Bus delays, cancellations ...

[somebody]

I suppose that's true, but I'd think the empty runs would be able to route around the bridge relatively easily.

[Jonno]

Hmm, weird that an inbound accident delays these outbound routes.

Not really. The buses have to get into the city somehow.

And herin lies the benefit of bus lanes or dedicated lanes qnd right of ways.

[Golliwog]

I suppose that's true, but I'd think the empty runs would be able to route around the bridge relatively easily.

I would tend to agree, but thinking about it, that's perhaps also where some of the delay comes from. If they use the CCB then they get stuck in traffic, but I would think it would probably be the most direct route (correct me if I'm wrong) so if they had to go around using the busway or otherwise then it would be longer and also have the possibility of getting stuck behind buses around the stations, and also end up approaching from Victoria bridge which may not get them to the right street in the city and then having to deal with city traffic.

I definatly agree that some form of bus priority is needed.

[#Metro]

Captain Cook Bridge and Bus lanes - no brainer.
But reclaiming lanes from the car will be like trying to take candies from babies!

[Jonno]

Worse I am afraid.  Drugs from an addict is more like it.

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1282891935

Delays to Ipswich Road services

Passengers travelling outbound on Ipswich Road bus services can expect delays of up to 30 minutes due to heavy traffic caused by multiple incidents at Wooloongabba and Moorooka.

Customers are advised to consider their transport options.
Affected services

    * Bus number 100
    * Bus number 104
    * Bus number 110
    * Bus number 113
    * Bus number 115
    * Bus number 116
    * Bus number 117
    * Bus number 124
    * Bus number 125
    * Bus number 130
    * Bus number 150
    * Bus number 172
    * Bus number 198
    * Bus number 203
    * Bus number 462
    * Bus number 475
    * Bus number 476
    * Bus number N100
    * Bus number 540

[Jonno]

Ok.  This now almost a daily occurrence and we are letting the least efficient firm of transport hold up the more efficient modes.  The refusal to put bus lanes on all major roads is just political stubbonous.  The refusal to do so just sends the message "Driving your car should be your first choice in Transport".  New World Ciry doing thing the old way.

[somebody]

Brisbane isn't a new world city by any measure I could imagine.

[#Metro]

Put in a bus lane or feeder buses, or both. The problem will not go away by just ignoring it.

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1283240921

Delays on Old Cleveland Road

Passengers travelling on Old Cleveland Road services may experience delays of up to 20 minutes, due to an earlier multiple vehicle crash on Old Cleveland Road near Stanbrough Road in Belmont.

Delays are occurring in both directions.


Affected services

    * Bus number 200
    * Bus number 203
    * Bus number 204
    * Bus number 209
    * Bus number P206
    * Bus number P207
    * Bus number P222
    * Bus number 262
    * Bus number 250
    * Bus number 251
    * Bus number 257
    * Bus number 265
    * Bus number 266
    * Bus number 267
    * Bus number 270
    * Bus number 271
    * Bus number 273
    * Bus number 275

[#Metro]

You are right about public transport being safer. There is something like 2 or three car accidents per week in the news.

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1283324000

Delays to Logan Road services

Passengers travelling outbound on Logan Road services can expect delays of up to 15 minutes.

This is due to residual heavy traffic congestion caused by an incident on the Pacific Motorway at Eight Mile Plains.

Where possible local route diversions are in place.

Affected services

    * Bus number 113
    * Bus number 118
    * Bus number 120
    * Bus number 125
    * Bus number 150
    * Bus number 152
    * Bus number 153
    * Bus number 156
    * Bus number 170
    * Bus number 171
    * Bus number 172
    * Bus number 174
    * Bus number 175
    * Bus number 177
    * Bus number 178
    * Bus number 180
    * Bus number 181
    * Bus number 183
    * Bus number 184
    * Bus number 200
    * Bus number 203
    * Bus number 204
    * Bus number 209
    * Bus number 598
    * Bus number 599 Great Circle Line
    * Bus number N200
    * Bus number P142
    * Bus number P157
    * Bus number P173
    * Bus number P176
    * Bus number P179
    * Bus number P189
    * Bus number P201
    * Bus number P206
    * Bus number P207
    * Bus number P222
    * Bus number 554
    * Bus number 557
    * Bus number 545
    * Bus number 243
    * Bus number 250
    * Bus number N250
    * Bus number 251
    * Bus number 257
    * Bus number 265
    * Bus number 267
    * Bus number 270
    * Bus number 271
    * Bus number 273
    * Bus number 275

[#Metro]

 

[STB]

Different catchment TramTram .

[ozbob]

Twitter

TransLinkSEQ
 
Delays up to 15 mins on busway near Upper Mt Gravatt due to bus breakdown.

5 minutes ago via mobile web

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1284011084

Pacific Motorway Bus Delays

Passengers travelling on Logan City Bus Services and Brisbane Transport  Logan Road services can expect delays of up to 30 minutes, due to a multiple vehicle crash on Pacific Motorway at Daisy Hill.

The incident has now been cleared, however heavy traffic congestion remains.   

Services in both directions can expect delays.   
Affected services

    * Bus number 113
    * Bus number 118
    * Bus number 120
    * Bus number 125
    * Bus number 150
    * Bus number 152
    * Bus number 153
    * Bus number 156
    * Bus number 170
    * Bus number 171
    * Bus number 172
    * Bus number 174
    * Bus number 175
    * Bus number 177
    * Bus number 178
    * Bus number 180
    * Bus number 181
    * Bus number 183
    * Bus number 184
    * Bus number 200
    * Bus number 203
    * Bus number 204
    * Bus number 209
    * Bus number 598
    * Bus number 599 Great Circle Line
    * Bus number N200
    * Bus number P142
    * Bus number P157
    * Bus number P173
    * Bus number P176
    * Bus number P179
    * Bus number P189
    * Bus number P201
    * Bus number P206
    * Bus number P207
    * Bus number P222
    * Bus number 552
    * Bus number 553
    * Bus number 565
    * Bus number 566
    * Bus number 554
    * Bus number 555
    * Bus number N555
    * Bus number 556
    * Bus number 557
    * Bus number 558
    * Bus number 560
    * Bus number 562
    * Bus number 563
    * Bus number 576
    * Bus number 577
    * Bus number 578
    * Bus number 579
    * Bus number 572
    * Bus number 573
    * Bus number 574
    * Bus number 575
    * Bus number 550
    * Bus number 551
    * Bus number 561
    * Bus number P581
    * Bus number P569
    * Bus number 570
    * Bus number 571
    * Bus number 545
    * Bus number 243
    * Bus number 250
    * Bus number N250
    * Bus number 251
    * Bus number 257
    * Bus number 265
    * Bus number 267
    * Bus number 270
    * Bus number 271
    * Bus number 273
    * Bus number 275

[somebody]

Aren't the busways supposed to reduce such widespread impact?  What happened here?

[#Metro]

I suspect buses use the busway, but on the dead-run back, when not in service, they might use the counter-peak SE freeway?
Just a guess...

[somebody]

I suspect buses use the busway, but on the dead-run back, when not in service, they might use the counter-peak SE freeway?
Just a guess...

Yep, but the 172 for example doesn't go very near Daisy Hill, and also doesn't use the freeway.  Actually, the list includes the N200, so it seems there are a lot of errors here.

[#Metro]

I reckon they have a template. I mean, N555? That only runs Fri and Sat nights 

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1284104812

Logan Road Bus Delays

Passengers travelling on Logan Road bus services may experience delays of up to 20 minutes due to heavy traffic congestion in the area. Delays are being experienced in both directions.

Where possible, services are being diverted.
Affected services

    * Bus number 113
    * Bus number 118
    * Bus number 120
    * Bus number 125
    * Bus number 150
    * Bus number 152
    * Bus number 153
    * Bus number 156
    * Bus number 170
    * Bus number 171
    * Bus number 172
    * Bus number 174
    * Bus number 175
    * Bus number 177
    * Bus number 178
    * Bus number 180
    * Bus number 181
    * Bus number 183
    * Bus number 184
    * Bus number 200
    * Bus number 203
    * Bus number 204
    * Bus number 209
    * Bus number 598
    * Bus number 599 Great Circle Line
    * Bus number N200
    * Bus number P142
    * Bus number P157
    * Bus number P173
    * Bus number P176
    * Bus number P179
    * Bus number P189
    * Bus number P201
    * Bus number P206
    * Bus number P207
    * Bus number P222
    * Bus number 554
    * Bus number 557
    * Bus number 545
    * Bus number 243
    * Bus number 250
    * Bus number N250
    * Bus number 251
    * Bus number 257
    * Bus number 265
    * Bus number 267
    * Bus number 270
    * Bus number 271
    * Bus number 273
    * Bus number 275

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1284529364

Padstow Rd and Logan Rd Bus Delays

Passengers travelling outbound on Padstow and Logan Roads may experience delays of up to 25 minutes, due to emergency roadworks at the intersection of Padstow Road and Warrigal Road in Eight Mile Plains.

Where possible services are being diverted around the area. 
Affected services

    * Bus number 113
    * Bus number 118
    * Bus number 120
    * Bus number 125
    * Bus number 150
    * Bus number 152
    * Bus number 153
    * Bus number 156
    * Bus number 170
    * Bus number 171
    * Bus number 172
    * Bus number 174
    * Bus number 175
    * Bus number 177
    * Bus number 178
    * Bus number 180
    * Bus number 181
    * Bus number 183
    * Bus number 184
    * Bus number 200
    * Bus number 203
    * Bus number 204
    * Bus number 209
    * Bus number 598
    * Bus number 599 Great Circle Line
    * Bus number N200
    * Bus number P142
    * Bus number P157
    * Bus number P173
    * Bus number P176
    * Bus number P179
    * Bus number P189
    * Bus number P201
    * Bus number P206
    * Bus number P207
    * Bus number P222
    * Bus number 554
    * Bus number 557
    * Bus number 545
    * Bus number 243
    * Bus number 250
    * Bus number N250
    * Bus number 251
    * Bus number 257
    * Bus number 265
    * Bus number 267
    * Bus number 270
    * Bus number 271
    * Bus number 273
    * Bus number 275

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1284538534

Gympie Road Bus Delays

Passengers travelling outbound on Gympie Road bus services may experience delays of up to 20 minutes, due to multiple vehicle breakdowns on Gympie Road in Kedron and Chermside.

Minor delays may be experienced inbound.
Affected services

    * Bus number 327
    * Bus number 330
    * Bus number 333
    * Bus number 334
    * Bus number 335
    * Bus number 336
    * Bus number 337
    * Bus number 338
    * Bus number 340
    * Bus number 346
    * Bus number 358
    * Bus number 370
    * Bus number 598
    * Bus number 599 Great Circle Line
    * Bus number N330
    * Bus number P331
    * Bus number P332
    * Bus number P339
    * Bus number P341
    * Bus number 680
    * Bus number 682
    * Bus number 681
    * Bus number 671
    * Bus number 672
    * Bus number 673
    * Bus number 674

[Jonno]

Same comment as before!!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Golliwog]

Nothing on TL website, but I expect delays to probably be announced for Coro Drive soon. Just went through outbound, theres been an accident just before the Go between bridge flyover blocking two of the 3 lanes. Looks like it will be easy to remove (2 cars rearend collision, though one car looks like it can't drive itself away), but whether they can get it done before traffic builds up too much is another question.

[#Metro]

Yep, Coro Drive. One major delay each week IMHO!!!
Maybe they should put a big flashy sign just before Toowong Station which flashes
"Bus users interchange @ Toowong Rail today, Delays Coro".

I'm only half serious- but I see signs around Brisbane next to the road which say "congested motorway" or something like that
for drivers. And I think, well what did they expect? It's like that every weekday afternoon!!!

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1285051667

Coronation Drive bus delays

Passengers travelling outbound on Coronation Drive may experience delays of up to 15 minutes, due to an earlier multiple-vehicle crash outbound near the Hale Street Bridge.

Where possible services are being diverted around the incident.

Inbound services have not been effected.
Affected services

    * Bus number 411
    * Bus number 412
    * Bus number 415
    * Bus number 416
    * Bus number 417
    * Bus number 425
    * Bus number 430
    * Bus number 433
    * Bus number 435
    * Bus number 444
    * Bus number 445
    * Bus number 450
    * Bus number 453
    * Bus number 454
    * Bus number 460
    * Bus number 471
    * Bus number N412
    * Bus number N464
    * Bus number P443
    * Bus number 725

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1285134918

Lutwyche Road bus delays

Passengers travelling outbound on Lutwyche Road may experience delays of up to 20 minutes, due to an earlier multi-vehicle crash outbound on Lutwyche Road near Northey Street.

Two lanes on Lutwyche Road are currently closed, emergency service crews are on-site. 

Inbound services have not been affected.

Affected services

    * Bus number 321
    * Bus number 330
    * Bus number 333
    * Bus number 334
    * Bus number 340
    * Bus number 358
    * Bus number 370
    * Bus number 375
    * Bus number 376
    * Bus number 379
    * Bus number P331
    * Bus number P332
    * Bus number P341
    * Bus number 680

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1285661502

Sandgate Road bus delays

Passengers travelling on Sandgate Road can expect delays of up to 30 minutes, due to an incident outbound on Sandgate Road in Albion. Delays are being experienced in both directions.

All traffic is currently being around the area. Local route diversions are currently in place.

Affected services

    * Bus number 300
    * Bus number 306
    * Bus number 307
    * Bus number 308
    * Bus number 310
    * Bus number 315
    * Bus number 320
    * Bus number 321
    * Bus number 322
    * Bus number 325
    * Bus number 326
    * Bus number 327
    * Bus number 358
    * Bus number 398
    * Bus number 599 Great Circle Line

[Jonno]

For crying out loud this is beyond a joke. Every week road congestion impacts a mode of transport that is at least 40 times more efficient.  It is economic madness to keep our buses in general traffic!!! Will any politician stand up and be counted for common bloody sense!!!!!!!

[#Metro]

Bus lane? What bus lane?

Meanwhile the train whooshes past...

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1285833723

Pacific Motorway bus delays

Passengers travelling outbound on Pacific Motorway and Clem7 bus services can expect delays of up to 25 minutes, due to a multiple-vehicle crash outbound on the Pacific Motorway near Cornwall Street in Greenslopes. The Clem7 Tunnel has been temporarily closed at Lutwyche Road. Delays are occurring back to the CBD.

Where possible services have been rerouted to use the South East Busway.

Due to heavy traffic congestion caused by this incident it is expected that delays will occur to Coronation Drive services.
Affected services

   * Bus number 114
   * Bus number 118
   * Bus number 121
   * Bus number 131
   * Bus number 134
   * Bus number 136
   * Bus number 153
   * Bus number 155
   * Bus number 156
   * Bus number 161
   * Bus number 162
   * Bus number 171
   * Bus number 178
   * Bus number 181
   * Bus number 186
   * Bus number 411
   * Bus number 412
   * Bus number 415
   * Bus number 416
   * Bus number 417
   * Bus number 425
   * Bus number 430
   * Bus number 433
   * Bus number 435
   * Bus number 444
   * Bus number 445
   * Bus number 450
   * Bus number 453
   * Bus number 454
   * Bus number 460
   * Bus number 471
   * Bus number N412
   * Bus number N464
   * Bus number P119
   * Bus number P129
   * Bus number P133
   * Bus number P137
   * Bus number P141
   * Bus number P142
   * Bus number P151
   * Bus number P157
   * Bus number P173
   * Bus number P176
   * Bus number P179
   * Bus number P189
   * Bus number P201
   * Bus number P206
   * Bus number P207
   * Bus number P208
   * Bus number P211
   * Bus number P443
   * Bus number 566
   * Bus number 577
   * Bus number 579
   * Bus number 573
   * Bus number 575
   * Bus number 551
   * Bus number 561
   * Bus number P581
   * Bus number P569
   * Bus number 571
   * Bus number 261
   * Bus number 299
   * Bus number 725
   * Bus number 243
   * Bus number 251
   * Bus number 257
   * Bus number 265
   * Bus number 267
   * Bus number 271
   * Bus number 279
   * Bus number 273
   * Bus number 275
   * Bus number 281

============

Oh dear ...

[#Metro]

Random weekly 15 minute plus plus bus delay ...  (spins wheel) ... is TONIGHT!

Due to heavy traffic congestion caused by this incident it is expected that delays will occur to Coronation Drive services.
Affected services

Coronation Drive 

Bus lanes? Now why would we need those?

[WTN]

Ipswich Road services got caught up in the congestion as well! A 172 and 124 were creeping s-l-o-w-l-y through a sea of cars, at least from Stanley St to O'Keefe St. Buses used the right lanes to get past (a little), but only to move left again after O'Keefe St. The right lanes started moving at this point, but the left lane was still very slow. O'Keefe St was closed except for buses, causing more congestion in Cornwall St.

After enduring all that annoying congestion, the bus's bell rail and buttons didn't work! By the time I got up and asked the driver to stop, I missed my stop and the one after. The next stop was in the middle of dark, narrow streets. Taking the long walk back out didn't feel safe or pedestrian friendly by any stretch. To be fair, it wasn't the driver's fault. But if the problem was known at the depot, there should be signs put up. I know a Westside bus that did exactly that.

[Jonno]

Was on the 235 travelling along the busway and overhead Bus Control suggesting buses use the busway to avoid it where possible/practical.

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1286236673

Route 680, 681, 682 Hornibrook Bus Lines - delays

Routes 680, 681 and 682 through Anzac Ave, Kallangur are still delayed by congestion due to earlier accidents on the Bruce Highway and Anzac Ave.

Delays of up to 20 minutes may be experienced.
Affected services

    * Bus number 680
    * Bus number 682
    * Bus number 681

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1286257412

Beaudesert Road bus delays

Passengers travelling on Beaudesert Road bus services may experience delays of up to 15 minutes, due to the partial closure of Beaudesert Road near Paradise Road in Acacia Ridge after a multiple vehicle crash. Both inbound and outbound services are experiencing delays.

Emergency service crews are currently onsite and traffic is being diverted around the area.

Where possible services will use local diversions.
Affected services

    * Bus number 110
    * Bus number 115
    * Bus number 117
    * Bus number 124
    * Bus number 125
    * Bus number 130
    * Bus number 136
    * Bus number 140
    * Bus number 145
    * Bus number 150
    * Bus number 153
    * Bus number P129
    * Bus number P141
    * Bus number P142
    * Bus number 540

[Jonno]

How many weeks in a row is this now?

[Jonno]

Bus lanes defended and highlighting the political short sightedness of removing them....sound familiar.  

http://www.humantransit.org/2010/10/london-uk-conservatives-attack-m4-bus-lane.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HumanTransit+%28Human+Transit%29

[#Metro]

The alternative to the bus lane... a rail lane as covered by WA Today 'New trains to hit tracks in March' http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/new-trains-to-hit-tracks-in-march-20090109-7dki.html

A lot has been said how freeway corridors are not the best places to put PT etc etc.
But freeways have a few benefits:

1. They often have a median or reserve that can be used (think Brisbane's South East Busway)
2. Great publicity- trains rush past congestion, next to motorists, sends a strong signal
3. Might have no choice, if that is where the land is, that's all there is!
4. Increases capacity of the corridor
5. Rail lanes = immune from SOV (single occupant vehicle) attack

Good luck trying to rip this up! Maybe tram lanes down Coronation Drive is what's needed!