30 Mar 2012: Queensland: New Ministers, new approach ...

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Media release 30 March 2012

Queensland:  New Ministers, new approach to public and active transport?

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 said the announcement today of the Minister for Transport and Main Roads, and the Assistant Minister for Public Transport is an opportunity for public and active transport renewal.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Congratulations to the Mr Emerson and Mr Minnikin on their respective appointments.  The time is right to improve public and active transport options throughout Queensland."

"Transport and Public Transport are key portfolios.  Without a functional transport system the state  stops!"

"We call on the new Ministers to commission a review into the entire public transport network with a view to implementing a core-frequent-network rail, bus and ferry, with frequent feeder bus services (1)."

Reference:

1. Building a Core Frequent Network  http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=5173.0

Contact:

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

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