{ "entity_id": "S-ACT-024", "folder": "Transport-Canberra", "name": "Transport Canberra", "type": "Statutory Authority", "jurisdiction": "ACT", "portfolio": "Transport", "website": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/", "data_status": "partial", "completeness": { "has_strategy_brief": true, "has_strategy_structured": true, "has_vision": true, "has_kpi_targets": true, "has_kpi_results": true, "has_strategy_overview": true, "has_legislation_text": true, "has_legislation_structured": false, "has_global_initiatives_text": false, "has_ideas": true, "has_artifacts": true, "n_ideas": 12, "n_legislation": 0, "n_artifacts": 11, "n_kpi_targets": 2, "n_kpi_results": 2, "n_outcomes": 3, "verified_own_data": true }, "strategy_profile": { "status": "needs_review", "confidence": "medium", "summary": "providing flexible, reliable and sustainable overall travel demand with particularly steep declines in car use; high quality environments for walking and cycling; and a road network that allows us to move 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"type": "strategie", "title": "Low Emission Vehicle Strategy Discussion Paper", "url": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1229057/Low-Emission-Vehicle-Strategy-Discussion-paper_ACCESS.pdf", "period": null, "confidence": "medium" }, { "type": "strategie", "title": "ACT Parking Action Plan", "url": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1228964/ACT-Parking-Action-Plan.pdf", "period": null, "confidence": "medium" } ], "purpose": { "text": "providing flexible, reliable and sustainable overall travel demand with particularly steep declines in car use; high quality environments for walking and cycling; and a road network that allows us to move people and goods safely and reliably across the city", "source_url": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf", "source_page": 4, "source_deep_url": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=4" }, "vision": { "text": "a world class system that supports a compact, sustainable and vibrant city", "source_url": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf", "source_page": 4, "source_deep_url": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=4" }, "strategic_priorities": [ { "title": "Manage congestion", "description": "Manage congestion", "source_url": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf", "source_page": 8, "source_deep_url": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=8" }, { "title": "Reduce emissions", "description": "Reduce emissions", "source_url": 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"https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf", "source_page": 41, "source_deep_url": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=41" }, { "name": "Outcome 2: Reduce emissions", "description": "To reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport by shifting to walking, cycling, and public transport, and by transitioning to zero emissions public transport by 2040.", "activities": [ "Switching to zero emissions technologies", "Encouraging shifts to walking, cycling, and public transport", "Reducing the need to travel by building a compact, efficient, and inclusive city" ], "source_url": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf", "source_page": 9, "source_deep_url": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=9" }, { "name": "Outcome 3: Support a compact and efficient city", "description": "To create a more compact and efficient urban form and reduce carbon emissions through integrated land use and transport planning.", "activities": [ "Integrating land use and transport planning", "Concentrating new development close to the city centre and along key transit corridors", "Promoting walkable neighbourhoods and town centres" ], "source_url": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf", "source_page": 8, "source_deep_url": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=8" } ], "performance_measures": [ { "code": "CCE01", "measure": "Cumulative greenhouse gas emissions", "target": "Reduction in line with ACT Climate Change Strategy 2019-2025", "latest_result": "Partially achieved", "status": "Partially achieved", "target_source_url": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf", "target_source_page": 9, "result_source_url": "", "result_source_page": 45 }, { "code": "TCE01", "measure": "Public transport patronage", "target": "Increase in line with ACT Transport Strategy 2020", "latest_result": "Increased in line with COVID-19 recovery", "status": "Partially achieved", "target_source_url": "https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf", "target_source_page": 43, "result_source_url": "", "result_source_page": 45 } ], "document_alignment_terms": { "must_support": [ "providing flexible, reliable and sustainable overall travel demand with particularly steep declines in car use; high quality environments for walking and cycling; and a road networ", "a world class system that supports a compact, sustainable and vibrant city", "Manage congestion", "Reduce emissions", "Support a compact and efficient city" ], "watch_terms": [ "Cumulative greenhouse gas emissions", "Public transport patronage" ], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "Structured strategy exists but is incomplete." }, "strategy_brief_md": "# Transport Canberra — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)\n\n## Vision\n\n> a world class system that supports a compact, sustainable and vibrant city [[CP p.4](https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=4)]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> providing flexible, reliable and sustainable overall travel demand with particularly steep declines in car use; high quality environments for walking and cycling; and a road network that allows us to move people and goods safely and reliably across the city [[CP p.4](https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=4)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> employing four main avenues: the reimagining of our transport network; a future-focused investment framework; refocused network planning and design; and implementing the Safe Systems Approach [[CP p.6](https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=6)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Manage congestion [[CP p.8](https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=8)]\n- Reduce emissions [[CP p.8](https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=8)]\n- Support a compact and efficient city [[CP p.8](https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=8)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Manage congestion\nTo reduce congestion and crowding on roads and public transport, and to ensure efficient movement according to place. [[CP p.41](https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=41)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Rebalancing investment towards public transport, cycling, and walking\n- Implementing the Safe Systems Approach\n- Developing a Movement and Place framework\n\n### Outcome 2: Reduce emissions\nTo reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport by shifting to walking, cycling, and public transport, and by transitioning to zero emissions public transport by 2040. [[CP p.9](https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=9)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Switching to zero emissions technologies\n- Encouraging shifts to walking, cycling, and public transport\n- Reducing the need to travel by building a compact, efficient, and inclusive city\n\n### Outcome 3: Support a compact and efficient city\nTo create a more compact and efficient urban form and reduce carbon emissions through integrated land use and transport planning. [[CP p.8](https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=8)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Integrating land use and transport planning\n- Concentrating new development close to the city centre and along key transit corridors\n- Promoting walkable neighbourhoods and town centres\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_Movement and Place_\n\n- Flexibility\n- Sustainability\n- Inclusivity\n- Safety\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Cumulative greenhouse gas emissions | Reduction in line with ACT Climate Change Strategy 2019-2025 | [CP p.9](https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=9) |\n| TCE01 | Public transport patronage | Increase in line with ACT Transport Strategy 2020 | [CP p.43](https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf#page=43) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Cumulative greenhouse gas emissions | Partially achieved | Partially achieved | AR p.45 |\n| TCE01 | Public transport patronage | Increased in line with COVID-19 recovery | Partially achieved | AR p.45 |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Transport Canberra - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T23:04:35.596219+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-ACT-024\n**Entity type**: Statutory Authority\n**Jurisdiction**: ACT\n**Portfolio**: Transport\n**Website**: https://www.transport.act.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 4 |\n| pages | 13 |\n| reviews | 1 |\n| strategies | 6 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 3]\nCapital Metro\nContents\n1.0 Executive summary 12\n1.1 Project 12\n1.2 Purpose and recommendation 12\n1.3 Project need 12\n1.4 Route and alignment 13\n1.5 Delivery model 14\n1.6 Financial and economic considerations 14\n1.6.1 Capital delivery cost 14\n1.6.2 Public Sector Comparator versus PPP Proxy 16\n1.6.3 Benefit cost ratio 16\n1.7 Dependencies 17\n1.8 Project timetable 17\n2.0 Introduction 18\n2.1 Context and Focus of the Full Business Case 18\n2.2 Preceding documents 18\n2.3 Purpose and Recommendation 19\n2.4 Consultation 20\n2.5 Other important notes 20\n3.0 Project outline 23\n3.1 Description of the project 23\n3.1.1 Overview 23\n3.1.2 Scope of works 30\n3.1.3 Scope of services 45\n3.2 Review 1 (CMTEDD): Status of functional brief / output specification 46\n4.0 Needs analysis 47\n4.1 Overview – Linking Objectives and Benefits 47\n4.2 Key problems addressed by this project 49\n4.2.1 Overview 49\n4.2.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nTransport for Canberra 2012-31 supported the ACT Policy response\nGovernment in proactively meeting these changing\ndemands The continued investment in Canberra’s strategic Future transport in Canberra will feature more attractive,\nroad network, cycling and walking network and public flexible travel options that increase choice, reduce carbon\ntransport as well as the introduction of light rail in 2019 emissions and facilitate a compact, vibrant urban form\nhave enabled Canberra to meet increasing demand and\nPublic transport, cycling and walking are low emission\nretain excellent transport outcomes This experience, and\nforms of transport that make highly efficient use of space\nthe proliferation of new transport technologies available,\nand support the activation of streets and places Canberra’s\nhas allowed the ACT Government, through this strategy, to\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- [Page 75]\nCapital Metro\nTable 14 Government plans and alignment with the Capital Metro project\nGovernment ACT Government objective / target Alignment with Capital Metro project\ndocument\nTransport for • Transport for Canberra is the foundation • Capital Metro supports Transport for\nCanberra for transport planning for the next 20 Canberra’s policy aims of creating\nyears, and has been developed to support an efficient transport system that is\nand help deliver the ACT Strategic Plan integrated with land use planning,\nand the City Plan. encourages more active travel,\n• Transport for Canberra’s vision for a smarter provides sustainable travel options\nthat will have an impact on\ntransport system is one that is:\nmanaging travel demand, reduces\n• Safe\ntransport greenhouse gas\n• Integrated with land use planning emissions, is safe, accessible and\n• Active cost effective.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)`\n- [Page 17]\nACTIVE TRAVEL\nSurprisingly, a quarter of adults in this survey said This survey asked what the end purpose of each trip Figure 13: Average proportion of trips to home, work,\nthey ride their bike to go to local shops.19 A separate was for; whether to go home, to work, to school, school and shopping by active travel compared to car\nsurvey found that only 1.3% of bicycle trips were shopping or for other purposes.\nspecifically for shopping purposes.20 This suggests Travelled by active transport\nFigure 13 shows there was a significant difference in (bus, bicycle or walk)\nthat people are doing local shopping while riding\nchoice of mode according to the final destination.\ntheir bicycle to another destination rather than\nNearly two thirds of all car travel was to go home or\nmaking a specific journey to the shops by bike.\nto work.\n Source: `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1247064/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 40]\nMovement and Place supports a 30-minute city by helping to\nRefocusing network planning\ncreate liveable places for mixed communities with amenities\nand design\nclose by on the one hand and identifying roads for efficient\nmovement on the other This means the movement function\nAchieving our vision is not just about refocusing our\nof Canberra’s roads and streets will better align with the\ninvestment choices, it is also about how we plan our city\nevolving place function and vice versa\nand design our roads and places To support the ACT\nPlanning Strategy’s vision of a compact and liveable city we\nAt a high-level Canberra’s streets will be structured around\nwill renew our focus on better coordinating land use and\na hierarchy of local, central, orbital and regional links which\ntransport planning\nwill reflect the changing role of transport according to\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- A number of specific of cycling and walking to towns and cities, with\nactions will be included in the ACT Road Safety identified economic benefits including:\nAction Plan 2015–2018.\n• reduced health expenditure due to increased\nThese include public awareness campaigns, lower physical activity and reduced transport emissions\nspeed environments, a new minimum passing\n• higher levels of retail spend when space is\ndistance rule when overtaking cyclists, and reforms\nallocated to bicycle parking compared to devoting\nto driver license tests to emphasise driver’s\nthe same space to car parking40\nresponsibilities to vulnerable road users.\n• increased economic value and activity in the local\narea, as reflected in the sale price of residential\n4.2 Benefits of active travel properties and the rental price of retail properties41\n• increased retail expenditure for areas where\n Source: `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1247064/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf)`\n- A subsequent benefit realised was accelerated will result in better places and an enhanced look, feel and\nurban renewal along the alignment, particularly along function for the corridor\nNorthbourne Avenue From November 2016 to March\n2019, the value of development approvals granted along\nNorthbourne Avenue exceeded $394m\nNorthbourne Ave – share of people moved by mode (am peak hour)\n56% 30% 7% 7%\nCar Light rail Cycle Walk\nSource: ACT traffic signal loop counters, Sullivans Creek Bike Barometer, and Transport Canberra MyWay card and ticket vending machine data.\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- Natural Gas (health facilities) 13% 8\ncar-alt 11% 7\nFleet Vehicles “For the long-term health\nbenefit of all Canberrans, we\nNatural Gas (schools) 11% 7\nwill make a healthy transport\ntransition to a new normal that\n* total greenhouse gas emissions (kilotonne of carbon dioxide equivalent)\nputs walking, cycling and public\nWhile the majority of transport emissions come from private\ntransport at the centre of a\nvehicles, government has a particular responsibility for\nleading with its own emission reductions. connected city.”\nThe 2019 ACT Climate Change Strategy sets a target for\n2020 ACT Transport Strategy\nzero Government-emissions by 2040 with an interim\ntarget to reduce emissions by 33 per cent by 2025.\n Source: `other-pdfs/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1625095/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION.pdf)`\n- [pages 6,7,8,9]\nlth\nbenefit of all Canberrans, we\nNatural Gas (schools) 11% 7\nwill make a healthy transport\ntransition to a new normal that\n* total greenhouse gas emissions (kilotonne of carbon dioxide equivalent)\nputs walking, cycling and public\nWhile the majority of transport emissions come from private\ntransport at the centre of a\nvehicles, government has a particular responsibility for\nleading with its own emission reductions. connected city.”\nThe 2019 ACT Climate Change Strategy sets a target for\n2020 ACT Transport Strategy\nzero Government-emissions by 2040 with an interim\ntarget to reduce emissions by 33 per cent by 2025.\n Source: `other-pdfs/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1625095/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION.pdf)`\n- National Heavy Vehicle Regulator\nThe National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced initial operations in January 2013, taking over the management\nof the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme and the secretariat functions for the Performance Based Standards\narrangements.3 In February 2014, it assumed responsibility for issue of permits previously undertaken by the ACT and other\njurisdictions4 and now coordinates an approvals process to allow access to road networks by restricted access vehicles.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1402528/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Figure 4.2 5 strategic priorities\n1 Build the 2 Procuring a 3 Partnering 4 New skills 5 Increasing\ninfrastructure zero-emission with the energy protecting jobs public transport\nwe need fleet sector and growing use through better\nthe economy buses and service\nTracking our progress\nTracking our progress against the 2020 Zero-Emission Transition Plan is an important step in acknowledging our achievements\nand understanding the remaining tasks at hand.\n Source: `other-pdfs/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2566911/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf)`\n- [Page 30]\nStrategic priority 5 – Increasing public transport use through better buses\nand a better service\nA key priority for transport under the 2019-2025 Climate Change Strategy is to support higher uptake\nof public transport by continuing to improve services to meet community travel needs.\n Source: `other-pdfs/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2566911/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf)`\n- This includes Barton Highway\nduplication, King’s Highway upgrade, Goulburn intermodal terminal and a Canberra Airport freight precinct as\npriority projects.13\n11 BITRE Interstate freight in Australia, Research Report 120\n12 Moving People 2030 Taskforce, Moving Australia 2030, A Transport Plan for a Productive and Active Australia, 2013\nhttp://bic.asn.au/solutions-for-moving-people/moving-australia-2030\n13 South East Australian Transport Strategy Inc.,(SEATS), A Strategic Transport Network for South East Australia 2013\nhttp://www.seats.org.au/publications/transport_network.asp, accessed 20 October 2014\n10\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1402528/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf)`\n- 3 2014-15\nhttp://apps.treasury.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/601031/Budget-Paper-3-Budget-Outlook.pdf\nACT Government, ACT Freight Strategy Discussion Paper, 2014\nhttp://www.transport.act.gov.au/policy_and_projects/transport_planning_studies/act-freight-strategy/the-act-\nfreight-strategy-discussion-paper\nConfident and Business Ready: Building on our Strengths\nhttp://www.business.act.gov.au/resources_and_networks/business_development_strategy\nACT Government, ACT Planning Strategy, Planning for a sustainable city, 2012\nhttp://www.actpla.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/31617/2012_Planning_Strategy.pdf\nACT Government, ACT Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020\nhttp://www.justice.act.gov.au/safety_and_emergency/road_safety/act_road_safety_strategy_and_action_plans\nACT Government, Canberra Plan: Towards our Second Century\nhttp://www.cmd.act.gov.au/policystrategic/canberraplan\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1402528/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf)`\n- The proposed improvements Commonwealth Government ministerial statement,\nare estimated to add around 400,000 cycle trips which takes into consideration different road\nper year by 2031, plus 100,000 extra walking trips, users—pedestrians, bicycles, and motor vehicles.\nresulting to around 500,000 additional active travel This user hierarchy summarises the priority for\ntrips by ACT residents.\n Source: `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1247064/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf)`\n- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from\nThe Healthy Canberra Plan aims to see more adults and\ntransport is a key part of the ACT Government’s response to\nchildren using active modes of transport as we know that\nclimate change\nphysical activity and movement have many physical and\nmental health benefits and can reduce the risk of developing\nModelled ACT greenhouse gas chronic diseases\nemissions in 2020\nACT Infrastructure Plan\n11% Industrial processes\nThe Infrastructure Plan provides a framework for how the ACT\n4% Waste\nGovernment will renew established infrastructure to cater for\n1% Agriculture & land use\n22% Household/commercial gas a city of 500,000 people The plan is a comprehensive, multi-\n62% Transport decade plan detailing over $14 billion worth of infrastructure\n69% Private vehicles investments The focus of the plan is on health, education,\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- [Page 38]\nLight Rail Case Study\nA future-focused investment While Northbourne Avenue is becoming a more liveable\nand vibrant place to live, play and do business, it has also\nThe introduction of light rail in Canberra, the largest\nbecome more efficient and is able to carry more people than\nsingle public investment made by the Territory since self\never before While light rail carries around 30% of people\ngovernment, demonstrates the benefits of prioritising future\nalong the corridor during the AM peak, these people are\nfocused infrastructure investments\ncarried by less than 20 light rail vehicles, in a highly space\nThis project was proactively implemented to meet the efficient way.\nanticipated transport need of future development along\nSince operations commenced in April 2019 and COVID-19,\nNorthbourne Avenue and in the Gungahlin region Rather\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- As a result,\nThis 1 7km extension, due to commence operations in 2024,\nthe ACT Government proceeded independently of Federal\nwill see three new stops added to the network and will help\nfunding\nmove an extra 3,000 passengers daily within the first year of\nSubsequently, in February 2016 Infrastructure Australia operations Stage 2 of light rail to Woden is expected to be\nrecognised the Civic to Gungahlin Light Rail project as a operational around the mid-2020s\nnational priority At this point the ACT Government had\nAs with Northbourne Avenue, Light Rail Stage 2 will be\nalready been working on the project for several years\na catalyst for the transformation and revitalisation of\nand had just selected Canberra Metro Consortium as the\nAdelaide Avenue This will include a coordinated approach\npreferred tenderer\nto transport and land use planning The corridor will evolve\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- [pages 62,63,64]\nerience for with signalling priority, better than the existing red\nlocals and visitors rapid bus travel time.\n• It is proposed that light rail will run at a minimum\nservice frequency of 10 minutes on weekdays\nbetween the core hours of 7am and 6pm (and more\nfrequently during peak times).\n Source: `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nSUMMARY ACTION PLAN\nStrategic Priority 1 – Building the infrastructure we need\nAction 1.1 Deliver an interim infrastructure solution for a first tranche of zero-emission vehicles.\n Source: `other-pdfs/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1625095/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Figure 18: Mode share for journeys to work in the ACT – actual versus targets, 2011 to 2026\n30%\n25%\n20%\n2006 actual\n15%\n2011 actual\n2016 target\n10%\n2026 target\n5%\n0%\nPublic Transport Cycling Walking Total\n18\n Source: `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1247064/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf)`\n- In 2010 the City\nAs a result, more people ride bikes than drive set a goal of 20% mode share for bicycles by\nfor trips under 4 kilometres and 27% of all 2020 and a 50% mode share by all non-private\nurban trips are made by bicycle.\n Source: `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1247064/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf)`\n- The\nand provides a vision and direction for the future of zero city has grown dramatically from a population of 356,000 in\nemissions travel in Canberra 2011 to over 420,000 in 2019 and is forecast to reach 580,000\nby 2040 New suburbs have been built in Gungahlin and the\nThe importance of transport in supporting a sustainable,\nMolonglo Valley and a greater emphasis on urban infill has\nvibrant and liveable city has been considered with the\nfueled a renaissance in the city’s inner precincts Lifestyle\nlatest data to define the Government’s focus for transport\nchoices are shifting as social attitudes evolve and technology\ninvestment This renewed focus will ensure our transport\nempowers greater choice in how people work and socialise\nnetwork complements the renewal and strengthening\nNew business models, utilising digital technology, are\nof inner precincts and suburbs as well as supporting the\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- [pages 4,5]\ns well as supporting the\npowering a 24/7 economy with new opportunities for\nreduction of greenhouse gas emissions created through\neconomic growth and new expectations of what services\ntransport\nshould be provided A greater understanding of the human\nThe commencement of 2020 has seen the COVID-19 impact on the natural environment is fundamentally\npandemic which has brought unprecedented challenges altering community perceptions of sustainability These\nto the Canberra community Throughout this time, we took social changes have placed new demands on our transport\nnecessary steps to protect against infection by reducing all networks as the volume and nature of trips have adapted to\nnon-essential travel As a result, we saw a record decrease our evolving way of life\nACT TRANSPORT STRATEGY 2020\n4\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- [pages 8,9]\nrgency The ACT Climate Change Strategy 2019-2025 sets\neconomy out the Government’s response It outlines actions to meet\nthe ACT’s legislated emissions reduction target of 50–60%\nFor many years, Canberra has met this desire through\n(below 1990 levels) by 2025 and establishes a pathway for\nthe building and widening of roads as the city expanded\nachieving net zero emissions by 2045, including the move to\nHowever, the future of the city is to contain outward\na zero-emission bus fleet by 2040.\nexpansion To maintain our 30-minute travel status in a\ngrowing city we will need to refocus our investment to Transport is the largest source of ACT greenhouse gas\nsupport a more compact and efficient city and provide the emissions now that the Territory is supplied with 100%\nACT TRANSPORT STRATEGY 2020\n8\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- [Page 14]\nCurrent network opportunities\nand challenges\nThe current transport network performs comparatively well Travel trends – public transport\nThe network moves people and goods reliably and efficiently and personal car use\nthroughout our city and region Commuters in the ACT and\nOver the period between March and May 2020 there was\nQueanbeyan experience low to moderate road congestion\na significant drop in overall travel demand in Canberra,\nand public transport crowding compared with other\nas Canberrans limited themselves to essential travel\nAustralian cities Yet as our population grows, as lifestyles\nTraffic volumes on Canberra’s arterial roads fell by\nchange, and as we recover from the impacts of COVID-19\naround 40% over the period, before gradually returning\nthere will be challenges to our transport network, without\nto around 85% of regular volumes by June 2020 Echoing\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- [pages 14,15]\nerienced in other\nconsiderably in response to the COVID-19 pandemic As Australian capital cities\na community we worked together to take the necessary\nsteps needed to manage the pandemic and keep everyone\nsafe As a result, we saw unprecedented changes in the\nway Canberrans travel\n120%\n100%\n80%\n60%\n40%\n20%\n0%\nPUBLIC TRANSPORT CYCLING (SULIVANS CREEK) ROAD\nSource: ACT traffic signal loop counters, Sullivans Creek Bike Barometer, and Transport Canberra MyWay card and ticket vending machine data.\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- The Plan sets out Government will implement measures to encourage the\nthe significant infrastructure requirements to support zero uptake of electric bikes, which offer a solution for longer\nemissions buses including depots and charging equipment. trips and make cycling more accessible to a wider section\nWorkforce planning and training are also a significant part of of the community\nthe transition plan, and the ACT Government is committed\nWe will continue to prioritise improving public transport\nto ensuring that all workers are trained to work with zero\nservices and supporting infrastructure, including buses,\nemissions technology to make sure that there is a just\nLight Rail Stage 2 and connecting services To achieve\ntransition\nmode shift, public transport will connect seamlessly with\nquality walking and cycling infrastructure, and last kilometre\nPrivate and commercial vehicles\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- [pages 19,20,21]\ne and commercial vehicles\nsolutions such as on-demand transport, car share, Bike and\nThe ACT’s Transition to Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) Action Ride and Park and Ride When services connect seamlessly\nPlan 2018-2021 sets a clear direction for the ACT to accelerate together, an expanded range of travel options is unlocked\nand support the uptake of ZEVs, including battery electric and greater choice, flexibility, comfort and convenience is\nvehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell achieved In that way, one seamless network can cater to\nvehicles and electric bikes The Plan calls for: at least 50% of many different journeys.\nall newly leased ACT Government fleet passenger vehicles to\nbe ZEVs in 2019-20, increasing to 100% from 2020-21 (where\nACT TRANSPORT STRATEGY 2020\n19\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- As\nfirst quarter of 2019-20 (1 July to 30 September 2019), there\na result, in many cities bus ridership declined, and Canberra’s\nwere around 5% more weekday and around 20% more\npublic transport system and ridership levels tended to reflect\nweekend journeys on public transport than during the same\nthis trend Recognising this, the ACT Government outlined\ntime in 2018 This new weekend travel demonstrates that the\nits vision in Transport for Canberra 2012 to develop a public\nnetwork is now catering to a more diverse range of trip needs\ntransport system that fully meets the needs of Canberrans\nincluding weekend travel, which tends to be more focused\nand realises its city shaping potential\non leisure and shopping trips\nIn 2019, building on wide ranging planning and investment\nAs we transition beyond COVID-19, the new network and the\nand broad community consultation, we introduced a new\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- As a result,\nThis 1 7km extension, due to commence operations in 2024,\nthe ACT Government proceeded independently of Federal\nwill see three new stops added to the network and will help\nfunding\nmove an extra 3,000 passengers daily within the first year of\nSubsequently, in February 2016 Infrastructure Australia operations Stage 2 of light rail to Woden is expected to be\nrecognised the Civic to Gungahlin Light Rail project as a operational around the mid-2020s\nnational priority At this point the ACT Government had\nAs with Northbourne Avenue, Light Rail Stage 2 will be\nalready been working on the project for several years\na catalyst for the transformation and revitalisation of\nand had just selected Canberra Metro Consortium as the\nAdelaide Avenue This will include a coordinated approach\npreferred tenderer\nto transport and land use planning The corridor will evolve\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- A subsequent benefit realised was accelerated will result in better places and an enhanced look, feel and\nurban renewal along the alignment, particularly along function for the corridor\nNorthbourne Avenue From November 2016 to March\n2019, the value of development approvals granted along\nNorthbourne Avenue exceeded $394m\nNorthbourne Ave – share of people moved by mode (am peak hour)\n56% 30% 7% 7%\nCar Light rail Cycle Walk\nSource: ACT traffic signal loop counters, Sullivans Creek Bike Barometer, and Transport Canberra MyWay card and ticket vending machine data.\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- Updated modal share data\ncity or region, namely a Household Travel Survey The\nwill be in the Australia Census 2021 and the next available\nAustralian Journey to Work Census data tends to give\nsurvey of travel in the ACT This data will provide further\na picture only of employed people at peak times on\ninformation to evaluate transport policies and inform future\nweekdays, whereas the Household Travel Survey gives\ndecision making\na picture of the travel behaviour of all Canberrans for all\nTravel by mode for all trips – ACT\n1,298,500\nMethod of travel\n14.2% Walking\n2.7% Cycling\n4.6% Bus\n76.5% Vehicle\n2.0% Other\nSource: ACT and Queanbeyan-Palerang Household Travel Survey, 2017\nThis strategy will be subject to regular review as significant infrastructure developments come online, such\nas future stages of light rail, and as we reach milestones in key areas, such as the 2025 interim emission\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- [pages 44,45,46,48]\nalian Journey to Work Census data tends to give\nsurvey of travel in the ACT This data will provide further\na picture only of employed people at peak times on\ninformation to evaluate transport policies and inform future\nweekdays, whereas the Household Travel Survey gives\ndecision making\na picture of the travel behaviour of all Canberrans for all\nTravel by mode for all trips – ACT\n1,298,500\nMethod of travel\n14.2% Walking\n2.7% Cycling\n4.6% Bus\n76.5% Vehicle\n2.0% Other\nSource: ACT and Queanbeyan-Palerang Household Travel Survey, 2017\nThis strategy will be subject to regular review as significant infrastructure developments come online, such\nas future stages of light rail, and as we reach milestones in key areas, such as the 2025 interim emission\nreduction target.\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $272 million, 272 million | The\nACT Government Infrastructure Plan 2013 updates the 2011–2021 Plan for 2013–14 and provides an overview of\nkey infrastructure projects that the ACT Government has funded through the 2013–14 Budget (worth $272 million\nover four years) or is considering for funding over the next decade. | `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1402528/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf)` |\n| $885 million, 885 million | In 2011–2012, the ACT Government Budget announced a capital\nprogram of $885 million for new works over four years. | `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1402528/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf)` |\n| 27%, 9208.012%, 2030% | [Page 75]\nFREIGHT\nAPPENDIX B – REFERENCES\nAECOM, B-double Decoupling Sites Investigation Final Report, 2013, report to the ACT Government\nAurecon, The Potential Impacts of High Speed Passenger Rail to Eastern Australia,\nfor the Australasian Railway Association, 2014\nhttp://www.ara.net.au/UserFiles/file/Publications/14-10-27%20REPORT-The-Potential-Impacts-of-High-Speed-Rail-\nto-Eastern-Australia%20(1).pdf\nAustralian Bureau of Statistics, Survey of | `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1402528/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf)` |\n| $14 billion, 14 billion | Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from\nThe Healthy Canberra Plan aims to see more adults and\ntransport is a key part of the ACT Government’s response to\nchildren using active modes of transport as we know that\nclimate change\nphysical activity and movement have many physical and\nmental health benefits and can reduce the risk of developing\nModelled ACT greenhouse gas chronic diseases\nemissions in 2020\nACT Infrastructure Plan\n11% Industrial processe | `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)` |\n| $288 million, 288 million | The Majura Parkway project is currently in progress, with $288 million invested to improve the forecast flow of freight\non the orbital network for approximately 40,000 vehicles a day (including up to 6,000 trucks) by 2030. | `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1402528/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf)` |\n| $258 million, 258 million | Based on\nNew Zealand also found that pedestrians spent 2–5\nestimates that 60 – 70% of the Australian population\ntimes more than people arriving by car.46\nis sedentary, or has low levels of physical activity, it\nis estimated that increasing participation in physical\nEnvironmental benefits\nactivity by 10% would lead to opportunity cost\nsavings of $258 million, with 37% of savings arising Identified environmental benefits associated with\nin the heal | `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1247064/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf)` |\n| $4.5 million, 4.5 million | [Page 54]\nBUILDING AN INTEGRATED TRANSPORT NETWORK\nCASE STUDY – Investing in Canberra’s CASE STUDY – Bike racks on buses\nwalking and cycling paths Over 80% of ACTION buses are fitted with\nIn 2013–14 over $4.5 million of new walking bike racks. | `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1247064/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf)` |\n| $0.8\nmillion, $1.5\nmillion, 0.8\nmillion, 1.5\nmillion | [pages 15,16]\nelligent management of our roads and proactive\nour management of the transport network to lock in gains embrace of on-demand services will be needed if congestion\nin cycling and walking, welcome people back to public on our roads and crowding on our public transport is to be\ntransport and mitigate against excessive personal car use, managed throughout the COVID-19 transport recovery and\nwhere viable alternatives are available The AC | `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)` |\n| $7, 8% | 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/ 10%\nBase case = greenfield) greenfield)\n70% infill / 30%\nNet Net cost of $5 billion Net benefit of $800 million\ngreenfield\nbenefit/cost relative to the base case. relative to the base case. | `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)` |\n| $50.5 million, $136 million, $256 million, $507 million, $17.4 million, $37 million | [Page 67]\nCapital Metro\nCircumstances Economic benefits / disbenefits\nDevelopment\ncosts for 1,000 Item Inner Fringe Percentage\ndwellings: ‘Inner redevelopment development over, fringe v\nredevelopment’ inner\nversus ‘fringe\nInfrastructure2 $50.5 million $136 million 269%\ndevelopment’ in\nPerth Transport3 $256 million $507 million 198%\nGreenhouse $17.4 million $37 million 211%\ngas\nHealth4 $4 million\nTotal $324.1 million $684 million 211%\nTrubka, Newm | `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)` |\n| $2.5\nbillion, 2.5\nbillion | It contains 18 new\nstations.\n• The Green Line light rail project has\nbeen a major investment drawcard\nfor both residential and commercial\ndevelopment.\n• From 2009 to 2014 more than $2.5\nbillion was invested in 121 projects\n(all non-publicly funded) along the\nroute.\n• 43 further major projects have been\nannounced.\n• More than 5,445 construction,\nengineering and general workers\nhave been directly employed on the\nproject. | `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)` |\n| $949 million, $1bn, $1.2bn, 949 million | Various cost figures\nhave been associated with the project, including $949 million (City of Gold Coast Annual Report 2012-13),\n$1bn (Daily Telegraph, July 14, 2014) and $1.2bn (Brisbane Times, 27 August 2012). | `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)` |\n| $394m | A subsequent benefit realised was accelerated will result in better places and an enhanced look, feel and\nurban renewal along the alignment, particularly along function for the corridor\nNorthbourne Avenue From November 2016 to March\n2019, the value of development approvals granted along\nNorthbourne Avenue exceeded $394m\nNorthbourne Ave – share of people moved by mode (am peak hour)\n56% 30% 7% 7%\nCar Light rail Cycle Walk\nSource: ACT traffic signa | `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)` |\n| 6 per cent, 5 per cent, 0.13 per cent, 1 per cent, 15 per cent | Doubling of Increases productivity by labour productivity (output per worker) by 6 per cent.\neconomic\nCited in Coulibaly et al for the World Bank, Reshaping economic geography, 2009\ndensity5\nDoubling of Increases productivity by 4.5 – 5 per cent.\nemployment\nCited in SGS for the Council of Australian Governments, Productivity and Agglomeration Benefits in\ndensity6\nAustralian Capital Cities, June 2012\nIncrease Decreases productivity by 0.13 per cen | `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)` |\n| 20 per cent, 15 per cent, 10 per cent, 9 per cent | [Page 71]\nCapital Metro\nTable 13 Impact of light rail on property values\nLocation Impact of light rail Variable used\nNewcastle (United 20 per cent House prices\nKingdom)\nFreiburg 15 - 20 per cent Office rents\nStrasbourg 10 - 15 per cent Office rents\nPortland 10 per cent House prices\nRouen 10 per cent Residential rents and house prices\nRoute 96 (Inner North of 9 per cent Residual land value\nMelbourne)\nPortland Gresham 5 per cent Residential rents\nT | `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 22]\nAction 1 3 Upgrade Woden depot to support zero-emission buses\nIn progress\nStatus\n― Completed design work for necessary infrastructure and future proofing to accommodate\nAction update since 2020\nbattery electric buses.\n― Construction of the depot has commenced and is due for completion in late 2024.\n― Transport Canberra will work closely with the design and construction contractor to\nThe next 5 years\nsupply required bus charging infrastructure and commission Woden depot as early as\npossible, with a target of early 2025.\n Source: `other-pdfs/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2566911/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf)`\n- Figure 4.2 5 strategic priorities\n1 Build the 2 Procuring a 3 Partnering 4 New skills 5 Increasing\ninfrastructure zero-emission with the energy protecting jobs public transport\nwe need fleet sector and growing use through better\nthe economy buses and service\nTracking our progress\nTracking our progress against the 2020 Zero-Emission Transition Plan is an important step in acknowledging our achievements\nand understanding the remaining tasks at hand.\n Source: `other-pdfs/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2566911/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf)`\n- Action 1 5 Convert remaining existing depots to zero-emissions by 2040\nIn progress\nStatus\n― Completed investigations which included concept plans for converting the existing\nAction update since 2020\nTuggeranong and Belconnen depots to zero-emission.\n― Completed an Electrification Feasibility Study (2023) identifying the works needed to\nsupply sufficient electrical power to Tuggeranong and Belconnen depots.\n― Installed electrical infrastructure to support the charging of 12 battery electric buses\nsimultaneously at Tuggeranong depot and 4 battery electric buses simultaneously at\nBelconnen depot.\n― Continue redevelopment of existing depots, consistent with the transition plan, with a\nThe next 5 years\nfocus on delivering high voltage power supply in collaboration with Evoenergy.\n― Continue upgrades at Tuggeranong depot to facilitate up to 100 battery electric buses in\n Source: `other-pdfs/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2566911/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf)`\n- [Page 38]\nLight Rail Case Study\nA future-focused investment While Northbourne Avenue is becoming a more liveable\nand vibrant place to live, play and do business, it has also\nThe introduction of light rail in Canberra, the largest\nbecome more efficient and is able to carry more people than\nsingle public investment made by the Territory since self\never before While light rail carries around 30% of people\ngovernment, demonstrates the benefits of prioritising future\nalong the corridor during the AM peak, these people are\nfocused infrastructure investments\ncarried by less than 20 light rail vehicles, in a highly space\nThis project was proactively implemented to meet the efficient way.\nanticipated transport need of future development along\nSince operations commenced in April 2019 and COVID-19,\nNorthbourne Avenue and in the Gungahlin region Rather\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- [Page 18]\nCapital Metro\n2.0 Introduction\n2.1 Context and Focus of the Full Business Case\nThis Full Business Case has been drafted in the context of:\n• One of the 2012 Territory election commitments of the current Government being the development of\nlight rail in Canberra;\n• The 2 November 2012 Parliamentary Agreement, which states:\n“2.2 Progress a light rail network for Canberra by:\na) Establishing a statutory independent authority to implement the light rail project and associated\ndevelopment in the corridor;\nb) undertaking the necessary design studies, preparatory works, financing, procurement and\ntendering arrangements, with a target date for the laying of tracks for the first route commencing in\n2016;\nc) Creating a Canberra wide light rail network master plan.”\n• Capital Metro Agency having been established as an ACT Government directorate to manage all\n Source: `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)`\n- Doubling of Increases productivity by labour productivity (output per worker) by 6 per cent.\neconomic\nCited in Coulibaly et al for the World Bank, Reshaping economic geography, 2009\ndensity5\nDoubling of Increases productivity by 4.5 – 5 per cent.\nemployment\nCited in SGS for the Council of Australian Governments, Productivity and Agglomeration Benefits in\ndensity6\nAustralian Capital Cities, June 2012\nIncrease Decreases productivity by 0.13 per cent.\ndistance from\nCited in SGS for the Council of Australian Governments, Productivity and Agglomeration Benefits in\nthe city centre by\nAustralian Capital Cities, June 2012\n1 per cent\nDoubling travel Decreases productivity by 15 per cent.\ntime to the city\nCited in SGS for the Council of Australian Governments, Productivity and Agglomeration Benefits in\ncentre\nAustralian Capital Cities, June 2012\n Source: `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)`\n- Completed In progress New action\nFor actions completed For actions in progress For new actions since\nsince the 2020 Zero- since the 2020 Zero- the 2020 Zero-Emission\nEmission Transition Emission Transition Transition Action Plan\nAction Plan Action Plan\nZERO-EMISSION TRANSITION PLAN FOR TRANSPORT CANBERRA 2024 REFRESH\n21\n Source: `other-pdfs/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2566911/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf)`\n- Action 4 1 Engage with our workforce to deliver a just and fair transition\nIn progress\nStatus\n― Developed a communication strategy for the Zero-Emission Transition Plan which\nAction update since 2020\nincludes workforce engagement to facilitate a seamless transition.\n― Transport Canberra has engaged with depot and workshop staff through Q&A sessions to\nensure staff are informed on transition progress and upskilled staff through a variety of\ntraining programs.\n― We will continue to engage and upskill the workforce to support the transition and establish\nThe next five years\nTransport Canberra’s zero-emission training and accreditations as business as usual.\n― Diesel buses will continue to be part of the fleet for the next 5 years and will be\nmaintained and repaired by Transport Canberra engineering staff.\n― Any matters affecting the workforce such as skills, training, new technologies and\n Source: `other-pdfs/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2566911/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf)`\n- The Majura Parkway project is currently in progress, with $288 million invested to improve the forecast flow of freight\non the orbital network for approximately 40,000 vehicles a day (including up to 6,000 trucks) by 2030.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1402528/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf)`\n- [pages 9,10,11,12]\nAction Plan 2019 Implementation of the National Action Plan\nto lead a good life; enables land to be developed to provide will provide a mechanism to ratchet up ambition over time\nhousing and services; and is a driver in social equity and and further support the performance of our freight network\ninclusion The National Freight Strategy has a vision of a nationally\nintegrated freight system supporting a strong and prosperous\nThis strategy will contribute to the progress towards\nAustralia through efficiency and productivity, international\nwellbeing in the ACT, particularly in the domains of ‘Access\ncompetitiveness, safety and security, sustainability, skilled\nand Connectivity’ and ‘Time’ identified by the ACT Wellbeing\nworkforce and community acceptance\nFramework\nACT TRANSPORT STRATEGY 2020\n9\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- Table 3 Indicative timetable\nMilestone Anticipated Timeline\nIndustry briefing September 2014\nEOI Process Q4 2014 – Q1 2015\nRFP Process Q2 2015 – Q4 2015\nContract Negotiations Q1 – Q2 2016\nContract Commencement H1 2016\nOperations Commence 2019\nCMA Full Business Case\nPage 17\n Source: `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)`\n- Table 6 Key milestones\nMilestone Anticipated Timeline\nIndustry briefing September 2014\nEOI Process Q4 2014 – Q1 2015\nRFP Process Q2 2015 – Q4 2015\nContract Negotiations Q1 – Q2 2016\nContract Commencement H1 2016\nOperations Commence 2019\nCMA Full Business Case\nPage 30\n Source: `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 38]\nLight Rail Case Study\nA future-focused investment While Northbourne Avenue is becoming a more liveable\nand vibrant place to live, play and do business, it has also\nThe introduction of light rail in Canberra, the largest\nbecome more efficient and is able to carry more people than\nsingle public investment made by the Territory since self\never before While light rail carries around 30% of people\ngovernment, demonstrates the benefits of prioritising future\nalong the corridor during the AM peak, these people are\nfocused infrastructure investments\ncarried by less than 20 light rail vehicles, in a highly space\nThis project was proactively implemented to meet the efficient way.\nanticipated transport need of future development along\nSince operations commenced in April 2019 and COVID-19,\nNorthbourne Avenue and in the Gungahlin region Rather\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nCapital Metro\nContents\n1.0 Executive summary 12\n1.1 Project 12\n1.2 Purpose and recommendation 12\n1.3 Project need 12\n1.4 Route and alignment 13\n1.5 Delivery model 14\n1.6 Financial and economic considerations 14\n1.6.1 Capital delivery cost 14\n1.6.2 Public Sector Comparator versus PPP Proxy 16\n1.6.3 Benefit cost ratio 16\n1.7 Dependencies 17\n1.8 Project timetable 17\n2.0 Introduction 18\n2.1 Context and Focus of the Full Business Case 18\n2.2 Preceding documents 18\n2.3 Purpose and Recommendation 19\n2.4 Consultation 20\n2.5 Other important notes 20\n3.0 Project outline 23\n3.1 Description of the project 23\n3.1.1 Overview 23\n3.1.2 Scope of works 30\n3.1.3 Scope of services 45\n3.2 Review 1 (CMTEDD): Status of functional brief / output specification 46\n4.0 Needs analysis 47\n4.1 Overview – Linking Objectives and Benefits 47\n4.2 Key problems addressed by this project 49\n4.2.1 Overview 49\n4.2.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)`\n- 27\nFigure 4 Griffin Map 30\nFigure 5 Capital works project breakdown 31\nFigure 6 Typical example from tree impact plans showing light rail tracks (grey) and tree protection zone (the\nspace needed to protect the tree, therefore showing trees at risk) 32\nFigure 7 Existing bus routes in the City-Gungahlin corridor 33\nFigure 8 Gungahlin Terminus preferred option Hibberson Street, east of Gungahlin Place 36\nFigure 9 The City Terminus preferred option Northbourne Avenue north of Alinga Street 36\nFigure 10 Indicative stop locations (note: Sandford Street stop is no longer proposed) 38\nFigure 11 Linking objectives and benefits, as described in this document 48\nFigure 12 Public transport mode share for those who live and also work on the Stage 1 corridor compared to\nAustralian cities (AM and PM commuter peaks), based on 2011 census 51\n Source: `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)`\n- [Page 115]\nCapital Metro\nKey characteristics\n• Creates interfaces between bundles\n• Client holds integration risk between infrastructure and rolling stock\n• Operations has no influence over rolling stock\nOption 2: Bundle rolling stock and maintenance\nRail\nRolling Stock Maintenance Operations\ninfrastructure\nPackage 1 Package 2 Package 3\nKey considerations\n• Separates operator, providing greatest flexibility on strict operational issues\n• Client holds integration risk between infrastructure and rolling stock\n• Creates interface risks between bundles\n• Eliminates potential for whole of life considerations in operations\n• May result in small operations package with limited market appeal\n• Difficulties in attracting ‘best of breed’ operators\nOption 3: Bundle infrastructure, rolling stock and maintenance\nRail\nRolling Stock Maintenance Operations\ninfrastructure\nPackage 1 Package 2\n Source: `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)`\n- People have more\nchoice and control over when they travel, and have shifted • Introduction of a new bus network and Light Rail Stage 1,\nhousehold, personal and business shopping online Globally, which have shaped both perceptions and expectations of\nwe have seen the emergence of autonomous vehicles our future public transport network\nand new business models such as transport paid for via • Release of the Planning and Climate Change strategies\nsubscription services and shared bike and scooter systems which are closely linked with transport\n• The Australian Infrastructure Audit Report 2019 on\nIn recent months, COVID-19 has impacted travel and\nAustralia’s future infrastructure needs has been finalised\ntransport in a way we have never seen before As we\nand released\ntransition beyond COVID-19, certain trends will likely be\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- Information Sheet 34, 2009\nhttps://www.bitre.gov.au/publications/2009/is_034.aspx\nCanberra Airport Master Plan 2014-2034\nhttp://www.canberraairport.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Canberra-Airport-2014-Master-Plan.pdf\nCapital Metro Agency, Light Rail Full Business Case, Capital Metro Agency, 2014\nhttp://www.capitalmetro.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/655650/Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf\nDeloitte Access Economics, Business Outlook – June Quarter 2014\nDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Transport infrastructure funding programmes (various)\nhttp://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/\nGHD Pty Ltd, Draft ACT Freight Strategy Consultation Report, 2014\nGHD Pty Ltd, Draft ACT Freight Strategy Final Report, 2014\nGHD Pty Ltd, Roads of the Future - Scenarios of Autonomous Vehicles in Australia, Mike Erskine, Russell Mills and\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1402528/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf)`\n- [pages 76,77,78]\nGHD Pty Ltd, Draft ACT Freight Strategy Final Report, 2014\nGHD Pty Ltd, Roads of the Future - Scenarios of Autonomous Vehicles in Australia, Mike Erskine, Russell Mills and\nBernard Shepherd, GHD Risk Management Group\nHigh Speed Rail Study: Phase 2 Report, AECOM et al 2013\nhttps://www.infrastructure.gov.au/rail/trains/high_speed/\nMitchell, D., Heavy vehicle productivity trends and road freight regulation in Australia, 2010 Australian Transport\nResearch Forum Proceedings http://www.atrf.info/papers/2010/2010_Mitchell_C.pdf\nMIT New Office, Better traffic signals can cut greenhouse gas emissions,March 2015,\nhttp://newsoffice.mit.edu/2015/smarter-stoplights-cut-greenhouse-gas-0331\nMoving Australia 2030, A Transport Plan for a Productive and Active Australia, Moving People 2030 Taskforce 2013\n70\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1402528/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf)`\n- A number of specific of cycling and walking to towns and cities, with\nactions will be included in the ACT Road Safety identified economic benefits including:\nAction Plan 2015–2018.\n• reduced health expenditure due to increased\nThese include public awareness campaigns, lower physical activity and reduced transport emissions\nspeed environments, a new minimum passing\n• higher levels of retail spend when space is\ndistance rule when overtaking cyclists, and reforms\nallocated to bicycle parking compared to devoting\nto driver license tests to emphasise driver’s\nthe same space to car parking40\nresponsibilities to vulnerable road users.\n• increased economic value and activity in the local\narea, as reflected in the sale price of residential\n4.2 Benefits of active travel properties and the rental price of retail properties41\n• increased retail expenditure for areas where\n Source: `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1247064/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf)`\n- It includes\nareas distance trips to routes + • Detailed planning,\na community vegetable garden, arts program,\npublic transport intersections with budget decisions +\nand Acton Walkways tours to visit over 90\n• Improve access to: safety issues capital works\nsculptures, 30 heritage sites, national icons,\n» town centres • Link future • Maintain regularly\nart, music and film venues.\n(2 km walk, development +\n• Monitor outcomes\n5 km cycle) urban renewal areas\nto the network\n» buses + future\nlight rail (400-\n800 metres)\n» schools, health\n+ tertiary\ncampuses\nFigure 28: investment Planning Process\n42\n Source: `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1247064/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf)`\n- A 10 km/h decrease in\nspeed limits, from 50–40 km/h, can reduce the\nrisk of death by 50% for pedestrians and bicycle\nriders.56\nBased on the evaluation of the project, lower\nspeed limits have already contributed to safer\nenvironment for walking, cycling and riding around\nall centres while having little or no impact on\nvehicle travel times and business in those areas.\n• Majority of respondents (88%) supported the\n40km/h area boundaries.\n• There was general acceptance for the project\nwith 72% support in all three centres.\n• Close to half of the respondents (41% and 45%)\nin all three centres noticed a reduction in travel\nspeeds and the resulting improvement in safety\nfor vulnerable road users.\n Source: `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1247064/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf)`\n- The\nand provides a vision and direction for the future of zero city has grown dramatically from a population of 356,000 in\nemissions travel in Canberra 2011 to over 420,000 in 2019 and is forecast to reach 580,000\nby 2040 New suburbs have been built in Gungahlin and the\nThe importance of transport in supporting a sustainable,\nMolonglo Valley and a greater emphasis on urban infill has\nvibrant and liveable city has been considered with the\nfueled a renaissance in the city’s inner precincts Lifestyle\nlatest data to define the Government’s focus for transport\nchoices are shifting as social attitudes evolve and technology\ninvestment This renewed focus will ensure our transport\nempowers greater choice in how people work and socialise\nnetwork complements the renewal and strengthening\nNew business models, utilising digital technology, are\nof inner precincts and suburbs as well as supporting the\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- [pages 4,5]\ns well as supporting the\npowering a 24/7 economy with new opportunities for\nreduction of greenhouse gas emissions created through\neconomic growth and new expectations of what services\ntransport\nshould be provided A greater understanding of the human\nThe commencement of 2020 has seen the COVID-19 impact on the natural environment is fundamentally\npandemic which has brought unprecedented challenges altering community perceptions of sustainability These\nto the Canberra community Throughout this time, we took social changes have placed new demands on our transport\nnecessary steps to protect against infection by reducing all networks as the volume and nature of trips have adapted to\nnon-essential travel As a result, we saw a record decrease our evolving way of life\nACT TRANSPORT STRATEGY 2020\n4\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from\nThe Healthy Canberra Plan aims to see more adults and\ntransport is a key part of the ACT Government’s response to\nchildren using active modes of transport as we know that\nclimate change\nphysical activity and movement have many physical and\nmental health benefits and can reduce the risk of developing\nModelled ACT greenhouse gas chronic diseases\nemissions in 2020\nACT Infrastructure Plan\n11% Industrial processes\nThe Infrastructure Plan provides a framework for how the ACT\n4% Waste\nGovernment will renew established infrastructure to cater for\n1% Agriculture & land use\n22% Household/commercial gas a city of 500,000 people The plan is a comprehensive, multi-\n62% Transport decade plan detailing over $14 billion worth of infrastructure\n69% Private vehicles investments The focus of the plan is on health, education,\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- [Page 14]\nCurrent network opportunities\nand challenges\nThe current transport network performs comparatively well Travel trends – public transport\nThe network moves people and goods reliably and efficiently and personal car use\nthroughout our city and region Commuters in the ACT and\nOver the period between March and May 2020 there was\nQueanbeyan experience low to moderate road congestion\na significant drop in overall travel demand in Canberra,\nand public transport crowding compared with other\nas Canberrans limited themselves to essential travel\nAustralian cities Yet as our population grows, as lifestyles\nTraffic volumes on Canberra’s arterial roads fell by\nchange, and as we recover from the impacts of COVID-19\naround 40% over the period, before gradually returning\nthere will be challenges to our transport network, without\nto around 85% of regular volumes by June 2020 Echoing\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 48]\nCapital Metro\nFigure 11 Linking objectives and benefits, as described in this document\nProject Objectives (refer section Project Benefits (Chapter 4.0) Project Benefits (Chapter 6.0)\n3.1.1.3)\nIncrease the mode share of public transport Building alternative transport capacity Transport benefits: time savings\n(direct)\nOptimise frequency and service reliability The need for sustainable urban re- Transport benefits: reliability benefits\n(direct) development and increased urban\ndensification\nStimulate sustainable, urban re-development Addressing economic challenges Transport benefits: vehicle operating costs\nalong the corridor (direct)\nGrow a more diversified Canberra economy Improved gateway to national capital Transport benefits: net externalities\n(indirect)\nAffordable capital and operational costs (direct) Other potential benefits Transport benefits: accident costs\n Source: `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)`\n- A number of specific of cycling and walking to towns and cities, with\nactions will be included in the ACT Road Safety identified economic benefits including:\nAction Plan 2015–2018.\n• reduced health expenditure due to increased\nThese include public awareness campaigns, lower physical activity and reduced transport emissions\nspeed environments, a new minimum passing\n• higher levels of retail spend when space is\ndistance rule when overtaking cyclists, and reforms\nallocated to bicycle parking compared to devoting\nto driver license tests to emphasise driver’s\nthe same space to car parking40\nresponsibilities to vulnerable road users.\n• increased economic value and activity in the local\narea, as reflected in the sale price of residential\n4.2 Benefits of active travel properties and the rental price of retail properties41\n• increased retail expenditure for areas where\n Source: `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1247064/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nACT\nTRANSPORT\nSTRATEGY\n2020\nCONTENTS\nMinister’s Foreword 4\nSetting the scene 7\nWhere we are now 10\nWhere we want to be 20\nMaking it happen 36\nMeasuring success 43\nReferences 45\nISBN 978-0-642-60699-0\n© Australian Capital Territory, Canberra 2020\nThis work is copyright Apart from fair dealing for the purpose of private study, research, criticism or review as permitted under the\nCopyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission from the Director-General, Transport Canberra\nand City Services Directorate, ACT Government, GPO Box 158, Canberra ACT 2601 Telephone 02 6207 1923 Website www tccs act gov au\nDesigned and typeset by ACT Government Publishing Services, GPO box 158, Canberra City ACT 2601 Job No 200601\nACCESSIBILITY The ACT Government is committed to making its information, services, events and venues as accessible as possible\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- As\nfirst quarter of 2019-20 (1 July to 30 September 2019), there\na result, in many cities bus ridership declined, and Canberra’s\nwere around 5% more weekday and around 20% more\npublic transport system and ridership levels tended to reflect\nweekend journeys on public transport than during the same\nthis trend Recognising this, the ACT Government outlined\ntime in 2018 This new weekend travel demonstrates that the\nits vision in Transport for Canberra 2012 to develop a public\nnetwork is now catering to a more diverse range of trip needs\ntransport system that fully meets the needs of Canberrans\nincluding weekend travel, which tends to be more focused\nand realises its city shaping potential\non leisure and shopping trips\nIn 2019, building on wide ranging planning and investment\nAs we transition beyond COVID-19, the new network and the\nand broad community consultation, we introduced a new\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- A subsequent benefit realised was accelerated will result in better places and an enhanced look, feel and\nurban renewal along the alignment, particularly along function for the corridor\nNorthbourne Avenue From November 2016 to March\n2019, the value of development approvals granted along\nNorthbourne Avenue exceeded $394m\nNorthbourne Ave – share of people moved by mode (am peak hour)\n56% 30% 7% 7%\nCar Light rail Cycle Walk\nSource: ACT traffic signal loop counters, Sullivans Creek Bike Barometer, and Transport Canberra MyWay card and ticket vending machine data.\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- Updated modal share data\ncity or region, namely a Household Travel Survey The\nwill be in the Australia Census 2021 and the next available\nAustralian Journey to Work Census data tends to give\nsurvey of travel in the ACT This data will provide further\na picture only of employed people at peak times on\ninformation to evaluate transport policies and inform future\nweekdays, whereas the Household Travel Survey gives\ndecision making\na picture of the travel behaviour of all Canberrans for all\nTravel by mode for all trips – ACT\n1,298,500\nMethod of travel\n14.2% Walking\n2.7% Cycling\n4.6% Bus\n76.5% Vehicle\n2.0% Other\nSource: ACT and Queanbeyan-Palerang Household Travel Survey, 2017\nThis strategy will be subject to regular review as significant infrastructure developments come online, such\nas future stages of light rail, and as we reach milestones in key areas, such as the 2025 interim emission\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- [pages 44,45,46,48]\nalian Journey to Work Census data tends to give\nsurvey of travel in the ACT This data will provide further\na picture only of employed people at peak times on\ninformation to evaluate transport policies and inform future\nweekdays, whereas the Household Travel Survey gives\ndecision making\na picture of the travel behaviour of all Canberrans for all\nTravel by mode for all trips – ACT\n1,298,500\nMethod of travel\n14.2% Walking\n2.7% Cycling\n4.6% Bus\n76.5% Vehicle\n2.0% Other\nSource: ACT and Queanbeyan-Palerang Household Travel Survey, 2017\nThis strategy will be subject to regular review as significant infrastructure developments come online, such\nas future stages of light rail, and as we reach milestones in key areas, such as the 2025 interim emission\nreduction target.\n Source: `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nCapital Metro\n9.0 Financial analysis 124\n9.1 Methodology and assumptions 124\n9.1.1 Introduction 124\n9.1.2 Rounding 124\n9.1.3 Cost estimates 124\n9.1.4 PSC and PPP Proxy assumptions 125\n9.2 Public sector comparator 126\n9.2.1 Overview 126\n9.2.2 Raw PSC 127\n9.2.3 Competitive Neutrality 128\n9.2.4 Risk Adjustments 128\n9.2.5 Risk Adjusted PSC 129\n9.2.6 PSC Results 130\n9.2.7 Important notes regarding retained risks 131\n9.3 PPP Proxy 132\n9.3.1 Base case PPP Proxy 132\n9.4 Financial impact of a government capital contribution 133\n9.5 Comparison between the PSC & PPP Proxy Model 134\n9.6 Term 135\n9.7 Cashflow impact and funding strategy 136\n9.7.1 Summary 136\n9.8 Revenue from operations 136\n9.8.1 Impact on Bus Network 137\n9.8.2 Value Capture 137\n9.8.3 Other costs 139\n9.9 Affordability 139\n9.9.1 Affordability Signal 139\n9.9.2 Costs in excess of affordability 139\n9.10 Accounting treatment 140\n Source: `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf (https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf` - strategies - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1402528/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf\n- `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-Tri-Fold-ACCESS.pdf` - strategies - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1230782/ACT-Freight-Strategy-Tri-Fold-ACCESS.pdf\n- `strategies/ACT-Parking-Action-Plan.pdf` - strategies - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1228964/ACT-Parking-Action-Plan.pdf\n- `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf` - strategies - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1247064/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf\n- `strategies/Low-Emission-Vehicle-Strategy-Discussion-paper_ACCESS.pdf` - strategies - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1229057/Low-Emission-Vehicle-Strategy-Discussion-paper_ACCESS.pdf\n- `strategies/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf` - strategies - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf\n- `reviews/Government-response-to-e-scooter-review-access.pdf` - reviews - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1882239/Government-response-to-e-scooter-review-access.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/about-us\n- `pages/contact.html` - pages - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/news\n- `pages/recommendations-index.html` - pages - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1882239/Government-response-to-e-scooter-review-access.pdf\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/planning-for-the-future\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1613302/200601-ACT-Transport-Strategy_web.pdf\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1402528/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pdf\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html` - pages - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1230782/ACT-Freight-Strategy-Tri-Fold-ACCESS.pdf\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html` - pages - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1247064/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pdf\n- `pages/strategies-index__04.html` - pages - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1229057/Low-Emission-Vehicle-Strategy-Discussion-paper_ACCESS.pdf\n- `pages/strategies-index__05.html` - pages - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1228964/ACT-Parking-Action-Plan.pdf\n- `pages/strategies-index__06.html` - pages - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/planning-for-the-future/act-transport-strategy-2020\n- `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/887680/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Micromobility-Review-Final-Accessible.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/1882240/Micromobility-Review-Final-Accessible.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1625095/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2566911/ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION-PLAN-FOR-TRANSPORT-CANBERRA-2024-REFRESH.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Transport Canberra - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:48:32.655486+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-ACT-024\n**Jurisdiction**: Australian Capital Territory\n**Portfolio**: Transport\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 24\n- Unique legislation references found: 11\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 10 |\n| Regulation | 1 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Road+Transport+%28Road+Rules%29+Regulation+2017\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/Government-response-to-e-scooter-review-access.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- rnment could\nreview additions to parking\ninfrastructure. As example,\nthis might include footpath\ndecals.\n9 To assist riders of Noted In December 2019, the personal mobility device (PMD) framework in section 18A\nmicromobility devices the of the Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017 was expanded to include\nACT government should e-scooters and other similar devices. The PMD framework applies to both privately\nreview the legislation, owned e-scooters that meet the definition of a PMD and e-scooters from the\npolicies and guidance shared sch\n Source: `reviews/Government-response-to-e-scooter-review-access.pages.jsonl`\n- bove.\nThe regulatory framework for personal mobility devices was expanded in 2019 and is broadly aligned with the recently finalised\nnational framework. There is currently no evidence to suggest a need for further legislative amendments to the Road Transport\n(Road Rules) Regulation 2017 apart from some minor technical changes but there may be opportunities to expand the current\nrange of compliance responses available.\nComplaint data from the Three Strike Compliance Model will be used to inform consideration of additional geographical\nrestric\n Source: `reviews/Government-response-to-e-scooter-review-access.pages.jsonl`\n\n### ACT Women’s Plan Plan Road Users Canberra Social Plan Delivery Human Rights Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=ACT+Women%E2%80%99s+Plan+Plan+Road+Users+Canberra+Social+Plan+Delivery+Human+Rights+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- original and Torres Strait Framework 2012 S - t 1 r 5 a tegic\nStrategy\nPlan\nACT Women’s Health Plan\nACT Children’s Plan\nCapital Asset Development Plan\nStrategic Assembly\nActive Cycle Master Inquiry into\nACT Young People’s Plan\nstreets Network Plans vulnerable\nACT Women’s Plan\nPlan Road Users\nCanberra Social Plan\nDelivery\nHuman Rights Act 2004\nStrategic Plan for\n\n[page 23]\nACTIVE TRAVEL\n3.3 Transport for Canberra More specifically, Transport for Canberra aims to\nFigure 17: Transport for Canberra policy principles\nencourage increased active travel by:\nTransport for Canberra provides the policy frame\n Source: `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Nation Building Program (National Land Transport) Act 2009\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Nation+Building+Program+%28National+Land+Transport%29+Act+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- NLTN plays an important role in the strategic planning for current and future road, rail and intermodal terminal\ninfrastructure. The NLTN is determined by the Commonwealth Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development under the Nation Building\nProgram (National Land Transport) Act 2009. This legislation sets out the criteria which must be met for inclusion in the NLTN.\n22\n\n[page 29]\nFREIGHT\nCASE STUDY: Future Planning (Northbourne Avenue and freight)\nNorthbourne Avenue provides opportunity for integration of land use and transport with tran\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Plan Capital Asset Development Plan ACT Young People’s Plan ACT Women’s Plan Canberra Social Plan Human Rights Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Plan+Capital+Asset+Development+Plan+ACT+Young+People%E2%80%99s+Plan+ACT+Women%E2%80%99s+Plan+Canberra+Social+Plan+Human+Rights+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- y and\nACT Healthy Weight Action Plan\n(Under development) social inclusion\nStrategy\nACT Infrastructure Plan\nAccessible Public Transport\nStrategic\nACT Road Safety Strategy\nACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Framework 2012-15\nACT Women’s Health Plan\nACT Children’s Plan\nCapital Asset Development Plan\nACT Young People’s Plan\nACT Women’s Plan\nCanberra Social Plan\nHuman Rights Act 2004\nStrategic Plan for\n17\n\n[page 24]\nBUILDING AN INTEGRATED TRANSPORT NETWORK\n• improving public transport to be more convenient, Improving access to public transport\nthereby encouraging people to walk or cycle to it There is significant opportunity to expand cat\n Source: `strategies/Active-Travel-framework-ACCESS.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act 2010\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Climate+Change+and+Greenhouse+Gas+Reduction+Act+2010\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ble Canberra.”\nFurthermore, it is noted that the ACT Government is already committed to a 40 per cent reduction on 1990\ngreenhouse gas emission (GHG) levels by 2020 and a goal of zero net GHG for the ACT by the year 2060.\nThis commitment is underpinned by the Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act 2010, which\nwas passed by the Legislative Assembly in October 2010.\nCMA Full Business Case\nPage 57\n\n[page 58]\nCapital Metro\nGiven lead times involved in achieving meaningful urban densification and infill development, it is imperative\nthe ACT Government take actio\n Source: `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pages.jsonl`\n- g for employment locations and\nadd to the land supply in Symonston, Hume and Beard.\nAP2 A new climate change strategy and action plan for the Australian Capital Territory\nAP2 provides a pathway to achieve the ACT’s legislated greenhouse gas reduction targets. The Climate Change and\nGreenhouse Gas Reduction Act 2010 sets a target for 2020 of a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions based\non 1990 levels and zero net emissions by 2060. Through Transport for Canberra’s implementation, the plan aims\nto reduce transport sector emissions generated by the ACT transport secto\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT) Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Heavy+Vehicle+National+Law+%28ACT%29+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- of bridges and investigation of appropriate length, width\nand heights to accommodate heavy and higher mass freight vehicles.\nThe ACT Government has enacted legislation to apply the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) in the ACT. The\nHeavy Vehicle National Law (ACT) Act 2013 commenced on 10 February 2014. In line with its obligations under the\nIntergovernmental Agreement for Heavy Vehicle Regulatory Reform (IAHVR), the ACT committed to adopt the HVNL\nand establish the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) as the administering a\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pages.jsonl`\n- plan2011.pdf\nACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 2013\nhttp://www.economicdevelopment.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/527747/Web_131213_Infrastructure_\nPlan.pdf\nACT Government, Justice and Community Safety Directorate - Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT) Act 2013\nhttp://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2013-51/\nACT Government, Justice and Community Safety Directorate, 2013 ACT Crash Report\nhttp://cdn.justice.act.gov.au/resources/uploads/JACS/2013_ACT_Crash_Report.pdf\nACT Government, Planning the Eastern Broadacre Area, AC\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Unleased Land Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Public+Unleased+Land+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Micromobility-Review-Final-Accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ons. The group is co-\nchaired by the Executive Branch Managers of City Presentation and Strategic Policy and Customer. This\nreference group appears to be appropriate.\nPermit Conditions\nApplication to use a public place for E-Scooters is made under Section 45, Public Unleased Land Act 2013.\nThe applicant is to abide by all operational requirements and conditions within the ‘Dockless Shared\nMicromobility for the ACT’ policy. The conditions within the permit are to be read in conjunction with the\npolicy. The conditions set out in the policy inclu\n Source: `other-pdfs/Micromobility-Review-Final-Accessible.pages.jsonl`\n- t choice on ACT public unleased land.\nCompliance Three Strike Self-Regulatory Compliance Enforcement Escalation\nFramework\nCommunity Education Multiple campaigns from ACT Government\nContinuous campaigns from commercial operators\nOperator Permits Required under Public Unleased Land Act 2013 (PULA) and sets out the\nspecific terms and conditions for each operator.\nEnforcement ACT Police\nOperator rider exclusions and suspensions\nSource: ACT Government Website, 24 June 2021app\n55 | P a g e\n Source: `other-pdfs/Micromobility-Review-Final-Accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Capital+Territory+%28Planning+and+Land+Management%29+Act+1988\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Approvals - NCA Risk that planning approvals required from the National Capital Authority\n–will not be obtained within anticipated timeframes, or which will require\nunanticipated design changes.\nNCA development approval under the Australian Capital Territory\n(Planning and Land Management) Act 1988 will be required for\nproposed works in a designated area (works on the ‘Main Avenue and\nApproach Road’ of Northbourne Avenue from the junction of Flemington\nRoad / Federal Highway down to Civic).\nPlanning Approvals - ACT Risk that project does not receive all\n Source: `other-pdfs/Light-rail-Capital-Metro-Business-Case-In-Full.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act 2010\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Greenhouse+Gas+Reduction+Act+2010\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/Low-Emission-Vehicle-Strategy-Discussion-paper_ACCESS.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- of vehicles in\nplan for the Australian Capital Territory, provides a the ACT is 16 years (Figure 2)\npathway to achieve the ACT’s legislated greenhouse\n• lack of choice of low emission vehicle options on\ngas reduction targets. The Climate Change and\nthe market\nGreenhouse Gas Reduction Act 2010 sets a target for\n2020 of a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emission • lack of extensive refuelling and recharging\nbased on 1990 levels and zero net emissions by 2060. infrastructure for electric vehicles\nThe LEVS will build on policies and measures which • r\n Source: `strategies/Low-Emission-Vehicle-Strategy-Discussion-paper_ACCESS.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Information Privacy Act 1988\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Information+Privacy+Act+1988\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Micromobility-Review-Final-Accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ). This allows users to accessibly\nunderstand the rules and reduce conflict between road users including people riding PMDs and bikes, as\nwell as pedestrians using the ACT’s various paths. Additionally, operators should have liability insurance,\nadhere to the Information Privacy Act 1988 (ACT), maintain software and devices, and not display third\nparty advertising.\nE-scooter operators utilise age limits (minimum 18 years for Neuron and 16 years for Beam) as a term of\nservice and is therefore a matter between the operator and the user. While i\n Source: `other-pdfs/Micromobility-Review-Final-Accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Law The Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT) Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Law+The+Heavy+Vehicle+National+Law+%28ACT%29+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/ACT-Freight-Strategy-ACT-Government.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- enhance its role as a critical hub for overnight\nfreight traffic unable to access Sydney Airport during the Sydney curfew and to address the overflow due to capacity\nconstraints on Sydney Airport.\nThe Heavy Vehicle National Law\nThe Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT) Act 2013 (the national law) underpinning the NHVR commenced on 10\nFebruary 2014.7 In adopting the national law, the ACT supported the establishment of the National Heavy Vehicle\nRegulator as the administering authority in the ACT. 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"risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-ACT-024", "entity_name": "Transport Canberra", "folder_name": "Transport-Canberra", "category": "Procurement & Delivery", "scale": "large", "title": "Portfolio delivery office for major investments", "idea": "Stand up a portfolio delivery office that tracks benefits, risks, dependencies, procurement, and delivery confidence.", "quote": "[Page 3]\nCapital Metro\nContents\n1.0 Executive summary 12\n1.1 Project 12\n1.2 Purpose and recommendation 12\n1.3 Project need 12\n1.4 Route and alignment 13\n1.5 Delivery model 14\n1.6 Financial and economic considerations 14\n1.6.1 Capital delivery cost 14\n1.6.2 Public Sector Comparator versus PPP Proxy 16\n1.6.3 Benefit cost ratio 16\n1.7 Dependencies 17\n1.8 Project timetable 17\n2.0 Introduction 18\n2.1 Context and Focus of the Full Business Case 18\n2.2 Preceding documents 18\n2.3 Purpose and Recommendation 19\n2.4 Consultation 20\n2.5 Other 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