12 July 2007: Brisbane: Public transport community consultation

[ozbob]

RAIL Back On Track - Media Release 12 July 2007

Brisbane:  Public transport community consultation

RAIL ? Back On Track (http://backontrack.org)  a web based community organisation for the promotion of rail throughout Australia has suggested that South East Queensland needs a Government sponsored Public Transport Community Consultation Group to further progress sustainable solutions for best transport outcomes for the community.

Robert Dow said:

?Public transport in South East Queensland is an organisational nightmare.  A number of different authorities are coordinated by Translink.  Translink has a reputation of not responding to feedback, be it constructive or otherwise.  The public perception is one of public transport being foisted on the community with minimal real opportunity for involvement in helping to form the best future directions.?

?The Brisbane City Council is conducting a Mass Transit Consultation forum (1) on its web site. There has been much constructive feedback on the forum, and the feedback and comments are also highlighting the confusion that exists in terms of who has responsibility for the various transport modes.  Bus, ferry and train timetables should be informed by public feedback and properly integrated.?

?Queensland Rail has said that there will be a new major timetable released March 2008.  RAIL Back On Track encourages Queensland Rail to actively seek feedback and suggestions to improve the timetable within the constraints of operational capabilities. The formation of a Public Transport Community Consultation Group with representatives of Brisbane City Council and other Councils, Queensland Rail, State Government, Community Groups with a Public Transport Focus, and Community Commuter Representatives would help to achieve outcomes that are better integrated, suited to real needs of commuters, and lessen the burden on the congested roads of South East Queensland.  This group could act as a conduit for improvement!?

Reference:

1.  http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:STANDARD:1704221090:pc=PC_2698

Contact:

Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track

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[Mozz]

We can but keep on trying to get the attention of the decision makers. I don't know why but our suggestions sound quite reasonable and with 20 20 hindsight if implemented, particularly the public consultation components, we might not be in the current state of flux.