair users people with

Security CertaintyR li bl i f i

users, people with children, pushchairs,

heavy luggage, or shopping, people with

movement restriction or problems with sight or

Principles of

yPeople need to feel safe while waiting for public transport to arriv, and have confidence that

Reliable information on routes, services and connections. Real-time travel information is of

particular benefit

p ghearing.

Principles of good

interchange design

C f t

parked bicycles will be safe and secure.

Interest

particular benefit.

ComfortSeating for those less able to stand,

protection from extremes of weather and

InterestSomething to

entertain passengers whilst waiting. This

could be nearby activity public art or weather and

climate, well maintained and clean facilities.

activity, public art, or an interesting view. It may be an opportunity

for advertising.

Public transportation - future directionpTransit oriented developments

Recent case studies in Abu Dhabi on the implementation of public transportation

Abu Dhabi sector upgradesAbu Dhabi Municipality - sector public realm upgrades

pg

Main features:

50 packages – 15 year programme

Programme just commenced

Two packages with Atkins - EB11 and W52

Roads, PT, drainage and public realm enhancements.

Khalifa port and industrial zone frameworkKhalifa port and industrial zone frameworkAbu Dhabi Ports Company

Masterplanning and infrastructure design frameworkframework

15 year programme

Area A 15km2 infrastructure design and construction in progress

Area B 30km2

Area B masterplanning commenced Area B masterplanning commenced

Passenger and freight rail connectivity.

Al Maryah Island development

Main features:

New development as an extension to Central Business DistrictDistrict

New financial centre, Cleveland Clinic, 5 Star hotels and residential districtdistrict

Roads, pedestrian and marine access as well as LRT and BRT systemssystems

Phase 1 - detailed design and site supervision (of 150,000m2) substantially completesubstantially complete

Phase 2 – Bridges 3, 4,10 and 11 (50,000m2) being tendered.

Abu Dhabi bus stations Department of TransportDepartment of Transport

Main features:

Six stations in Abu Dhabi Six stations in Abu Dhabi Emirate

Design substantially Design substantially complete and construction commenced

Connectivity to metro, LRT and taxi stands through pedestrian links.pedestrian links.

Key benefits of multimodal transport:

Economic success - easy access to jobs, goods and services stimulates h d d i

y p

the economy and attracts and encourages investment

Social benefits – travel in safety and comfort to work, social events and Social benefits travel in safety and comfort to work, social events and recreation improves quality of life

S stainabilit less traffic congestion poll tion and carbon emissions Sustainability - less traffic congestion, pollution and carbon emissions leading to a healthier environment and less impact on climate change

City image and reputation - efficient public transport enhances the city’s attractiveness and ranking as a modern habitable destination.

For more information contact:Dr Ghassan ZiadatDr Ghassan Ziadatghassan.ziadat@atkinsglobal.com