Western Brisbane Transport Network Strategy

Contents

Foreword 1 Strategy highlights 2 Introduction 6 Community input and strategy development 10 Rail 12 Bus 16 Active transport 20 Road and freight 24 Implementation 28 Benefits of the strategy 32

This is a strategic vision to provide a framework for planning and delivery of the transport network in western Brisbane. The information on the maps in this document is not intended for reference to specific parcels of land. It should be treated as indicative only and subject to ongoing refinement. 2009

Contact details: Phone 1800 636 896 www.transport.qld.gov.au/wbtni

Foreword Western Brisbane Transport Network Strategy

The Western Brisbane Transport Network Investigation In relation to road transport, the Investigation is a coordinated approach to the ongoing supports the need for Brisbane City Council’s development of the transport network for western proposed Northern Link tunnel and it proposes an Brisbane. improved north south road connection including a tunnel linking Toowong to Everton Park. More than a million people were asked for their input into a plan which integrates all modes of transport, Much of the work identified in the Western Brisbane such as rail, bus, road, walking and cycling. Transport Network Investigation is already underway. The rail network is being extended to Richlands and The Investigation commenced in 2007, in large part capacity is being expanded between Corinda and as a means of determining whether the long talked- Darra. The Northern Busway to Kedron is under about Western Brisbane Bypass would happen. construction and so is Airport Link. In addition, the That option was ruled out in 2008 after detailed Brisbane City Council is actively pursuing the Northern traffic projections showed insufficient demand but, Link tunnel. in keeping with government’s commitments, the Beyond that, the Western Brisbane Transport planning exercise continued to develop a holistic Network Strategy provides a planning blueprint for a transport plan for Western Brisbane’s future. sustainable transport future for this important part of Rail forms the backbone of the plan. The South East Queensland. investigation finds that by continuing to expand the rail network, by adding trains and by full sectorisation The Honourable Rachel Nolan, MP of the system, capacity can be significantly expanded. Minister for Transport

1 An integrated strategy Rail

For the first time, a coordinated approach to the Road and Bus freight transport needs of western Brisbane integrates all types of transport and land use into one strategy, balancing the city’s social, environmental and economic objectives. Active transport

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Key strategy components

Rail Bus priority Active transport North South The staged transformation of the Transport corridors are community choices – Motorway existing rail network to a high capacity assets. Prioritising freed-up road space surface rail system with new, multi- for buses maximises the ability to move walk and cycle A motorway between the Ipswich Motorway and the Bruce Highway would purpose stations and new carriages more people along the corridor. The strategy provides a continuous designed to minimise stopping times assist in managing congestion on other Bus priority provides direct services to network of high standard, easy to follow at stations is the centrepiece of the north-south links, and provide flexibility the Brisbane Central Business District walking and cycling routes through a strategy. and alternative routes for long distance and activity centres in corridors not combination of bikeways, bike lanes, trips and freight carriage. It delivers greater service reliability, serviced by rail, and supports high wide footpaths and river crossings. higher frequency and safety benefits, capacity rail corridors through improved Road corridors connect communities An urban community with a well through many types of transport. The including best practice signalling and bus feeder services. designed active transport system the upgrade of level crossings. new road structure for western Brisbane benefits the network at two levels; it would improve 24-hour accessibility, The rail transformation means more supports access to public transport reduce travel times and make local trips frequent trains with the potential to for commuter trips and it promotes easier. triple the passenger capacity of the rail sustainable local trips, reducing network. congestion.

n Rail as the backbone of the n Bus lanes and bus priority along n Walk and cycle facilities integrated n Complete the motorway network transport network existing roads into road corridor designs n Support bus, cycle and walk within n ‘Turn-up-and-go’ service n Support bus connections to activity n Prioritise active transport facilities as the corridor (no timetable required) centres and the Brisbane Central part of local urban redevelopment n Connect communities and enhance n New multi-purpose stations Business District n Support access to public transport economic growth n More frequent trains n Integrate bus services with rail and services n Provide for goods and services make transfers easier movement

3 Rail Bus Active transport Road and freight

n Implement current Herston to Kedron Kedron to CBD Clem Jones tunnel to Integrated corridor UC 1 UC 5 IP UC rail projects* Northern Busway* Northern Veloway - 6 Gateway Motorway projects Section 1 Airport Link* n Sectorisation of lines Kenmore to CBD Toowong to Kelvin Grove n New timetables IP 2(a) 7 IP This table shows proposed Western Bus Corridor staged bus lanes + Western Veloway TransApex Northern Link tunnel

n upgrade projects along 1 Phase Park ‘n’ Ride IP Darra to Indooroopilly n n Road Corridor Improvement Program corridors. Opportunity upgrades 3 IP Active Transport Programs Centenary Motorway transit lanes* for several modes to be n Level crossing upgrades Kedron to Aspley packaged as one integrated 4(a) IP project has been shown. Staged bus lanes Everton Park to Kedron 8 This is a strategic Stafford Road transit lanes + Stafford Road Veloway framework for future planning and delivery. Kenmore to CBD Toowong to Everton Park n Implement current rail 2(b) 13 Further assessment is projects* Western Bus Corridor staged bus lanes + Western Veloway Inner Orbital tunnel required to identify: n Purchase new carriages Kelvin Grove to Ashgrove 9 Darra to Toowong + 17(a) n Station and interchange Musgrave Road-Waterworks Road bus lanes Gap Access Veloway Centenary Motorway upgrade n social impact upgrades Kelvin Grove to Everton Park n n environmental impact n 10 Road Corridor Improvement Program Level crossing upgrades Kelvin Grove Road-Enoggera Road bus lanes + North Western Veloway - Section 1 n engineering feasibility n Stabling upgrades North West Transport Corridor n Phase 2 Phase Signalling upgrades 11 n corridor alignment North west bus lanes + North Western Veloway - Section 2 + North West Motorway n economic feasibility, Kedron to Aspley 4(b) including government Northern Busway - Staged upgrade + Northern Veloway - Section 2 affordability. n Park ‘n’ Ride 12 St Lucia to West End This would be carried out n Station and interchange upgrades Uni River Link in conjunction with further n Bus Transport Improvement Program n Active Transport Programs community consultation.

n Implement current rail Kedron to Aspley Darra to Toowong 4(c) 17(b) projects* Northern Busway - Staged upgrade + Northern Veloway - Section 2 Centenary Motorway upgrade

n Purchase new carriages n Toowong to Everton Park Everton Park to Kedron Park ‘n’ Ride 14 18 n Station and interchange Western Ring Veloway Stafford Road tunnel n Station and interchange upgrades Key upgrades n Bus Transport Improvement Program Brisbane CBD n Road Corridor Improvement Program n Level crossing upgrades 15 UC Under construction Albert Street Garden Axis Veloway n Stabling upgrades

In planning n Signalling upgrades Indooroopilly to Dutton Park IP 16 Phase 3 Phase Uni Link Veloway

n Active Transport Programs 4 * Project already in the South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program (SEQIPP) Western Brisbane Transport Network Strategy

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Road and freight 11 CHERMSIDE NORTHGATE River Link FERNY GROVE KEDRON Upgraded Park ‘n’ Ride 8 6 MITCHELTON 18 Grade separation program 5 1 Committed TOD ALDERLEY ALBION (Transit Oriented Development) THE GAP 10 BOWEN HILLS Activity centre 9 13 14 Existing or committed major roads 15

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LOGAN MWY Introduction Challenges we face Population growth, climate change and rising fuel costs are exerting increasing pressure on the transport network in South East Queensland. The challenge is to develop a transport network that successfully responds to these pressures while protecting the environment and lifestyle that the community values. Specific challenges include:

n managing population growth

n managing patronage growth on passenger transport services

n managing peak hour congestion

n reducing freight movement costs

n managing rising transport and fuel costs

n managing construction and maintenance costs. Our response Climate change, peak oil The strategy balances the competing objectives The strategy is a 20-year vision to guide all levels of accessibility, economic development and of government. It is a fully integrated, multi- and rising transport costs sustainability. Investing only in roads will not modal approach to transforming the transport The rising cost of crude oil has significantly increased achieve sustainability, deal with higher transport network of western Brisbane based on the key transport costs, accelerating a move from cars to costs or address the issues of climate change and principles of: public transport. emissions reduction. Likewise, investing only in n making better use of existing infrastructure public transport will not provide for region-wide n building on current infrastructure programs The strategy’s focus on rail and bus priority provides accessibility, support economic development, a sustainable network system with the capacity and improve goods delivery reliability or reduce n prioritising transport corridor space. flexibility to manage the uncertain future challenges. freight costs.

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Key principles Our walking and cycling infrastructure Brisbane has some outstanding walking and Making better use of existing cycling infrastructure around the city, including infrastructure innovative facilities such as the King George Square cycle centre. There are opportunities to Brisbane has an extensive network of existing link these facilities with new high quality walk and transport corridors. The strategy is based on cycle infrastructure, encouraging active transport making better use of these existing transport at the neighbourhood level. corridors before considering new corridors. Our road assets By being strategic and forward thinking with our existing assets, and by using additional corridor Currently there is no motorway connection space to enable priority to be given to public between the Centenary Motorway and the Bruce transport where possible, future transport needs Highway. This forces local roads to accommodate could be largely accommodated within existing both local and regional traffic. Completing this corridors with minimal impact on the surrounding connection creates opportunities to return environment. local roads to the local community and where appropriate, to prioritise corridor space for public Our rail assets transport and active transport on the existing The existing rail network is a valuable asset. It network. supports existing land use and provides a good distribution of services across the network. We will Building on current infrastructure continue to develop the rail system to increase its programs capacity. South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Our bus assets Program Brisbane’s existing busways are world leading, The South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan for example, the South East Busway is currently and Program (SEQIPP) is the largest infrastructure moving up to 18 000 people an hour. program in the country. It provides the first stages of the transformation of the western Our busways provide a similar service to rail Brisbane transport network. The strategy builds for suburbs without direct access to rail lines. on currently committed projects to complete the Continued investment in busways, bus lanes and transformation. transit lanes removes buses from general traffic lanes and enables a fast, free-flowing journey.

7 Providing attractive alternatives for private Prioritising transport vehicles can free up road space in some corridors. Into the future corridor space This corridor space can be prioritised for buses The strategy supports sustainable and active transport. For example, the transfer planning principles that will guide Corridor space as a community asset of traffic to faster corridors such as Northern development in western Brisbane Each transport corridor is a valuable asset that Link and the North West Transport Corridor could beyond the timeframes of the South East should be used for maximum community benefit. provide an opportunity to reprioritise the freed-up Queensland Regional Plan such as: road space on Moggill Road-Coronation Drive and n affordable urban housing and smart A general purpose arterial road lane has a Gympie Road for bus lanes. capacity of up to 2000 people per hour. The same design standards lane operating as a bus lane has a capacity of up Enabling better use of walking, cycling and public n market-driven employment in the to 5000 people per hour. A busway lane can move transport helps manage congestion and also Brisbane Central Business District and up to 18 000 people per hour. Rail can carry up to provides opportunities for urban regeneration. surrounding areas with supporting 30 000 people per hour. Providing more frequent rail services will increase transport A fundamental principle of the strategy is to the number of people who can use those n greater use of rail and development capitalise on opportunities to make better use of corridors and reduce road congestion without the of new activity centres and Transit corridor space to increase the number of people need for new corridors. Oriented Development (TOD) centres who can use it, particularly during peak periods. around major rail stations.

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Artist’s impression: urban regeneration

9 Community input and strategy development Community participation has been fundamental to developing the strategy. Understanding Congestion community issues, concerns, needs and desires Key issues raised through community consultation has influenced the development of the strategy. were peak hour traffic congestion, overcrowding Transport issues that have been considered on public transport and buses being caught up in were identified through contact with over 3000 general traffic. These concerns shaped the design people at staffed displays, almost 4000 recorded of the strategy. public submissions and comments, and active The community also wanted the strategy to participation by two community liaison groups. consider: The community was looking for: n ways to reduce trip times Priority planning issues n ongoing improvements to the existing transport n appropriate use of main and local roads Community survey results network as well as new infrastructure n roads linking or bypassing the city n improved access, connectivity, frequency and reliability for public transport n improvements to residential amenity n environmental impacts. n a more comfortable and reliable rail network 103 with greater carrying capacity 187 n public transport that is well promoted and easy to use 29

n transport decisions that protect the semi-rural 20 4 13 and village lifestyles in areas outside, or on the The ability to move freely amongst a perimeter, of the urban footprint community is a quality of life issue. n planning for a future that considers population No one enjoys being stuck in traffic, growth, changing working conditions, climate 187 Public Transport increasing one’s travel time and stress. 103 Road Corridors change and demand on oil supplies Equally no one who uses public transport 29 Active Transport appreciates having to use congested 20 Other carriages or buses and having to wait 13 Freight for a bus or train that is not overcrowded. 4 No answer

Community comment: Survey 1, February 2008 Survey 1, February 2008 10 Western Brisbane Transport Network Strategy

Planning for an Public transport uncertain future The community consistently rated public transport as one of the top issues. The majority The investigation recorded an increasing of comments indicated a strong demand for awareness and community concern about the increased public transport in western Brisbane. role transport networks can play in responding to the challenges of rising costs, climate change Improvements in rail station access, increased and sustainability. Feedback included comments services, parking at stations and connectivity on the: between types of transport were all identified as areas for improvement. Rail was also seen n rising costs of fuel and peak oil concerns as the best form of public transport due to its n effect of vehicle emissions on the environment reliability, comfort, greater passenger capacity n environmental impact of building new transport and perception as the lowest polluting form of infrastructure public transport. n reduction of carbon footprint by choosing Feedback indicated people would use public public and active transport options. transport more if they believed it was:

Reducing dependency on private vehicles and n reliable and about as fast as private car travel increasing the use of public transport were n safe at all hours of the day and night commonly identified solutions for mitigating the n a comfortable journey, with space on board for effects of climate change and peak oil. all passengers Some members of the community also expressed their concerns about: n uncertainty about possible land resumptions n timing of infrastructure projects n social impact of building new infrastructure and opening up land use These plans seem good and necessary. The main emphasis should be on burning less hydrocarbons, n associated property and lifestyle impacts, urgently. Thanking you in anticipation. including vibration, noise, air quality, loss of neighbouring greenspace. Terms of Reference submission, Wishart

…increasing public transport, particularly introducing or expanding transport technologies not reliant on oil, would seem the wisest option. Community comment: April 2008, St Lucia 11 n Transform Brisbane’s suburban Vision rail services with ‘turn-up-and-go’, citywide services

n A network of attractive and leading multi-purpose station centres, supporting a denser and sustainable world city

n A trusted backbone of the region’s social daily activity

Brisbane has an extensive and established rail The vision is for a system similar to many above network. With a growing population and strong ground railways in European cities, such as Paris Rail economy, the suburban railway will need to play and Berlin, which offer high frequency ‘turn-up- a bigger role in the transport network into the and-go’ services to suburban populations. future. The rail transformation would mean more The transformation of rail over 20 years is the frequent trains, and faster boarding and alighting centrepiece of the strategy, delivering frequent at stations, with the potential to significantly and reliable services. increase the existing passenger capacity of the rail network.

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Artist’s impression: rail station

Principles

n Public transport as a foundation for sustainable urban development

n Enhanced use of existing rail infrastructure

n Rail as the backbone of the transport network

n Integrated rail, bus, walk and cycle facilities across the network

n New, state of the art trains

n Easier, more attractive transfers between car, bus and rail

n High-frequency, ‘no timetable’ services

13 The strategy builds on currently planned projects identified in the South East Queensland Complete sectorisation of lines Phase 2 Infrastructure Plan and Program (SEQIPP) and This phase continues the transformation. The to Shorncliffe delivers a 20-year staged program of rail upgrades to Caboolture outcome would be an increase in services during including: to Airport peak hours, improved safety by removing level n sectorisation – operating the rail network as crossings and the introduction of new carriages two independent units provides the ability to to Doomben capable of carrying more passengers. This increase frequency and reliability of services phase includes implementing current SEQIPP during peak periods (as pictured right). This is to Ferny Grove projects such as the Keperra to Ferny Grove track a key to unlocking the full potential of the rail duplication and the Darra to Springfield rail line. network Bowen Hills Other works could include: Fortitude Valley n new timetables – complete sectorisation Central n new high capacity carriages enables frequent and regularly spaced services Roma Street n progressive upgrade of level crossings over a two hour peak period in the morning and to Cleveland n station and bus-rail interchange upgrades afternoon n signalling upgrades n stabling upgrades – providing additional areas to Beenleigh n stabling upgrades. for train storage to Ipswich to Springfield and Robina n signalling upgrades – required for the operation of high frequency services Phase 3 n station upgrades – multi-purpose stations Major signalling improvements and new carriages provide an efficient and comfortable Phase 1 would enable rail to move up to 30 000 people per experience for passengers and support transit This phase starts the staged conversion of the hour. This is significantly more than the existing oriented development existing rail network to a high capacity surface rail demand. Completion of station redevelopments, n new carriages – train carriages designed system. It includes implementing current SEQIPP bus feeder systems and level crossing upgrades for faster boarding and alighting, and more projects such as the Corinda to Darra third track. complete the transformation. This phase includes standing room implementing current SEQIPP projects such as the Other works could include: Darra to Redbank third track. n level crossing upgrades – provide safety and efficiency benefits to the rail and road n independent operation (sectorisation) of the Other works could include: Brisbane rail network networks. n signalling upgrades n timetable reviews to ensure regular, simple and n new high capacity carriages consistent services and stopping patterns n upgrade remaining stations n progressive upgrade of level crossings n upgrade remaining level crossings n Park ‘n’ Ride upgrades. n stabling upgrades.

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Phase 3 rail network Benefits STRATHPINE The transformation of rail could deliver a number of benefits: Legend CARSELDINE n allowing the rail lines to operate independently on the network Rail ALBANY to reduce conflict points and to manage incidents efficiently CREEK Upgraded Park ‘n’ Ride ZILLMERE ASPLEY n improved reliability Grade separation program n longer hours of operation Committed TOD (Transit Oriented Development) n making it easier to implement regular, simple and consistent Activity centre CHERMSIDE services and stopping patterns providing both express and all NORTHGATE Existing rail lines FERNY GROVE stations services KEDRON 2026 urban footprint n introducing high capacity trains with more doorways and standing areas, minimising stopping times at stations MITCHELTON

n NORTH operating the peak period over two hours ALDERLEY ALBION n introducing new signalling to allow high frequency services THE GAP Not to scale BOWEN HILLS n creating a peak period capacity of up to 30 000 passengers per hour

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LOGAN MWY Vision n Continue the transformation of Brisbane’s bus system n A bus system that provides frequent, reliable services both to the Brisbane Central Business District and major activity centres that are not serviced by the rail network

n Extending the reach of the rail network by providing frequent and reliable feeder services to priority rail stations

n A viable travel choice to reduce car dependency

n A network that promotes sustainable land use changes along key public transport corridors

Over the past 10 years, Brisbane’s bus network Rail requires support from a network of buses, has undergone a significant transformation. A together with improved bus-rail interchanges Bus network of bus priority measures, bus lanes and to feed the rail system and extend its reach. For busways have been planned and built. Already, areas outside the rail corridors, buses need to fill the South East Busway at Woolloongabba is in the gaps. Real choices in frequent and reliable carrying about 18 000 passengers per hour in the public transport are seen as the crucial element morning peak. of the strategy to manage congestion and curb reliance on private transport. The vision of this strategy is for this transformation to continue in western Brisbane Throughout the life of the strategy, existing bus- with a series of fit for purpose facilities that could rail interchanges will be upgraded to improve be expanded and developed as demand for travel access, convenience, comfort, safety and security grows. for users. More rail and bus stations would be provided with quality and accessible pedestrian The strategy recognises that buses need their own facilities to extend each station’s walk-in right-of-way to be able to provide frequent and catchment. Passengers’ ability to change modes regular services with predictable travel times. would be greatly improved.

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Artist’s impression Principles n Prioritise road corridor space to maximise efficiency of public transport n Integrated bus and rail services n Effective interchanges to make transfers easier n Continued enhancement of integrated ticketing and fares n Safe, comfortable access and services n Bus priority on selected corridors n Busways delivering rail-like services n Future road programs to prioritise buses n Support bus connections to activity centres and the Brisbane Central Business District

17 Phase 1 Phase 2 Bus priority on Works could include: Works could include: selected corridors n An extension of the Northern Busway which n the completion of the Western Bus Corridor Bus priority on selected corridors would is being constructed to Kedron by 2012. with bus lanes between Kenmore and the provide direct services to the Brisbane Ultimately, it is envisaged that this busway Brisbane Central Business District Central Business District and activity could extend to Bracken Ridge. In the n the extension of bus lanes along Gympie centres in corridors that are not serviced first phase, additional bus lanes could be Road to Aspley. These could be progressively by rail. It would support high capacity rail constructed from the busway at Kedron and upgraded towards busway-standard in corridors via bus feeder services. within the Gympie Road corridor to Chermside. conjunction with the construction of the North Where feasible, bus priority measures could be West Motorway that would significantly reduce The Northern Busway extension (Kedron provided at intersections traffic volumes on Gympie Road to Aspley) would enable land use n integration and urban revitalisation. The construction of Northern Link and the n bus lanes along the Kelvin Grove Road- resolution of the Moggill Road congestion at Enoggera Road corridor Kenmore, currently under investigation by the n bus lanes along the Musgrave Road- Department of Transport and Main Roads, Waterworks Road corridor could provide an opportunity to commence the staged construction of the Western n bus priority on the North West Motorway with Bus Corridor between the Brisbane Central a bus only link to the bus lanes on the Kelvin Business District and Kenmore along the Grove Road-Enoggera Road corridor Coronation Drive and Moggill Road corridors n Bus Transport Improvement Program. n With the upgrade of Stafford Road for transit Transforming lanes, bus services could be provided linking Phase 3 the north western suburbs and Ferny Grove rail bus travel line at Mitchelton and Alderley stations with Works could include: n the Australia TradeCoast (Port of Brisbane and n the progressive conversion of the Gympie Priority for buses Brisbane Airport). This would extend the reach Road bus lanes to a busway as demand on the of the public transport system without having system grows. n Frequent and reliable services to travel through the Brisbane Central Business n Bus Transport Improvement Program. District n Integration with rail n Transit lanes could be provided along the Centenary Motorway between Darra and n Extending the reach of rail Indooroopilly as currently planned.

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LOGAN MWY Vision n Reduced car dependency

n A healthier community

n Network of linked, high quality walk and cycle infrastructure

Artist’s impression: veloway Walking and cycling The strategy vision is for a continuous network of Active transport high standard, easy to follow walking and cycling For western Brisbane, walking and cycling can routes in major corridors. be viable options to increase travel choices and n Veloways are wide and high quality cycleways, access to public transport. providing a network of safe, dedicated and Walking and cycling have the potential to replace direct routes between key locations. Their car use, especially for local and school trips. design would encourage a wider sector of Active transport also contributes to the reduction the community to use active transport for of congestion, air pollution and greenhouse commuting, travelling to school and recreation. emissions, and contributes to positive n River Links increase the number of locations community, health and personal wellbeing to cross the Brisbane River. They improve outcomes. access between neighbourhoods and to public transport for pedestrians and cyclists The introduction of a network of innovative, world encouraging even more people to walk and class walk and cycle infrastructure and facilities cycle. would encourage significant changes in travel behaviours. In addition, all road and public transport corridor upgrades incorporate walk and cycle facilities.

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Artist’s impression: School Safety Zone Principles n A network of safe, easy to follow and accessible commuter cycle and More walking and pedestrian routes cycling Walking and cycling account for less than n Direct connections to public 11 per cent of the total trips made on the transport networks network. The strategy aims to significantly increase n Provide safe opportunities to reduce walking and cycling. individual carbon footprint n Active street fronts creating a sense of place and encouraging activity n Walking and cycling facilities in Artist’s impression: River Link at night neighbourhoods to support local trips n Facilities and initiatives to promote walking and cycling to school n An integral component of every public transport and road project n Plan and encourage urban design and new developments to follow active transport guidelines

21 n School safety improvements comprising Changing travel engineering, enforcement and awareness- Transforming behaviour and reducing raising measures, such as road narrowing, active transport electronic signage and traffic calming, to encourage children to walk and cycle to school the carbon footprint n New cycleways and walkways The strategy identifies innovative measures and n Programs that connect and integrate public strategic actions required to increase walking and active transport, such as pedestrian and n Innovative corridor planning and cycling, influence travel behaviour and allow cycle routes to connect to rail and bus stations. people to reduce their carbon footprint. These are: These stations could also include cycle n New river crossings facilities. n Active neighbourhoods comprising high quality, user-friendly pedestrian and cycle n Neighbourhood access infrastructure and facilities to support local, utility and recreational trips n Healthier choices

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 This phase includes a number of strategic cycle This phase continues the transformation of Works could include:

programs to transform Brisbane’s western Brisbane’s western suburbs. n Veloways suburbs, including implementing current SEQIPP Works could include: - complete the Northern Veloway projects such as the Western Corridor sub- - Western Ring Veloway (Toowong to regional cycle network. n Veloways - complete the Western Veloway Everton Park) Other works could include: - Gap Access Veloway (Ashgrove to Brisbane - Albert Street Garden Axis Veloway n Veloways Central Business District) - Uni Link Veloway (Indooroopilly to - Stafford Road Veloway - staged North Western Veloway (Carseldine to Dutton Park) - Northern Veloway (Kedron to Brisbane Central Kelvin Grove) n Active neighbourhoods, school safety Business District) - extension of Northern Veloway to Aspley improvements and programs to integrate public - staged Western Veloway (Kenmore to and active transport could be progressively n pedestrian and cycle bridge Brisbane Central Business District) implemented. - Uni River Link (St Lucia to West End) n Active neighbourhoods, school safety n Active neighbourhoods, school safety improvements and programs to integrate public improvements and programs to integrate public and active transport could be progressively and active transport could be progressively implemented. implemented. 22 Western Brisbane Transport Network Strategy

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Vision n Provide for longer distance trips west of Brisbane Central Business District

n Free up local streets for walking, cycling and public transport

n Promote economic development

Completing the network Completing the road network structure in western Road and freight Brisbane including local road improvements, Road corridors connect communities and would improve accessibility, reduce travel times provide travel flexibility by catering for cars, and make local and regional trips easier over all buses, pedestrians and cyclists. They are vital periods of the day. for economic growth and essential for effective freight movement and goods distribution. At present, there is a major gap in the motorway network in western Brisbane between the Centenary Motorway and the Bruce Highway for north-south movements. Through traffic is forced to share roads with local traffic, adding to congestion and travel times. The strategy builds on currently planned projects to complete the motorway network and cater for the demands of private, commercial and bus transport.

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No Western Bypass North South Motorway Principles Technical investigations showed a western bypass The North South Motorway is a motorway connecting the would not attract enough traffic from the existing Ipswich Motorway at Darra to the Bruce Highway. The North n Establish and maintain an effective network to relieve congestion in western Brisbane South Motorway could provide flexibility and an alternative or deliver value for money. A western bypass route for long distance trips west of Brisbane Central road network hierarchy would also promote development outside the Business District, including freight. urban footprint set in the South East Queensland n Connect western Brisbane to regional It is made up of three sections: Regional Plan, impacting on the semi-rural and centres village lifestyles in these areas. n Centenary Motorway (Ipswich Motorway to Toowong) The North South Motorway is a key component of n Manage congestion on the arterial the strategy that provides for long distance trips. The upgraded Centenary Motorway is the southern and motorway network Unlike a western bypass, the North South Motorway section of the North South Motorway. is also forecast to significantly reduce traffic In conjunction with Northern Link and Airport Link, it also n Deliver a more efficient road network on other roads in western Brisbane, providing forms a motorway connection from the west to the Gateway Motorway and key growth areas such as the Australia opportunities for public and active transport. n TradeCoast (Port of Brisbane and Brisbane Airport). Promote reliable goods distribution

n Inner Orbital (Toowong to Everton Park) n Provide opportunities to give priority The Inner Orbital, a tunnel from Toowong to Everton to buses and active transport Park, is the middle section of the North South Motorway. It could promote the revitalisation of suburbs such as Bardon by reducing traffic on local roads and provide n Make better use of existing corridors opportunities for public transport, walking and cycling. n n North West Motorway Protect the natural environment (North West Transport Corridor) and minimise adverse effects on The northern section of the North South Motorway communities utilises the existing, preserved transport corridor between Everton Park and Carseldine. Together with east-west improvements along the Stafford Road corridor, it would provide an alternative to the Gateway Motorway and improve access to the Australia TradeCoast (Port of Brisbane and Brisbane Airport). By reducing traffic volumes on Gympie Road, it would allow the progressive upgrade of bus lanes to busway-standard within the existing corridor. 25 The new motorway link from the Ipswich Freight Motorway to the Gateway Motorway improves Preserved corridors Most freight movement on the existing western access to the Australia TradeCoast (Port of Three existing, preserved transport Brisbane network is local distribution to major Brisbane and Brisbane Airport) and creates a corridors were investigated: the North commercial centres, shops and warehouses. This more robust network, with alternative freight West Transport Corridor, the Moggill function cannot be provided by the rail network. routes and better traffic distribution. Pocket Sub-Arterial and the Samford Valley Sub-Arterial. The existing primary road freight route, Further, Northern Link would free up congestion comprising the Ipswich, Logan and Gateway on the Centenary Motorway and create an The North West Transport Corridor is Motorways, will continue to cater for the majority opportunity along Coronation Drive for bus priority a key part of the strategy. The Moggill of Brisbane’s road freight task. measures. Pocket Sub-Arterial is an important corridor that may be required in the The proposed North South Motorway could be future. The Samford Valley Sub-Arterial a secondary freight route west of the Brisbane Phase 2 may provide improved access to the rail Central Business District for local movement and Works could include: network if land use changes occur in provide an alternative freight route at times of n the Samford Valley. All three corridors incident on the existing primary freight route. North West Motorway will continue to be preserved. n Inner Orbital motorway in tunnel The western rail line through Ipswich will continue to serve the Port of Brisbane. The expected growth n Centenary Motorway upgrade (staged) in rail freight can continue to be moved outside of n Road Corridor Improvement Program. peak periods. This completes a motorway link west of the Brisbane Central Business District, reducing traffic Phase 1 on Gympie Road so that the bus lanes on Gympie Transforming road Road could be progressively upgraded to busway- This phase builds on currently planned SEQIPP standard within the road reserve. and freight projects, such as Airport Link and the TransApex Northern Link tunnel, to provide a motorway n Use of preserved corridors link from the Ipswich Motorway to the Gateway Phase 3 Motorway. Other works could include the Road Works could include: Corridor Improvement Program. n North South Motorway n Stafford Road motorway in tunnel n Centenary Motorway upgrade (staged) n Prioritise public transport n Road Corridor Improvement Program. n Manage congestion

n Secondary freight routes

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BRAY PARK

BRAY PARK STRATHPINE

CARSELDINE

Phase 1 ALBANY Phase 3 road and freight network CREEK ZILLMERE STRATHPINE ASPLEY

Legend CHERMSIDE NORTHGATE CARSELDINE FERNY GROVE KEDRON Road and freight ALBANY Activity centre CREEK MITCHELTON ZILLMERE ASPLEY Existing or committed major roads ALDERLEY ALBION THE GAP 2026 urban footprint BOWEN HILLS

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The following program has been developed to give early gains by building on already committed projects, for example Airport Link and the Northern Busway. It also looks to undertake some high benefit but relatively low cost initiatives, such as timetables changes. The implementation program aims to integrate the proposed projects to give the best possible value for money outcome that can be built on over time and is responsive to demand and funding availability. It is difficult to predict the future, but this program with its emphasis on the transformation of the public transport network is well placed to face the challenges that are already apparent. This public transport focus is about making Brisbane a more sustainable and liveable city. For ease of use, the program has been divided into two geographical areas or building blocks, broadly north and south of the Brisbane Central Business District. Overlying both of these is the rail program. In order to achieve the integrated outcomes of the strategy it will sometimes be necessary to group projects together.

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Rail Outcomes n Implement current projects Phase 1 n More rail services at greater frequencies - Corinda to Darra third track n Greater capacity BRAY PARK n Full sectorisation and new timetables Legend n Greater reliability n Start level crossing upgrades Rail n Support land use and provide opportunities for n Park ‘n’ Ride upgrades sustainable development Bus STRATHPINE Active transport Road and freight CARSELDINE

River Link ALBANY North CREEK ZILLMERE Outcomes Existing or committed major roads ASPLEY n Implement current projects - Airport Link, Northern Busway to Kedron n A high quality bus service between Chermside Existing or committed busways and the Brisbane Central Business District Existing rail lines n CHERMSIDE Airport Link provides an opportunity to deliver NORTHGATE n A high quality east-west bus service to the 2026 urban footprint the first stage of the Northern Veloway (Kedron to FERNY GROVE Australia TradeCoast KEDRON Brisbane Central Business District) NORTH n High quality pedestrian and cycle access from MITCHELTON n Designated bus lanes along Gympie Road as an the north-west to the Brisbane Central Business early opportunity for bus priority ALDERLEY District and Australia TradeCoast Not to scale ALBION THE GAP n Upgrade of Stafford Road for transit lanes BOWEN HILLS provides an opportunity for the Stafford Road Veloway

MILTON A

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RN BUSW INDOOROOPILLY TE AY EAS KENMORE South0 2 4 Km Outcomes n Implement current projects - Centenary Motorway transit lanes n Improved bus service between Kenmore, Mount Ommaney and the Brisbane Central Business Y n W M Northern Link and road improvements through District Y

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progressively implement bus lanes together with west to the Brisbane Central Business District C the Western Veloway along Moggill Road and n WACOL DARRA S A motorway link between the west and the O U T Coronation Drive H

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MW A n Implement walking and cycling programs IPSWICH Y Y GOODNA This is a strategic concept and no impacts have been determined 29

LOGAN MWY Rail Outcomes Phase 2 n Implement current projects - Keperra to Ferny Grove track duplication n Increased peak period services

Legend BRAY PARK - Darra to Springfield rail line n Higher capacity carriages with shorter n New high capacity carriages stopping times at stations Rail n Station and interchange upgrades n Bus Fewer level crossings improving safety STRATHPINE n Active transport Signalling upgrades and reliabililty n Road and freight Continue level crossing upgrades n More efficient and comfortable multi-purpose CARSELDINE River Link n Stabling upgrades stations ALBANY Existing or committed major roads CREEK ZILLMERE ASPLEY Existing or committed busways North Existing rail lines Outcomes n Inner Orbital tunnel (Toowong to Everton Park) 2026 urban footprint CHERMSIDE n Completion of the North South Motorway, a NORTHGATEn North West Motorway (North West Transport FERNY GROVE high quality north-south motorway link to the KEDRON Corridor) provides opportunity for NORTH - bus priority west of the Brisbane Central Business District MITCHELTON - North Western Veloway to Carseldine n Reduced traffic on arterial roads and local Not to scale - staged upgrade of Gympie Road to busway- roads allowing for bus priority, walking ALDERLEY ALBION standard together with the Northern Veloway and cycling THE GAP BOWEN HILLS n Kelvin Grove Road-Enoggera Road bus lanes n High quality bus services between Everton Park providing opportunity for North Western Veloway and The Gap and the Brisbane Central Business (Everton Park to Kelvin Grove)

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PACIFIC MWYE District and Inner Northern Busway A REDBANK n S DINMORE RICHLANDS ImplementT Road Corridor Improvement and Bus

B IP U n SWI S High quality pedestrian and cycle links and CH TransportW Improvement Programs

MW A IPSWICH Y Y river crossing GOODNA n Implement walking and cycling programs 30 This is a strategic concept and no impacts have been determined

LOGAN MWY Western Brisbane Transport Network Strategy

Rail Outcomes n Implement current projects Phase 3 - Darra to Redbank third track n Rail transformation fully operational n New high capacity carriages n ‘Turn-up-and-go’ service Legend BRAY PARK n Station and interchange upgrades n Significant increase in the number of people Rail n Signalling upgrades who travel by rail Bus STRATHPINE n Continue level crossing upgrades Active transport n Stabling upgrades Road and freight CARSELDINE River Link ALBANY CREEK ZILLMERE Existing or committed major roads ASPLEY North Existing or committed busways n Complete Northern Busway and Veloway Outcomes Existing rail lines CHERMSIDE n Stafford Road tunnel n Motorway between the west and Australia 2026 urban footprint NORTHGATE TradeCoast FERNY GROVE n Veloways KEDRON NORTH - Western Ring Veloway (Toowong to Everton Park) in n A high standard busway between Aspley and conjunction with the Inner Orbital the Brisbane Central Business District within MITCHELTON - Albert Street Garden Axis Veloway the Gympie Road corridor Not to scale ALDERLEY ALBION n Implement Road Corridor Improvement and Bus n High quality pedestrian and cycle links THE GAP Transport Improvement Programs BOWEN HILLS n Implement walking and cycling programs

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LOGAN MWY Benefits of the strategy Making better use of Supporting a denser and existing assets more sustainable city This strategy commits to making better use of Projects with strong synergies and opportunities existing rail and road assets and preserved to benefit redevelopment and urban regeneration corridors before investing in expensive network would be packaged in major corridors such as the expansion. North West Transport Corridor and Gympie Road. Effective and efficient Flexibility for managing corridors uncertainty The development of an effective transport network The strategy creates a flexible network that enables road corridor space to be used for manages future uncertainties. For example, the efficient public transport priority and community transformation of public transport would provide outcomes. for strong growth in the Western Corridor as well as employment growth in the Brisbane Central Business District. It would also respond to rising Improving accessibility transport costs by providing sufficient capacity to Investing in a balanced public transport and cater for a major shift to public transport. road network improves accessibility to and from western Brisbane. It also improves accessibility to the Brisbane Central Business District, the Australia TradeCoast (Port of Brisbane and Brisbane Airport) and activity centres.

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Protecting the environment The strategy would assist in meeting the climate change challenge. It would also support the Regional Plan in protecting the non-urban areas of South East Queensland from inappropriate development. Higher urban densities and mixed land use would result in shorter average trip lengths and more sustainable outcomes. This is in contrast to the pattern of low density residential developments that currently dominate growth areas. Managing congestion This strategy would assist in managing road congestion and reducing public transport travel times and overcrowding.