Part 1 Western Sydney Light Rail Feasibility Report - Parramatta City ...

ALL PROPOSED INITIATIVESFILTER 1:STRATEGIC MERIT TESTFILTER 1:RAPID APPRAISALFILTER 1:DETAILED APPRAISALBEST INITIATIVESSource: Australian Transport Council 2006Figure 5.1 Study methodology5.2 Western Sydney public transport networkThe identification of a Western Sydney public transport network through the study was undertaken by:• using the framework for transport planning outlined in the NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan• identifying and classifying the activity centres• undertaking a gap analysis of the network• applying an agreed set of planning principles for the development of a public transport network that isconnected and integrated• holding a workshop with the stakeholders (local councils, State and Federal agencies and departments,and key industry and community organisations).Figure 5.2 below shows a proposed Western Sydney Public Transport Network consisting of 15 candidatecorridors in addition to the existing links in the regional transit network. This addresses the study objectivesby focussing on Parramatta as the main hub of the public transport network in Western Sydney, includingconnecting cross-regional links which is well integrated into Sydney’s overall public transport network.The existing transport links in form part of the proposed Western Sydney Pubic Transport Network. However,there is a strong case for the services on some of these links to be substantially improved - notably the T-Ways and Cumberland Line.16 Parramatta City Council Western Sydney Light Rail Network - Part 1 Feasibility Report