Appendix 8 - Seven Principles of LWT

 

Seven Principles of LWT

1. FREQUENT

  • Continuous service, maximum 5-10 minute wait times

2. RELIABLE

  • Dependable at all hours

  • Safe environments - on vehicles and at all stops and terminals

  • Separate transit right-of-ways

3. EFFICIENT

  • Seamless connectivity between modes and routes

  • Connectivity: linking communities with places of work, education, and recreation

  • Environmental and energy efficiency

  • Faster and easier than private vehicles

4. PERMANENT

  • Long-term investment that will shape development of our city and province

  • Routes will not change

  • Permanent transit defines growth

  • Integration of transit with development and environment

5. ACCESSIBLE

  • Accessible for all abilities

  • Equitable and affordable fare structure

  • Maximum 500m access to transit

6. PASSENGER-CENTRIC

  • Intuitive, simple, easy to navigate

  • Identifiable routes and stops

  • As much or more comfort than a private vehicle

  • Weather protection, good lighting, Wifi, seating, food and coffee

  • Space to accommodate bikes, groceries, or luggage

7. PLACEMAKING

  • Honour neighbourhood culture and heritage through signage, public art, and design

  • Create identifiable transit stops with unique identities

  • Tie communities together, rather than splitting them apart

 
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