Author Topic: 24 Sep 2014: SEQ: Can we please see out of and into buses, trains and trams! (Read 36924 times)

ozbob · « **Reply #80 on:** March 22, 2016, 04:46:42 PM »

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. @QueenslandRail We do not support blocking windows on public transport vehicles be they trains, buses or trams, with wraps! #qldpol

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ozbob · « **Reply #81 on:** April 21, 2016, 02:50:19 AM »

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ozbob · « **Reply #82 on:** July 04, 2016, 03:31:05 AM »

Good ad wrap means not obliterating the vision through windows hey?

Love this wrapped bus designed by Year 6 children from Hayes - @ExterionMediaUK #tbdfest #kidswrappedbus pic.twitter.com/0Jcf4y9GDS
— Transport for London (@TfL) July 3, 2016

ozbob · « **Reply #83 on:** October 27, 2016, 03:54:13 AM »

Media: Can we please see out of & into buses, trains, trams & ferries?
> https://t.co/0PngD8X214 #qldpol #springst
windows NOT for ad wrap pic.twitter.com/UHhj1oBCV5
— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) October 26, 2016

ozbob · « **Reply #84 on:** November 08, 2016, 03:03:21 AM »

Sent to all outlets:

8th November 2016

Can we please see out of and into buses, trains, trams and ferries?

Greetings,

We were delighted that the Greens Candidate for Brisbane Lord Mayor Ben Pennings raised the issue of all over wraps on public transport vehicles making it difficult for passengers to know their location, particularly at night or when wet (1). There is also a potential security issue with all over wraps as it is not possible to see into the vehicle. A wrapped bus for example, would be a much more obvious target for evil doings than an unwrapped bus.

This is what confronts a passenger. Photograph from inside of a bus with all over advertising wrap.

http://backontrack.org/images/memes/AOAWindowCovering.jpg

On a visit to Brisbane CBD I noted an increased number of buses with limited advertising.

http://backontrack.org/images/tours/12feb16/b1.jpg

This is acceptable.

We call for the removal of all over wraps from all public transport vehicles, be they trains, trams, buses or ferries (2)

Public transport vehicles have windows for a reason - to allow people to see out of and to see into the vehicles.

Blocking these windows is treating the public with contempt in our opinion. Is ad wrap placed over windscreens? No it is not as the driver has to see out of the vehicle, so why are passengers blocked from seeing out of vehicles too?

Public transport vehicles are constructed with windows for a reason, it is not for ad-wrap!

We call on the Minister for Transport to direct that ad-wrap be removed from at least 95% of windows on public transport vehicles.

Best wishes
Robert

Robert Dow
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References:

1. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/violent-threats-made-against-greens-mayoral-candidate-for-brisbane-20160214-gmtx2y.html

... "A lot of people, particularly at night, are having a hard time seeing their stop.

"There's enough things discouraging people from using public transport in regards to cost and frequency." ...

Quote attributed to Mr Pennings.

2. 24 Sep 2014: SEQ: Can we please see out of and into buses, trains and trams!
http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=10971.0

ozbob · « **Reply #85 on:** November 08, 2016, 07:34:26 AM »

The girl on the train wouldn't have spotted much through the windows promoting her movie. pic.twitter.com/mxFrohXMPV
— Daniel Bowen (@danielbowen) October 25, 2016

ozbob · « **Reply #86 on:** November 26, 2016, 11:13:09 AM »

The rather limited view from #GoldCoast light rail thanks to the hideous exterior advertising wraps. pic.twitter.com/6qk0QnfVUn
— Darren Davis (@DarrenDavis10) November 26, 2016

ozbob · « **Reply #87 on:** November 27, 2016, 03:22:32 AM »

Sent to all outlets 27th November 2016

The scourge of ad-wrap blocking windows on PT vehicles - REMOVE IT

Good Morning,

Interesting to note that an International Visitor to our region highlighted the scourge of ad wrap yesterday.

https://twitter.com/DarrenDavis10/status/802313026598621185

" The rather limited view from #GoldCoast light rail thanks to the hideous exterior advertising wraps. "

There are real problems with ad wrap on buses, trains, ferries and trams. Public transport vehicles are built with windows for a reason, so passengers can see into and out of them. They should not be blocked. This is very disorientating for passengers, particularly at night or when wet, and also makes it very difficult if not impossible to see into the vehicle. The blocking of window vision could have serious safety and security implications as well. We call on the Minister for Transport Mr Stirling Hinchliffe to direct that all wrap be removed from windows from public transport vehicles. It is possible to have well placed ad wrap that leaves window vision intact.

Best wishes

Robert

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

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Media release 24th September 2014 re-released 27th November 2016

SEQ: Can we please see out of and into buses, trains, ferries and trams!

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 recent publicity concerning all over advertising wraps reducing passenger vision on trams, is also an issue on buses and trains in SEQ (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"There has been an increasing use of all over advertising wraps on buses, trains for a number of years now. The same has happened to the new trams on the Gold Coast. These advertising wraps usually cover windows and block clear vision."

"We have had feedback from the public and members that these wraps do make it difficult to see out of particularly at night and can make it difficult to know location, and also make it difficult to see into the vehicles at any time. In these troubled times this is not a good security outcome."

"The advertising revenue gained from these wraps could be maintained by more appropriate advertising placement. For example, on areas of the vehicles away from windows, internally and externally."

"We call for the removal of advertising wraps from window areas on all public transport vehicles, trains, buses, ferries and trams."

Reference:

1. http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/mayor-tom-tate-leads-push-to-get-ugly-advertising-wraps-taken-off-gold-coast-trams/story-fnj94idh-1227061919059

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

ozbob · « **Reply #88 on:** November 27, 2016, 03:29:05 AM »

Media: 'Scourge of ad-wrap blocking windows on PT vehicles - REMOVE IT'
> https://t.co/9OJYjUN8Ih #qldpol @StirlHinchliffe @Schrinner pic.twitter.com/PJFQVeweQO
— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) November 26, 2016

ozbob · « **Reply #89 on:** November 27, 2016, 04:17:46 PM »

@Robert_Dow Talk about blocking windows on trains - here's a pic I took when I was in Melbourne. Obscures windows so badly, signs unreadable pic.twitter.com/YtH5aDhAy4
— Australian Rail Maps (@railmaps) November 27, 2016

ozbob · « **Reply #90 on:** November 28, 2016, 02:50:07 AM »

Sent to all outlets:

28th November 2016

Public transport failure SEQ

Good Morning,

The Transport Authorities' lack of response to the scourge of ad-wrap is symptomatic of the wider issues.

It is as if they have contempt for public transport passengers. Despite constant feedback that ad-wrap is very disorientating for many, and is in fact a genuine security risk they ignore our pleas to remove it. Public transport vehicles have windows for a reason - it is not for ad-wrap.

Public transport in SEQ is headlong into failure. The problems with Queensland Rail were seen to be coming and we highlighted those concerns.

A list of a few more concerns with public transport in SEQ.

1. Organisational structure - a circus of mismanagement with TransLink, Brisbane City Council, Queensland Rail, and the State Government sitting in silos of replication and inefficiency. Politics dominates sound policy. No wonder little actually gets achieved.

2. Brisbane bus network - needs urgent reform.

3. Brisbane Metro - as proposed an absurdity. The State Government has failed to challenge this with the end result that Brisbane ratepayers money is being wasted on a nonsense, and Prime Minister is attempting to link funding of Cross River Rail to the Brisbane ' Metro ' which has to be one of the most perverse outcomes for public transport in SEQ ever!

4. The simple things, like all door boarding on high frequency buses is too hard for Queensland. Logical arrangement of CBD bus stops too hard!

5. Infrastructure stalemate.

6. Failure to convert Victoria Bridge into a bus and active transport bridge only. Massive bus network failure looms.

7. Snail pace fare reform - is to eventually happen, hopefully in January 2017, but we cannot be to confident can we?

8. New Generation Rollingstock trains - clearly problems, trains have been in Queensland since February 2016, none have seen a passenger yet.

9. Failure to clarify fare policy on rail replacement buses - despite assurances that this would be done.

10. Ongoing signalling issues with Petrie - Redcliffe Peninsula line.

Not a pretty list is it? But that spells out the mess it actually is. Want a cash bonus with that?

Best wishes
Robert

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

[ Attached: https://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=10971.msg184102#msg184102 ]

ozbob · « **Reply #91 on:** November 28, 2016, 03:01:30 AM »

Latest media: &#39; Public transport failure SEQ &#39;
> https://t.co/DyWhUXnJyJ #qldpol #railfail @AnnastaciaMP @StirlHinchliffe @TimNichollsMP pic.twitter.com/Kw8rnPm2pL
— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) November 27, 2016

Fares_Fair · « **Reply #92 on:** December 18, 2016, 07:45:08 PM »

Should, God forbid, there be a protracted terrorist incident on a bus with ad wrap (possibility very, very remote, I know), but what would the authorities do if they needed intel on what was occurring on the bus?
Maybe we should approach them for their opinion on this circumstance, perhaps they could access CCTV cameras on the buses.
But if they were to be disabled or painted out, it's back to the ad-wrap windows for visuals.

On second thought, if only passengers could access CCTV street cameras to read signage outside of the bus...

ozbob · « **Reply #93 on:** December 19, 2016, 03:13:30 AM »

Media release 19th December 2016

Australia: All we want for Christmas is clear windows

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 it is time to remove advertising wrap from the windows of all public transport vehicles.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"There has been an increasing use of all over advertising wraps on buses, trains, trams and ferries for a number of years now. These advertising wraps usually cover windows and block clear vision."

"Public transport vehicles have windows for a reason. It is to allow passengers to see out of and into public transport vehicles. Is ad-wrap applied to obliterate windscreens? No, of course not, so why do transport authorities treat passengers with contempt and block the windows? Why are public transport vehicles built with windows?"

"We have had feedback from the public and members that these wraps do make it difficult to see out of particularly at night and can make it difficult to know location, and also make it difficult to see into the vehicles at any time. In these troubled times this is also not a good security outcome."

The view that confronts passengers

"The advertising revenue gained from these wraps could be maintained by more appropriate advertising placement. For example, on areas of the vehicles away from windows, internally and externally."

"We call for the immediate removal of advertising wraps from window areas on all public transport vehicles: trains, buses, ferries and trams."

Reference:

1. SEQ: Can we please see out of and into buses, trains and trams!
https://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=10971.0

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

ozbob · « **Reply #94 on:** December 19, 2016, 03:19:08 AM »

All we want for Christmas is clear windowshttps://t.co/Q0DiJvWZMh #auspol #nswpol #springst #politas #qldpol #saparli #ntpol #wapol #actpol pic.twitter.com/UZsSHa5Auu
— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) December 18, 2016

HappyTrainGuy · « **Reply #95 on:** December 19, 2016, 07:57:25 PM »

Tried to count how many people were on the 330 that was going through Chermside tonight so I could whinge about how buses aren't included in this holiday timetable. Didn't see anyone but the driver on it. Wanted to confirm but when it turned sideways I was greeted with a full body advertisement so I couldn't see in.

ozbob · « **Reply #96 on:** December 20, 2016, 03:06:28 AM »

Sent to all outlets:

20th December 2016

Re: Australia: All we want for Christmas is clear windows !

Good Morning,

It really is time to remove this advertising wrap from windows of public transport vehicles. Apart from the fact it is very disorientating to passengers and blocks visibility and location confirmation, it is a very major security risk. It is not possible to see into the vehicles. It will only take one security incident to be compromised by advertising wrap blocking vision to see it promptly removed. How about the authorities being proactive and removing it now? Before there is an incident.

Best wishes
Robert

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

[ Attached: https://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=10971.msg185349#msg185349 ]

ozbob · « **Reply #97 on:** December 20, 2016, 03:29:37 AM »

Blocked windows on public transport vehicles is a major security risk
> https://t.co/PeocH5QSAH #qldpol #windowsarenotforwrap #removeit pic.twitter.com/xPCXtXf2cX
— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) December 19, 2016

ozbob · « **Reply #98 on:** December 20, 2016, 04:59:57 PM »

Flinders St station hard to discern through the tram window this morning. @danielbowen pic.twitter.com/AQwy43VrqN
— Janet Bolitho (@PortPlaces) December 20, 2016

ozbob · « **Reply #99 on:** December 21, 2016, 05:05:23 PM »

Brisbanetimes --> Call for advertising wraps to be removed from buses

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The only unwrapping public transport pundit Robert Dow wants to see this Christmas is on Brisbane's buses.

Mr Dow, the public figurehead of public transport advocacy group Rail Back on Track, said advertising wraps on buses and CityCats blocked passengers' clear vision and constituted a "very major security risk".

"It is not possible to see into the vehicles," he said.

"It will only take one security incident to be compromised by advertising wrap blocking vision to see it promptly removed.

"How about the authorities being proactive and removing it now, before there is an incident?"

It was not the first complaint about the practice.

Resident Derek Tinkler blasted the wrappings during a public address in the Brisbane City Council chamber last year, in which he said looking out the covered windows was like "looking through netting all the time".

Mr Dow said Mr Tinkler's complaints were not uncommon.

"We have had feedback from the public and members that these wraps do make it difficult to see out of, particularly at night, and can make it difficult to know location, and also make it difficult to see into the vehicles at any time," he said.

"In these troubled times this is also not a good security outcome.

"The advertising revenue gained from these wraps could be maintained by more appropriate advertising placement. For example, on areas of the vehicles away from windows, internally and externally.

"We call for the immediate removal of advertising wraps from window areas on all public transport vehicles."

But the council's public transport chairman, deputy mayor Adrian Schrinner, said just 4 per cent of the city's fleet were fully wrapped.

Six of Brisbane's 21 CityCats were wrapped, along with 44 of the council's 1209 buses.

"The wraps are all made from perforated material to maintain visibility through the windows for passengers and meet Australian standards," Cr Schrinner said.

"In response to public feedback, the wrap material was upgraded late last year to a more transparent product that has more perforations and viewing holes per square metre.

"Also, the past six Team Brisbane CityCats since late last year have had only partial or no wrapping over their windows."

Those "Team Brisbane" CityCats included homages to the city's national sporting teams, along with other themes of civic pride.

Cr Schrinner said that in the 2015-16 financial year, the council received $7.29 million in advertising revenue from all sources, including public transport.

A breakdown of revenue for bus wrapping was not available, he said.

Cr Schrinner said the advertising revenue was used to make improvements to bus services.

ozbob · « **Reply #100 on:** December 22, 2016, 07:57:42 AM »

Will be chatting after 9am with Annie Gaffney about ad-wrap blocking windows on PT vehicles @abcsunshine radio & @612Brisbane @abcgoldcoast
— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) December 21, 2016

ozbob · « **Reply #101 on:** December 22, 2016, 09:31:12 AM »

Thanks Annie and ABC Radio for the opportunity to chat about wrap on windows of PT vehicles.

ozbob · « **Reply #102 on:** March 20, 2017, 12:48:47 PM »

Hey @QueenslandRail windows are for passengers to see into & out of carriages #contemptforpax #railfail #qldpol @jackietrad

F
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— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) March 20, 2017

Stillwater · « **Reply #103 on:** March 20, 2017, 02:46:30 PM »

The problem of the wrap is exacerbated by the rain droplets on the outside of buses.

QLDBUS · « **Reply #104 on:** March 20, 2017, 04:08:30 PM »

I honestly Don't see the problem. i think there are more important issues to be worrying about the stupid ad wrap

IDK about you but unless you can find another way to generate income ......

ozbob · « **Reply #105 on:** March 20, 2017, 04:18:36 PM »

We have constant feedback about the problems for pax. Disorientating, particularly when wet and night.

PT vehicles are built with windows for a reason. It is so people and can see in and out of them. If that was not the case why build the vehicles with windows? Just build window-less tin cans.

There are also rather significant potential security issues. You cannot see into the vehicle.

Other jurisdictions that care for the passengers place adwrap on the PT vehicles without blocking the windows,
and so preserve the ' precious revenue' .

Ad wrap on windows is just another sign of the contempt the authorities actually have for passengers.

It is our position that ad wrap be removed from the windows of PT vehicles.

I noted when in Perth early this year that the PT vehicles there (trains and buses) do not have any adwrap blocking windows. Rather civilised.

London

brissypete · « **Reply #106 on:** March 20, 2017, 05:11:22 PM »

View from adwrapped carriage on SMU266 leaving Roma St few minutes ago

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SurfRail · « **Reply #107 on:** March 20, 2017, 09:23:37 PM »

Quote from: QLDBUS on March 20, 2017, 04:08:30 PM

I honestly Don't see the problem. i think there are more important issues to be worrying about the stupid ad wrap

IDK about you but unless you can find another way to generate income ......

Do you realise just how little it brings in? 50% generally goes to the operator anyway, so TransLink's cut is half of bugger all.

I've also seen just in the last few days a Sydney double deck bus with wrap advertising over the front upper window. Spew.

ozbob · « **Reply #108 on:** March 24, 2017, 02:10:37 AM »

Sent to all outlets:

24th March 2017

Advertising blocking public transport vehicle windows major security risk

Good Morning,

The past few days more social media chatter concerning advertising wrap (ad-wrap) placed over the windows of public transport vehicles. This ad-wrap makes it very difficult and often impossible to see into a public transport vehicle from the side. It is also disorientating for passengers, particularly when wet and/or under reduced light conditions such as night or dull days. Also intending passengers cannot see into the vehicles to judge passenger loading.

Public transport vehicles: buses, trains, ferries and trams are built with windows for a reason. It is not for covering up with advertising material. Otherwise the public transport vehicles would be built as tin cans - no windows at all.

An on board security incident on bus or other vehicle could be seriously compromised as security forces cannot see into the vehicle. It also is obvious to anyone planning such an incident that they would choose a vehicle with windows obliterated with advertising wrap to gain a tactical advantage.

Ad-wrap on windows of public transport vehicles must be removed, immediately. It is clearly unsafe and treats passengers with contempt.

Here is a picture from London showing buses with appropriately applied ad-wrap, and Brisbane bus with windows blocked.

http://www.arrivalondon.com/img/i563c96429b856415390997.jpg?1446821540

http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/43c950a6daca0ce8efe5e494ee231553?interlace=false&api_key=qy2gvdw92m3b23ptgyv4995z

The non view from inside a train with ad-wrap over windows.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1Qm3h6CIAA6mQ6.jpg

Advertising material can still be applied to public transport vehicles leaving windows clear.

It is interesting to note that in Perth (Transperth), an enlightened public transport jurisdiction, there is no ad-wrap blocking windows of trains or buses.

Best wishes
Robert

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

ozbob · « **Reply #109 on:** March 24, 2017, 02:18:17 AM »

Latest: Advertising blocking public transport vehicle windows major security risk
> https://t.co/wRkvjn3Fl2 #qldpol @jackietrad @CoPStewart pic.twitter.com/VpQqMnsFx3
— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) March 23, 2017

ozbob · « **Reply #110 on:** March 24, 2017, 02:36:28 AM »

View from ad-wrapped carriage on @QueenslandRail SMU266 leaving Roma St
> https://t.co/kFzptm6nvc #qldpol @jackietrad @CoPStewart #removeit pic.twitter.com/0OfuYgAxJF
— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) March 23, 2017

ozbob · « **Reply #111 on:** March 24, 2017, 02:54:01 AM »

London is looking just as beautiful as ever today! (Image via @Reuters live feed) pic.twitter.com/vsyPLEShbN
— Simon Cullen (@Simon_Cullen) March 23, 2017

^

Note: Windows clear of ad-wrap @jackietrad @CoPStewart #qldpol https://t.co/XzO6c2ddVN
— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) March 23, 2017

newbris · « **Reply #112 on:** March 25, 2017, 04:50:49 PM »

Bob I really appreciate your push to get windows cleared. I find it quite stressful to not be able to work out where I am. Makes for a more unpleasant journey.

ozbob · « **Reply #113 on:** March 25, 2017, 05:22:51 PM »

Quote from: newbris on March 25, 2017, 04:50:49 PM

Bob I really appreciate your push to get windows cleared. I find it quite stressful to not be able to work out where I am. Makes for a more unpleasant journey.

Thanks for the feedback.

I will battle on till the right thing is delivered.

ozbob · « **Reply #114 on:** May 12, 2017, 02:34:05 AM »

Sent to all outlets;

12th May 2017

The scourge of ad-wrap blocking windows on PT vehicles - REMOVE IT

Good Morning,

Interesting to note that an International Transport planner visitor to our region highlighted the scourge of ad wrap in November 2016.

https://twitter.com/DarrenDavis10/status/802313026598621185

" The rather limited view from #GoldCoast light rail thanks to the hideous exterior advertising wraps. "

There are real problems with ad-wrap on buses, trains, ferries and trams blocking vision. Public transport vehicles are built with windows for a reason, so passengers can see into and out of them. Public transport vehicles are not built window-less are they? The windows should not be blocked. This is very disorientating for passengers, particularly at night and/or when wet, and also makes it very difficult if not impossible to see into the vehicle. The blocking of window vision could have very serious safety and security implications as well.

We call on the Minister for Transport Ms Trad to direct that all wrap be removed from windows of all public transport vehicles. It is possible to have well placed ad wrap that leaves window vision intact. Other jurisdictions manage to do that. Is this too hard for Queensland?

Ad-wrap blocking windows is measure of the ongoing contempt transport authorities have for passengers sadly.

Best wishes

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

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Media release 24th September 2014 re-released 27th November 2016 re-released 12th May 2017

SEQ: Can we please see out of and into buses, trains, ferries and trams!

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 recent publicity concerning all over advertising wraps reducing passenger vision on trams, is also an issue on buses and trains in SEQ (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"There has been an increasing use of all over advertising wraps on buses, trains for a number of years now. The same has happened to the new trams on the Gold Coast. These advertising wraps usually cover windows and block clear vision."

"We have had feedback from the public and members that these wraps do make it difficult to see out of particularly at night and can make it difficult to know location, and also make it difficult to see into the vehicles at any time. In these troubled times this is not a good security outcome."

"The advertising revenue gained from these wraps could be maintained by more appropriate advertising placement. For example, on areas of the vehicles away from windows, internally and externally."

"We call for the removal of advertising wraps from window areas on all public transport vehicles, trains, buses and trams."

Reference:

1. http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/mayor-tom-tate-leads-push-to-get-ugly-advertising-wraps-taken-off-gold-coast-trams/story-fnj94idh-1227061919059

Contact:

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

ozbob · « **Reply #115 on:** May 12, 2017, 02:38:46 AM »

Latest: Scourge of ad-wrap blocking windows on PT vehicles - REMOVE IT
> https://t.co/ewYTROM8zq #qldpol #security @jackietrad @CoPStewart pic.twitter.com/Md5Mt7HPYM
— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) May 11, 2017

ozbob · « **Reply #116 on:** August 07, 2017, 02:48:23 AM »

Sent to all outlets:

17th February 2016 resent 7th August 2017

Can we please see out of and into buses, trains, trams and ferries?

Greetings,

We are delighted that the Greens Candidate for Brisbane Lord Mayor Ben Pennings raised the issue of all over wraps on public transport vehicles making it difficult for passengers to know their location, particularly at night or when wet (1). There is also a potential security issue with all over wraps as it is not possible to see into the vehicle. A wrapped bus for example, would be a much more obvious target for evil doings than an unwrapped bus.

This is what confronts a passenger. Photograph from inside of a bus with all over advertising wrap.

http://backontrack.org/images/memes/AOAWindowCovering.jpg

On a recent visit to Brisbane CBD I noted an increased number of buses with limited advertising.

http://backontrack.org/images/tours/12feb16/b1.jpg

This is acceptable.

We call for the removal of all over wraps from all public transport vehicles, be they trains, trams, buses or ferries (2)

Public transport vehicles have windows for a reason - to allow people to see out of and to see into the vehicles.

Blocking these windows is treating the public with contempt in our opinion.

Best wishes
Robert

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

References:

1. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/violent-threats-made-against-greens-mayoral-candidate-for-brisbane-20160214-gmtx2y.html

... "A lot of people, particularly at night, are having a hard time seeing their stop.

"There's enough things discouraging people from using public transport in regards to cost and frequency." ...

Quote attributed to Mr Pennings.

2. 24 Sep 2014: SEQ: Can we please see out of and into buses, trains and trams!
http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=10971.0

ozbob · « **Reply #117 on:** August 07, 2017, 03:03:08 AM »

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/894242304038289408

techblitz · « **Reply #118 on:** December 04, 2017, 06:16:53 PM »

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155031678257823&set=p.10155031678257823&type=3

ozbob · « **Reply #119 on:** December 04, 2017, 06:32:27 PM »

^ thanks TB. I left a message ...

We are just hitting our heads on brick walls in SEQ. A very disinterested transport elite that has completely rooted most things sadly.