The man who runs one of the world’s largest public transport authorities has some sage advice for Sydney.
The man who runs one of the world’s largest public transport authorities says Sydney’s new metro will be a catalyst for economic growth in the same way as London’s Elizabeth line has spurred new housing and jobs.during a visit to Sydney this week, Transport for London commissioner Andy Lord said he was struck by the project’s architecture and large public spaces that bore similarities to London’s new east-west railway.
As cost-of-living concerns pile pressure on governments worldwide, Lord said transport projects needed to be seen for their wider economic benefits instead of just how they improve journey times. In a similar vein, Sydney Metro chief executive Peter Regan said about 15,000 dwellings had been built on government-owned land near operating and planned metro lines since 2019.
“What you want to be able to do is finish one project and move the expertise straight on to the next one. you lose that skill set, which is why a lot of people from London have moved to Australia,” he said.Tourism and Transport Forum chief executive Margy Osmond said the M1 metro line had added to Sydney’s brand as a modern city in tourists’ minds. “If it’s not a great place to live, it’s not a great place to visit.
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