Java Python ITLS6102: Transport Modelling and Forecasting
Bondi case study
Background
In this assessment you will consider the Woollahra-Waverley area in Sydney, containing the popular Bondi Beach area, see Figure 1. The Eastern Suburbs (blue) CityRail line terminates at Bondi Junction, which is a major public transport hub. There are many bus lines servicing this area. Figure 2 shows the transit lines and bus stops in the area.
Figure 1: Map of the Woollahra-Waverley area
Figure 2: Transit service lines and stops.
In the past, there have been several talks about extending the Eastern Suburbs line from Bondi Junction towards Bondi Beach. Already in 1996, the NSW government proposed a privately funded extension. However, “the proposal met with fierce opposition from local residents who were concerned with the loss of parkland, fare premium, and little potential use by residents.” (Wikipedia: Proposed railways in Sydney). In 1998, the same extension was proposed in the Action for Transport 2010 plan, see Figure 3. Again, the plan did not survive, and the extension was not realized.
Figure 3: Proposed railway lines under the Action for Transport 2010 plan (1998)
(source: Wikipedia)
With increasing developments in Bondi and increasing numbers of tourists drawn to the area with the famous Bondi Beach, the area is quickly becoming inaccessible by car. In this assessment, the idea of the extending the Eastern Suburbs line to the beach is again considered. Local residents of Waverley have asked your advice on the traffic impacts of such an extension, as they are interested to know what the potential gain for them could be, and what hinder they will face during the construction face. The focus will be on the AM peak on a weekday.
Modelling tasks