Brainport’s Advanced Transport System

The role of public authorities to introduceclean vehicles and fuels at large scale

H.J.A. van Merriënboer MSc,

Alderman for Mobility and Environment,

City of Eindhoven

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Context

• Brainport Eindhoven

• Triple Helix

• Opportunities are stronger than threats

• Integrating urban development and infrastructure

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Keyproject Westcorridor

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Advanced Public Transport network

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The vehicle: Phileas

• Developed in the region; first time customer

• Environmental cleanliness

• Speed and capacity

• Easy access for all passengers

• Appealing design

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Phileas and related developments

• Engine - propulsion: still cleaner and more reliable

• Phileas II in Douai (F), Pescara (I), Istanbul and Ankara (TR)

• Introduction Public Transport Chipcard

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Current developments clean transport

• Environmental zone for city centre

• 2009 Public transport concession

• More transport over water

• Diverting heavy transit from urban area

• City distribution centre

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