(^10) ABC July 2019 busnews.com.au
STATE Government has announced
a $19.6 million funding agreement
- over 10 years – to connect
the Greater Flagstone Priority
Development Area (PDA) with the
wider South-East Queensland (SEQ)
bus network, it confirms recently.
Greater Flagstone residents will
soon have access to their first bus
service – operated by Translink – set
to begin late November, which will
support future growth within the
PDA, the Government says.
Minister for State Development,
Manufacturing, Infrastructure and
Planning The Hon. Cameron Dick
said: “The Palaszczuk Government
is committed to providing
reliable and convenient public
transport in Queensland’s fastest
population-growth corridor.
“The services will run between the
Greater Flagstone PDA and Grand
QLD FUNDS NEW
BUS SERVICE
Plaza Shopping Centre, Browns
Plains, giving locals more transport
options when it comes to work and
community services.BOOM TOWN
By 2066 it’s estimated the Greater
Flagstone PDA will be home to
approximately 120,000 residents,
the government states.
Member for Jordan, Charis Mullen,
says the Palaszczuk Government
would continue monitoring growth
in Flagstone to ensure services
matched population.
“It’s about improving lifestyle and
opportunity, both locally and across
the wider Logan region,” Mullen said.
Member for Logan, Linus Power,
said this was a great example of
government and industry working
together to deliver smart transport
solutions.“Charis and I have fought for
a proper Translink service that
connects residents with key local
transport hubs, and from these
points onto express services to the
Brisbane CBD,” Power said.
“This new route will also be
classed as Zone 3 from start to
finish, which is great news for the
community.”COMMUTER COST
As the Government explains, this
means when using a Go Card a trip
from Greater Flagstone to Browns
Plains will cost $3.31, or $6.61 if
you’re heading onto the Brisbane
CBD.
“And both journeys will be even
cheaper for pensioners, students
and during off-peak times,” Power
added.
The first services are proposed to
begin in Trailblazer Drive, Flagstone,
and will include stops through to
Browns Plains.
Services will initially be provided
Monday to Friday, between 5.30am
to 7.30pm, with greater frequency
during peak periods to cater for
demand.
Community information sessions
discussing the route, timetable
and stop locations will be held
during October and November,
the Government confirms.Above:
Member for Logan
,Linus Power,
and Member for
Jordan, Charis
Mullen, say
they’ve fought
for a proper
Translink service
that connects
residents with key
local transport
hubs.SYDNEY
ELECTRIC BUS
TRIAL STARTS
TRANSIT SYSTEMS’ will power ahead
with transport innovation, delivering four
brand new BYD electric buses as part of a
trial within Transport for NSW’s Region 6
network, the company confirms.
Transit Systems CEO Clint Feuerherdt
commended Transport for NSW on its
vision to explore, create and deliver a more“Greater Flagstone
residents will soon
have access to their
first bus service.”
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