Public Transport Changes
There were various changes to public transport proposed. Public transport was said to be important in directing and shaping urban growth which included increasing vitality of the city centre. It would provide support for those in the community who could not drive.
The existing rail system was to be turned into a rapid rail network which would be aimed at providing efficient long distance, high speed suburban transport. Many railway stations were to be closed and some would be relocated to link to main roads. Closure of stations allowed higher running speeds of trains and reduced running and maintenance costs.
Locating stations closer to main roads made them more accessible and visible. Railway stations would be supported by feeder bus services thereby increasing their serviceable range. Competing bus services were to be removed. A distance of 3.2 kilometres between railway stations was said to be optimal.
The Noarlunga rail line, which then only went as far as Hallett Cove, was to be extended to Christie Downs. The Glenelg Tram would require additional investment to integrate with the proposed new rapid rail system, and to construct grade separations along existing roads.
However the tram's patronage was lower than competing bus routes along the parallel Anzac Highway so it was said to be not cost effective to maintain the tram line. It was predicted accurately that overall public transport usage would fall to below 5% by around the year 2000, and proceeding with the recommended changes would maintain the number at 7%.
Read more about this topic: Metropolitan Adelaide Transport Study
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