12 Mar 2008: RAIL Back On Track welcomes the Translink Transit Authority

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Media Release 12 March 2008

SEQ:  RAIL Back On Track welcomes the Translink Transit Authority

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 announcement by Transport Minister John Mickel that the new Translink Transit Authority will operational from the 1st July 2008.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

?Congratulations to the Queensland Government on the announcement of the formation of the Translink Transit Authority.?

?RAIL Back On Track supports the formation of the Translink Transit Authority (TTA) as it promises improved transport services and better coordination and integration of public transport in south-east Queensland.?

?Of concern to commuters has been the poor communication and feedback from transport authorities, and a failure to actually address consumer complaints.?

?It is important that the TTA is genuinely responsive to feedback and complaints.?

?The TTA has a responsibility to ensure that public transport is properly resourced.?

?The public transport system is struggling and sorting out the congestion issues must be an immediate priority of the new authority.?

?As well as the strategic level decision making it is important to ensure that concerns are addressed at a user level. An example is making sure buses coordinate with rail. How often have arriving passengers on a train watched as their bus leaves without them on board!

?We look forward to improved public transport in Queensland!?

Contact:

Robert  Dow

Administration
RAIL Back On Track
http://backontrack.org