What is Australia’s next great nation-building infrastructure project? What will be our next Snowy Mountains scheme, our next Harbour Bridge? That was the question raised by an enthusiastic audience at the Better Transport Forum in Dubbo last week.
July 12
With the Patricks rail terminal at Dubbo now closed, and uncertainty over the future of grain freight rail lines, a public meeting has been called to discuss transport in the Dubbo and Western Plains region.
July 2
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union held a highly successful forum in Tamworth this week to discuss regional transport issues.
June 15
The NSW State Budget contained new tax breaks for business, and a surprise budget surplus, but little to tackle the State’s transport problems.
February 23
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union’s Ultimate Transport Survey results are now in.
We are currently are preparing a paper outlining the detailed findings which be released on the Better State web site in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, the Daily Telegraph has reported the major findings of the survey, highlighting the need for investment in better public transport services.
Crowded Sydney trains
Click here for an account of life at a suburban railway station by a public transport worker, also published in the Daily Telegraph.
Over 3,500 people responded to Ultimate Transport survey, and 2,000 people provided extra comments – an outstanding result. Overwhelmingly, these people want to see access to better public transport services. In fact, many commuters in the outer suburbs would be happy with any sort of public transport services at all.
The message from commuters has been loud and clear – they want to see rail extensions to the south west and north west and a bigger network of busways.
November 30
Ultimate Transport Survey: Alex promoting the Ultimate Transport Survey at Central StationThe transport system affects everyone one of us, every day.
But how often do people ask you for your opinion on the transport system? Well, here’s your chance. We want to know:
- Is public transport safe at night?
- Are your services reliable?
- Are your services frequent enough?
- Are ticket queues too long?
- How long does it take you to get to work or school?
- How can transport be improved?
November 2
Sydney commuters know that NSW needs better rail services. In fact, many commuters would be happy with any sort of rail service at all.
Too much of Greater Sydney is not serviced by rail transport. The city has outgrown its old boundaries, and is spreading to the north, south and west.
Without access to rail lines, families moving into the booming outer suburbs are forced to buy second, third and fourth cars to get around.
October 20
September is finals time. All over NSW people are playing in or watching sporting finals of various codes.
Thousands of people will be converging on the biggest events, such as the Rugby League Grand Final at Sydney Olympic Park.
Keep an eye on the Transport Info website for information on public transport to major events.
At this time of the year, the pressures on our transport network are clearly evident.
