Metro Area Express (MAX) Light Rail Project > an Overview

Metro Area Express (MAX) Light Rail project > An overview

As Perth’s population grows to 2.65 million by 2031, MAX will help to ease congestion by providing frequent, high-capacity public transport along some of our busiest roads.

MAX is part of the State Government’s ambitious plan to Subject to government approval and funding, the proposed transform Perth and prepare for a vibrant and prosperous MAX route will run between Mirrabooka in the north and future. It will join a growing list of visionary projects including through the CBD before splitting into two branches – to the Perth City Link, Elizabeth Quay and the new Perth Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Medical Centre in the west and to Stadium at Burswood. Victoria Park Transfer Station via the Causeway in the east. With MAX, Perth is joining the growing list of major cities around the world that are connecting people and making places by providing an attractive public transport system. MAX light rail will also provide new, prioritised high-capacity public transport links between major activity centres and the Perth CBD where previously none existed. > Benefits ject The ability to efficiently move a large number of people and ro reduce traffic congestion are only some of the benefits of P light rail. e h MAX will be a better transport option for the environment. Mirrabooka in the north Not only will light rail reduce our reliance on cars and T improve metropolitan air quality, it will support higher through the Perth CBD before population densities near stations – offering more lifestyle splitting into two branches to: and housing choices in Perth and reducing urban sprawl. • QEII Medical Centre to the west, and Higher density living tends to attract more restaurants, cafés, shops and other businesses, making for more vibrant • Victoria Park Transfer Station via the neighbourhoods. Causeway to the east. >>> Not only will light rail reduce our reliance on cars and improve metropolitan air quality, it will support higher population densities near stations.

Light rail is ideal for developed areas because it can be built within existing streets. It’s far more cost effective than Futu heavy rail, requires less land and integrates better into the re community. Compared to buses, light rail is quieter and has e As Perth grows and x superior carrying capacity – one light rail vehicle carries the t public transport demands e equivalent of three articulated buses. increase, the MAX network could be n s Unlike much of our current bus network, MAX vehicles won’t expanded. i o get stuck in traffic. That’s because MAX will be separated Subject to feasibility and funding, possible n from general traffic along most of its route and will have a future extensions could include: s higher priority at traffic lights. This means the MAX system • QEII to Glendalough and Stirling stations. will have more reliable journey times as traffic congestion increases into the future. • The Causeway to the new Perth Stadium in Burswood. • The Causeway to Curtin University. • QEII to UWA.

Light rail in Nice, France Light rail in Seville, Spain

“Place-Massèna_03” by mistinguette18 (2008) available under Creative Commons “Seville Tram in the new pedestrian zone in the main city centre” by Sevilla Convention Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc- Bureau (2007) available under Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 nd/2.0/deed.en http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/deed.en

POWERING PERTH’S PUBLIC TRANSPORT INTO THE FUTURE

> Proposed Light Rail Network O

BALGA

CARINE

B A HAMERSLEY R

I D

RE M N I A

D X HIGH

WAY E

L Legend

A MALAGA RE AND BU ENT S S C T Polytechnic Polytechnic West MIRRABOOKA Rail lines G AT West IN IO P N P O ProposedY Light Rail H R HIGHWA S EID

WESTMINSTER

Y A A K Mirrabooka Proposed Light RailNORAND stationA

W Mirrabooka Shopping O E Centre and Bus Station

E O

A Proposed Light Rail terminal

R DRIVE

G I I R YIR

L M L CBD route still in planning

H E C V I

T Cottonwood Crescent

R T I

Major roads N

A I N

K STIRLING L

A L

E MORLEY

Major parks I

N N

U I

P MO

RLEY DRIVE D

C C

TI EN A T

U R

R Q E A MORLEY DRIVE O DIANELLA A Areas of interest K D C

A H Z Morley Drive North I Y Morley Drive G T H Y W R A DOUBLEVIEW Y R Dianella E Dianella T YOKINE Shopping Area LEY Breckler LAW Park T M TUART U HILL Woodrow Avenue C E S CAR BOR

O E UG EMBLETON

H OSBORNE V

I PARK

B D

H JOONDANNA Terry Tyzack

Wordsworth Avenue

Aquatic Centre

R O Yokine A BEDFORD D Reserve R BAYSWATER

E WEMBLEY COOLBINIA D DOWNS N Wordsworth A

ENA X Reserve AR E H L T A ER P ECU and MT ECU Mount Lawley Mt Lawley GLENDALOUGH HAWTHORN High School HERDSMAN M MENORA Precinct IT C H E N CENT L W RE L O D T OA H R T T

E R RD E FO E D F P UIL R R Woodville G

E T

E H MT LAWLEY S

W T

A R

North Perth

North Perth N

LEEDERVILLE Town Centre NORTH WEMBLEY

PERTH

A NTRE R CE ASCOT L E MAYLANDS A G IC Z T D I E WEST F M LEEDERVILLE II Robertson Park Robertson NORTHBRIDGE E Park HIGHGATE Q JOLIMONT Aberdeen Street HA GRA M F WEST AR Perth Arena M PERTH E SUBIACO R

F DAGLISH H R AY E S City Square E TREE W T A T Y E E TR S EAST

PERTH

D BURSWOOD CB HA MT CLAREMONT Y H MAS T PERTH ST O RE R ET E TH P

King’s Park

C O AU R LATHLAIN R SEW O N HEIRISSON A G Y

ISLAND

QEII and Victoria R Hollywood Hospital O Park Transfer A Station T RAIL VE D IGH HIC KARRAKATTA A L LE E CLAREMONT ID S N University I F of Western VICTORIA O Australia PARK E SOUTH L

PERTH P CRAWLEY K M B W

R I A A

OA N L

A X B N E A

D NEDLANDS A T N

W E Y E

A R

Y T

EAST

VICTORIA T H

N PARK I E G H F K W R A E Y

A Y

DALKEITH COMO ST JAMES

BENTLEY Curtin POWERING PERTH’S PUBLIC TRANSPORT INTO THE FUTURE University KARAWARA > Why was this route chosen? > Funding

As outlined in the State Government’s draft plan Public Funding for the delivery of MAX is expected to come from a Transport for Perth in 2031, published in July 2011, the Central combination of State, Federal and private sector sources. A Northern Corridor was identified as a priority for rapid Public Private Partnership (PPP) model is being considered transit services. This is because it is a key public transport as an option, which offers greater value for taxpayers, corridor that is not currently served by any high-capacity efficiency and access to expert knowledge. transport and falls in a gap between the Joondalup and The State Government has invested $11.8 million and the Midland rail lines. Alexander Drive is one of Perth’s busiest Australian Government has invested $4 million to the initial public transport bus corridors – it has reached capacity and MAX planning phase, which includes stakeholder and is unable to meet current and future demand, despite buses community engagement, feasibility, engineering, design, running at high frequency. environmental, economic and land use studies. >>> A new rapid transit system, with the capacity The total project cost has been estimated at $1.88 billion. to move large volumes of people during peak hours, is needed for the central northern suburbs.

The fleet capacity needed to serve the Central Northern Corridor can be used to provide a seamless link through the CBD and to QEII Medical Centre, eventually expanding (as part of future stages) to the University of Western Australia, Curtin University and the new Perth Stadium. The chosen alignment links important activity centres such as Mirrabooka, Dianella, Edith Cowan University (Mt Lawley) and North Perth, as well as health, education, recreation and retail centres.

RAPID TRANSIT INFRASTRUCTURE

Two Rocks COMBINED STAGE 1 AND

Yanchep Eglinton

Alkimos STAGE 2 PROJECTS Butler

Clarkson

Ellenbrook Joondalup

Whitfords City

Hillarys Guildford Midland Warwick Balcatta Karrinyup Morley

Mirrabooka Stirling Bassendean Scarborough

Bayswater Airport West Glendalough Mt. Lawley ECU

Burswood Claisebrook Airport Terminal Subiaco Belmont Artist impression of light rail suburban station and vehicle Shenton Park TH PER Victoria Park Oats St QEII

Esplanade UWA Cannington

Claremont Curtin Thornlie

Canning Bridge Riverton Maddington Booragoon Fremantle

Murdoch Southlands

Canning Vale

Armadale Cockburn Central

Byford Success / Mandogalup

Mundijong Rockingham City Rockingham

Baldivis KEY Warnbro Railway Infrastructure at 2031 * Karnup Keralup Light Rail Infrastructure at 2031

Bus Rapid Transit Infrastructure at 2031 Nambeelup Rapid Transit Infrastructure beyond 2031

Mandurah Lakelands Please Note: Mandurah Station * Only new train stations and stations linking with the proposed rapid transit network are shown.

Rapid Transit Infrastructure sourced from draft Public Transport for Perth in 2031 Light rail in Nantes, France

POWERING PERTH’S PUBLIC TRANSPORT INTO THE FUTURE > Stations > Ticketing

The 22 km MAX network will connect strategic centres of Ticketing on MAX will be fully integrated with Transperth’s Perth which already have large workforces or are growing existing SmartRider system, with passengers able to use the centres of education or health. same tickets or SmartRiders in the same zones at the same prices – including the Free Transit Zone through the CBD. The The Department of Transport has prioritised the areas with use of fully integrated ticketing will make using light rail easy the highest demand when planning where stations will be and legible for the community and visitors to Perth. located. The stations will mostly be between 500 m and 1.5 km apart – walking distance from any home or business along the route. Each station will have raised platforms for no-step-up boarding/universal access, security cameras and shelter.

Transperth SmartRider ticketing system > MAX vehicles

The exact MAX vehicle type has yet to be decided but modern light rail vehicles have the carrying capacity of Light rail station in Strasbourg, France approximately 200 to 300 people, which is the equivalent “IMG_1143” by James-In-Transit (2007) available under Creative Commons Attribution- to three articulated buses. The MAX system will also use NonCommercial-NoDerivs http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en air-conditioned vehicles powered by electricity, offering passengers a convenient and comfortable alternative to > Anticipated MAX Timeline driving. Other vehicle features will include: seating and standing room, passenger information displays, dedicated space As a major infrastructure investment designed to last for for wheelchairs and prams, CCTV cameras for passenger decades, it is essential to take the time needed to plan this security and emergency buttons to contact the driver in complex project carefully. case of any incident. Currently, the MAX project is in the planning phase, which considers alignment location and design – as well as station locations, traffic light priorities, infrastructure, construction issues, project costing and preparation of a business case for government decision in mid-2014.

Investigation, planning and project developmentLegislation to enable construction andPreparation of a business case First train operating 2012 - 2014 2012 - 2014 2013 - mid 2014Mid Government 2014 decision to commenceMid Contract 2014 procurement procurement - 2015 processEnd Contract 2015 award 2016 Detailed - 2019 design and constructionEnd 2019 > > > > > > > > (including stakeholder and community operationengagement) of light rail > Impacts and safety considerations

Extensive planning will be undertaken to ensure environmental impacts, parking and traffic disruptions are minimised as much as possible during construction and operation. MAX will be designed and built to the highest environmental standards, with construction impacts, such as noise, dust and vibration, closely monitored and managed. The Department of Transport, other government agencies and contractors will all implement strict management plans to minimise Pedestrians and light rail in Graz, Austria environmental impact. Image courtesy of Bombardier Light rail systems have been safely introduced in many cities around the world. Modern light rail vehicles are quiet, but are equipped with a bell for drivers to alert pedestrians or > MAX Planning Framework motorists to any potentially dangerous situation. Light rail will travel at speeds that match its surrounding environment. Led by the Department of Planning, the MAX Planning For example, where light rail travels in its own right of way Framework will provide principles, objectives and approaches on the northern leg, it will travel at the speed limit. However, to manage and maximise land use, urban design and where light rail has shared running with general traffic or will transport integration along the Stage 1 route. In consultation travel in highly pedestrianised areas, it will travel at slower with local government, the Metropolitan Redevelopment speeds. A community education program on safety and light Authority and other key stakeholders, the Framework is rail will be provided before operations commence. intended as a strategic planning instrument that will guide the development and assessment of future statutory planning initiatives, local planning policies, structure plans and planning applications. The draft Framework will be available for stakeholder and public comment towards the end of 2013. > We want to hear from you!

We’re committed to keeping you informed about this exciting project, and working with key stakeholders and the community. For more information, general enquiries or to register for project updates: Pedestrians and light rail in Montpellier, France. Visit our website: www.max.wa.gov.au “IMG_8029” by James-In-Transit (2007) available under Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-NoDerivs http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en Call us within Australia: free call 1800 820 844 (Call charges may apply from mobile phones) Call us outside Australia: (+61 8) 6551 6793 Email us: [email protected]

www.max.wa.gov.au ∙ 1800 820 844 ∙ [email protected] ∙ July 2013