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Route Options Considered
The various options and the decision on a preferred route were based on key considerations:
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The number of people who would use the system |
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Where people live and work |
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Likely journey times |
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Access to other modes of transport (bus, train) |
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Access to Park and Ride |
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Ability to run trams on-street/off-street |
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Proposed future developments |
Other aspects considered in recommending a preferred route option were impacts on the environment, including heritage, landscape, noise and ecology. Construction and engineering technical guidelines relating to existing and proposed structures, e.g., bridges, were also considered.
A total of 30 options were drawn up for a tram line to serve the south east of the city. You can review these options by downloading the following documents:
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