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    I am a proud Wudjari man of the Noongar nation in Western Australia. Diverse interests but a big Olympics fan. Attended Paris 2024 Paralympics OC, Sydney 2000 OC & events, Athens 2004 OC, events & worked there, Melbourne 2006 OC.

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  1. AustralianFan
    Because the World DanceSport Federation is the sport’s world governing body and runs the Olympic Breaking competitions at the Olympic Games.
  2. AustralianFan
    Egypt Has Built a New Olympic Park This is gob-smacking set of stadiums and venues in Egypt’s new Olympic Park is the very opposite of New Norm. It’s horrifying multi-billion $$$$ cost scale reminds me of Sochi 2014’s build-it-at-any-cost from scratch.
  3. AustralianFan
    Australian Federal Opposition Leader Dutton might be just scrapping for more votes but he is reportedly “leaving the door open” re extra venue funds for Brisbane 2032’s venues if LNP wins government in both Queensland state and national elections.
  4. AustralianFan
    Gabba Rebuild On Again ? Queensland LNP Leader Crisafulli has comfirmed that a Gabba Rebuild would be considered the his 100 day review if he wins Government at this month’s state election. Gabba Rebuild on the table under LNP’s 100 day review - Brisbane Times
  5. AustralianFan
    Following Paris 2024 and the ‘star power’ heading toward LA 2028, some good points made in The Project’s report further below on the pressure Brisbane 2032 is under. Even swimming at Suncorp Stadium is mentioned again, like Paris 2024 did with their swimming venue at their indoor rugby stadium. Reports also coming out today re Federal Opposition Leader Dutton and more cash for Brisbane Olympic projects if he wins government.
  6. AustralianFan
    Correction: These dual HOV/Carpool Lanes during the Games will be temporily re-purposed it seems, well at least one of the lanes, to be Games Lanes in those required freeway sections to/from and relevant to those Orange County Olympic/Paralympic Venues.
  7. AustralianFan
    On my last few trips to LA and Costa Mesa, I’ve noticed the Freeway 405 Express Lanes Project has been completed and a faster journey down to Orange County is the result. These HOV (High Occupancy Vehicles) + carpool +3 with Fastrak transponder dual express lanes replaced the previous single carpool lanes and its made a huge difference on the 405 Freeway purported to be the busiest freeway in all of USA. These HOV Lanes during the Games will be temporily re-purposed it seems to be Games Lanes in those required freeway sections. Link: 405 Freeway Express Lanes Project Now Open - Spectrum News
  8. AustralianFan
    @Bear excellent detail on the LA Olympic Transport Network including the draft map. I completely missed in your earlier posts you posted that there was a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system coming to LA and will form part of the network. This is very interesting because for 2032, Brisbane recently announced they are expanding their new BRT to be near to more venues. I had also been wondering at LA 2028 if or how they might put Games Lanes on LA’s freeways and this has answered that: they’ll be included on shoulders, HOV express lanes, HOT and/or GP. (btw, what’s HOT and GP? Are they different categories of specialised lanes on LA freeways? Games Lanes to be highlighted to freeway/road users with striping, pavement painting and new signage Emergency vehicles will have access, but general traffic will be prohibited from using these dedicated travel lanes.
  9. AustralianFan
    Brisbane 2032 transport authorities will study closely the plans of LA 2028 as it develops the Olympic Transport Network (OTN) over several modes of travel across different venues and other locations. In 2032, in addition to a Bus Operations Centre, organisers will need to plan for multiple: Park and Ride sites for spectator to park their cars in the vicinity of either venues or transport hubs serviced by shuttle buses Venue Bus Malls to drop off/pickup spectators Bus/Coach Depots for maintenance, washing and refuelling the OTN fleet, anc Bus Staging Areas adjacent to venues for short term parking. Brisbane 2032 organisers will also need to plan for spectator and workforce shuttles to/from venues adjacent to designated light rail, heavy rail, train stations and bus stations to daily move everyone in and out. In 2032, Spectator Park and Ride Sites in the vicinity of venues can be expected to be sourced/commandeered from a variety of available open spaces. LA 2028 have released their LA 2028 Metro Games Mobility Concept Plan which the Brisbane 2032 team I’m sure will pore over in detail as they develop their own plan.
  10. AustralianFan
    Just found it in @Bear’s amazing raft of LA 2028 transport plan documents. So at LA2028 in their Games Enhanced Transit System (GETS), there will be: 25 Park and Ride sites for spectator cars served by GETS shuttle buses to/from venues 13 Venue Bus Malls to drop off/pickup spectators 15 GETS Bus Depots for maintenance, washing and refuelling the GETS bus fleet 13 Bus Staging Areas adjacent to venues for short term parking 1 Bus Operations Centre (no doubt Brisbane 2032 transport planners will be examining in great detail these LA 2028 Olympic Transport Network Plans) LA2028 Games Enhanced Transit System Source: LA2028 Games Enhanced Transit System (GETS)
  11. AustralianFan
    Noting too that in your excellent transport plans and timelines @Bear that “Supplemental Bus System” for spectators and workforce (starting on the day of the Opening Ceremony as you posted above) is the name given by LA organisers to cover this type of additional transport spectator/workforce shuttle services described in my post above. I guess each Olympic Games may give a slightly differently name to these additional games time shuttle operations to daily move everyone in and out of venues to nearby public transport connections and park and ride shuttle locations.
  12. AustralianFan
    Very impressive research @Bear regarding the detail around LA2028 transport planning and Olympic Transport Network. Yes too that as with Olympic Games for decades now that there will be no cars at actual venues from at least Sydney 2000 onwards. But as with many Olympic Games, am expecting that, in addition to public transport connections, a fleet of spectator shuttle buses and coaches will operate from designated temporary Olympic Park and Ride locations which would then take spectators to the actual venues. Olympic Park and Rides are generally strategically located within roughly 3-5 miles or so from the Venue and common places for these are open spaces such as industrial lots, shopping centre carparks, high school open spaces, other open spaces. Spectator Shuttle Buses would also be required from designated public transport light rail and heavy rail stations to take spectators that short distance from that rail or bus station to the nearby venue. For example, to get to the Marine Stadium Rowing Course at Long Beach, spectator shuttle buses most likely will be required from a nearby designated Long Beach Light Rail Station to take spectators that distance to one of the ticketed entry points at Marine Stadium.
  13. AustralianFan
    Yes, it certainly will and hopefully reduce shuttle bus movements around the LAX area and on to public and other transport connections. As an example, I was very impressed with the public transport connections and the new light rail route to Long Beach where there will be several venues in LA2028.
  14. AustralianFan
    Unfortunately that link is subscription article and a headline only. Here is the full interview about cloning for Brisbane 2032 Perth’s Optus Stadium from another media outlet:
  15. AustralianFan
    Another part of that interview with Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr.
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