23 Dec 2010: SEQ: A modified 505 Bus route?

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Media Release 23 December 2010

SEQ:  A modified 505 Bus route?

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport commuters has suggested that there is an opportunity to put on a modified 505 bus route in Ipswich.  The withdrawal of the 505 bus route has had the most impact as indicated by public feedback.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"The withdrawal of the bus routes at Ipswich, namely the 505, 510 and 523 (1) has not been without a lot of public concern, angst and debate.  The FlexiLink replacement service is operating but it is not the best solution for all."

"The loss of the 505 bus route seems to the major issue.  We think there is an opportunity to reinstitute a modified 505 bus route based on the following proposed route.  This route is only a suggestion and could be further modified as needed.

Depart Bell St – left into Brisbane St – left into East St – continue into Pine St – left into Lowry St – left into Riverlink – left into Downs St – right into Lowry St – left into Pine St – left into Wyndham street –

Right into Cyprus St – left into Kay St – right into Connors St – left into Roberts St – right into Holdsworth Rd – right into Francis St – right into Mt Crosby Rd – continue into Moores Pocket Rd then return up

Moores Pocket Rd continue into Mt Crosby Rd – right into Junction Rd – continue into Arthur Summervilles Rd – right into Elaine St left into Oxley St – right into Philip Cres  - right into Junction Rd – left into Mt Crosby Rd – continue into Moores Pocket Rd – return up Moores Pocket Rd into Mt Crosby Rd – left into Francis St – left into Holdsworth Rd – left into Roberts St – right into Connors St – left into Kay St – right into Cyprus St – left into Wyndham St –right into Pine St – left into Lowry St – continue into Riverlink – right into The Terrace – right into Pine Street – left into Olga St – left into King Edward Parade – left into Bell St.

"This covers most of the area of the old 505 with the extension of the service into Karalee, it does leave a service gap along Waterworks Rd and Holdsworth Rd and also Hill Street."

"The new 505 route could be low floor midi bus 33 seater as a dedicated bus.  Many elderly citizens have mobility access issues with FlexiLink taxis."

"Another alternative is that the alternate new 515 services could be rerouted along the old 505 route from the intersection of Pine Mountain Rd and Waterworks Rd with the University services running through to Tivoli and the Brassall services linking to the Yamanto services."

"We welcome TransLink's committment to further improve the FlexiLink services, but in the case of the 505 bus we request a rethink and restoration of a bus service, albeit modified."

Reference:

1. http://www.translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1291788886

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

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