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Have your say on the future of transport in Brisbane

Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has urged residents to have their voices heard on the future of Brisbane transport.

Cr Newman said Council’s draft Brisbane Transport Plan included more river crossings, extending bus ways, new cycle paths, connecting walking tracks, widening roads and a new mass transit system around the CBD.

The updated Brisbane Transport Plan will help guide the development of transport in the city until 2026.

Cr Newman said the draft plan was developed to ensure that the city did not ground to a halt with congestion over the next 20 years, with over 3.7 million people expected to call the region home by 2026.

``This strong population growth in the city and surrounding regions will result in a further 600,000 trips by public transport and a rise in the use of private motor vehicles of 31 percent,’’ he said.

``Despite Brisbane historically favouring car trips, in the last three years alone bus patronage has grown by 32 percent and rail travel grown by 11 percent.

``If we don't act now, our current transport systems will simply not be able to cope and our traffic congestion will be worse than any other city in Australia by 2015.’’

Cr Newman said 32 per cent of Council’s 2006/07 Budget was dedicated to the improvement of transport and traffic in the city.

``That is a clear sign of the priority we have placed upon residents and businesses being able to travel around the city,’’ he said.

Cr Newman said the draft plan was an integral part of Council's commitment to deal with traffic congestion and improve public transport, which would ultimately deliver an accessible city for all.

He said the draft plan also aimed to promote 'Clean and Green' transport options, in line with the $119 million GreenHeart City Smart initiative, with a goal to achieve a five percent share of trips by bicycle and 12 percent by walking by 2026, especially for short local trips.

Copies of the draft plan and survey form are available from Council libraries and ward offices or on-line at Council's website at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

The closing date for public consultation is Friday, March 21, 2008.

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