On the Ferries

[ozbob]

QUT GP Ferry Terminal re-opens today ..

BCC > QUT Gardens Point CityCat terminal upgrade

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https://www.facebook.com/notes/brisbane-city-council/services-commence-at-new-qut-gardens-point-ferry-terminal/905371152837682

Services commence at new QUT Gardens Point ferry terminal
13 April 2015 at 21:21

Brisbane City Council wishes to advise the new QUT Gardens Point ferry terminal will open tomorrow, Tuesday 14 April, with services commencing from 11.30am.

Weekday timetable
CityCats travelling downstream (towards the Riverside and beyond to Northshore Hamilton) will service QUT Gardens Point every 15 minutes between 7.55am and 6.55pm and half-hourly at other times.

CityCats travelling upstream (towards UQ St Lucia) will service QUT Gardens Point every 15 minutes between 7.18am and 6.18pm and half-hourly at other times.

Weekend and public holiday timetable
CityCats travelling downstream will service QUT Gardens Point every 15 minutes between 10.25am and 5.55pm and half-hourly at other times.

CityCats travelling upstream will service QUT Gardens Point every 15 minutes between 9.18am and 4.48pm and half-hourly at other times.

CityHopper services will continue to use the existing QUT ferry terminal until North Quay terminal reopens in mid-2015.

For timetable information or to plan your journey visit translink.com.au or phone TransLink on 13 12 30.

[nathandavid88]

And not a peep about this on the Translink website, which is an issue compounded further by the unusual situation of the City Hopper continuing to service the old QUT terminal but the CityCats moving to the new one.

[ozbob]

" Official Opening " at 11.30am by his worship et al.  Services commence thence ..

[brissypete]

ANZAC CityCat

[ozbob]

https://www.facebook.com/notes/brisbane-city-council/holman-street-ferry-terminal-closing-for-upgrade/906269746081156

Holman Street ferry terminal closing for upgrade
15 April 2015 at 16:15

Brisbane City Council wishes to advise that the Holman Street ferry terminal at Kangaroo Point will close from Friday 17 April to facilitate upgrade works. Commuters can access the following alternative transport options:   

    Ferry: CityHopper and cross-river ferry services can be accessed at Thornton Street ferry terminal, which is approximately 700 metres from the Holman Street ferry terminal. For timetable information or to plan your journey, contact TransLink on 13 12 30 or visit www.translink.com.au

    Bus: Bus services are available from Baildon Street at the Story Bridge Hotel, which is approximately 500 metres from the Holman Street ferry terminal. For timetable information or to plan your journey, contact TransLink on 13 12 30 or visit www.translink.com.au

    CityCycle: CityCycle station 89 is located next to Holman Street ferry terminal. CityCycle station 92 is located a short walk from Thornton Street ferry terminal. For more information or to join CityCycle, call 1300 229 253 or visit www.citycycle.com.au

The upgraded terminal will reopen in mid-2015. Council thanks residents for their patience while these important works are carried out. 

For more information visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or phone Council on (07) 3403 8888.

[ozbob]

Couriermail Quest --> Transport Chair Peter Matic defends CityCat staff for raising concerns about disabled man's tricycle

[pandmaster]

Today I noticed a sign at UQ stating that the new ferry terminal is opening on Monday. Kudos to BCC for integrating the ferry stop with UQ Lakes.

[ozbob]

Indeed, I meant to post this yesterday.  Good news!

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https://www.facebook.com/notes/brisbane-city-council/new-uq-st-lucia-ferry-terminal-to-open/922785227762941

New UQ St Lucia ferry terminal to open

Brisbane City Council wishes to advise that CityCat services will commence at the new UQ St Lucia ferry terminal, Sir William Macgregor Drive on Monday 25 May.

The new terminal is located 450 metres upstream from the existing terminal (near the Eleanor Schonell Bridge).

From Monday, the existing terminal will be closed.

Weekday timetable

• Downstream CityCats (towards the CBD and Northshore Hamilton) will depart UQ St Lucia every 15 minutes between 7.24am and 6.24pm and half-hourly at other times.

• Upstream CityCats will terminate at UQ St Lucia every 15 minutes between 7.49am and 6.49pm and half-hourly at other times.

Weekend and public holiday timetable

• Downstream CityCats will depart UQ St Lucia every 15 minutes between 10.24am and 5.24pm and half-hourly at other times.

• Upstream CityCats will terminate at UQ St Lucia every 15 minutes between 10.19am and 5.19pm and half-hourly at other times.

For timetable information or to plan your journey visit translink.com.au or phone TransLink on 13 12 30.

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> CityCat crashes into rowers on Brisbane River

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Champions added to CityCat fleet

[ozbob]

https://www.facebook.com/notes/brisbane-city-council/citycat-services-move-to-new-bretts-wharf-ferry-terminal/932614706779993

CityCat services move to new Bretts Wharf ferry terminal
11 June 2015 at 09:35

Brisbane City Council wishes to advise that CityCats will service the new Bretts Wharf ferry terminal, Kingsford Smith Drive from Saturday 13 June.

The new dual berthing, flood resilient terminal is 200 metres downstream from the existing terminal. From 13 June, the existing terminal will close.

Downstream services:

• Weekdays: every 15 mins between 8.40am and 7.40pm, half-hourly at other times

• Weekends: every 15 mins between 11.10am and 6.40pm, half-hourly at other times

Upstream (towards the CBD) services:

• Weekdays: at least every 15 mins between 6.33am and 5.33pm, half-hourly at other times.

• Weekends: every 15 mins between 8.33am and 4.03pm, half-hourly at other times.

For timetable information or to plan your journey visit translink.com.au or phone TransLink on 13 12 30.

[ozbob]

https://m.facebook.com/notes/brisbane-city-council/services-resume-at-upgraded-north-quay-ferry-terminal/933175386723925/

Services resume at upgraded North Quay ferry terminal.

Brisbane City Council wishes to advise that the upgraded North Quay ferry terminal will open on Monday 15 June, with CityCat services commencing from 5.47am.

Passengers can access the terminal from the Bicentennial Bikeway via the southern end of Queens Wharf Road and the existing stairs while works to construct a new lift, stairs and ramp continue.

Downstream CityCats (towards Riverside):

    Weekdays: every 15 mins between 7.47am and 6.47pm, half-hourly at other times
    Weekends: every 15 mins between 10.17am and 5.47pm, half-hourly at other times.

Upstream CityCats:

    Weekdays: every 15 mins between 7.26am and 6.26pm, half hourly at other times
    Weekends: every 15 mins between 9.26am and 4.56pm, half hourly at other times.

CityHopper services (towards Sydney Street) will operate daily every 30 minutes between 6.15am and 11.45pm.

[Golliwog]

Would probably be a good time to update the Citycat and Ferry map now that they've finished shifting the terminals around. Still shows UQ at the old location, same for Bretts Whaft and Milton was added with the dot in the middle of the river....

[pandmaster]

Would probably be a good time to update the Citycat and Ferry map now that they've finished shifting the terminals around. Still shows UQ at the old location, same for Bretts Whaft and Milton was added with the dot in the middle of the river....

Google Maps has so far only updated Milton.

[ozbob]

Holman Street terminal has reopened.

>> http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/50726/details

[BrizCommuter]

Brisbanetimes --> Champions added to CityCat fleet

Great, another wrapped CityCat that you cannot see out of!

[ozbob]

Twitter

Team Quirk ‏@Team_Quirk 17m

From today you'll see the new-look Mirparpa #CityCat sporting @brisbanebroncos colours as it cruises the river!

[ozbob]

Twitter

Brisbane City ‏@brisbanecityqld 5m

We think the @brisbanebroncos look great on our CityCat. #teambne #brisbaneriver

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> CityCats: The boats that really need to be stopped

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Ex skipper spills the beans on CityCats

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> CityCat operator hits back at safety claims

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Free rides on the cards as CityCat crews prepare for industrial action

[STB]

Brisbanetimes --> Free rides on the cards as CityCat crews prepare for industrial action

I find this sort of action a little bit odd given that the ticketing system isn't set up in a way that would affect and/or benefit the passengers in any meaningful way (unless they are exclusively using the ferries only).  I know that it won't affect me as by the time I board a CityCat (normally to head over to QUT from Southbank), I've already paid for zone 1 via the train, so TransLink still gets the funds regardless, it wouldn't affect TransLink and the State Government for that matter either, the only revenue they would lose is those using the Citycats only.

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Rowers, ferries commit to code for river safety

[ozbob]

Couriermail Quest --> Brisbane City Council partners with Quest Newspapers to launch "Design a CityCat" competition

[Otto]

http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/north/union-pushes-for-free-rides-on-citycats-but-translink-workers-will-be-out-in-force-to-check-passenger-compliance/story-fni9r1kg-1227602173790

Industrial Action Tuesday 10th Nov.

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Serious staffing questions asked over Brisbane's CityCat service

Unions claim Brisbane's CityCats are being run at "minimum staff levels" to save money and will stage a protest on Tuesday morning that could mean 16,000 commuters may not have to pay CityCat or ferry fares on Tuesday morning.

Around 100 union members who run Brisbane's CityCats and ferries have decided not to turn on CityCat ticket machines.

However other staff will on Tuesday run the Go-Card machines, collect the money and validate the Go-Cards.

Fairfax Media understands the Maritime Union workers – who comprise most CityCat crews - are angry too many CityCats are operating with two staff; one master and one crew.
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The union insists the agreement between Brisbane City council and Transdev – which operates the CityCat and ferry fleet for BCC – maintains three staff are required; one master and two crew ...

Read more: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/serious-staffing-questions-asked-over-brisbanes-citycat-service-20151109-gkumnm.html

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> CityCats run with fewer crew than we pay for

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Mayor asks for more information as CityCat safety questions deepen

[BrizCommuter]

Couriermail Quest --> Brisbane City Council partners with Quest Newspapers to launch "Design a CityCat" competition

BrizCommuter's ideas for the design a CityCat competition.

[ozbob]

Couriermail Quest --> Brisbane City Council partners with Quest Newspapers to launch "Design a CityCat" competition

BrizCommuter's ideas for the design a CityCat competition.

BrizCommuter blog Design a CityCat

>> http://brizcommuter.blogspot.com.au/2015/11/design-citycat.html

[BrizCommuter]

Thanks for adding the link - oops!

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> CityCats and ferries to be disrupted by industrial action

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Hundreds stranded as Stradbroke barge runs aground

[SteelPan]

Wish for 2179...I mean 2016, Nightlink Cross River Ferry Services from after midnight to 5am Sat and Sun morning or, just build the "delayed" Thornton St [thereabouts] bridge to Eagle St - does it really need to cost so much   

[verbatim9]

Yeah I noticed being in Bulimba on Sunday eve the best option was ferry not bus. Makes sense a Nightlink service Northbourne. Or maybe just a few more bi-directional services until 2am?

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> 'Back to the Future' Straddie Flyer from CBD

[BrizCommuter]

Brisbanetimes --> 'Back to the Future' Straddie Flyer from CBD

I hope they are also considering more frequent bus services around straddle for the tourists dumped in Dunwich by this proposed CBD to Straddle service.

[#Metro]

I hope they are also considering more frequent bus services around straddle for the tourists dumped in Dunwich by this proposed CBD to Straddle service.

Don't worry, Quack Metro will pick 'em up on the other end.

[ozbob]

oops. @AnnastaciaMP @Team_Quirk @ryansrumblings https://t.co/J8qyE7cWFL

— Cr Adrian Schrinner (@Schrinner) August 16, 2016