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The Lebanese American Renaissance Partnership In collaboration with The American Lebanese Chamber of Commerce Infrastructure: Roads and Rails, Who Benefits? Prepared by: Elie Helou Friday June 26, 2015 Early Roads Roads were the early forms

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The Lebanese American Renaissance Partnership In collaboration with The American Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

Infrastructure: Roads and Rails, Who Benefits?

Prepared by: Elie Helou

Friday June 26, 2015

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Early Roads

Roads were the early forms of infrastructure connecting communities and allowing for the transport of people and

  • goods. At that time, humans & animals were the primarily

mode of transportation.

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Early form of Urban Streets & Squares

The first international convention of city planners came to New York in 1898 and they were quick to place the urban horse on the top of their agenda.

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50s

Beirut Yesterday

60s 70s 80s

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Re-connecting the country Northern entrance

Before After

To foster economic growth.

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Re-Building Beirut Central District

Before After

To promote social interaction.

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Still connecting the country

Eastern Entrance Pan Arab Highway: Jdita Viaduct

To move people out of isolation and therefore poverty

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Transport Sector Development

  • 2.3 billion $:

Investment in the land transport sector since 1993 till 2014.

  • 250 Million $:

Investment in urban transport development

Principal Road Highway

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Urban Transport Development Project (UTDP)

Safety & Mobility were the objectives of the UTDP in Greater Beirut Area. The components of UTDP were:

  • On-Street Parking management
  • Traffic management
  • Urban corridors improvements
  • Training & awareness
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Urban Transport Development Project On- Street parking Management

937 Pay & Display parking meters to manage 7,500 On- street parking spaces

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Urban Transport Development Project Traffic Management

  • 199 traffic lights
  • 75 CCTV
  • Traffic signs
  • Road markings
  • Pedestrian walkways
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Urban Transport Development Project Traffic & On- Street parking Management

Traffic Management Center Communication to Traffic lights & CCTV: 45 km network of fiber-optics and DSL technology over twisted pair

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Urban Transport Development Project Grade Separations

To improve urban corridors, which includes the construction

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  • verpasses

& underpasses at 19 intersections

Chiah Blvd Northern Entrance Mkales Hayek Sodeco Airport Rd Mazraa Blvd Old Saida Rd

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Urban Transport Development Project Grade Separations

Tayouneh

Underpass

Dora Overpass Hayek Overpass

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Roads

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Key Figures

Buses, 8% Private Cars, 20% Shared Taxi, 72%

Greater Beirut Area 1970 Greater Beirut Area 2009

Buses 2.00% Private Cars, 80% Shared Taxi and Mini Van, 18%

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Key Figures

434 /1,000 Ranked 17th worldwide

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Peak Hour or Peak Day

Very high level of congestion is recorded on major corridors thought-out most hours of the day

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Traffic Management

Increased demand in transportation needs has been met with weak provisions of traffic enforcement and …

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Public Transport Operation

… supply, coverage, quality & operation of Public Transport (PT) Transportation demand remains high & private car dependency keeps increasing Low occupancy of 1.9 in 2009 vs 8.5 in 1970 Prevalence of quantity over quality in licensed PT vehicles concentrated in one region Low passenger occupancy 1.2 /shared taxi & 13/ bus

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Down The road GBA Main Arterials in 2035

Beirut Ring Road

LOS “F” 2582 LOS “E” 1954

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Greater Beirut Area

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Then

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Building cities for people not for cars

Here are the top ten reasons why:

  • Diversity
  • Community
  • Equity
  • Health
  • Economy
  • Sustainability
  • Safety
  • Beauty
  • Dignity
  • Connection
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New York City

Implementation

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Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Reopening of closed rail systems. Better access for cyclists, pedestrians and intermodal transfers A congestion pricing zone for Manhattan south

  • f 86th Street.
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Lets Start by

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Railroads

Advantages

  • Dependable
  • Better Organized
  • High Speed over Long

Distances

  • Suitable for Bulky and

Heavy Goods

  • Cheaper Transport
  • Safety
  • Larger Capacity

Disadvantages

  • Huge Capital Outlay
  • Lack of Flexibility
  • Lack of Door to Door

Service

  • Monopoly
  • Unsuitable for Short

Distance and Small Loads

  • Booking Formalities
  • No Rural Service
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Railroad: Beirut – Syrian Borders

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GBA and Northern Suburbs

  • Planning new highway in Keserwan
  • Re-designing Beirut Ring Road to include BRT

Beirut Ring Road 20km Keserwan New Highway 22 km

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Beirut Ring road / BRT Line (Concept Design)

Beirut Ring Road

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BRT Path: Beirut - Tabarja

Length of BRT 25 KM Total number of stations 24

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Feeders Lines and Park & Ride sites

Feeder bus lines increase the willingness to take the BRT by 12%. (9 proposed lines) Park & Ride sites increases the willingness to take the BRT by 14%. (9 proposed sites)

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Roads and Rails: who benefits …

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Safe and Sustainable Mobility

  • Enhance road safety by building and

maintaining forgiving roads

  • Reclaim cities back to people by providing

sustainable mobility: Rail, BRT, cycling, walking