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Council Meeting/Documents/What Do We Need? - Penmark/ThinkEco Proposition
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What Do We Need? - Penmark/ThinkEco Proposition

June 20, 2023Pages 25–284 sections

Presentation slides detailing the specific requirements and goals for a pilot track installation on the Galloping Goose trail.

5.a) S. Kong, Thinkeco Power Inc./Penmark/AECOM, Re: Testing of Battery Operated Train Technology within the Capital Regional District
2-3 km installation of track6 month for feasibility worksProposed location: Galloping Goose trail

What Do We Need?

Proposition

  • Galloping Goose Trail (or similar) access
  • 2-3 km installation of track
    • Extrapolation of costs to entire route
  • 6 month for feasibility works
    • E.g. Site assessments, identify standards and approvals, preliminary specifications
Photo of a wooded trail area with small wooden shelter structures and autumn leaves
Photo of a wooded trail area with small wooden shelter structures and autumn leaves

Commitment

  • Local job creation
  • Knowledge transfer
  • Apprenticeships/training
  • Sustainable business model
Page 25–28

How will it be achieved

Track Optioneering

  • Assessment of infrastructure
  • Integrated with all users
  • Working with the community
Photo of a narrow, tree-lined trail with track rails installed along the path
Photo of a narrow, tree-lined trail with track rails installed along the path
Photo of a trail next to a large body of water with track rails running through a puddle
Photo of a trail next to a large body of water with track rails running through a puddle
Photo of a cyclist on a trail passing a section of track rails embedded in the path
Photo of a cyclist on a trail passing a section of track rails embedded in the path
Rendering of light rail tracks laid over an asphalt surface
Rendering of light rail tracks laid over an asphalt surface
Rendering of a set of railroad tracks on a gravel ballast bed
Rendering of a set of railroad tracks on a gravel ballast bed
Page 25–28

How will it be achieved

Vehicle Optioneering

  • Environmentally acceptable bi-directional vehicle
  • Selection of vehicle format
  • System integration
Collage of renderings showing various modern light rail and transit vehicles in different settings, including urban plazas, wooded trails, and waterfronts
Collage of renderings showing various modern light rail and transit vehicles in different settings, including urban plazas, wooded trails, and waterfronts
Page 25–28

Summary

  • What: Site to install 2.3 km pilot track and store vehicles
  • Why: Determine the ‘right solution’, extrapolate whole route Capex, local demonstration and support
  • Who: Local contractors, local experts, local crew, supported by solution agnostic team
  • When: 6-month feasibility programme
  • Where: Galloping Goose trail (or similar)
    • Considering local infrastructure and environmental conditions
    • Considering safe integration with other users (e.g. cyclists)
Page 25–28

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Photo of a trail next to a large body of water with track rails running through a puddle

Photo of a trail next to a large body of water with track rails running through a puddle

Extracted from: 2023 06 20 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf