Sólás Uirbeach Iompair na Luimnigh SUIL BRT Report

Sรณlรกs Uirbeach Iompair na Luimnigh

Hybrid Bus Rapid Transit

International Definitions of Bus Rapid Transit “A high quality bus based transit system that delivers fast , comfortable and cost effective urban mobility through the provision of segregated right of way infrastructure incorporated with rapid and frequent operations with excellence in Marketing and Customer Service�

Levinson et al, BRT Planning Guides (IDTP,2007)

Sólás Uirbeach Iompair na Luimnigh : Hybrid Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

The SUIL BRT system is aligned with the recommendations expressed by the Mid West Regional Authority’s Strategic Plan (2012-2030) in best regard of best fit Public Transport Implementation for the area. This installation would improve already existing facilities i.e. Iarnród Eireann, Shannon Airport and the National Road Network into the future. The SUIL BRT system would also provide an affordable means of travel while lessening the dependency on the car thus making savings on the National Budget for Fossil fuels and safeguarding a rich environmental and aesthetically pleasing region.

Sólás Uirbeach Iompair na Luimnigh : Hybrid Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Hybrid Bus Technology Reduced Emissions Hybrid buses are estimated to cut emissions by as much as 75 percent when compared to conventional diesel buses

Reduced Costs The hybrid buses are expected to have lower maintenance costs due to reduced stress and maintenance on mechanical components such as brake linings, which may extend brake life by 50 – 100 percent. In addition, the electric drive has fewer parts, therefore requiring less maintenance than a traditional transmission

Increased fuel efficiency With less fuel need for operation ,the Electric motor combined with a low amount of diesel used.

Flexibility of Use Lines have the ability to be modified to suit demands of City’s Infrastructure

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Advantages and Comparisons of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) 

Routeways Simple more direct than Local Service

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Improves existing Transport Facilities

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No tearing up of roadways

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Frequent Reliable Service

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Vehicles Euro Style Sleek with Spacious Interior

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Lower Cost and Low Maintenance (Hybrid Electric)

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Increased Customer Service to Bus Users

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Lessening reliance on Fossil Fuel

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Cheaper the LRT (Light Rail) ; 116million (MVA Consultancy,2010)

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Routeways are flexible and can be modified

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Quick to Implement

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Low cost , high capacity alternative to LRT

Additions to Existing Facilities

To achieve optimal unhindered movement there are a few additions required to enable the SUIG Hybrid Bus Rapid Transit system to provide a reliable commuting transport service.

The additions would range from :

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Added links to routeways for continuity and connectivity

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Designated BRT lanes (where possible)

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Signalling to enhance a BRT Right of Way at Junctions

Hybrid Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routeway addition: Golf Links to Ballysheedy

Hybrid Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Vehicle Types

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Case Studies Europe and the Wider World

BRT CASE STUDY # 1 Quimper , France (Twinned with Limerick ,Éire)

Population : 69,929 OECD City Classification : Small

BRT Case Study # 2 ; Jรถnkรถping , Sweden Population :

City; 61,559 (Metro; 93,662)

OECD City Classification: Small

BRT Case Study # 2 ; Lorient ,France (Twinned with Galway,Éire) Population: 58,135 OECD City Classification: Small

BRT Case Study # 3 ; Douai ,France Population: 42,796 OECD City Classification: Small

BRT Case Study # 4 ; Cambridge,England Population:128,515 OECD City Classification:

Medium

Hybrid Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Costings of Construction

The Costings of Construction based on the MVA Consultancy report (2009) undertaken to assess the feasibility of BRT in Galway which of a similar size to Limerick , however some of the costings have perplexed the potential accuracy inclusive of high bus stop alterations and their costs (€47,000,000) whereas enhanced road improvements amounted to €18,500,000 , however based on these costings the implementation of the Sólás Uirbeach Iompair na Luimingh BRT would range from €80,000,000 to €171,500,000 as so ; MVA Consultancy 2009 BRT@ €116,000,000 for 14.6km inclusive of fleet and road modifications Based on these preliminary costings the SUIL BRT would amount to €171,500,000 This cost could be potentially remumerated within a 5 year period, please view overleaf for Renumeration strategy

SUIL Hybrid Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Substitution Rate, User Projections & Renumeration

Applying a Substitution Rate of 40% of Commuters on to the SUIL BRT system working from the figures 124,303 Private Vehicle Commuters using Limerick a Service and Employment centre on a daily basis (available at: Local Electoral Areas CSO; Castleconnell,Newport,Killaloe,Shannon,Adare,Rathkeale,Kilmallock,Newcastle West,Tipperary Town,Limerick City South,East and North): http://census.cso.ie/sapmap2011/Results.aspx?Geog_Type=LEA&Geog_Code=001)

Using the City’s Infrastructure on a daily basis, a 40% share on to the SUIG BRT system is dependent on placement of routes in accordance with frequent Land Use i.e. Industrial, Commercial, Educational, Residential, Recreational and also the interconnectedness to existing transport facilities both public and private .

Using the TUBA Transport Calculating Matrix the workings of use based on these precedents are as so : Daily Commuters 124,303 x 40% = 49,721 commuters as the 40% Daily User Amount Full Access Adult Daily Return = €3.00 49,721 x €3 = € 149,163 (Daily Intake of Ticket Sales)

7 Day model of use = €1,044,145 Annual Gross Profit = € 54,295,550

SUIL Hybrid Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Enhancing Western and Southern Regional Connectivity Galway-Shannon Airport-Limerick-Cork

Examining both relative reports for both Galway and Cork i.e. CATS Transport Study and the Mid West Regional Authority Strategy Plan 2012-2030 accompanied by the National Perpective via the Department of Transport “We aim to minimise the negative impacts of transport on the local and global environment through reducing localised air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.”

Department of Transport, 2009

“The same report showed that for the entire city of Galway, a bus rapid transit system would cost €114 million for the route construction as well as the rolling stock required. This would be joined by enhancements to the existing bus network totalling €89 million. Those figures were provided in the Galway public transport feasibility study, which includes the total cost of a BRT system of €114 million and an LRT system of €698 million with further bus costs of €89 million. Consequently, it is clear that for the cost of one of the routes proposed for Dublin, an entire bus rapid transit system could be introduced for Galway city”. (MVA Consultancy Report 2010 and Dáil Eireann Debate, 2015)

“Crucially, BRT has also been tested with a significant intensification of development along the corridor (33,275 residents and 39,992 job beyond 2020 levels), and has demonstrated capacity to accommodate the public transport needs of this additional development.”

(Section 7,CATS Transport Study ,Cork,2009)

“The option evaluation section of this report has indicated that BRT represents the best solution along the Rapid Transit Corridor in the context of the CASP Update population and employment allocations up to 2020, and subsequent assumed growth of the CASP area between the point and 2030.”(Section 9,CATS Transport Study ,Cork,2009)

“To address policy objectives, public transport needs to play a much more prominent role. New forms of providing services have been considered including light rail (prohibitively costly) and Bus Rapid Transit for core corridors into Limerick city and linked with Park and Ride facilities for motorists from the surrounding rural catchments.Preliminary technical papers produced for the project Steering Group and Working Group were conclusive in determining that Light Rail as an option for Limerick City and the Mid-West was not a viable option. Through model tests it has been determined the city can be well served by a bus based system of various levels, including the implementation of a possible Bus Rapid Transit System serving particular corridors.” ( (p.89,Mid West Area Strategic Plan 2012-2030)

Sรณlรกs Uirbeach Iompair na Gaillimhe; Hybrid Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Sรณlรกs Uirbeach Iompair na Gaillimhe; Hybrid Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Cathair Iompair na Corcaigh ; Hybrid Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Cathair Iompair na Corcaigh ; Hybrid Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Regional Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Implementation Strategy