12 Nov 2011: SEQ: Core Frequent Network: 'Steam Iron' GCL between Indooroopilly

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Media release 12th November 2011

SEQ: Core Frequent Network: 'Steam Iron' GCL between Indooroopilly and Brookside

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 has suggested that the current Great Circle Line (GCL) bus between Indooroopilly and Brookside be straightened (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Public transport must be fast, direct and frequent. The introduction of the route 590 bus - Garden City to Airport 1 DFO, is the first stage of fixing up the cross-town network for non-CBD trips."

"The suggested route could service Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Toowong, Bardon, Ashgrove, Wardell Street, Samford Rd, Mitchelton Rail and Brookside Shopping Centre. Alternatively, the route could begin at UQ Chancellors Place in recognition of the fact that UQ is a large study and employment centre."

"Importantly, services should run 7 days, including the weekend and be frequent enough in the off peak (every 30 minutes or better) and more frequent during peak hours (10-15 minutes) and have a decent scope of hours from 6 am to 9 pm."

"Services in the area could also be reviewed with a Mt Coot-tha shuttle service leaving Toowong half-hourly or better, and the existing 471 (Mt Coot-tha) altered to terminate at Toowong."

Reference:

1. http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=7041.0

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

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