On the 4th August 2008, Translink fares will rise. Also a new up front discount will offered to Go Card users.
Based a two zone Adult ticket new prices will be $2.90 (single), $5.80 (Daily), $4.40 (Offpeak Daily) and $23.20 (weekly). Up from $2.70 (Single), $5.40 (Daily), $4.10 (Offpeak Daily) and $21.60 (weekly).
There will also be a new discount offered for Go Card users, users from the 4th August will be up front discount on trip, in addition the frequent users scheme which will also change.
From the 4th August Go Card users will be a discount a standard translink single fare.
1 to 10 zones travelled recieve a 20% discount on the single fare.
11 zones travelled recieve a 25% discount on the single fare.
12 zones travelled recieve a 30% discount on the single fare.
13 of more zones travelled recieve a 35% discount on the single fare.
eg 2 zone Adult fare using Go Card from the 4th of August will be $2.32.
Please note: Discount Fare does not apply to airtrain.
The frequent user scheme is also changing from 6 trips in a monday to sunday period to 10 trips in a monday to sunday period. The discount will 50% still based on the discounted single Go Card fare.
eg 2 zone Adult fare with Go Card discount, plus the frequent users scheme after 10 trips in monday to sunday period will be $1.16.
The current frequent users scheme will remain in place until the 3rd August and Airtrain station will still be included in the new frequent users scheme.
The airtrain promotional frequent users scheme will run until least sunday, 31st August 2008 and then Translink may end the promotion at anytime.
Please visit Translink's Website for full details.
Bus Driver
Note: I take no responsibility for the accurcy of information provided in the article. For full details please visit Translink's Website or Call them on 13 12 30.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Go on The Gold Coast
As of monday the 30th June 2008 GO Cards will be launched on the surfside bus network on the Gold Coast. Go Card will be able to used on all Translink services operated by surfside, Surfside's NSW services (routes 601-609) are not available for Go Card. Negotiations with the NSW Government are continuing.
Though Monday is the offical launch on the card on the coast, it has been reported to me that readers are already accepting cards.
This will complete the smart card roll out across the Translink network. Laidley Bus Service went live on 13th of June and Airtrain on June 1.
Bus Driver
Though Monday is the offical launch on the card on the coast, it has been reported to me that readers are already accepting cards.
This will complete the smart card roll out across the Translink network. Laidley Bus Service went live on 13th of June and Airtrain on June 1.
Bus Driver
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
New transit authority on its way
The new single point of contact for South East Queensland's public transport users - the TransLink Transit Authority - will open for business next month.
Minister for Transport John Mickel said from July 1, the new authority would be responsible for further improving and expanding public transport services across the region.
"July 1 will mark the beginning of a new era for public transport throughout the state's south-east," Mr Mickel said.
"The creation of the new authority will help make travel easier for public transport users, as it is the one place to go for all information and feedback. "
The new authority will co-ordinate and integrate the region's public transport services, deliver and manage infrastructure such as railway station upgrades, and oversee the introduction of new technology.
"It will have more ability to ensure services and planning are synchronised to deliver better public transport to the growing region." Mr Mickel said commuters would immediately benefit from the authority's around-the-clock customer service.
"Customers now only need to call the one number, 13 12 30, or visit the one website, www.translink.com, to get timetable information, enquire about services, plan a journey, ask about ticketing including the go card, or register any comments or complaints," Mr Mickel said
"When you call, you will have the option of speaking to an operator 24 hours a day, seven days a week."
Mr Mickel said a new integrated scheduling system would help kick off the new authority's drive towards better integration of public transport and use of resources.
By using this system and working with operators, Mr Mickel said the new authority would identify where greater efficiencies in running services could be achieved and make timetabling and scheduling more consistent across the region.
"This will take integration to the next level," Mr Mickel said.
Mr Mickel said the TransLink Transit Authority would be a statutory body with seven board members. Mr Mickel said the body would build on the success of TransLink, which had seen patronage jump 37 per cent since it began operating in 2004.
"Journeys have increased from 124 million to 170 million a year, reflecting TransLink's ability to expand services as the population escalates," he said.
The new authority will be the single point of contact for the services run by the 17 train, bus and ferry operators in the state's south-east corner. "The TransLink Transit Authority will also be invaluable in tackling the growing challenges of traffic congestion and climate change," Mr Mickel said.
From July 1, simply call 13 12 30, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit www.translink.com.au
Ministeral Media Statement
Minister for Transport John Mickel said from July 1, the new authority would be responsible for further improving and expanding public transport services across the region.
"July 1 will mark the beginning of a new era for public transport throughout the state's south-east," Mr Mickel said.
"The creation of the new authority will help make travel easier for public transport users, as it is the one place to go for all information and feedback. "
The new authority will co-ordinate and integrate the region's public transport services, deliver and manage infrastructure such as railway station upgrades, and oversee the introduction of new technology.
"It will have more ability to ensure services and planning are synchronised to deliver better public transport to the growing region." Mr Mickel said commuters would immediately benefit from the authority's around-the-clock customer service.
"Customers now only need to call the one number, 13 12 30, or visit the one website, www.translink.com, to get timetable information, enquire about services, plan a journey, ask about ticketing including the go card, or register any comments or complaints," Mr Mickel said
"When you call, you will have the option of speaking to an operator 24 hours a day, seven days a week."
Mr Mickel said a new integrated scheduling system would help kick off the new authority's drive towards better integration of public transport and use of resources.
By using this system and working with operators, Mr Mickel said the new authority would identify where greater efficiencies in running services could be achieved and make timetabling and scheduling more consistent across the region.
"This will take integration to the next level," Mr Mickel said.
Mr Mickel said the TransLink Transit Authority would be a statutory body with seven board members. Mr Mickel said the body would build on the success of TransLink, which had seen patronage jump 37 per cent since it began operating in 2004.
"Journeys have increased from 124 million to 170 million a year, reflecting TransLink's ability to expand services as the population escalates," he said.
The new authority will be the single point of contact for the services run by the 17 train, bus and ferry operators in the state's south-east corner. "The TransLink Transit Authority will also be invaluable in tackling the growing challenges of traffic congestion and climate change," Mr Mickel said.
From July 1, simply call 13 12 30, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit www.translink.com.au
Ministeral Media Statement
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Green light for next stage of Eastern Busway
Premier Anna Bligh has given the green light to the next congestion busting stage of the Eastern Busway from Buranda to Main Avenue, Coorparoo.
The Bligh Government has also approved the Eastern Busway Concept Design and Impact Management Plan.
“Under this plan the entire 18km Eastern Busway route from Buranda to Capalaba is now confirmed,” said Ms Bligh.
This means the busway can be built and opened in stages along this corridor over the next 20 years.”
Construction of the first section of the Eastern Busway – between the Princess Alexandra Hospital and South East Busway at Buranda – is well under way and is due for completion by late 2009.
Premier Anna Bligh and Transport Minister John Mickel said the government has now committed to a $465.8 million investment in the next 2.7 km of the Eastern Busway route.
Of that $123 million is for property resumptions along the route and the remainder is for the construction of the 1.05 km surface and cut and cover tunnel section between Buranda and Mains Avenue.
A state of the art bus station will be constructed at a revitalised Stones Corner and a high quality covered bus terminal will be constructed at Langlands Park.
Construction on this new section will begin in mid 2009 and is expected to be completed by early 2012.
“The blueprint for this next stage outlines an improved project that goes far and beyond the original proposals,” said Premier Bligh.
The new section will connect the existing South East Busway at Buranda with Coorparoo via Stones Corner with 560m of tunnel and 490m of surface busway.
“This busway will be a real congestion buster and carry massive advantages for the people of the Eastern suburbs,” said the Premier.
“It will bypass four sets of traffic lights and the heavily-congested Logan Road, Ipswich Road and O'Keefe Street roundabout at Buranda.
“It will shave up to eight minutes off bus trips through the most congested section of the Old Cleveland Road and will save regular commuters from Coorparoo to the city nearly 1.5 hours in travel time per week.”
Transport Minister John Mickel said that by 2016, the new section of the Eastern busway is expected to carry up to 7000 passengers in the morning peak.
“To carry the same number of passengers by car, you would have to build two extra traffic lanes along Old Cleveland Road,” he said.
“This will provide certainty for the residents who have waited patiently to learn how this next vital link in our city wide Busway network will affect them.”
Minister Mickel said pressing ahead with the new Busway meant there would be some resumptions in the area.
“A total of 96 properties including 21 partial and 16 volumetric are required for the Buranda to Main Avenue section, with resumptions due to begin in July,” he said.
“Of these 21 property owners have taken the state's offer to buy their land early and a further eight are currently under negotiation.
“Nine of the required properties are owner-occupied and all are within the original proposal.”
A further 256 properties are impacted by the confirmation of the entire Busway route.
“TransLink will contact all affected property owners between Buranda and Capalaba today and in the coming days to advise them of the impacts,” said Minister Mickel.
Premier Bligh added that the new certainty of the busway corridor provided a unique opportunity for the government to partner with the private sector to deliver Transit Orientated Developments along the route.
“The recent changes to the Transport Planning and Coordination Act makes it easier for us to develop these residential and commercial hubs,” she said.
“Proposals for a TOD at the site of the old Mega mart centre in Coorparoo - which has been dormant for 16 months - are a step closer because of today’s announcement.
“We will now be able to start acquiring properties and go to market with a view to building a commercial and residential hub at the site.”
Maps of the final Eastern Busway alignment are available online at www.translink.com.au/easternbusway.
The final Concept Design and Impact Management Plan will be available in libraries and on DVD soon. Residents can contact the project team on 1800 550 277 to order a copy.
Property owners experiencing hardship as a result of the approved Eastern Busway alignment are encouraged to contact the project team on 1800 031 632 to discuss their concerns.
Ministerial media statement
The Bligh Government has also approved the Eastern Busway Concept Design and Impact Management Plan.
“Under this plan the entire 18km Eastern Busway route from Buranda to Capalaba is now confirmed,” said Ms Bligh.
This means the busway can be built and opened in stages along this corridor over the next 20 years.”
Construction of the first section of the Eastern Busway – between the Princess Alexandra Hospital and South East Busway at Buranda – is well under way and is due for completion by late 2009.
Premier Anna Bligh and Transport Minister John Mickel said the government has now committed to a $465.8 million investment in the next 2.7 km of the Eastern Busway route.
Of that $123 million is for property resumptions along the route and the remainder is for the construction of the 1.05 km surface and cut and cover tunnel section between Buranda and Mains Avenue.
A state of the art bus station will be constructed at a revitalised Stones Corner and a high quality covered bus terminal will be constructed at Langlands Park.
Construction on this new section will begin in mid 2009 and is expected to be completed by early 2012.
“The blueprint for this next stage outlines an improved project that goes far and beyond the original proposals,” said Premier Bligh.
The new section will connect the existing South East Busway at Buranda with Coorparoo via Stones Corner with 560m of tunnel and 490m of surface busway.
“This busway will be a real congestion buster and carry massive advantages for the people of the Eastern suburbs,” said the Premier.
“It will bypass four sets of traffic lights and the heavily-congested Logan Road, Ipswich Road and O'Keefe Street roundabout at Buranda.
“It will shave up to eight minutes off bus trips through the most congested section of the Old Cleveland Road and will save regular commuters from Coorparoo to the city nearly 1.5 hours in travel time per week.”
Transport Minister John Mickel said that by 2016, the new section of the Eastern busway is expected to carry up to 7000 passengers in the morning peak.
“To carry the same number of passengers by car, you would have to build two extra traffic lanes along Old Cleveland Road,” he said.
“This will provide certainty for the residents who have waited patiently to learn how this next vital link in our city wide Busway network will affect them.”
Minister Mickel said pressing ahead with the new Busway meant there would be some resumptions in the area.
“A total of 96 properties including 21 partial and 16 volumetric are required for the Buranda to Main Avenue section, with resumptions due to begin in July,” he said.
“Of these 21 property owners have taken the state's offer to buy their land early and a further eight are currently under negotiation.
“Nine of the required properties are owner-occupied and all are within the original proposal.”
A further 256 properties are impacted by the confirmation of the entire Busway route.
“TransLink will contact all affected property owners between Buranda and Capalaba today and in the coming days to advise them of the impacts,” said Minister Mickel.
Premier Bligh added that the new certainty of the busway corridor provided a unique opportunity for the government to partner with the private sector to deliver Transit Orientated Developments along the route.
“The recent changes to the Transport Planning and Coordination Act makes it easier for us to develop these residential and commercial hubs,” she said.
“Proposals for a TOD at the site of the old Mega mart centre in Coorparoo - which has been dormant for 16 months - are a step closer because of today’s announcement.
“We will now be able to start acquiring properties and go to market with a view to building a commercial and residential hub at the site.”
Maps of the final Eastern Busway alignment are available online at www.translink.com.au/easternbusway.
The final Concept Design and Impact Management Plan will be available in libraries and on DVD soon. Residents can contact the project team on 1800 550 277 to order a copy.
Property owners experiencing hardship as a result of the approved Eastern Busway alignment are encouraged to contact the project team on 1800 031 632 to discuss their concerns.
Ministerial media statement
Monday, June 2, 2008
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Bus link 'needed sooner'
PRESSURE is mounting on the State Government to fast-track construction of its Eastern Busway project.
Commuters may have to wait up to 20 years until they can catch a bus all the way from Capalaba to Brisbane City along a dedicated busway.
The Buranda section is now being built and some of the other stages along Old Cleveland Road will be rolled out in the next two years, but the Carindale to Capalaba stages are not planned until after 2026.
As a compromise TransLink says transit lanes will be installed in the meantime.
But TransLink’s view that the final stages will not be needed until at least 2026 has drawn fire from many groups.
Bus company managers, State MPs, the Opposition and Redland City Council have all called for the final completion dates to be brought forward.
Veolia Transport Brisbane general manager Colin Jennings said population growth would create extra traffic problems and the busway was needed more urgently.
“The sooner the Eastern Busway is done, the better for the commuters of the Redlands,” he said.
Member for Capalaba Michael Choi said he was pushing for the project to be finished sooner because it was what residents wanted.
Opposition transport spokesman Tim Nicholls cautiously backed the calls, saying the Government risked “playing catch up” in the future.
Parliamentary secretary for transport Gary Fenlon said he believed more detailed plans for the Eastern Busway would be unveiled as part of next week’s State Budget.
A TransLink spokesman said traffic levels would be monitored “to determine if any change to the post-2026 timeframe is needed in the future”.
The debate over the busway comes as Veolia Transport starts planning improvements to its bus services over the next year.
Mr Jennings said the company would add 17 more buses to its 109-strong fleet this year.
A major review of its services early next year would lead to more services and timetable changes.
“We’ve got traffic congestion and it takes longer to do a route,” he said.
The Redland Times (Bayside Bulletin)
Mr Jennings blamed late bus services on unpredictable, heavy traffic.
Commuters may have to wait up to 20 years until they can catch a bus all the way from Capalaba to Brisbane City along a dedicated busway.
The Buranda section is now being built and some of the other stages along Old Cleveland Road will be rolled out in the next two years, but the Carindale to Capalaba stages are not planned until after 2026.
As a compromise TransLink says transit lanes will be installed in the meantime.
But TransLink’s view that the final stages will not be needed until at least 2026 has drawn fire from many groups.
Bus company managers, State MPs, the Opposition and Redland City Council have all called for the final completion dates to be brought forward.
Veolia Transport Brisbane general manager Colin Jennings said population growth would create extra traffic problems and the busway was needed more urgently.
“The sooner the Eastern Busway is done, the better for the commuters of the Redlands,” he said.
Member for Capalaba Michael Choi said he was pushing for the project to be finished sooner because it was what residents wanted.
Opposition transport spokesman Tim Nicholls cautiously backed the calls, saying the Government risked “playing catch up” in the future.
Parliamentary secretary for transport Gary Fenlon said he believed more detailed plans for the Eastern Busway would be unveiled as part of next week’s State Budget.
A TransLink spokesman said traffic levels would be monitored “to determine if any change to the post-2026 timeframe is needed in the future”.
The debate over the busway comes as Veolia Transport starts planning improvements to its bus services over the next year.
Mr Jennings said the company would add 17 more buses to its 109-strong fleet this year.
A major review of its services early next year would lead to more services and timetable changes.
“We’ve got traffic congestion and it takes longer to do a route,” he said.
The Redland Times (Bayside Bulletin)
Mr Jennings blamed late bus services on unpredictable, heavy traffic.
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