23 Mar 2011: Queensland: More of the same or actual policy improvement?

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Media Release 23 March 2011

Queensland:  More of the same or actual policy improvement?

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 noted that the move by the Lord Mayor of Brisbane into State Politics is an opportunity for an improvement in public and active transport for a sustainable future.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"There is a vacuum of policy from all sides of the political spectrum in moving forwards for a truly sustainable future.  Car centric development has been foisted on the citizenry with worsening congestion and financial collapse.  It is time to change the paradigm before peak oil leads to a paralysed transport system."

"The recent outburst by Cr Newman calling for the scrapping of the Cross River Rail project just highlights how Brisbane centric transport planning has been (1). Cross River Rail is essential to improve the capacity and service frequency of the entire south-east Queensland rail network, and has flow on effects for the rest of Queensland."

"People determine their votes on policy not personality.  Good Government demands a focussed and productive opposition, things which have been missing in action in Queensland for some time.  Time for all parties to grasp the moment!"

Reference:

1. http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=5341.msg50467#msg50467

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

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