September 2011
Study Tour Findings
2011 Study Tour Findings
The Committee’s CEO undertakes an international study tour focusing on light rail and reflects on the findings from 6 cities.
The CEO explored:
- A study tour to add to our knowledge base in order to prepare a detailed submission on the 20 year transport plan
- Visited 6 cities across two continents to look at integrated transit systems that include light rail and ensuing urban regeneration benefits
- UK - London, Nottingham, Sheffield, Blackpool, Manchester hosted by All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group
- USA - Portland hosted by First Stop Portland part of Portland State University
- Met with government both local and regional including elected and executive, developers, operators, retailers, engineers
- Inspected working systems, depots and reviewed expansion plans
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