8 Apr 2012: SEQ: Public transport inefficiency needs to be sorted

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Media release 8th April 2012

SEQ: Public transport inefficiency needs to be sorted



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 Brisbane is a very poor performer when it comes to comparing public transport trips per person with other states (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Public transport must be fast, direct and frequent. Public transport in south-east Queensland is hamstrung with poor bus and train frequency, a 'mish-mash' of bus routes that go on tours as much as heading for destinations, and buses that run in competition with rail. Failing bus-rail connections all compound to position us a poor public transport performer."

In 2008/2009 public transport trips per person were (1) :

Adelaide 59
Brisbane 65
Perth 77
Sydney 110
Melbourne 124

Auckland 44
Wellington 74

Vancouver 133

Brisbane - recent years (2)

Year             Patronage (trips millions)      Population (millions)        Trips/person (annual)
2007/8            162.5                                        2.88                                 56.4
2008/9            175.7                                        2.93                                 59.8
2009/10          176.5                                        3.0                                   58.8
2010/11          174.6                                        3.1                                   57.0

"Public transport in Brisbane is clearly not performing. Fare prices are also out of balance with service levels which just further demonstrates the inefficiencies in our public transport."

"It is clear, the entire structure of the public transport network in south-east Queensland needs review to transform it into an efficient network that becomes first choice for travel.  A core frequent network (bus, rail and ferry) is needed with proper cross suburban links with frequent feeder buses to rail and bus stations (3)."

References:

1. http://transportblog.co.nz

2. http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=8075.0

3. 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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