Brisbane’s bus network is undergoing a significant overhaul, and residents of Greenslopes will be among those who will feel the effects.
The changes, spearheaded by the Brisbane City Council, aim to streamline the network, improve travel times, and reduce congestion in the city centre. The plan, incorporating customer data, travel patterns, and community feedback, will add five new routes and redesign twelve existing routes.
Highlights of the Proposed Changes
Faster Travel Times: The review found that 85 per cent of routes would be faster or maintain similar travel times during peak periods.
Increased Frequency: The changes will result in an extra 160,000 bus services annually.
New Routes: Five new routes will be added to the network, including connections to key transport hubs like Upper Mt Gravatt station and RBWH station.
Route Redesigns: Twelve routes will be redesigned to terminate at metro and busway stations for improved connectivity.
Reduced City Congestion: Fewer buses will travel over Victoria Bridge to alleviate city centre and cultural precinct congestion.
Split Routes: Three existing routes will be divided into shorter routes to increase reliability and minimise delays. These include routes servicing Bardon, Stafford, Ashgrove, Toowong, and Teneriffe.
Bus Stop Relocation: Bus stops in the CBD will be moved, and several peak-hour services will be rerouted along Elizabeth Street, Edward Street, and Alice Street.
While the changes promise a more efficient network, some commuters must adjust to new routes and potentially make transfers to reach their destinations. Three routes with low patronage—the 28, 145, and P151—will be discontinued altogether.
The council has indicated that the changes are timed to coincide with the launch of the fully electric Brisbane Metro services. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner expressed his enthusiasm for the project and his hope to collaborate with the new state government on its implementation.
He believes the improvements will incentivise public transport use, reduce traffic congestion, and contribute to a more efficient transport system for Brisbane.
No specific date has been announced for the rollout of these changes.
Published Date 30-October-2024
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