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Smart Transportation in London Barak Brako Frempong, Seth Kenney, Carolyn Foston, Brad Sabean
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Use broadly defined goals embracing economic, social, and environmental outcomes T2025- document that identifies the investments and polices needed for London to continue to thrive in the future, ensuring the benefits gained are widely felt
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Economic Congestion Charging Congestion Charging Rebuilding Tube Rebuilding Tube DLR extensions DLR extensions 5 year investment program 5 year investment program
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Social East London line extension East London line extension will connect 20 of London’s will connect 20 of London’s 33 boroughs catalyst for regeneration in some catalyst for regeneration in some of most deprived parts of London Safer Stations Safer Stations TfL has invested £20 million in facilities TfL has invested £20 million in facilities Tube running later on weekends Tube running later on weekends Free and reduced rate fares
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Environmental Low emission zone Low emission zone Congestion charging Congestion charging Greener public transport Greener public transport Fuel cell buses Hybrid buses Bus filters
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MAXIMIZING ACCESS NOT MOBILITY “If road building by itself will not solve our problem, there are only two alternatives. We must either permit the situation to continue much as it is, or even to deteriorate further, or we must find some way of making better use of roads” - Stephen Plowden
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Priority to cheaper, cleaner mode of travel Congestion Charging has reduced CO2 emissions in Central London Congestion Charging has reduced CO2 emissions in Central London Resulting in a 20% decrease in fossil fuel consumption Resulting in a 20% decrease in fossil fuel consumption Revenue from congestion charging has been used to improve existing transit system Revenue from congestion charging has been used to improve existing transit system Free bus service for students under 18 studying full time Free bus service for students under 18 studying full time
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Diversity in Modes of Transport The Underground 408 km of rail lines serve the Greater London Area 408 km of rail lines serve the Greater London Area Over 3 million passengers use the underground each day Over 3 million passengers use the underground each day http://imedia.brookes.ac.uk/ee/06images/london-underground-lf7u.jpg
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Diversity in Modes of Transport Buses Improvements have been made in recent years from congestion charging revenue Increased frequency, reliability, and extended routes http://www.bbc.co.uk/china/learningenglish/specials/1137_green_transport/page3.shtml
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Diversity in Modes of Transportation Docklands Light Rail (DLR) First opened in 1987 to serve East London Automatic train control system 98.5% Reliability Score Key component in London hosting the 2012 Olympic games http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/docklands/docklands6.html
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Diversity in Modes of Transport Walking 40% journeys in Central London made entirely by foot Central London Partnership goal to create a more pedestrian oriented environment in Central London
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Diversity in Modes of Transport Biking Greener travel choice Tax exemption for purchase of a bicycle for work 50% increase in bikes entering Central London since 2002
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Planning for Desired Outcomes Goal: Safety Goal: Safety
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Planning for Desired Outcomes Goal: Economic Growth Goal: Economic Growth
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London vs. Paris Similar Problems, Different Solutions Similar Problems, Different Solutions
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London vs. Paris
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Conclusion Public Transportation has improved since implementation of congestion charging Still needs improvements to make traveling by public transit more accessible
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