Balcatta residents could be among thousands within the City of Stirling to benefit from the introduction of a new mode of transport concept currently being worked on at Curtin University.
Several local governments have joined Professor Peter Newman of the University’s Sustainability Policy Institute to work on the Perth Trackless Tram project, which would take a route beginning at the City of Canning to Curtin University, Victoria Park, Perth and Vincent before coming to an end in the City of Stirling.
The concept was described as having “enormous potential” by Dr. Newman who said the trackless trams would provide links through areas that are not currently serviced by trains.
He said the cost compared to light rail was also attractive, with savings of up to $40m possible.
More doors, he added, meant commuters could alight and exit the trams much more quickly than they could on a bus, and there could be up to five carriages with each capable of carrying about 100 people.
Ross Povey, Planning and Development Director for the City of Stirling, said the University believed the project had many benefits for the city. He said:
“The electric trackless train concept, which is currently being trialled in China, could significantly reduce implementation costs and timeframes while providing great public transport and land use benefits that comes with clean technology and frequent service.”
Looking impressive in graphic design format, Povey said that if found to be viable, the City will consider seeking Federal Government funding to make it a local reality.
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