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Cambridge Light Rail Principles

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    Cambridge heritage values are outstanding. King’s College Chapel. Photo © Colin Harris, 2010.

    Responsible investment in our future and in enduring quality for the long-term – hallmarks of Cambridge.

  2. Support & strengthen our economy, businesses, productivity & competitiveness.
  3. Protect Cambridge’s globally outstanding heritage, environment & landscapes.
  4. Support environmentally sustainable solutions, including improving air quality, energy efficiency & reduction of waste.
  5. Enhance our urban & rural environments as quality places to live.
  6. Fast, frequent, reliable & attractive public transport services that foster modal shift.
  7. Support social inclusion and equitable access to opportunities supported by public transport.
  8. Phased & affordable delivery of a flexible strategy over time.
  9. Long-term balance of capital investment versus operational / maintenance costs.
  10. Minimise risk and costs by using proven solutions for successful implementation and service delivery.
  11. Encourage competition from suppliers of infrastructure, vehicles & operational services.
  12. Meet Office of Rail & Road safety case requirements in a timely fashion for delivery of a practical scheme.
  13. Follow existing transport arteries where feasible.
  14. Connect the modern University of Cambridge campus.

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