City to Parramatta Light Rail Link |
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Benefits for the government |
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A world class efficient transport system at minimal government
spending |
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A solution operational in a very short time |
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A fully sustainable system with low energy use |
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Reduced bus and private motor vehicle traffic, pollution, road
maintenance costs |
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Freed from running a loss making rail business |
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Government remain in full control (through
the licensing system) |
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Not at
the mercy of a powerful PPP syndicate |
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Government freed of rail salaried staff |
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No fare collection/fare evasion costs and problems |
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$12.5M income from GST |
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Income tax revenue from profitable small business car
operators |
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Ongoing spending limited to track maintenance |
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740 jobs created |
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Track maintenance costs very low (non-stop
system is very benign) |
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Starkly reduced pollution from brake noise and brake pad dust |
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Improved street life with associated increase in income from
improved street business |
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Improved visual impact of the road with no overhead wires |
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Groundwork laid for a citywide people friendly non-stop
suburban transport network |
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Sustainably principle implemented and energy targets improved |
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Giving back the power to people where people can manage it
better |
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An Australian solution which will attract tourists |
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