1. Edinburgh Fastlink

2. Edinburgh Fastlink
Constructed under the project name West Edinburgh BuswayS (WEBS)
Comprises
1.5km two lane guided busway
3.45km of on-street bus priority measures
Overall corridor length is 8km from City Centre to Edinburgh Park

3. Edinburgh Fastlink Route
West Approach and Fountain Park Development to City Centre
The Gyle Shopping Centre
Balgreen/ Stevenson
Residential Area
Stenhouse Residential Area
Edinburgh Business Park
Guided Busway
Edinburgh Park Railway Station and Interchange
Sighthill and Broomhouse Residential
Sighthill Industrial Estate
Hermiston Gait Retail Park

4. The Fastlink Route Location Mode of bus Priority Max saving in Seconds
South Gyle
Bus lane Dual Carriageway Converted 58
Fastlink
Guided Busway
540
Stenhouse / Stevenson Drive
Road widening for new Bus lane
305
Balgreen / Stevenson Road
Realignment to allow Bus Lane 62
West Approach Road
114
Links in with Car Free Princes Street and Greenways on Leith Walk

5. Guideway 1st in Scotland Longest continuous in the UK
Owned by City Council
Procured and managed by tie
Constructed on time and within budget
Operated as open access by agreement at present single operator – Lothian Buses
Quality Standards written into agreement

6. Powers Guideway Private Bill lodged in 1995
City of Edinburgh (Guided Busway) Confirmation Act 1998
Guided Busway by Definition
On Street
Traffic Regulation Orders

7. Features Guideway Level boarding CCTV Real time Information
New Shelters

8. Features
On Street
Level boarding
New Shelters
Bus Lane Priority

9. Features Bus Operation Frequent Service
Euro 3 Emissions standard or better
Kneeling buses
On bus CCTV

10. Implementation Technical support contract Guided Busway Contract
General Technical advice
Contract Project Managers
On street design
Support to TRO process on street
Guided Busway Contract
On Street Bus Priority Measures Contract

11. Partnerships
Bus Operators
Design and Build Contractor
Maintenance and Operation
Consultation and Community Liaison

12. Construction Method slipformed
Continuously Reinforced concrete Pavement (CRCP)
Designed to crack naturally

13. Operation Access by agreement Frequency 4 minutes
30 buses original fleet
Additional 5 buses purchased
7% rise in patronage in 1st Year
Improved Reliability

14. Guideway Performance Westbound Journey Times
Average Journey Times Westbound Before & After Comparison
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Journey Time
Average AM Journey Time Bus Before
Average AM Journey Time Bus After
Average AM Journey Time Car Before
Average AM Journey Time Car After
Average Inter-peak Journey Time Bus Before
Average Inter-peak Journey Time Bus After
Average Inter-peak Journey Time Car Before
Average Inter-peak Journey Time Car After
Average PM Journey Time Bus Before
Average PM Journey Time Bus After
Average PM Journey Time Car Before
Average PM Journey Time Car After

15. Guideway Performance Eastbound Journey Times
Average Journey Times Eastbound Before & After Comparison
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Journey Time
Average AM Journey Time Bus Before
Average AM Journey Time Bus After
Average AM Journey Time Car Before
Average AM Journey Time Car After
Average Inter-peak Journey Time Bus Before
Average Inter-peak Journey Time Bus After
Average Inter-peak Journey Time Car Before
Average Inter-peak Journey Time Car After
Average PM Journey Time Bus Before
Average PM Journey Time Bus After
Average PM Journey Time Car Before
Average PM Journey Time Car After

16. Guideway Performance Westbound Reliability

17. Guideway Performance Eastbound Reliability

18. Public Perception Sample of 182 users
12 % of existing users used the route more because of Fastlink
14 % had increased their use or started using Fastlink because of its facilities
“The Guideway offers benefits over bus lanes” 76% Agree
“The guided busway should be extended” 73% Agree

19. Public Perception Importance Ranked Benefits Reliability Journey Time
Frequent Services
Affordability
Clear priority to buses
Environmental benefits
Safe and easy boarding

20. Public Perception Importance Ranked Facilities Real Time Information
CCTV
On street Bus Lanes
Accessible Bus stops
Guided busway track
High Tech Appearance

21. Conclusion BRT is a success for Edinburgh !
Scottish Transport Awards 2005 Most Innovative Transport Project of the Year – Winner
Measurable Journey Time savings off street
Measurable Journey Time savings on street
Improved Reliability
Patronage Increases
High Perception by passengers
Partnership Delivery and Operation
Significant non user benefits