1. The SMART People Mover – for Today
AUSTRANS
The SMART People Mover – for Today
Piers Brogan
Commercialisation Manager
Bishop Austrans Pty Ltd

2. PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Introduction to Austrans
Benefits of Austrans
Case Study One – Brisbane Airport
Case Study Two – Gold Coast CBD
Case Study Three – Parramatta - Strathfield
Call to Action
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3. VALUE FOR MONEY Capital Costs Operating Costs Financial Outcomes
Gross Mass t t
Capital Costs
Light, small vehicles
Narrow corridor
Small stations
Operating Costs
No crew
Minimal energy
Financial Outcomes
No operating subsidies
Capital cost contribution
Gross Mass/Axle 16t t
Gross Mass t t
Gross Mass/Axle 2t t
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4. IMPROVED PASSENGER BENEFITS
Frequent Services
No Timetables
Comfortable, Fast, Convenient
Simple and Transparent Operation
Adaptable
Feeder /Distributor
Line haul
Network
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5. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Environmentally Sustainable
Emission Free
Energy Miser
Greenhouse friendly
Minimal Visual Intrusion and Severence
Fits Urban Fabric
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6. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
Less Passengers per Vehicle
Greater Frequency of Vehicles
Shorter Wait Times
Lower Mass and Smaller Dimensions
Lower Guideway Costs
Lower Operating and Energy Costs
Tighter Corners and Steeper Grades
Expandability and Modularity
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7. POSSIBLE SYDNEY APPLICATIONS
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8. To Cronulla & Sunderland
POSSIBLE EXTENSIONS
To Mona Vale
To Bringelly
To Cronulla & Sunderland
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9. ALIGNMENT Case Study 1 - BRISBANE AIRPORT The SMART People Mover
Domestic Terminal
ALIGNMENT
International Terminal
Toombul Rail Station
Shop
Commercial
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8.2 km

10. PEAK OPERATIONS Case Study 1 - BRISBANE AIRPORT 9 Seated (+9 standing)
31 Vehicles
All Stop Operation, On Line Stations
30 secs Minimum Headway
2168/hr Passengers
8 mins Travel, 30 secs Wait
Speed 56 kph av., 70 kph max.
21 secs av. Station Dwell
PEAK OPERATIONS
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11. FINANCIALS Case Study 1 - BRISBANE AIRPORT Capital Cost Operating Cost
Retrofit - 44% Heavy Rail
Operating Cost
$0.80 per trip - 67% of Heavy Rail
NPV of Costs
35% of Heavy Rail
Revenue
$5.00 av. per trip
Outcomes
$4.20 per trip - Operating Profit
Pays off Capital - 10 years
Positive NPV
FINANCIALS
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12. ADVANTAGES Case Study 1 - BRISBANE AIRPORT Value for Money
More profitable than Heavy Rail
Less risk to Government of project failure
Passenger Benefits
Higher Frequency
No Waiting
No Timetables
Better Inter-terminal Link
Environmentally friendly
Enhance the Airport’s image
ADVANTAGES
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13. OPTIONS Case Study 1 - BRISBANE AIRPORT System Network
Increase Vehicles
Intermediate Turnarounds
Off Line Stations
Reduce Headways
Increase Max Speed
Linked Vehicles
All Passengers Seated/Belted
Network
Loop around Commercial Centre
Link to CBD
Connect Future Terminals
Links to Airport Workforce Nodes
OPTIONS
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14. ALIGNMENT Case Study 2 – GOLD COAST CBD The SMART People Mover
Southport
Paradise Waters
Surfers N
Surfers S
Cascade Gardens
Pacfic Fair
Broadbeach
7.7 km
ALIGNMENT
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15. PEAK OPERATIONS Case Study 2 – GOLD COAST CBD 9 Seated (+9 standing)
32 Vehicles
All Stop Operation
30 secs Minimum Headway
4650/hr Passengers
6 mins Travel, 1.1 mins av. Wait
Speed 50 kph av., 70 kph max.
25 secs av. Station Dwell Time
PEAK OPERATIONS
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16. FINANCIALS Case Study 2 – GOLD COAST CBD Capital Cost Operating Cost
62% of Light Rail
Operating Cost
$0.35 per trip - 83% of Light Rail
NPV of Costs
50% of Light Rail
Revenue
$1.85 av. per trip
Outcomes
$1.50 per trip - Operating Profit
Pays off Capital - 10 years
Positive NPV
FINANCIALS
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17. ADVANTAGES Case Study 2 – GOLD COAST CBD Value for Money
More profitable than Light Rail
Private finance option
Passenger Benefits
Higher frequency
No effective waiting
No need for timetable
Environmentally friendly
Low greenhouse emmissions
Reduced road congestion
Reduced road accidents
Enhance the City’s image
ADVANTAGES
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18. OPTIONS Case Study 2 – GOLD COAST CBD System Network
Increase Vehicle Numbers
Intermediate Turnarounds
Off Line Stations
Reduce Headways
Increase Speeds
Linked Vehicles
All Passengers Seated/Belted
Network
Links to Heavy Rail
Robina (Sth), Nerang (Cntr), Helensvale (Nth)
Feeder Loops to Suburbs
OPTIONS
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19. ALIGNMENT Case Study 3 – PARRAMATTA STRATHFIELD The SMART People Mover
Parramatta Rail Station
Paramatta East
Camellia Rail Station
Silverwater
Newington
ALIGNMENT
Olympic Plaza
Aquatic Centre
Tennis Centre
Homebush
Underwood Rd
11.3 km
Strathfield
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20. PEAK OPERATIONS Case Study 3 – PARRAMATTA STRATHFIELD
9 Seated (+9 standing)
55 Vehicles
On Line Stations
Conditional all Stop Operation
30 secs Minimum Headway
5000/hr Passengers
45 secs av. Wait
8 mins Travel
60 kph max. speed
PEAK OPERATIONS
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21. FINANCIALS Case Study 3 – PARRAMATTA STRATHFIELD Capital Cost
90% of Busway option
Operating Cost
$0.70 per passenger - 70% of Busway option
NPV of Costs
55% of Busway option
Revenue
$2.05 av. per trip
Outcomes
$1.35 per trip - Operating Profit
Break even - 40 years
FINANCIALS
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22. ADVANTAGES Case Study 3 – PARRAMATTA STRATHFIELD Value for Money
Less expensive than transitway
Better return from the fare box
Passenger Benefits
Higher frequency
No effective waiting
No need for timetable
Supplements bus/rail services to Olympic Park
Environmentally friendly
Reduced surface congestion
Enhance image Parramatta & Olympic Park
ADVANTAGES
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23. SYSTEM OPTIONS Case Study 3 – PARRAMATTA STRATHFIELD
Increase vehicle numbers
Intermediate turnarounds
Reduce headways
Off line stations
Increase speeds
Linked Vehicles
All Passengers Seated/Belted
SYSTEM OPTIONS
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24. Carlingford Rail Station
Case Study 3 – PARRAMATTA STRATHFIELD
Strathfield
E Parramatta
Carlingford Court
Carlingford Rail Station
Telopea Rail Station
Dundas Rail Station
Rydalmere Rail Station
Westmead Hosptial
Epping
Macquarie Centre
Epping Rail Station
Parramatta Rail Station
To Burwood
Silverwater
Newington
Olympic Plaza
Aquatic Centre
Tennis Centre
Homebush
Underwood
Camellia Rail Station
To Concord West Rail Station
NETWORK OPTIONS
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25. The SMART People Mover - for Today
SUMMARY
The SMART People Mover - for Today
Transport Solutions
Value for Money
Passenger Attractive
Environmentally Sustainable and Greenhouse Friendly
First Commercial System in 2008

26. Call to Action Concept now proven
Future Developments Application Specific
What we want from you:
Champion an Application
Claims Verified
Commission Feasibility Study
Application Specific Collaborators
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