Week 3.1 - In Retrospect

Amongst my group, talk has centred around a focus point for our assignment, specifically whether or not it is possible to implement sustainable mass urban transport retrospectively. The general consensus was that implementing this proposal in theory would undoubtedly differ to reality whereby economics and politics would come into play. The previous post is a prime example of how Sydney will attempt to implement sustainable mass urban transport retrospectively. At a cost of $1.6 billion, The Light Rail Network deals with a problematic issue in the heart of the city, however it is well documented that Sydney's overall transport issues run much deeper, with various urban demographics subject to slow and unreliable service. Furthermore, it emphasises the importance of a master plan for the city at large, as the success of this addition (the degree to which it is sustainable) is dependent upon how seamlessly it can integrate with existing and proposed infrastructure.

http://www.sydney2030.com.au/vision-in-2030/strategic-directions