higthomas
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If just noticed the plans for radical changes to the Dublin bus network. Broadly following the fewer more frequent core routes with more orbital lines.
More info here: https://busconnects.ie
I think it looks quite good, especially the much more simple but frequent central area network and spines ideas. I think if they're going to do all these changes to the London bus network, there might be some stuff to learn here.
BusConnects aims to overhaul the current bus system in the Dublin region by:
- building a network of “next generation” bus corridors on the busiest bus routes to make bus journeys faster, predictable and reliable;
- introducing Bus Rapid Transit, a higher quality of bus system, on three of the busiest corridors;
- completely redesigning the network of bus routes to provide a more efficient network, connecting more places and carrying more passengers;
- developing a state-of-the-art ticketing system using credit and debit cards or mobile phones to link with payment accounts and making payment much more convenient;
- implementing a cashless payment system to vastly speed up passenger boarding times;
- revamping the fare system to provide a simpler fare structure, allowing seamless movement between different transport services without financial penalty;
- implementing a new bus livery providing a modern look and feel to the new bus system;
- rolling out new bus stops with better signage and information and increasing the provision of additional bus shelters; and
- transitioning - starting now - to a new bus fleet using low-emission vehicle technologies.
More info here: https://busconnects.ie
I think it looks quite good, especially the much more simple but frequent central area network and spines ideas. I think if they're going to do all these changes to the London bus network, there might be some stuff to learn here.
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