During peek hours Melbourne’s travel times can be increased by more then 60%.
By 2030, congestion is expected to cost every Melbourne resident $1,700 a year.
Over 30 per cent of car trips occur in congested conditions.
Our Goal: Reduce the number of cars on the road.
People dont want to give up using there cars, so how do we convince pople to use other modes of transport?
simple.. a pay as you use model that incurrages people to take passengers or seek alternative transportation to avoid extra costs.
Step 1: Change the outer roads around the cbd into a massive 6 lane roundabout.
Step 2: Install cameras at the entry points to the cbd and implement a toll system where you get charged a entry fee unless you are comuting with a passenger.
Step 3: Break melbourne up into zones and install cameras that charge people when they drive across zones without a passenger.
Step 4: Setup a priceing structure that changes depending on traffic conditions Higher during peek hour for example
Melbourne CBD Boundary
CBD Roundabout
Camera Locations
Default Map
Reduced Traveling Times.
By implementing our solution we aim for a 20% reduction of vehicles on our roads.
This will save over 52 man hours per peak-time
Self Funding System - This solution will be self funded with no money needed from government after installation.
System That Gives Back To The Community.
Interest generated from excess money will be given back to community groups as voted by road users to do projects that benefit the community directly making melbourne a world class city of its own.
New employment opportunities - installation / management / maintenance etc.
Fund managers, help desk personnel, maintenance staff, operations staff.