Question regarding the impact of large crowds on the proposed MAX Light Rail operation through City Square in the City Link development. The answer suggests minimal impact due to low operating speeds.

AnsweredQoN 1150Legislative Council
Asked
6 May 2014
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to the proposed MAX Light Rail, and ask: (a) does the proposed route involve running through City Square in the City Link development; (b) what impact will large crowds in City Square for
public events have on the operation of the light rail; and (c) how will large crowds be managed to ensure they do not disrupt operations?

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Answered
24 June 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
49 days
(a) Yes.
(b)-(c) Due to the low operating speeds through City Square the impact will be minimal as it is everywhere else Light Rail is operated through crowded urban public areas.

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