21 June 2010: SEQ: TransLink Network Plan 2010 welcome

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Media Release 21 June 2010

SEQ:  TransLink Network Plan  2010 welcome

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport commuters has welcomed the release of the 2010 TransLink Network plan on the TransLink website (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Public and active transport is the way forward in south-east Queensland.  The 2010 TransLink Network Plan offers some insights into the improvements to come.  There is little doubt that the biggest success of TransLink is integrated ticketing and the go card.  Further go card fare enhancements will be needed though to complete the package and drive public transport as first choice (2)."

"Of particular interest is the 'High Frequency Priority (HFP) network of fast, frequent, reliable and direct services (which) will form the backbone of the public transport system, running along major corridors and connecting activity centres and residential communities. The network of HFP routes will be clearly identifiable, with consistent branding of stations, stops, ferry terminals and signage. The HFP network will operate services at a frequency of every 15 minutes or better, between the hours of 6am – 9pm, seven days a week. Commuters will not need a timetable on these bus, train and ferry services' (1)."

"The major issue with public transport in south-east Queensland is the poor rail frequency, particularly off peak.  We are delighted that there are plans to address this in terms of a high frequency priority network."

"Well done TransLink on the release of the TransLink Network Plan 2010."

References:

1. http://download.translink.com.au/about/2010_networkplan.pdf

2. http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=3820.0

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

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