30 Apr 2011: SEQ: Bus route 514 and modified bus route 503 in Ipswich area ...

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Media release 30 April 2011

SEQ: Bus route 514 and modified bus route 503 in Ipswich area 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 passengers welcomes the implementation of the 514 bus route and a modified 503 bus route in Ipswich from the 3 May 2011 (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"The FlexiLink trial in Ipswich was not successful in some roam zones, namely Zones A and B.  The Minister for Transport and TransLink therefore acted to restore bus services which is welcomed. Thank you!"

"The FlexiLink trial is ongoing for another 3 months in Roam Zones C and D (1).  Roam Zone C which includes Goodna needs more bus support. People in roam zone C have the same issues as was experienced by people in zones A and B.  We encourage citizens impacted by the withdrawal of the 523 bus route particularly and other concerns with FlexiLink to give feedback to TransLink (1)."

"Local bus transport is becoming more critical as road congestion and fuel price rises start to seriously impact.  Changes to bus routes need to go through a proper community consultation process.  This helps avoid the unhelpful angst and grief which developed in Ipswich. As the population ages equitable mobility is increasingly important, not everyone can continue to drive a car."

"FlexiLink services could be implemented jointly with bus in some low density areas as an off peak option to peak bus services. One does not necessarily exclude the other, time for some lateral thinking!"

Reference:

1. http://translink.com.au/travel-information/services-and-timetables/buses/flexilink/ipswich-changes-3-may

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

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