LNP: Brisbane Metro Plan

[verbatim9]

Metro planning on the way with help from state funding ---> http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/government-agrees-to-contribute-to-unfeasible-brisbane-metro-planning-20160916-gria7j.html

[#Metro]

When is the public going to be able to have a say? All the major decisions appear to be being made behind closed doors.  :conf

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Government agrees to contribute to 'unfeasible' Brisbane Metro planning

The state government has agreed to provide personnel to a planning team for the Brisbane Metro rapid transit system, but has insisted the council-led project remained unfeasible.

Earlier this month, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said he was keen to have the state government involved in the planning of the $1.54 billion project.

On Friday that wish was granted – but there was a sting in the tail.

In a letter obtained by Fairfax Media, Department of Premier and Cabinet director-general David Stewart said the government would provide two public servants to the council's government reference group.

Those public servants were to be two deputy directors-general – the Department of Transport and Main Roads' Matthew Longland and the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning's Darren Crombie.

But Mr Stewart said the government's agreement to participate in the reference group should not be seen in any way as an endorsement of the Brisbane Metro.

Instead, Mr Stewart said, all levels of government needed to prioritise the delivery of the Cross River Rail project between Dutton Park and Bowen Hills.

"I appreciate the intentions of the Brisbane City Council with the proposed Brisbane Metro subway system, particularly in relation to resolving inner-city bus movement constraints," he said in the letter sent to Brisbane City Council chief executive Colin Jensen on Friday.

"The Queensland government believes that the Brisbane Metro subway system proposal in its current form is not feasible.

"This is due to issues including concerns about the project's ability to address congestion, and insufficient land at the former Go Print site (Woolloongabba) for both Cross River Rail and the proposed Brisbane Metro subway system rolling stock depot."

Mr Stewart said Building Queensland frameworks could also be made available to assist in the council's planning.

"I look forward to working with you to find a way for the Queensland government to partner with the Brisbane City Council to deliver the Cross River Rail project, while identifying a workable solution to the inner-city bus movement challenges," he said.

"Please note, the appointment of the above representatives should not be construed as an endorsement of the (Brisbane Metro) project by the state government."

A spokesman for Cr Quirk said its Brisbane Metro business case was on track to be completed by May next year and welcomed the government's involvement.

"Both the Premier and Deputy Premier have in the past fortnight called on the Lord Mayor to get on with the business case, most recently in Parliament this week," he said.

"As part of the business case works, a government reference group is being formed and we welcome the state government's nomination of two officials to that group."

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

17th September 2016

Time for Brisbane bus action!

Good Morning,

More developments with the Quirk ' Metro ' viz.

Brisbanetimes --> Government agrees to contribute to 'unfeasible' Brisbane Metro planning

As proposed the Quirk ' Metro ' is unfeasible and a business case confined to the original proposal will show that.

However by seeking a wider input and looking at more rational solutions gains might well be made with a sensible proposal in the end.

However in the interim we have a major problem with a collapsing bus network.  (The whole premise of the proposed Quirk ' Metro ' actually confirms that, even if  the project as proposed is flawed).

We cannot do nothing.  Sorting out the immediate issues is straightforward.

1.  Convert Victoria Bridge to a ' green ' bridge*

2.  Commence network reform.  Deputy Mayor Adrian Schrinner has put forward some proposals which will allow to this occur**.  We support the Deputy Mayor with his proposal for a progressive network review. The State Government, BCC and TransLink need to urgently start this reform process.

Bus congestion is only going to worsen alarmingly with the bus changes that will occur with the Queens Wharf Brisbane project as even more buses are added to the chronic bus-jam on Victoria Bridge and CBD bus congestion.

Now is the hour!

Best wishes
Robert

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

*Brisbane: Convert Victoria Bridge to a ' green ' bridge
http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=12438.0

**BCC propose a progressive bus review & a public transport alliance model
http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=12433.0

[ozbob]

Latest media: ' Time for Brisbane bus action! '
> https://t.co/FhwhPJKnH4#qldpol@StirlHinchliffe @Schrinner pic.twitter.com/MhT2a5zegV

— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) September 16, 2016

[Stillwater]

DOING NOTHING IS NOT AN OPTION -- a familiar refrain in Queensland transport circles. 

[ozbob]

DOING NOTHING IS NOT AN OPTION -- a familiar refrain in Queensland transport circles. 

They all need a badge ...

[ozbob]

.@StirlHinchliffe @Schrinner @CrPeterCumming @CrJaredCassidy @Team_Quirk @TMRQld @AnnastaciaMP @jackietrad #qldpol pic.twitter.com/4ldlVZ04DP

— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) September 16, 2016

[verbatim9]

The State Gov and Council must be looking at new appropriate alignments. It's good that TMR are invovled this time.

[ozbob]

LM: we will be taking the community's views on board for #Brisbane Metro and incorporating feedback pic.twitter.com/cVOuYDZbSP

— Team Quirk (@Team_Quirk) September 27, 2016

[ozbob]

LM: 2 in 3 public transport trips are on buses and we need a solution to bus congestion - which is the #Brisbane Metro pic.twitter.com/MNXN3lwSPd

— Team Quirk (@Team_Quirk) September 27, 2016

[ozbob]

^

But not to & from the CBD. We need bus network reform first.
An under-capacity metro is a waste. A metro with capacity > busway is needed. https://t.co/YSflaystuF

— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) September 27, 2016

[#Metro]

They need a link.

[ozbob]

Want to find out more about the Brisbane Metro Subway project? Community info sessions will be held during Oct. https://t.co/cVtFAlY0Qi

— Cr Adrian Schrinner (@Schrinner) September 27, 2016

[ozbob]

. @Schrinner Nice vid. Capacity needs clarification 30000/h, is that 15000 pphpd?
If so no gain over present. If 30,000 pphpd then ideal.

— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) September 27, 2016

[ozbob]

These are the fundamental issues with the Quirk Metro.
> https://t.co/TJZEUO1XBZ#qldpol
Very serious problems as proposed ..

— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) September 27, 2016

[ozbob]

@Schrinner any chance of a meeting with your metro team for our members please. Could be worthwhile for both I think.

— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) September 27, 2016

[ozbob]

Nice looking trains with their updated pic!   

[#Metro]

"More than 230 buses pass through cultural centre every hour"

230 buses x 65 pax/bus = 14 950 pphd theoretical capacity.

"blah blah blah blah" (images of victoria bridge)

The video has images of lines zipping through Victoria Bridge. That metro cannot use Victoria Bridge.

Frame at 1.13 shows line starting at WOOLLOONGABBA!

Again shows blue (Blue Team blue also) line crossing the Victoria Bridge.

Again the last station is HERSTON not RBWH.

1.27 "Buses will connect to Brisbane Metro" Well, great but they still don't own the busway. It really is drawing up plans to build on your neighbour's property. Perhaps being released now to set up an Blue Team wedge at State election time?

Services every 2 minutes moving 30 000 pphd, means that

30 000 pphd / 30 = 1000 pax per train (it cannot be anything else!)

As for the bus trip time savings, I do not know how on Earth they can calculate that it would only take 6 min or so on the metro compared with current.


The images look like TRAMS, if the capacity is 300 pax per vehicle, it is a rubber TRAM not a metro.

[ozbob]

Media: Time for Brisbane bus action!
> https://t.co/FhwhPJKnH4#qldpol
can we really wait for expensive dreams?
or can we do! pic.twitter.com/SsPX9rxvR1

— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) September 27, 2016

[ozbob]

I have asked for clarification of the capacity as stated in the vid.  They are being a bit cunning I think in simply stating 30000/h.

There is no way they can achieve 30000 pphpd with their current thinking so it really is 15000 pphpd I think, which gets us back to the point why spend billions to achieve not much at all, something that could be done by greening Victoria Bridge and bus network reform?

Have they moved to larger train capacity?

I think this is all designed to put some pressure on the Red mob in George St ..

[#Metro]

It's going to be a tram! I just know it! A rubber tyre tram.

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

28th September 2016

What is the real capacity of the Quirk ' Metro ' ?

Greetings,

Cr Adrian Schrinner has tweeted that " Want to find out more about the Brisbane Metro Subway project? Community info sessions will be held during Oct. "
and released a video ' Brisbane Metro Subway System'.  We welcome these developments. [ See > https://twitter.com/Schrinner/status/780903392839278592 ]

There is however a very critical point concerning the video.  It is stated that the capacity of the ' metro ' will be 30,000 passengers / hour.  Metro systems normally are spoken of in capacity as the number of passengers/hour/direction (pphpd).  Is the capacity of the proposed  metro now actually 15,000 pphpd or is it 30,000 pphpd?

The busways deliver 15,000 pphpd (occasionally up to 18,000 pphpd) already.  It would be folly to spend billions of dollars on a system that does not increase capacity.

This must be clarified.

Best wishes
Robert

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

[ozbob]

Media: What is the real capacity of the Quirk ' Metro ' ?
> https://t.co/3lqCZYgLYI#qldpol pic.twitter.com/dDq7zubThP

— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) September 28, 2016

[ozbob]

Couriermail Quest --> Planned for completion in 2022, Brisbane Metro continues its journey

The next stage of bringing Brisbane Metro to the city is underway.

This morning Lord Mayor Graham Quirk announced he will be turning to residents for help with developing the business case for the Brisbane Metro Subway System.

"The people of Brisbane earlier this year indicated their strong support for the Brisbane Metro Subway System and we are getting on with the business case so we can keep building the necessary infrastructure to keep Brisbane moving," Cr Quirk said.

"I am committed to delivering this vital transport project and want to hear the views about the project, its design and operation, to help address the existing bus capacity issue and to decrease journey times for bus commuters."

When asked what sort of input residents could have on the project Cr Quirk said council didn't claim to be the fountain of all knowledge and residents could provide input on any aspect of the features of operation.

"In some cases people may have experienced metros in other parts of the world as well and might be able to bring those ideas to the table."

Cr Quirk said while the project needed State Government approval, council would continue to get on with the project — including funding it.

"We're the only ones doing anything to alleviate bus transportation infrastructure, there are no other plans on the table."

"We needs the State Government's co-operation, absolutely. But we've got a clear mandate to get on and do this, we know it needs to be done."

Cr Quirk did not directly answer questions about potential sites for stabling facilities for buses, including the state-owned former Go Print site at Woolloongabba.

"I'm not going into those today as that's part of the business case work, I will answer all those questions for you next May," Cr Quirk said.

Public and Active Transport chairman Adrian Schrinner said Brisbane should not have to choose between Brisbane Metro and Cross River Rail.

"Brisbane deserves both projects and we will continue pushing to sure Brisbane people get the projects and the public transport they deserve," Cr Schrinner said.

"We are putting out money where our mouth is to ensure Brisbane rate payers get the best outcome."

The $16 million business case will be finished by May next year.

The $1.5 billion Brisbane Metro is expected to be completed by 2022.

Next month council will be talking to residents and commuters about their travel behaviours to assist preparation of the business case for the project.

Community information sessions will be held at:

    Queen St Mall Stage, Saturday October 15, 11am-2pm
    Brisbane German Club, Tuesday October 18, 5-7pm
    Brisbane Square Library, Friday October 21, 11.30am-2pm
    The Glasshouse, QUT Kelvin Grove, Tuesday October 25, 11am-1pm
    King George Square, Tuesday October 27, 11am-2pm
    Victoria Park Golf Course, Saturday October 29, 10am-1pm
    Pop up venue information opportunities will be held at:
    Chermside Library, Tuesday October 12, 10am-12pm
    Carindale Library, Wednesday October 13, 1-3pm
    Garden City Library, Wednesday October 19, 11.30am-1.30pm

[ozbob]

Community information sessions will be held at:

    Queen St Mall Stage, Saturday October 15, 11am-2pm
    Brisbane German Club, Tuesday October 18, 5-7pm
    Brisbane Square Library, Friday October 21, 11.30am-2pm
    The Glasshouse, QUT Kelvin Grove, Tuesday October 25, 11am-1pm
    King George Square, Tuesday October 27, 11am-2pm
    Victoria Park Golf Course, Saturday October 29, 10am-1pm
    Pop up venue information opportunities will be held at:
    Chermside Library, Tuesday October 12, 10am-12pm
    Carindale Library, Wednesday October 13, 1-3pm
    Garden City Library, Wednesday October 19, 11.30am-1.30pm

[ozbob]

It is clever politics this ' metro ' push.  It really does highlight the lack of action by the George Street 'push' well.

Honestly, the State Government cannot even agree to BCC's request to make Vic Bridge green (despite all parties supporting at Council level), let alone show coherent progress with CRR or bus reform.

[HappyTrainGuy]

Community information sessions will be held at:

    Queen St Mall Stage, Saturday October 15, 11am-2pm
    Brisbane German Club, Tuesday October 18, 5-7pm
    Brisbane Square Library, Friday October 21, 11.30am-2pm
    The Glasshouse, QUT Kelvin Grove, Tuesday October 25, 11am-1pm
    King George Square, Tuesday October 27, 11am-2pm
    Victoria Park Golf Course, Saturday October 29, 10am-1pm
    Pop up venue information opportunities will be held at:
    Chermside Library, Tuesday October 12, 10am-12pm
    Carindale Library, Wednesday October 13, 1-3pm
    Garden City Library, Wednesday October 19, 11.30am-1.30pm

In otherwords when everyone is at work?

[ozbob]

BCC --> Brisbane Metro Subway System

Brisbane Metro Subway System is one of Brisbane's most significant public transport projects.

With much of the inner-city bus network already at capacity, Brisbane Metro Subway System will deliver a high-frequency subway system that will cut travel times, reduce CBD bus congestion and provide free up more buses to deliver more services across the suburbs of Brisbane.

Brisbane Metro Subway System will use existing Inner Northern and South East busway infrastructure as well as dedicated roads and tunnels to avoid road network congestion.

The seven kilometre route will run from Woolloongabba to Herston, with stops at Mater Hill, South Bank, connecting to a new underground station at Cultural Centre, continuing over Victoria Bridge and into a new underground portal at Adelaide Street linking with the King George Square, Roma Street, Normanby and QUT Kelvin Grove stations. At the furthest points, interchanges will transfer bus commuters to the metro so they can travel into the CBD more efficiently.

While located in the inner-city, Brisbane Metro Subway System will provide benefits to commuters in the middle and outer suburbs that are increasingly spending long periods of time in bus gridlock.

All residents are encouraged to have their say on this exciting project for Brisbane as part of a city-wide engagement program.

Benefits

    seven kilometres of fast uninterrupted travel
    services target for every two minutes
    ability to carry up to 30,000 passengers per hour
    improved CBD amenity through a reduction in buses on the streets
    three new stations and upgrades to existing stations
    smoother, quieter and quicker than light rail
    improved journey times
    Victoria Bridge dedicated to Brisbane Metro Subway System, other bus services, pedestrians and cyclists
    more effective use of existing infrastructure

[ozbob]

ABC News --> Have your say: Public consultation welcomed for proposed Brisbane Metro Subway System


Photo: An artist's impression of the Brisbane Metro station at Herston. (Supplied: Brisbane City Council)

Brisbane residents are being encouraged to help shape the planning of the proposed Brisbane Metro Subway System.

Brisbane City Council (BCC) has released a new video showing how the system would operate.

The $1.5 billion rapid transport system is expected to get commuters from Herston in the north to the CBD in five-and-a-half minutes, and from Woolloongabba to the CBD in six-and-a-half minutes.

The video was released ahead of a series of public information sessions to be held next month.

Adrian Schrinner, Deputy Mayor and chair of the Public and Active Transport Committee, said the rapid transport system was necessary to keep the city operating in the future.

"Public transport is critical for the future of the city and it's going to grind to a halt unless we embark on major projects," he told 612 ABC Brisbane's Spencer Howson.

"We want to hear people's views on how they would use the Metro, while also helping us tweak the project to get the best outcome.

"There's a lot of interest in the Metro and people have questions and want to offer feedback."

Working alongside Cross River Rail project

Councillor Schrinner said the project would go ahead regardless of support from other levels of government.

"The Lord Mayor has committed to making sure the council funds a majority of the project and that's a clear commitment," he said.

"We will be looking for support from other levels of government, but this project must and will go ahead regardless of other levels of government supporting it."

He said the State Government's proposed $5 billion Cross River Rail would not be impacted by the Metro and both "can work together".

"We need cooperation from the state and we understand they have their Cross River Rail as a priority and we want to work with them on that," Cr Schrinner said.

"We want to make sure the projects complement each other rather than compete.

    "We don't see these as competing projects as both are needed for the city of Brisbane.

"It doesn't have to be a fight and we can cooperate on this and we've been working on engaging with the state."

Using the Busway infrastructure

The State Government refused to hand over land at Woolloongabba earlier this month.

"We looked at the Go Print site at Woolloongabba, but the State Government said they would prefer that not to happen and we took that on board," Cr Schrinner said.

"We need to use the Busway system which is a State Government asset so we will need their cooperation on that."

He said the original planning document for the Busway showed conversion to light rail or a metro system.

"It's about taking the Busway to the next level and it was originally designed for that purpose," Cr Schrinner said.

Transport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe was not available for comment.

More information can be found on the Brisbane City Council website.

[City Designer]

The more this starts to resemble rubber tyred light rail the more specific and yet still problematic the proposal becomes.

The rubber tyed light rail systems are propriety and limit the operator to purchasing rolling stock from the system manufacturer.

The two rubber tyred light rail systems by Translohr and Bombardier and not compatible with each other.

With a conventional light rail system rolling stock can be purchased from pretty much any manufacturer.

[ozbob]

They plan to use rubber tyre metro - who knows which version.

Again though the State Government stands off.  There are major, major flaws with this ' metro' proposal and they do nothing.

... Transport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe was not available for comment. ...

Their silence is damning!

[ozbob]

Brisbane City Council pushes ahead with plans for a metro service. @NatJohnWallace9 #9News https://t.co/XJDhql0YlG

— Nine News Brisbane (@9NewsBrisbane) September 28, 2016

[#Metro]

Community information sessions will be held at:

    Queen St Mall Stage, Saturday October 15, 11am-2pm
    Brisbane German Club, Tuesday October 18, 5-7pm
    Brisbane Square Library, Friday October 21, 11.30am-2pm
    The Glasshouse, QUT Kelvin Grove, Tuesday October 25, 11am-1pm
    King George Square, Tuesday October 27, 11am-2pm
    Victoria Park Golf Course, Saturday October 29, 10am-1pm
    Pop up venue information opportunities will be held at:
    Chermside Library, Tuesday October 12, 10am-12pm
    Carindale Library, Wednesday October 13, 1-3pm
    Garden City Library, Wednesday October 19, 11.30am-1.30pm

This isn't consultation at all. At least it does not sound like it. Sounds more like push notification really. You know, go there, they spout all the propaganda, give you leaflet, big map in the background, you go home.

[ozbob]

Updated:

On track for completion in 2022, Brisbane Metro continues its journey

THE next stage of bringing Brisbane Metro to the city is underway.

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced he will be turning to residents for help with developing the business case for the Brisbane Metro Subway System.

"The people of Brisbane earlier this year indicated their strong support for the Brisbane Metro Subway System and we are getting on with the business case so we can keep building the necessary infrastructure to keep Brisbane moving," Cr Quirk said.

"I am committed to delivering this vital transport project and want to hear the views about the project, its design and operation, to help address the existing bus capacity issue and to decrease journey times for bus commuters."

When asked what sort of input residents could have on the project Cr Quirk said council didn't claim to be the fountain of all knowledge and residents could provide input on any aspect of the features of operation.

"In some cases people may have experienced metros in other parts of the world as well and might be able to bring those ideas to the table."
Brisbane Metro map

Cr Quirk said while the project needed State Government approval, council would continue to get on with the project — including funding it.

"We're the only ones doing anything to alleviate bus transportation infrastructure, there are no other plans on the table."

"We needs the State Government's co-operation, absolutely. But we've got a clear mandate to get on and do this, we know it needs to be done."

Opposition Public Transport Committee member Jared Cassidy has slammed the Brisbane Metro, labelling it "doomed", "fatally flawed" and "a waste of ratepayers' money".

Cr Cassidy said Cr Quirk had "run out of ideas", following his push for public input into the metro project.

"Graham Quirk has taken Brisbane ratepayers for a ride with his so-called metro," Cr Cassidy said.

"His plan was very light on detail ahead of the election, and as time has gone on it has become evident that he is throwing good money after bad by pushing forward."

Cr Cassidy said neither the State nor the Federal Government had indicated they would support the metro, meaning Brisbane ratepayers would pick up the full tab for the multi-billion dollar project.

"It was fatally flawed from the start, with metro relying on using State-owned infrastructure such as the Go Print site and the busways," he said.

"Public transport experts and advocates have universally panned the so-called metro. It won't work and will actually reduce public transport capacity in Brisbane."

Cr Cassidy said today's release of a promotional video was an example of money being wasted on the doomed metro, which would be better spent on improving public transport.

"This LNP Council has committed $16 million in this year's budget for the Metro planning and business case." Cr Cassidy said.

"It's clear that Quirk has no idea of the way forward for metro, given he's asking residents to come up with the solutions to its many, many problems."

Cr Quirk did not directly answer questions about potential sites for stabling facilities for buses, including the state-owned former Go Print site at Woolloongabba.

"I'm not going into those today as that's part of the business case work, I will answer all those questions for you next May," Cr Quirk said.

Public and Active Transport chairman Adrian Schrinner said Brisbane should not have to choose between Brisbane Metro and Cross River Rail.

"Brisbane deserves both projects and we will continue pushing to sure Brisbane people get the projects and the public transport they deserve," Cr Schrinner said.

"We are putting out money where our mouth is to ensure Brisbane rate payers get the best outcome."

The $16 million business case will be finished by May next year.

The $1.5 billion Brisbane Metro is expected to be completed by 2022.

Next month council will be talking to residents and commuters about their travel behaviours to assist preparation of the business case for the project.

Community information sessions will be held at:

    Queen St Mall Stage, Saturday October 15, 11am-2pm
    Brisbane German Club, Tuesday October 18, 5-7pm
    Brisbane Square Library, Friday October 21, 11.30am-2pm
    The Glasshouse, QUT Kelvin Grove, Tuesday October 25, 11am-1pm
    King George Square, Tuesday October 27, 11am-2pm
    Victoria Park Golf Course, Saturday October 29, 10am-1pm
    Pop up venue information opportunities will be held at:
    Chermside Library, Tuesday October 12, 10am-12pm
    Carindale Library, Wednesday October 13, 1-3pm
    Garden City Library, Wednesday October 19, 11.30am-1.30pm

[#Metro]

"It was fatally flawed from the start, with metro relying on using State-owned infrastructure such as the Go Print site and the busways," he said.

"Public transport experts and advocates have universally panned the so-called metro. It won't work and will actually reduce public transport capacity in Brisbane."

Good to see all the MR work finally pay off!

[Gazza]

12 mins to cover the 7km route with 9 stops....Is that feasible? Might be tight! Roma St to Indro is 6 stops in 12 mins, on a faster alignment.

[ozbob]

"It was fatally flawed from the start, with metro relying on using State-owned infrastructure such as the Go Print site and the busways," he said.

"Public transport experts and advocates have universally panned the so-called metro. It won't work and will actually reduce public transport capacity in Brisbane."

Good to see all the MR work finally pay off!

Yo!  Great to see some balance added to the yarn.  Cr Cassidy is starting to see what the real issues are clearly.

[ozbob]

12 mins to cover the 7km route with 9 stops....Is that feasible? Might be tight! Roma St to Indro is 6 stops in 12 mins, on a faster alignment.

A lot of fantasy at present I think Gazza.

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Quirk launches Brisbane Metro input plan

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk wants Brisbane residents to come forward with their ideas on how his proposed $1.53 billion metro rapid transit system could look and operate.

But Brisbane City Council's Labor opposition has seized on the appeal and accused the Lord Mayor of running out of ideas of his own.

Cr Quirk said the council would reach out to Brisbane residents from next month to seek input to its Brisbane Metro business case, which was expected to be delivered by May next year.

Cr Quirk said the council wanted to know more about commuters' travel habits ahead of the Brisbane Metro's construction, which he hoped would be completed by 2022.

"It can be any aspect of the features of the operation, based on their own experience with public transport travel," he said.

"In some cases, people may have experienced metros in other parts of the world as well; they may be able to bring those ideas to the table.

"We don't claim to be the fountain of all knowledge and where people can get involved, can put their ideas forward, we can factor those ideas in and build them into the business case we develop."

Cr Quirk said a promotional video also released on Wednesday came at a minimal cost to the council.

Council opposition transport spokesman Jared Cassidy said the plea showed Cr Quirk had run out of ideas as he continued Labor 's push against the $1.53 billion project.

"Graham Quirk has taken Brisbane ratepayers for a ride with his so-called metro," he said.

"His plan was very light on detail ahead of the election, and as time has gone on it has become evident that he is throwing good money after bad by pushing forward."

Cr Cassidy said neither the state nor the federal government had indicated they would support the metro, meaning Brisbane ratepayers would pick up the full tab for the multi-billion dollar project.

"It was fatally flawed from the start, with metro relying on using state-owned infrastructure such as the Go Print site and the busways," Cr Cassidy said.

"Public transport experts and advocates have universally panned the so-called Metro. It won't work and will actually reduce public transport capacity in Brisbane."

Cr Cassidy said Wednesday's release of a promotional video was an example of money being wasted on the doomed metro, which would be better spent on improving public transport.

"This LNP council has committed $16 million in this year's budget for the metro planning and business case." Cr Cassidy said.

"It's clear that Quirk has no idea of the way forward for metro, given he's asking residents to come up with the solutions to its many, many problems."

The council will hold community Brisbane Metro information sessions at:

    11am-2pm Saturday, October 15 at Queen Street Mall Stage
    5pm-7pm Tuesday, October 18 at Brisbane German Club
    11:30am-2pm Friday, October 21 at Brisbane Square Library
    11am-1pm Tuesday, October 25 at The Glasshouse, QUT Kelvin Grove
    11am-2pm Thursday, October 27 at King George Square
    10am-1pm Saturday, October 29 at Victoria Park Golf Course.

"Pop up" venue information will be available at:

    10am-12pm Tuesday, October 12 at Chermside Library
    1pm-3pm Wednesday, October 13 at Carindale Library
    11:30am-1:30pm Wednesday, October 19 at Garden City Library.

. @brisbanetimes Under-costed and under-capacity. Questions re serious concerns remain unanswered > https://t.co/TJZEUO1XBZ #qldpol

— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) September 28, 2016