1. Björn Silfverberg WSP Finland ELMIA 2015 Oy
Tramways in the Nordic Countries
Finland
Plans for Modern Tramways in
Helsinki, Tampere and Turku

2. Tramways in the urban development framework
General goals
Energy efficiency, sustainable urban transport
Densification - proximity
Urban attractiveness and competitiveness
Plans
Regional structure plans
Regional housing programs
Traffic system plans
Specific thematic plans (environment, economy and business etc..)
Agreements (prioritised synthesis)
Intention Agreement between govermental bodies and regional municipalities on Land use – Housing -Traffic (LHT)
Specific agreements on realisation of projects, state / regions (municipalities)

3. Mechanism for co-operation between the state and municipalities Now being negotiated and revised for
The Government´s Traffic Policy Report 2012
Urban regions Helsinki, Turku, Tampere - special focus general principles for co-funding
Commuter train projects 50% governmental funding
Metro and tram 30% governmental funding
A prequisite is that the governmental bodies and the municipalities
have agreed on a joint program for regional development of
Landuse-Housing-Traffic (LHT-plan)
General Intention Agreement between governmental bodies
and Regions based on LHT-plan
Landuse spatial allocation and dimensioning
Specific urban rail projects included
Co-funding state / municipalities reviewed (projects with regional importance)
Impact evaluation (costs / benefits by project)
Specific Intention Agreement by Project
Project by project (eg. The Tampere Light Rail)
Funding released in practice at least for the start

4. General Intention Agreement by Region LHT 2012-2015 State / Region (former Cabinet)
Tampere (8 municipalities)
Light Rail included in LHT
Land use to be intensified along route,
Specific agreement on realisation based on max costs 250 milj.€ (rolling stock not included)
Detailed land use allocation
Final decision in 2016
Helsinki Metropolitan Region (14 municipalities)
Commuter Rail Loop ranked as a high-priority project.
Realisation period (750 milj.€ total) ……. The project now on hold!!
Metro and Light Rail (30 % state funding), no project specific agreements in place for the time being
Rail projects listed in the Helsinki Region Transport System Plan HLJ 2015
Turku (16 municipalities)
Light Rail (30% state funding).
No specific agreements in place.
Land use development along the corridors to be intensified
Planning continues

5. Turku Tramway in a Nutshell 1
Region in 2035 appr inh. Growth
Inhabitants within 400 m from tramstop
Workplaces within 400 m from tramstop
Length 19 km
Lines 2
Stops 32
Travel speed 20 km/h
Frequency 7,5 min
Carriage 30 m, 21 number (+2 res.)
Ridership in 2035 weekday appr
Costs 350 milj.€ (rolling stock and depot not included)

6. Effects, impacts Turku Tramway in a Nutshell 2
Better image and competitiveness
Supports densification
Supports higher public transport share
Supports development of attractive urban space
C/B ratio
0,5 traditional calculation (85% time savings)
3,0 land use effects fully included
POLITICAL DECISION OPEN!!!!

7. Tampere Tramway in a Nutshell 1
Region 2030 appr inh. Growth inh.
Inhabitants in 2040 within the zone of influence appr growth
Workplaces in 2040 within the zone of influence appr growth
Length 23,5 km
Lines 2
Stops 33
Travel speed km/h
Frequency 7,5 min
Carriage 30 m, 23 st. (+3 res.)
Ridership in 2030 workday appr
Costs 245 milj.€ (rolling stock and depot not included) å)

8. Effects, impacts Tampere Tramway in a Nutshell 2
Supports pedestrianisation of CBD
Strenghtens an already positive urban image
Supports goals for a higher PT share
Accessibility to workplaces improves
C/B ratio
1,48 traditional calculation (time savings. 85% of benefits!!!!)
2,0 – 4,0 land use effects fully included t
Decision to proceed with detailed planning. In 2016 final judgement !!!!

9. JOKER, Helsinki Tramway in a Nutshell 1
Traverse line 5-7 km from CBD
Inhab. within the zone of influence inh.
Workpl. within the zone of influence wp.
Length 25 km
Lines 1
Stops 32
Travel speed 24 km/h
Frequency min
Low floor, full priority
Ridership in 2030 workday
Costs 245 milj.€ (incl. depot)
Joker + regional trunk buses
Joker + inner city tramways

10. JOKER, Helsinki Tramway in a Nutshell 2
Effects, impacts
Regional linkage
new inhabitants, workplaces
Strenghtens the already positive imago (Bus-Joker)
Supports goals for higher PT share
Strenghtens regional polycentricity
C/B 1,0 (95% time savings), traditional calculation

11. Helsinki, Laajasalo Tramway (not mentioned in the Helsinki LHT-agreement)
Laajasalo inh. ( )
Length 3,5 km (1- section)
Bridges 2,5 km only for tramway, cyklists and pedestrians
Scheduled 2026 –
Costs appr. 240 milj.€
Tramway effects linked to metro developments

12. Aspects related to new methods for evaluation Traditional C/B ratio insufficient for political decision making
Co-financing by those who benefit
Land and property owners
Business
Supporting strategic goals (regional)
Modal split
Regional structure
Competitivness, image
Calculate costs by year (understandable)
Municipal economy

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