Al Ain STMP Options Identification Workshop Introduction Al Ain Rotana 17 June 2010
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES Validate the Baseline Option (existing and committed) Agree specific transport issues and objectives according to strategic and local needs Identify a wide range of potential transport solutions (Options) to meet these objectives
Study Overview
OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW (Conceptual Design)
The Optioneering Process
OBJECTIVES LED DoT Objectives Government Goals A sound economy A high quality of life Protect the environment Surface Transport Goals Transport that is efficient and effective to support economic competitiveness and vitality Transport that is safe and secure, and which meets social needs and sustains Abu Dhabi s culture Transport that has a reduced impact on the environment Strategic Objectives International, national and local connectivity of transport infrastructure and services Transport that is sensitive to market needs Transport users to take account of the costs and other impacts of their travel Traffic congestion that is minimized An integrated and resilient transport system Reinforcement of Abu Dhabi s heritage and identity, including protection of landmarks and monuments Transport for all, including those in distant communities Substantially improved safety, particularly for vulnerable users of the transport system More convenient travel, with a focus on public transport and non-motorized modes A reliable transport system Preservation of Abu Dhabi s natural environment Transport that is less intrusive in the local environment Travel that has less impact on the global environment
OBJECTIVES LED DoT Principles Principle Consistent Responsive Effective Efficient Accountable Detail Undertake all work within the framework of Policy Agenda 2007-2008, Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 and the DoT Entity Strategic Plan 2010-2015 Respond to the diverse and changing needs of the community and the economy Give priority to the movement of people and goods rather than vehicles Protect public safety, the environment and social equity Make the best use of all modes of transport in the development and operation of the transport system Prioritize initiatives based on consistent assessment that takes account of all impacts Ensure that the benefits of initiatives exceed their cost Plan and manage initiatives to minimize life-cycle costs Strengthen the role of the private sector Manage the transport sector in a transparent manner, with excellence in public administration and professional practice Understand stakeholder concerns, and communicate information and decisions Be responsible in the use of public funds
Optioneering Process Review of Existing Plans and Establish Baseline Identification of Transport Options - Today Initial Testing and Adjustment of Transport Options Adjustment of Land Uses & Testing Transport Options Identification of Preferred Option
What is an Option? Any intervention that contributes to project objectives: Public Transport Private Transport Demand Management New Technologies Land Use and Planning Focus today on identifying long list of interventions
OPTION SELECTION Identification of individual options Package options for testing. For example: Baseline (existing and committed) Light Rapid Transit Network Bus Network Rail Network Main Road Network Super Connectivity Network All Public Transport All Public Transport plus Demand Management
OPTION TESTING New DoT Transport Model will be used to forecast transport demand for each option Multiple-criteria assessment against objectives Economic Environmental Social Cultural Assessment framework to be developed in next two months
Project Baseline
PROJECT BASELINE Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Update of local constraints Update of land use & future developments Update road network corridors (existing + committed) Define Potential Transit Network Corridors Baseline drawing divided into 4 zones
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
AL AIN REGIONAL MAP
AL AIN REGIONAL MAP Zoom In
AL AIN CITY ROAD NETWORK
AL AIN PuT
4 GEOGRAPHIES
4 GEOGRAPHIES - WORKSHOP
Option Identification Toolkit What is it? Full range of Transport, Land Use & Planning Interventions The idea behind it? To prompt ideas & consider in Al Ain Context
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