3 Oct 2010: SEQ: Walter Taylor Ward By-Election - Public and Active Transport

[ozbob]

Media Release 3 October 2010

SEQ:  Walter Taylor Ward By-Election - Public and Active Transport Forum 20th October 2010

You are invited!

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 organised a forum on Public and Active Transport in the Walter Taylor Ward.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"A by-election for the Walter Taylor Ward is being held on Saturday 23rd October (1).  This ward has one of the busiest railway stations outside the CBD, and has a number of other very significant public transport trip generators such as the University of Queensland and Indooroopilly shopping centre. Public and active transport is a hot topic in the ward."

"A forum on public and active transport issues in the Walter Taylor Ward has been organised for Wednesday 20th October. Venue is the Indooroopilly Bowls Club Corner Clarence and Allwood Roads Indooroopilly, commencing at 6.30pm (2).

"All candidates have been invited to attend and present their vision for public and active transport in the ward. Format is for candidates to each present for ten minutes, and then answer questions from the floor."

"Anyone interested in public and active transport is invited to attend.  No need to register, just turn up."

References:

1.  http://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/local/waltertaylor2010/

2.  Notice - Walter Taylor Ward By Election - Pre Election Forum  http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=4526.0

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

[ozbob]

Discussion thread --> http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=4526.0

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

5th October 2010

Greetings,

Please find attached a flyer for the Walter Taylor Ward By-Election - Public and Active Transport Forum 20th October 2010.

Please distribute as desired.  All candidates for the by-election have accepted our invitation to join with us for the forum.

20th October, 6.30 - 8.30pm Indooroopilly Bowls Club.

Best wishes
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org


Flyer for the Public and Active Transport Forum --> here! PDF  88KB

[ozbob]

Media Release 12 October 2010

SEQ:  Walter Taylor Ward By-Election - Public and Active Transport Forum 20th October 2010

You are invited!

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 organised a forum on Public and Active Transport in the Walter Taylor Ward.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"A by-election for the Walter Taylor Ward is being held on Saturday 23rd October (1).  This ward has one of the busiest railway stations outside the CBD, and has a number of other very significant public transport trip generators such as the University of Queensland and Indooroopilly shopping centre. Public and active transport is a hot topic in the ward."

"A forum on public and active transport issues in the Walter Taylor Ward has been organised for Wednesday 20th October. Venue is the Indooroopilly Bowls Club Corner Clarence and Allwood Roads Indooroopilly, commencing at 6.30pm (2).

"All candidates have accepted our invitation to attend and present their vision for public and active transport in the ward. Format is for candidates to each present for ten minutes, and then answer questions from the floor."

"Anyone interested in public and active transport is invited to attend.  No need to register, just turn up."

References:

1.  http://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/local/waltertaylor2010/

2.  Notice - Walter Taylor Ward By Election - Pre Election Forum  http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=4526.0

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

[ozbob]

Media Release 15 October 2010

SEQ:  Walter Taylor Ward By-Election - Public and Active Transport Forum 20th October 2010

You are invited!

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 organised a forum on Public and Active Transport in the Walter Taylor Ward.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"A by-election for the Walter Taylor Ward is being held on Saturday 23rd October (1).  This ward has one of the busiest railway stations outside the CBD, and has a number of other very significant public transport trip generators such as the University of Queensland and Indooroopilly shopping centre. Public and active transport is a hot topic in the ward."

"A forum on public and active transport issues in the Walter Taylor Ward has been organised for Wednesday 20th October. Venue is the Indooroopilly Bowls Club Corner Clarence and Allwood Roads Indooroopilly, commencing at 6.30pm (2).

"All candidates have accepted our invitation to attend and present their vision for public and active transport in the ward. Format is for candidates to each present for ten minutes, and then answer questions from the floor."

"Anyone interested in public and active transport is invited to attend.  No need to register, just turn up."

References:

1.  http://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/local/waltertaylor2010/

2.  Notice - Walter Taylor Ward By Election - Pre Election Forum  http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=4526.0

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

[ozbob]

Media Release 19 October 2010

SEQ:  Walter Taylor Ward By-Election - Public and Active Transport Forum 20th October 2010

You are invited!

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 organised a forum on Public and Active Transport in the Walter Taylor Ward.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"A by-election for the Walter Taylor Ward is being held on Saturday 23rd October (1).  This ward has one of the busiest railway stations outside the CBD, and has a number of other very significant public transport trip generators such as the University of Queensland and Indooroopilly shopping centre. Public and active transport is a hot topic in the ward."

"A forum on public and active transport issues in the Walter Taylor Ward has been organised for Wednesday 20th October. Venue is the Indooroopilly Bowls Club Corner Clarence and Allwood Roads Indooroopilly, commencing at 6.30pm (2).

"All candidates have accepted our invitation to attend and present their vision for public and active transport in the ward. Format is for candidates to each present for ten minutes, and then answer questions from the floor."

"Anyone interested in public and active transport is invited to attend.  No need to register, just turn up."

References:

1.  http://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/local/waltertaylor2010/

2.  Notice - Walter Taylor Ward By Election - Pre Election Forum  http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=4526.0

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

21st October 2010

Greetings,

The forum held last evening (20th October) in the Walter Taylor Ward prior to the ward by election this Saturday was an outstanding success in terms of highlighting  local and broader public and active transport issues in the ward and Brisbane generally.

All candidates are to be congratulated on their contributions to forum, well researched and articulate.

A summary of the key issues:

1.  Bus priority required -  the western districts of Brisbane and bus transit is impacted severely by road congestion and minimal bus priority.

2.  True modal integration needed ( eg. Indooroopilly rail station and lack of bus interchange, true bicycle and footpath connectivity).  With the increase in train frequency on the Ipswich line after the Richlands branch line opens, there is the opportunity for feeder bus to Indooroopilly rail to avoid the road congestion.  The failure to properly put in place bus interchange facilities at Indooroopilly rail must now be addressed with some urgency.

3.  Proper and effective community consultation - some disquiet with present processes.

4.  3 of the 4 candidates were strongly supportive of light rail as part of the PT mix.

Best wishes
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

Media Release 19 October 2010

SEQ:  Walter Taylor Ward By-Election - Public and Active Transport Forum 20th October 2010

You are invited!

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 organised a forum on Public and Active Transport in the Walter Taylor Ward.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"A by-election for the Walter Taylor Ward is being held on Saturday 23rd October (1).  This ward has one of the busiest railway stations outside the CBD, and has a number of other very significant public transport trip generators such as the University of Queensland and Indooroopilly shopping centre. Public and active transport is a hot topic in the ward."

"A forum on public and active transport issues in the Walter Taylor Ward has been organised for Wednesday 20th October. Venue is the Indooroopilly Bowls Club Corner Clarence and Allwood Roads Indooroopilly, commencing at 6.30pm (2).

"All candidates have accepted our invitation to attend and present their vision for public and active transport in the ward. Format is for candidates to each present for ten minutes, and then answer questions from the floor."

"Anyone interested in public and active transport is invited to attend.  No need to register, just turn up."

References:

1.  http://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/local/waltertaylor2010/

2.  Notice - Walter Taylor Ward By Election - Pre Election Forum  http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=4526.0

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org