Published Tuesday, 24 June, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel
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
Minister Office Contact: Nathan Moir on 3235 4060
24 June, 2008
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
Minister Office Contact: Nathan Moir on 3235 4060
24 June, 2008