Conference presentation
Exploring the opportunities for GIS-enabled resilient communities, through trackless trams and transit activated corridors
International Symposium on Digital Earth, 13th (Athens, Greece , 11-Jul-2023–14-Jul-2023)
International Society for Digital Earth
2023
Abstract
The paper comprises a discussion of how a specific type of geospatially enabled mid-tier transit ‘Trackless Tram’ could help provide not only a better solution for urban transport, especially along main roads that connects to rail stations, but also assist with how urban regeneration can be facilitated through ‘Transit Oriented Development’ (TOD) around train stations. The authors also present the project output in the form of an open-access searchable database that collates research outcomes and examples of industry best practice. The paper summarises the database contents, considering how Trackless Trams could catalyse urban regeneration, including other societal benefits such as affordable housing. This paper provides an important distinction for planning and design professionals, enabling a breakthrough in geospatially sensitive development that is intense around good services and urban activity rather than diffuse with associated car dependent urban sprawl. The resource is of immediate relevance for decision-makers considering business cases for mass transit corridors for multiple-benefit outcomes. It also provides a rich data set for future research that can enable ‘Net Zero’ to be integrated into urban and transport planning.
Details
- Title
- Exploring the opportunities for GIS-enabled resilient communities, through trackless trams and transit activated corridors
- Authors
- Peter Newman (Author) - Curtin UniversityDean Economou (Author) - Curtin UniversityMarie Verschuer (Author) - Curtin UniversityMike Mouritz (Author) - Curtin UniversityJan Scheurer (Author) - RMIT UniversitySavindi Caldera (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science, Technology and EngineeringCheryl Desha (Author) - Griffith University
- Conference details
- International Symposium on Digital Earth, 13th (Athens, Greece , 11-Jul-2023–14-Jul-2023)
- Publisher
- International Society for Digital Earth
- Date published
- 2023
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99971998902621
- Output Type
- Conference presentation
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