An Action Plan for South East Queensland
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Transport Transport 2007 An action plan for South East Qu eensland An action plan for South East Queensland Transport 2007 is an action plan which complements the Integrated Regional Transport Plan for South East Queensland. For more information: Transport Planning (SEQ) Queensland Transport GPO Box 1549 Brisbane Qld 4001 1800 687 344 www.transport.qld.gov.au/projects © Copyright Queensland Government 2001 QTI QTI 005 Transport Minister’s foreword 2007 In 1997, the Queensland Government released walking, will be an important part of this The plan the 25 year Integrated Regional Transport process. The actions outlined in Transport represents a Plan for South East Queensland (IRTP) to 2007 are based on levels of funding likely to “ ensure a coordinated approach to meet the be available over the next seven years. balanced program transport needs of this vibrant and fast- However, we could meet IRTP targets earlier of transport growing region. than expected through increased investment from other sources. These avenues, including investment in Since the IRTP's release, South East private sector investment, will continue to Queensland has experienced dramatic change. infrastructure, be explored. Rapid population growth, changing work services, patterns and dispersed housing settlements I would like to thank the government agencies, operations and mean that we need to regularly review our stakeholders and individuals who have plans for developing the transport system so participated in developing Transport 2007. policy actions to we focus on the highest priority projects. Stakeholders and community members were benefit all invited to provide input on the document The long list of IRTP achievements outlined in (which was released as the draft 2007 Vision) sectors of the this document demonstrates the high level of during five months of consultation. It is only commitment by all levels of government to community. through the continued support of our improving South East Queensland’s stakeholders and the community that we can transport system. ” implement this plan and work towards a Transport 2007 complements the IRTP as a sustainable and integrated transport system medium-term action plan for South East for South East Queensland. Queensland. It reassesses the challenges facing the region and gives clear direction for the future by identifying the transport priorities over the next seven years. The plan represents a balanced program of transport investment in infrastructure, services, operations and policy actions, to benefit all sectors of the community. Steve Bredhauer MP Transport 2007 outlines the priority actions Minister for Transport that need to be taken between now and 2007 and Minister for Main Roads if we are to meet South East Queensland’s future travel demands. An ongoing challenge highlighted by Transport 2007 is the need to make better use of the existing transport system by managing the increasing travel demands within the region. Developing a range of measures that encourage people to modify their travel behaviour and choose more sustainable travel modes, such as public transport, cycling and Minister’s foreword i Transport 2007 Executive summary Rapid The transport challenge Safe mobility for all, for life population growth, Rapid population growth, combined with Social justice is an important element in “ changes in the way people live, work and designing the transport network. Transport combined with travel, will have a major impact on the 2007 supports safe mobility for all, for life as changes in the region’s transport system. South East a key goal in planning and delivering transport services in the region. The way people live, Queensland’s transport system needs to adapt to meet these changing demands. community and stakeholders will continue to work and travel, be consulted on transport issues and the will have a major How we plan to meet community will become more involved in planning at the local level. impact on the the challenge Released in 1997, the Integrated Regional Transport 2007 will support more accessible region’s transport Transport Plan for South East Queensland buses and improved access to stations and system. South East (IRTP) provides the overall strategic interchanges for the disabled and people with Queensland’s framework for transport planning. It maps out mobility difficulties. Safety and security will a 25 year solution for a more sustainable be improved by making stops and stations transport system transport system to cope with the region’s well lit and visible, and by providing security needs to adapt future travel needs. cameras and help phones at many stations and car parks. Road, cycling and pedestrian Transport 2007 is a companion document to to meet these safety will also be improved. the IRTP and provides a detailed action plan changing for transport in the region between now and A transport system that values our demands. 2007. Transport 2007 updates the IRTP by environment providing a review of demographic and Transport 2007 actions will support the ” travel trends facing South East Queensland introduction of cleaner vehicles and promote and identifying emerging transport issues ways to reduce emissions. Actions to support and solutions. improved technical and economic efficiency, alternative transport technology and reduced Shaping the transport system car trips will help reduce emissions and Transport 2007 provides a balanced energy consumption. investment program in infrastructure, services, operations and policy actions to Transport 2007 identifies better ways to shape the transport system. provide transport infrastructure by improving environmental management systems and Infrastructure investment is an important part guidelines. Actions also focus on urban of the plan, with around $3 billion targeted development and transport infrastructure for new projects. However, a key direction of avoiding damage to areas of nature the plan is to place more emphasis on conservation significance. solutions that change the demand for travel. We need to implement Making better use of our existing system measures to manage travel through travel demand management demand and design Travel demand management is needed in communities that reduce South East Queensland to support sustainable car dependency and modes and bring travel demands closer in line support public with available capacity. Initiatives will be transport, walking implemented to influence travel choices and and cycling. This encourage voluntary change in travel will bring travel behaviour. This approach will target demand closer workplaces, schools and activity centres, to in line with encourage more walking, cycling, available teleworking, public transport use and capacity. shared rides. ii Executive summary Transport 2007 Education and awareness campaigns will play Actions for education, encouragement and a major role in travel demand management. enforcement programs will help promote These initiatives will be combined with cycling through positive messages and intelligent transport systems to make more improved safety. efficient use of existing system capacity. Other than parking policies, measures to Encouraging people to walk more restrict car use are not proposed between now Most pedestrian facilities are planned and and 2007, but research will be undertaken to provided at the local level. Transport 2007 determine their suitability if voluntary focuses on the strategic actions. These include measures do not result in significant providing safe, attractive and well-connected behaviour change. pedestrian networks to ensure good access to key destinations. Developing a high quality, integrated public transport system Actions in Transport 2007 are designed to produce an integrated public transport system. Rail and buses will provide for fast inter-urban services, longer trips and local connections. More cross-town buses will link suburbs and major centres and buses will act as local feeders connecting to line haul public Creating transport-friendly communities transport at key interchanges. through better land use planning A wide range of improvements are planned Transport 2007 aims to strengthen the to deliver an integrated public transport transport and land use relationship to system, including: improve access to jobs, services and • upgrades to the rail network and more rail recreation activities. Well-designed rollingstock to support higher frequency communities make it easy for people to walk, services and extensions of the rail network cycle or catch public transport to fulfil their to 2007 and beyond daily needs and interact with others. • a network of bus priority measures Land use actions in Transport 2007 focus including busways, bus lanes, transit lanes on improving access and services to activity and spot treatments to allow buses to centres, increasing densities in residential bypass congestion and provide faster, more areas and around rail and busway stations, frequent and reliable services limiting rural residential development, and improving planning processes to better • upgrades to interchanges, stops and stations integrate transport and land use. to provide better information, facilities and safety features and to make changing Encouraging more people to cycle services easier Planning for cycling will be improved by developing regional and local cycle network • integrated ticketing, fares, information and plans to support the implementation of Cycle branding of the public transport network, and South