Transport for Canberra07 November2013

Transport for NSW: Regional Transport Plan

• ACT, whilst not part of the region, is an important destination

• Transport needs to be planned and managed in an integrated fashion

• Buses, coaches, taxis, community transport, active transport and the road network all have a part to play.

• Recognise the growing freight tasks

ACT strategies

• Integrated and multi-modal transport system

• Progress better transport connections to the region

• Freight Survey• Prepare Freight Strategy • Opportunities to expand

transport modelling

Transport for Canberra1. Drivers of Transport Demand 2. Canberra – Queanbeyan growth3. Transport Issues4. Transport for Canberra goals5. Public transport6. Active travel7. Managing parking 8. Managing travel demand9. Key Arterial Roads and Projects

Drivers of Transport DemandLand-use Projections

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Growth of Canberra – Queanbeyan and Congestion

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Transport Issues• Growing congestion• Rising transport

emissions• An ageing population• Declining physical

activity• The need to balance

transport investments

Transport for Canberra goals• The draft Transport for Canberra policy aims to create a

transport system that is:– Integrated with land use planning– Makes active travel (walking and cycling) the easy way to

get around– Provides sustainable travel options and reduces transport

emissions– Is safe for moving people– Is accessible for everybody– Is efficient and cost effective

Public Transport: The Frequent Network• Rapid lines are the “backbone” of the network,

and the location for future mass transit like bus or light rail transit.

• Frequent Local lines provide high frequency service but more slowly, with closer spaced stopped connecting areas of current or future higher density.

• Frequent Network is about transport and land use integration.

• Supportive infrastructure – Park and ride, bike and ride, bus priority, light rail/BRT options study for Northbourne Avenue.

• Coverage network for social inclusion and feeder services

The eastern corridor could run from Canberra City to Queanbeyan via Canberra Avenue.

ACT is investing on public transport infrastructure – Canberra Avenue and possible park and ride

Improvement of this corridor increases

the viability of public transport.

Active travel• Active travel means using physical activity—

such as walking, cycling and scooting—to get around.

• Economic and health benefits of physical activity.

• Accessibility/connectivity to bus stops, local shops, schools, neighbours.

Active travel policyPolicy Programs/in actionStrategically plan to extend the network of community paths, segregated cycleways, shared spaces and paths and on-road cycle lanes and improve signage and safety

Strategic Cycle Network PlanWalkability project

Encourage more people to live, work and play within their local community so that more activities can be done by active travel

Planning Strategy implementation

Work with the community to promote active travel, particularly in schools and workplaces, through promotion, programs and infrastructure

Active travel to schoolTravelsmart workplacesHealth promotion

Create better walking and cycling connections to bus stops, Bike and Ride facilities, and local destinations like group and local centres.

Walkability projectStrategic Cycle Network PlanCapital upgrades/expansion

Parking policy• Park and ride to provide convenient options

close to home on Rapid corridors (e.g. Canberra Avenue)

• Prioritise short stay in town centres to encourage high turnover and support businesses

• Supply (public and private sector) to help manage changing demand

• Pricing to encourage sustainable travel choices

• Improve parking provision for motorbikes and for People with Disabilities

• Investment on peripheral arterials to distribute traffic and heavy vehicles

• Freight strategy development

• Priority for public transport on Rapid spines supported by orbital road options for trucks and cars.

• Managing travel demand helps create a more efficient system based on moving people rather than vehicles.

Managing travel demand

Key Arterial Road Investments

Construction• Majura Parkway• Parkes Way upgradeDesign• Barton Highway/ Gundaroo

DriveFeasibility Study • Canberra Avenue• Pialligo Avenue

• Capital Metro (Light Rail) project• Belconnen to City transitway• Canberra Avenue transitway • Network of Park and Ride and Bike and

Ride• Bus stations Gungahlin, Erindale and

Barton• City interchange and layover• Bus shelters and major stops• Real Time Passenger Information System

Sustainable Transport Projects

There is one thing that we should do to solve our transport problems is to stop thinking that

there will be one thing will solve…