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Please add your Christmas wishes for public transport in Queensland.

We can then work it up as a ' Letter to Santa '  [media release] 

Cut off 11th December 2022

I will start.

Dear Santa, we would like the many bus service cancellations to be turned around.

- Double BUZ network. New BUZ routes from Moorooka, Yeronga, Carindale (via Winstanley St), Carindale (via Chatsworth Rd), Cannon Hill, Bulimba, Toombul (via Hamilton), Toombul (via Sandgate Road), Chermside (via Grange), Albany Creek and Mitchelton.

Context: In the last decade BCC & TL has let its focus drift from BUZ to CityGlider (Newman) and Metro (Quirk). However, the bulk of the patronage is being pulled in by BUZ services, it is a well tried and tested way to increase patronage without the expensive frills. We just need more of what we know works.

- Break up the Great Circle Line

Context: Just do it.

- Build a major bus interchange at Indooroopilly train station. Build interchanges at two other locations, Coopers Plains station, and Morningside station.

Context: Bus users must be able to get to train stations on a bus. If they cannot do that then they will have to move house to be next to the station, or purchase a car to drive there. Both are unreasonable.

Building a bus interchange at Indooroopilly station would be a very high benefit project, as it will remove almost all buses other than BUZ routes from congested Moggill Road and Coronation Drive. This will save time, money and avoid delay. It will also mean bus passengers can be removed from express buses and placed on express trains. Due to that, redundant express/rocket buses can be removed as well, simplifying the network.

(Is Santa going electric too?)

Duplication from Beerburrum to Landsborough North.

A usable public transport network.

A business case study for North west rail line through Trouts Rd corridor. Just to get ahead of ridiculous motorway proposals.

Planning for BERT expansions north to Chermside and east to Carindale.

Progress for CAMCOS.

Finally announce rolling stock expansion project tender winner, it's already falling behind before anything has even happened.

I feel these wishes are pretty small and achievable.

Quote from: ozbob on November 27, 2022, 10:24:26 AMDuplication from Beerburrum to Landsborough North.

I will even leave out some cookies and milk for this one.

Duplication from Landsborough North to Nambour
- for the freight benefits and collateral advantage of passenger service improvements, including north of Nambour.

Quote from: Fares_Fair on November 27, 2022, 18:17:42 PM

Quote from: ozbob on November 27, 2022, 10:24:26 AMDuplication from Beerburrum to Landsborough North.

I will even leave out some cookies and milk for this one.

Me, some muffins too    

CAMCOS & NCL duplication to Landsborough, just do it already.

Better frequencies, later running times, and general bus reform, to make public transport a more attractive option.

And my personal favourite... better regional services! Regional trains should be so good that driving is only the method of last resort.

• Proper bus network reform - everywhere!
• Movement on proper bus infrastructure such as bus lanes on arterials and busway extensions
• All new buses being electric
• Springfield rail extended to Ripley
• Whatever needs to be done to get fifteen minute all day train service to at least Ferny Grove, Shorncliffe, Manly, Kuraby, and Brisbane Airport

Commencement of a proper study into the busway missing link from Federation Street to Truro Street

Commencement of a study and allocation of funds for removing the flat junction for the Airport Line

A proper stand alone Public Transport Authority for QLD.

You know it makes sense........

 

Quote from: Monster on November 28, 2022, 14:43:15 PMA proper stand alone Public Transport Authority for QLD.

You know it makes sense........

 

    

Santa is waiting for your Christmas wishes



 

Quote from: timh on November 28, 2022, 12:39:59 PMCommencement of a study and allocation of funds for removing the flat junction for the Airport Line

Why? It's only Shorncliffe north of there on the subs. If northside patronage growth might take Virginia-Lawnton back out of CRR, but we'd be far more likely to build new corridor from CRR to north of Northgate (e.g. Trouts Rd).

A far better solution is to install dual track between Eagle Junction and Clayfield similar to the airport. Trains will move slower as a result but it frees up the subs.

Integration between public transport routes just like 👇🏻👇🏻

https://twitter.com/agp_bach/status/1597407316067831808?

A properly empowered and funded Public Transport Authority to study, plan, design, construct and operate/maintain ALL public transit in SEQ [themselves or where appropriate by contract].

Any real progress flows from the above!

Another Courier Mail article stating that we are on course to have the same congestion issues as LA in 6 years time.

They need to prioritise east-west connections, by extending the Busway from UQ to Indooroopilly. This can be done as one project (re Indooroopilly bridge duplication) by moving the Indooroopilly station slightly north to Bunnings and building a 20 floor TOD to accommodate a new interchange, offices and apartments 24/7 retail (Bunnings, 7/11, cafes and restaurants.

Trains need to run 20 mins or better off-peak within the next couple of years, as well as buses where it's currently 60 or 30 mins or better.

Or buses on the Northside where it's every 60 minutes, 2 hours, doesn't run after 6pm or multiple terminus locations.

' Brisbane Metro ' is renamed, preferably Busway Electric Rapid Transit (BERT) 

Santa is going to cut off his list tonight!

Now or never!

 

Recognition by all levels of Government that widening road to bust congestion actually just creates even more congestion

Thank you for your Christmas wishes.

This thread is now closed.

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Summary Santa Christmas Wish List

1. The bus service cancellations be turned around.

2.  Double the BUZ Network

3.  Break up the Great Circle line bus

4.  Build a major bus interchange at Indooroopilly railway station

5.  Duplicate the Sunshine Coast line Beerburrum to Landsborough North ASAP

6.  Usuable public transport - accessiblity, frequency, connectivity.

7.  A business case study for North west rail line through Trouts Rd corridor.

8.  Planning for Brisbane Bus Rapid Transit Metro expansions north to Chermside and east to Carindale.

9.  Real progress for the Sunshine Coast Direct Line (Beerwah - Maroochydore).

10. Announce Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (rolling stock expansion project) tender winner.

11. Better frequencies, later running times, and general bus reform.

12. Better regional rail services!

13. Proper bus network reform - everywhere!

14. Movement on proper bus infrastructure such as bus lanes on arterials and busway extensions.

15. All new buses being electric.

16. Springfield rail extended to Ripley.

17. Whatever needs to be done to get fifteen minute all day train service to at least Ferny Grove, Shorncliffe, Manly, Kuraby, and Brisbane Airport.

18. Commencement of a proper study into the busway missing link from Federation Street to Truro Street

19. Commencement of a study and allocation of funds for removing the flat junction for the Airport Line

20. A proper stand alone Public Transport Authority for QLD. A properly empowered and funded Public Transport Authority to study, plan, design, construct and operate/maintain ALL public transit.

21. Integration between public transport routes.

22. Improve Northside bus frequency and span, 60 minutes, 2 hours frequency with services finishing at 6pm is unsatisfactory.

23. Prioritise east-west connections, by extending the Busway from UQ to Indooroopilly.

24. Trains need to run 20 mins or better off-peak within the next couple of years, as well as buses where it's currently 60 or 30 mins or better.

25. Recognition by all levels of Government that widening road to bust congestion actually just creates even more congestion.

26. The 'Brisbane Metro' be officially described as the 'Brisbane BRT Metro'.

Thanks, that's a great list!   

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Queensland Public Transport Santa Christmas Wish List

12th December 2022

Dear Santa,

Here are some public transport wishes for Christmas.
We have all been good!

We have invited the good citizens of Queensland to add their Public Transport Santa Christmas wishes
to our Facebook post at https://railbotforum.org/yourls/3e

Merry Christmas!



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1. The bus service cancellations be turned around.
2. Double the BUZ Network.
3. Break up the Great Circle line bus.
4. Build a major bus interchange at Indooroopilly railway station.
5. Duplicate the Sunshine Coast line Beerburrum to Landsborough North ASAP.
6. Useable public transport - accessibility, frequency, connectivity much improved..
7. A business case study for North West rail line through Trouts Rd (NW) corridor.
8. Planning for Brisbane Bus Rapid Transit Metro expansions north to Chermside and east to Carindale.
9. Real progress for the Sunshine Coast Direct Line (Beerwah - Maroochydore).
10. Announce Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (rolling stock expansion project) tender winner.
11. Better frequencies, later running times, and general bus reform.
12. Better regional rail services!
13. Proper bus network reform - everywhere!
14. Movement on proper bus infrastructure such as bus lanes on arterials and busway extensions.
15. All new buses being electric.
16. Springfield rail extended to Ripley.
17. Whatever needs to be done to get fifteen minute all day train service to at least Ferny Grove, Shorncliffe, Manly, Kuraby, and Brisbane Airport.
18. Commencement of a proper study into the busway missing link from Federation Street to Truro Street
19. Commencement of a study and allocation of funds for removing the flat junction for the Airport Line
20. A proper stand alone Public Transport Authority for QLD. A properly empowered and funded Public Transport Authority to study, plan, design, construct and operate/maintain ALL public transit.
21. Integration between public transport routes.
22. Improve Northside bus frequency and span, 60 minutes, 2 hours frequency with services finishing at 6pm is unsatisfactory.
23. Prioritise east-west connections, by extending the Busway from UQ to Indooroopilly.
24. Trains need to run 20 mins or better off-peak within the next couple of years, as well as buses where it's currently 60 or 30 mins or better.
25. Recognition by all levels of Government that widening road to bust congestion actually just creates even more congestion.
26. The 'Brisbane Metro' be officially described as the 'Brisbane BRT (Bus Rapid Transit)'.

Reference: RBoT Forum https://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=14946.0

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It's time! Public Transport Queensland, come on down!!

20th December 2022

Greetings,

Lots of great suggestions on our Santa Christmas Wish List Facebook post at https://railbotforum.org/yourls/3e

Feedback confirms that we need for start focussing a lot more on improved public and active transport in SEQ.

In the recent publication by Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts ' Cities Research - South East Queensland research project ' ( https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/research-data/bureau-communications-arts-and-regional-research/regions-and-cities/cities-research ) similar sentiments are echoed.

Implications of growth and conclusion: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/bcarr-seq-report-chapter-10.pdf  page 248

QuoteCommuter travel in SEQ is currently very car dependent, with the areas that are projected to grow most strongly over the next two decades typically having very low public transport use. Significant and timely investment in public transport will help reduce congestion and manage the impacts of growth on the existing road network.

All this is even more pressing now with the Olympics on the 2032 horizon.  We need a proper Public Transport Authority forthwith!

Doing nothing is not an option. 

Best wishes,
Robert

Robert Dow
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Quote from: ozbob on December 12, 2022, 23:40:29 PMSent to all outlets:

Queensland Public Transport Santa Christmas Wish List

12th December 2022

Dear Santa,

Here are some public transport wishes for Christmas.
We have all been good!

We have invited the good citizens of Queensland to add their Public Transport Santa Christmas wishes
to our Facebook post at https://railbotforum.org/yourls/3e

Merry Christmas!

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1. The bus service cancellations be turned around.
2. Double the BUZ Network.
3. Break up the Great Circle line bus.
4. Build a major bus interchange at Indooroopilly railway station.
5. Duplicate the Sunshine Coast line Beerburrum to Landsborough North ASAP.
6. Useable public transport - accessibility, frequency, connectivity much improved..
7. A business case study for North West rail line through Trouts Rd (NW) corridor.
8. Planning for Brisbane Bus Rapid Transit Metro expansions north to Chermside and east to Carindale.
9. Real progress for the Sunshine Coast Direct Line (Beerwah - Maroochydore).
10. Announce Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (rolling stock expansion project) tender winner.
11. Better frequencies, later running times, and general bus reform.
12. Better regional rail services!
13. Proper bus network reform - everywhere!
14. Movement on proper bus infrastructure such as bus lanes on arterials and busway extensions.
15. All new buses being electric.
16. Springfield rail extended to Ripley.
17. Whatever needs to be done to get fifteen minute all day train service to at least Ferny Grove, Shorncliffe, Manly, Kuraby, and Brisbane Airport.
18. Commencement of a proper study into the busway missing link from Federation Street to Truro Street
19. Commencement of a study and allocation of funds for removing the flat junction for the Airport Line
20. A proper stand alone Public Transport Authority for QLD. A properly empowered and funded Public Transport Authority to study, plan, design, construct and operate/maintain ALL public transit.
21. Integration between public transport routes.
22. Improve Northside bus frequency and span, 60 minutes, 2 hours frequency with services finishing at 6pm is unsatisfactory.
23. Prioritise east-west connections, by extending the Busway from UQ to Indooroopilly.
24. Trains need to run 20 mins or better off-peak within the next couple of years, as well as buses where it's currently 60 or 30 mins or better.
25. Recognition by all levels of Government that widening road to bust congestion actually just creates even more congestion.
26. The 'Brisbane Metro' be officially described as the 'Brisbane BRT (Bus Rapid Transit)'.

Reference: RBoT Forum https://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=14946.0

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