9 Jan 2015: Brisbane Bus Reform: More Buses, More Often for Brisbane Central ..

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Media release 9th January 2015

Brisbane Bus Reform: More Buses, More Often for Brisbane Central Electorate

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 calls on Premier Campbell Newman and Opposition Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk to support more buses, more often for the Brisbane Central Electorate.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Our research shows Brisbane City Council's bus services could be better matched to residents in the Electorate of Brisbane Central. As part of our New Bus Network Proposal, we are pleased to release blueprints for more buses within these suburbs. Recycling existing waste and inefficiency within the current BCC bus network funds our reforms, keeping a lid on fares and growing farebox revenue. That's good news for passengers.


http://backontrack.org/docs/bus/reform/bus192.png

New Bus Network Proposal > http://tiny.cc/newnetwork
New Bus Network Proposal Survey > http://tiny.cc/busreform
Current BCC Bus Network > http://tiny.cc/checkyourbus

"Under bus reform, bus route 192 West End-CBD would be realigned and extended through the Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley, and along James Street to the Brisbane Powerhouse. Weekend services would also be introduced to route 192 for the first time, running at least every 30 minutes on Saturday and Sunday until 10 pm. Incredibly, our map of Brisbane City Council's bus network reveals that Brisbane City Council only supplies service along James street with an hourly daytime service - the 470 Toowong. This service misses the Brisbane Powerhouse and the very high density development around it. James Street is a well known outdoor dining and entertainment area with cinemas, and was once slated for a Light Rail service."

"By recycling, redesigning and adjusting existing routes, bus reform means more buses more often while keeping a lid on fares. What is the Government's and Opposition parties' policy? Rising, unaffordable 20% fare increases or genuine bus network reform?"

Contact:

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

References:

Brisbane Buses: Call for CityGlider in Centenary Suburbs
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-buses-call-for-cityglider-in-centenary-suburbs-20141104-11gxl3.html

City's public transport will never improve while run by opposing sides Couriermail 11th April 2012 pages 18-19
http://backontrack.org/docs/cm/cm_11apr12_p18.jpg
http://backontrack.org/docs/cm/cm_11apr12_p19.jpg

New Bus Network Proposal > http://tiny.cc/newnetwork

New Bus Network Proposal Survey > http://tiny.cc/busreform

Current BCC Bus Network > http://tiny.cc/checkyourbus

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