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Sector Focus Transport system sprints for success
Top athletes are not the only ones aiming to be in peak condition for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham – the region’s transport system is also looking to be fast out the blocks. Details have been unveiled for a
new type of transport called Sprint, which will use tram-style vehicles to provide fast, reliable journeys along some of the region’s busiest roads.
Sprint, which runs on road-going
wheels rather than tracks, will have seven routes by 2026 but three of those are now being accelerated so they are in place for the Games. West Midlands mayor Andy
Street and Cllr Ian Ward, leader of Birmingham City Council, were joined by Great Britain sprinters Kaie Chambers-Brown and Cassie- Anne Pemberton in urging people to have their say and take part in a public consultation on the Sprint plans. The mayor said: “Sprint will work
in tandem with the new suburban rail lines and Metro tram routes we are building, creating a transport network that can grow our economy, give people cleaner air and squeeze the maximum benefit
On your marks: Cassie-Anne Pemberton and Kaie Chambers-Brown with Andy Street and Cllr Ian Ward
possible from HS2. But Sprint can also help make the Games a success which is why we are accelerating three of the routes. I would urge people to have their say on these plans and help showcase our region to the world and shape our future transport system.” Sprint is being developed by
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), which is part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), in partnership with local councils including Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Walsall. The authorities have now drawn
up detailed proposals for the three priority routes which are Birmingham to Solihull, Walsall and Sutton.
Cllr Ward, who is also WMCA
portfolio holder for economic growth, said: “The arrival of Sprint will undoubtedly act as a catalyst for regeneration and inclusive growth in the West Midlands, offering improved access to jobs and opportunities including those provided by HS2, Birmingham’s Big City Plan, and other major employers in the region. “Sprint will offer an attractive,
viable alternative for car drivers and, as we continue to tackle the pressing issue of air pollution, this exciting project will help to significantly reduce the number of cars on our roads, improving air quality in our region.” Sprint will offer passengers a
level of service and comfort similar to a tram with off-board ticketing, multiple-door boarding, wheelchair and pushchair access, free WiFi, air conditioning and on-board audio visual announcements and travel information. It will provide fast and dependable
journey times using limited stops – around 500m apart – using its own dedicated lane through areas of high congestion. It will also get automatic priority at busy junctions.
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