Competitive tendering of bus ?

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> No word yet on privatising bus services: Quirk

[ozbob]

Media release 31st May 2013



SEQ: Smart State, Smart Bus?

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 Melbourne Smart Bus network is a model for improving connectivity for public transport in south-east Queensland (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"The radial nature of the public transport in south-east Queensland makes it difficult for connections between suburbs.  To make a connection, passengers often have to transit via the CBD.  This is very inefficient and adds to costs; fares, infrastructure and time costs. (2)"

"The TransLink bus review was an attempt to improve connectivity.  Sadly, for Brisbane, the TransLink Bus review was put aside and Brisbane City Council have been allowed to continue with their failing bus network, which largely ignores the historical flaws with the Brisbane bus network design, which is high cost, competes with other modes, and has poor connectivity, particularly across suburbs."

"TransLink should put out to competitive tender a Smart Bus network for south-east Queensland. A Smart bus network is one that complements the radial train and bus network by providing ' cross-town ' connections along major arterial roads.  These Smart Bus routes have on road priority, long span of operation and frequent services, and provide better connections to the community (1)."

"The SmartBus network in Melbourne has been an overwhelming success (3).  Time for south-east Queensland Transport agencies to break the shackles of public transport mediocrity and inaction, and get on with the job of doing it right!"

"Smart State or late State? "

References:

1. SmartBus http://corp.ptv.vic.gov.au/projects/buses/smartbus/

2. Those least likely to use public transport shouldering the cost
    http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/those-least-likely-to-use-public-transport-shouldering-the-cost-20130530-2neho.html#ixzz2Uo9axcq8

3. SmartBus http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartBus

Contact:

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

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

4th July 2013

BCC Bus fail - time to sort ...

Greetings,

Interesting piece in the Brisbanetimes today: Brisbanetimes --> No word yet on privatising bus services: Quirk
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/no-word-yet-on-privatising-bus-services-quirk-20130703-2pbb4.html

As was demonstrated in the failed bus reviews, there are major changes and improvements needed to BCC and its flawed bus network to bring it on board as an efficient part of the public transport network.

Sadly, the political courage to sort out the bus failure was lacking and we are now left with an even more diabolical outcome, with even more pressure on the worlds most expensive fares.

Time to move past BCC and its political posturing ....

Have a great day!

Best wishes
Robert

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

Media release 31st May 2013



SEQ: Smart State, Smart Bus?

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 Melbourne Smart Bus network is a model for improving connectivity for public transport in south-east Queensland (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"The radial nature of the public transport in south-east Queensland makes it difficult for connections between suburbs.  To make a connection, passengers often have to transit via the CBD.  This is very inefficient and adds to costs; fares, infrastructure and time costs. (2)"

"The TransLink bus review was an attempt to improve connectivity.  Sadly, for Brisbane, the TransLink Bus review was put aside and Brisbane City Council have been allowed to continue with their failing bus network, which largely ignores the historical flaws with the Brisbane bus network design, which is high cost, competes with other modes, and has poor connectivity, particularly across suburbs."

"TransLink should put out to competitive tender a Smart Bus network for south-east Queensland. A Smart bus network is one that complements the radial train and bus network by providing ' cross-town ' connections along major arterial roads.  These Smart Bus routes have on road priority, long span of operation and frequent services, and provide better connections to the community (1)."

"The SmartBus network in Melbourne has been an overwhelming success (3).  Time for south-east Queensland Transport agencies to break the shackles of public transport mediocrity and inaction, and get on with the job of doing it right!"

"Smart State or late State? "

References:

1. SmartBus http://corp.ptv.vic.gov.au/projects/buses/smartbus/

2. Those least likely to use public transport shouldering the cost
    http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/those-least-likely-to-use-public-transport-shouldering-the-cost-20130530-2neho.html#ixzz2Uo9axcq8

3. SmartBus http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartBus

Contact:

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

[longboi]

BCC are getting their way at the moment but contract reform isn't something that happens overnight. A bit like sector 2