Trackless Trams and Australian Urban Fabric

摘要: There is growing interest in the concept of Trackless Trams as part suite transport technologies available to help shape more urban outcomes. However, there much for decision-makers consider than vehicle itself. This paper discusses both city shaping possibilities these systems and challenges opportunities inherent integrating new into existing systems. Informed by studies, field trips current trialling technology this documents history trackless tram from rail optically guided bus with level 4 autonomy. It describes potential role integrated transit anchored transforming our cities car-dominated roadways green interconnected living streets or activated corridors centres. The then applies Australian using theory fabrics how it can assist regeneration all three fabrics: walking, automobile fabric. A framework seven design approaches used see Tram could be process. uses work done Townsville, Sydney, Melbourne Perth case studies illustrate transform various across their cities. New governance changes planning rules will needed deliver this.