The proposed route links a large number of Canberra's museum's and other attractions with major employment, retail and entertainment centres in Civic. It passes close to a number of existing and planned hotels, motels and tourist accommodation sites, as well as standard and medium density residential areas. The currently preferred route was adopted after detailed examination of a range of alternatives.
	Travellers on the Federation Line will enjoy this view of Lake Burley Griffin as the tram travels alongside Lawson Crescent on its way to the National Museum of Australia
	The preferred route has three sections:
	National Museum of Australia to West Civic. This will provide a link from the National Museum of Australia on Acton Peninsula, to Screensound Australia (the National Screen & Sound Archive) and the western side of Civic. West Civic to Ainslie Avenue. This will link the two sides of Civic, extending from Childers Street to the corner of Ainslie Avenue and Ballumbir Street. It will include a loop encompassing City Walk, Petrie, Bunda and Akuna Streets. Ainslie Avenue to the Australian War Memorial. This will provide a link from the eastern side of Civic via Ainslie Avenue, Limestone Avenue and Treloar Crescent to the Australian War Memorial.
	The tramway will run alongside roads wherever possible, rather than sharing road space with other vehicles. This will minimise conflict with road traffic. Factors examined in finalising the route alignment included safety, costs, interaction with other traffic and environmental concerns. A detailed analysis of relevant intersections found no insurmountable problems in incorporating tram operations within the existing road network.
	The proposed route satisfies design criteria for horizontal curvature and vertical alignment. Grades are within the operational capability of the trams. Melbourne tram design standards have been adopted, and the system will be able to accommodate modern light rail vehicles should this be required.
	Stops will be located to maximise potential patronage through close proximity to major destinations. In total, 16 stops have been identified: of these 5 are formal stops with platforms, and 11 are 'hail and ride' type facilities. Main stops are intended to provide equal access facilities to all users including the disabled, through provision of all necessary facilities as required in the Draft Disability Standards. These will include access ramps, shelters/seating and railings as appropriate.
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