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 2 Western Brisbane Transport Network Strategy 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 Darra to Toowong 9 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 BRAY PARK Integrated network strategy STRATHPINE Legend CARSELDINE Rail ALBANY CREEK ZILLMERE Bus ASPLEY Active transport 4 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 G NORTH MILTON A Existing or committed busways MT COOT-THA T CBD E 7 W A Y NORTH Existing rail lines TOOWONG M 12 W 2 Y Not to scale 2026 urban footprint RN BUSW INDOOROOPILLY 16 TE AY EAS KENMORE 0 2 4 Km 3 17 Y W M Y R OXLEY A N E T N E C S WACOL DARRA O U T H PACIFIC MWYE A REDBANK S DINMORE RICHLANDS T B IP U SWI S CH W MW A IPSWICH Y Y GOODNA This is a strategic concept and no impacts have been determined 5 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