Public Transport for Brisbane

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1 Public Transport for Brisbane The Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management (AITPM) Scott Stewart Brisbane City Council 21 September 2016

2 Brisbane Australia s third largest capital city population of 2.2 million people over 1 million jobs economy of $146 billion, accounting for 48% of Queensland s economic output and 9% of Australia as a whole.

3 Brisbane s Future Growth Population Region s population to 4.5 million by 2031 Inner city population also set to double by 2031 Jobs 108,000 additional jobs in the CBD by 2031 Demand Increased urban density, especially in inner five kilometre ring Efficient and effective transport systems and infrastructure

4 Brisbane, Our vision by 2031 Brisbane Australia s New World City Well-designed, subtropical city - Developing a quality road transport network that is safe and efficient Accessible, connected city - Providing high quality public transport Active, healthy city Promoting active transport

5 Planning for growth

6 Brisbane s transport network 10 years ago 1. Network deficiencies and gaps 2. Lack of river crossings 3. Sensitivity to incidents

7 Transport Plan Council s Transport Plan covers development of: road networks buses ferries and CityCats bikeways and other active transport initiatives.

8 TransApex Projects TransApex was a ring road of major infrastructure projects: More than $7 billion worth of major infrastructure built over the last ten years Mix of funding and delivery models

9 Congestion Reduction Unit Council has a dedicated Congestion Reduction Unit Applying world class Intelligent Transport Systems Identifies congestion hot spots and improvement measures Reviews closure requests $1.3b investment in Congestion Busting Projects committed

10 Unplanned Incident Management Brisbane Metropolitan Transport Management Centre (BMTMC) Rapid Response Group

11 Brisbane Metro Subway System

12 Transport demand 113 million bus trips every year across region Two-thirds of public transport passengers are bus users Bus trips to the CBD are forecast to significantly increase by 2031 Extra 800 buses into the CBD during the AM peak

13 Planning history Well studied problems and challenges

14 Current constraints Inner city busway stations at capacity Bus stops at CBD streets reaching their limit Increased congestion, blocked lanes and delays

15 Bus and rail network Different catchments for bus and train, modes complement each other Rail catchments support suburban and long distance trips Bus catchments address gaps in rail, corridors perform line haul function and inner city distribution

16 Future problems Deteriorating customer experience Reduction in reliability Increasing travel times Migration to congested road network Impeding city economic development

17 Brisbane Metro Subway System Seven kilometres from Woolloongabba to Herston Conversions of busway and stations High quality transfer and terminus facilities Light metro vehicles

18 Brisbane Metro benefits Complements rail Efficient use of infrastructure Improved suburban bus services Reduces congestion Contributes to economic growth Moving more people Improves city amenity and places Fast, reliable and comfortable

19 Project objectives Customer Supporting easy journeys City A catalyst for shaping new growth Place Creating memorable places and spaces

20 Project stages and phases STAGE 1 Preliminary Evaluation Business Case early 2017 mid 2017 Aligned to State Project Assurance Framework and Building Queensland Business Case Development Framework Aligned to State Project Assurance Framework and Building Queensland Business Case Development Framework STAGE 2 Procurement Construction Subject to funding and approvals Approximately 4 years excluding early works

21 Stage 1: Business Case Network planning and modelling Project definition Precinct planning Community consultation Options assessment Reference design Financial and commercial assessment

22 Industry engagement process Key objectives Update industry on current project status Obtain industry feedback on ways to enhance the project Provide certainty about project timing and opportunities Identify and consider alternative options that offer improved value for money

23 Thank you