Doing What Matters: Major Logan bus network investment targets growth hotspots

• A series of upgrades to the Logan bus network will begin launching from December 2024.
• Improvements are part of the Miles Government’s $70 million program to improve bus services.
• Investment in growing the bus network will improve access to jobs, healthcare and education.

A series of new and improved Logan bus services will begin rolling out from December this year as part of an investment program by the Miles Government, unlocking growth and improving community connections.

The upgrades to the Logan bus network will be rolled out over two stages and have been planned to reduce congestion and increase community access to jobs, healthcare and education.

The investment is part of the Miles Government’s $70 million commitment to improve bus services in Logan and Ipswich to support our growing state. The program also includes ongoing funding of more than $24 million per year.

The announcement comes off the back of Premier Steven Miles’ announcement that the Miles Government will extend the 50 cent fare trial if elected in October.

50 cent fares has been a massive success among Queensland public transport users, and this uplift will ensure more affordable, convenient travel for Logan locals.

Stage 1 will include the construction of 17 bus stops and improve access to the public transport network for around 47,000 Logan residents who will be able to tap onto 50 cent public transport fares.

Stage 1 service improvements will be delivered over this financial year and will include:

• Route 534 – More services result in improved service frequencies, increased hours of operation, and improved on time running between the key activity centres of Springfield and Browns Plains.

• Route 540 – Implementation of weekend services for the first time, providing weekend access for Beaudesert, Jimboomba and new estates along the Mount Lindesay Highway.

• Route 587– Extension to recently built areas of Yarrabilba, supported by the construction of two new bus stops, Sunday services for the first time and more services on weekdays and Saturdays.

• Route 541 – Extension of this route to service Park Ridge and Greenbank communities in the Harvest Rise Estate and at Andrew Road. The route extension will be supported by the construction of three new bus stops, and more services on weekday and Sunday mornings.

• Route 547 – Realigned to travel through the Berrinba residential and industrial estates, providing convenient access to the broader public transport network. Eight new bus stops will be constructed to support services to the suburb of Berrinba for the first time.

• Route 535 – Funded by Translink and Economic Development Queensland, route 535 to Flagstone will see increased frequencies on weekdays and Saturday’s, and Sunday services for the first time.

Planning is continuing for upgrades as part of Stage 2, which are set for delivery from early 2026, and will introduce easy access to public transport services for approximately 25,500 Logan residents for the first time.

Whilst Stage 2 is still in the planning phase, it is proposed to include:

• Three new routes to service fast growing residential areas of Logan Reserve, Bahrs Scrub and Park Ridge, linking:
• Browns Plains to Loganlea via Park Ridge Road
• Logan Village to Loganlea via Chambers Flat Road
• Holmview to Beenleigh via Bahrs Scrub
• On Demand Transport for Yarrabilba benefiting around 12,400 residents by enabling them to connect to community services within the suburb, as well as to Route 587.
• Improved service frequencies in Park Ridge, and on east-west corridors between Springwood, Loganholme, Woodridge, Loganlea and Browns Plains.

Full details of the changes and all timetable information will be available on the Translink website closer to implementation.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Transport and Main Roads Bart Mellish:

“It’s an exciting time for public transport users across Queensland, with significant funding for new services and cost saving measures implemented by the Miles Government.

“Opening up access to bus services for thousands of Logan residents means they can more easily get to health services, schools, university and employment centres, all for just 50 cents.

“Better public transport also means you can leave the car at home, which will help reduce congestion on our roads.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Waterford Shannon Fentiman: 

“Everyone is excited for our new bus route in Logan Reserve that will connect families and commuters to Loganlea Train Station.

“With this new route, even more people in our community will be able to make the most of our game-changing 50 cent fares.

“I will always fight to deliver better public transport services for Logan.” 

Quotes attributable to Member for Logan Linus Power:

“We’re tackling congestion while helping to ease cost of living pressures on Queensland families by making public transport more affordable with 50c fares.”

“By investing in public transport and extending buses like the 587, we’re doing what matters for Logan families and connecting them to where they need to go”.

Quotes attributable to Member for Macalister Mel McMahon:

“The significant funding for new services is giving Logan an easy and convenient way to travel to and from their homes on our public transport system.”

“We will make 50 cent fares permanent if re-elected and increase services to get you to your destination sooner.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Jordan Charis Mullen:

“The Miles Government’s bus investment will deliver an improved service for Jordan commuters.

“More frequent services during the week and on Saturdays, and the introduction of Sunday services shows we are listening to our communities”.

Quotes attributable to Member for Woodridge Cameron Dick: 

“Our Government has been listening to the people of Logan who told us they want better public transport for this growing region and that’s why we’re investing in a major public transport boost in Logan.

“There are many new communities emerging in our fast-growing region and these new and improved bus routes will ensure residents are well-connected.

“We’re also making 50 cent public transport fares permanent, meaning that people in Logan will be able to travel to more places in this incredible city for basically for free.”

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Media contact: James Kleeman – 0466 620 176