7 Jan 2012: SEQ: Carindale park n' ride already exists

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Media release 7 January 2012

SEQ: Carindale park n' ride already exists

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 agrees with the Minister for Transport's response to the request for a Park n' Ride at Carindale (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"The fact is that there is already a Park n' Ride at Carindale, provided by Westfield on commercial terms.  What is being asked for is a subsidised Park n' Ride.  RAIL Back On Track members believe that such money should be put in to bus services rather than car parking."

"At Carindale, there is already a fairly substantial feeder network fanning out from Carindale, with the 200, 202, 203, 204, 212, 215, 250 and 270 services, adding 201, 205, 213 and numerous Veolia services in peak hour.  What is missing is late night frequencies, particularly the 204 bus which gets high loadings."

"The 204 covers the immediate vicinity quite well, but it is not a BUZ yet, in spite of reportedly getting 1.2 million boardings per year (2).  This could be upgraded to BUZ status with an allocation of less than 20000 weekly seats.  This would also raise the profile of the route in the area."

"Spend the money on bus services, not parking!  Solve the problem for the long term. Building more car parks is repeating the mistakes of the past and adding to the congestion and gridlock crisis on the roads."

Reference:

1. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/carindale-commuters-told-to-park-at-qsac-20120103-1pjhi.html

2. "On Board" Spring 2009.

Contact:

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