Update to Dublin Chamber of Commerce Network Direct
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Update to Dublin Chamber of Commerce Network Direct Paddy Doherty Thursday 18 th November 2010
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Update to Dublin Chamber of Commerce Network Direct. Paddy Doherty Thursday 18 th November 2010. Background to Network Direct. Changing travel patterns CSO data, Ticketing data Changing Infrastructure College Green Bus Corridor Changing customer needs Easy to understand information - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Update to Dublin Chamber of CommerceNetwork Direct
Paddy Doherty Thursday 18th November 2010
Background to Network Direct
Changing travel patterns• CSO data, Ticketing data
Changing Infrastructure• College Green Bus Corridor
Changing customer needs• Easy to understand information
Deloitte Examination and Recommendations
Network Direct Objectives
Simplified alignments, with combined route legsBuses will operate at evenly spaced timesCross city route alignments Simplify informationEasier to Market
Progress to DateProject Team
• Dedicated Team reporting to Board Sub Committee
Meetings with all stakeholders• 200 meetings to date
– Local Authorities, Chamber of Commerce, DCBA, Transport agencies, Elected representatives
Stillorgan/Bray • Implemented September 2010
Blanchardstown • Implemented October 2010
Lucan • Planned implementation Sunday 21st
November Completion of Full Network
• Target Date April 2011
Blanchardstown Main Features
Route 39a cross city service to BelfieldRoutes 37, 38/a and 70 extended to Baggot StThree Core Routes (37, 38a, 39a)New & improved services to; Ongar, Littlepace, CastlecurraghEasier to read TimetablesSimpler route structure (from 20 to 9 route numbers)Improved Orbital Route 17a
Route 17a Orbital
Route extended from Kilbarrack Dart Station to Blanchardstown
Now serving Beaumont, Cappagh and Blanchardstown Hospitals and the Blanchardstown Centre
Consistent all day service
Web page showing Bus Stops and alignment on
City Centre Main Features
More cross city bus routesTime savings through direct all day services to key employment districtsReduction in buses terminating in city centreImproved city environmentContinue Promotions and Incentives
• Ticket Thursdays• Community Involvement
Localised Information StrategyInitial Planned changes displayed on WebsiteFirst delivery of proposals to householdsFinal proposals put on WebsiteLocal meetings and consultationsFinal delivery of ‘Z Card’ leaflets with detailed timetables and maps to all homes
Local Service Information
New, easy to read line mapsSpider Map shows main areas servedHighlights connections to adjacent bus routesHighlights interchange points to Luas/RailShows other areas of interest, eg shopping centres, hospitals
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Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)Control and Real Time Information
Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) operational on 50% of fleet
• All buses will be satellite tracked by early 2011
• Improves service reliability, control• Enabled to give buses priority at traffic
lightsReal Time Passenger Information (RPTI) will follow AVL rollout with NTA
AccessibilityTransport for All
Travel Assistance SchemeAccessible bus stopsWider gangwaysImproved lightingGrip bars highly visibleFront and side destination signs enhancedLow floor buses now at 92%Bus Stop numbering / brailleRegular User Group Meetings
• IWA, NCBI, Deaf Association, Guide Dog Association, Senior Citizen Parliament and St. Michaels House
Looking to the Future
Priorities are:-Strategic Reform of Route Network Continued strong focus on getting key bus prioritiesRoll out Real Time Information on-street, mobile phones and websiteImplement full Integrated Ticketing System
