Network maps

[ozbob]

Vancouver

--> Frequent Transit Network

http://www.translink.ca/en/Be-Part-of-the-Plan/Frequent-Transit-Network.aspx

[Jonno]

What is even more important is the "Be-Part-of-the-Plan" part. TransLink have a fanstastic public education program which aims to help people understand that they are part of the solution, the planning and the outcome.  This is the serious part that is missing here in Australia and Queensland.  Govt still believe they are on the right path to fixing our traffic/transport problems and don't recognise they are creating the problems.making them worse.

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

7th April 2012

Core Frequent Network maps



Greetings,

With the TransLink network changing from a bus network, a train network and a ferry network to one
integrated network with integrated fares and integrated ticketing, and connections becoming much
more important because passengers are now free to use the entire network, a Core Frequent Network
map is essential. It no longer makes sense to show three different maps, separated on the basis
of how the vehicle moves (steel wheels, rubber tyres or propellers) or where the 'heavy infrastructure'
is. This is simply a reflection that the network has evolved since 2004, from a commuter service
where commuters would use a single mode to get to and from work, to an all day frequent network where
passengers doing multiple and diverse trips are free to travel across the entire network on any and
all modes of transport, all day rather than just in peak hour.

An example of a Core Frequent Network map can be viewed here:

Translink Vancouver, Frequent Transit Network map
http://www.translink.ca/en/Be-Part-of-the-Plan/Frequent-Transit-Network.aspx

A Brisbane version, not official here:
http://transitmapsetc.blogspot.com.au/

A Core Frequent Network map will also show developers where transit-oriented developments may be
located and give certainty about where to make investment decisions. It would also show prospective
home buyers or renters where to buy or rent and be close to frequent service. A map solely of
'heavy infrastructure' cannot be relied to perform this function as the presence of a train or busway
station does not imply decent service. Stations on the Doomben or Tennyson rail lines fall into this
category. There are many places where there is no heavy infrastructure - such as
Moggill Road (BUZ 444), Ipswich Road (BUZ 100) and Mains Road (BUZ 130) that have only simple bus
stops but DO have frequent service.

We believe that TransLink could take leaf from it's Canadian Counterpart and produce a
Core Frequent Network map for Brisbane consisting of the ferry services, frequent rail services
from Northgate to Darra, and all BUZ lines.

Best wishes
Robert

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

[ozbob]

Vancouver publishes frequent network map

http://www.humantransit.org/2012/05/vancouver-publishes-frequent-network-map.html

[cartoonbirdhaus]

Vancouver publishes frequent network map

http://www.humantransit.org/2012/05/vancouver-publishes-frequent-network-map.html

Of course, to produce a good, legible "frequent service" map, you really need a logically-designed transport system in the first place. Brisbane's, on the other hand, becomes ever more complex and inconsistent, with too many different termini in the CBD and surrounding areas.