Program 3 Moving Brisbane
Moving Brisbane
Program Goal
Brisbane's transport network enables efficient and sustainable movement of people and freight. The city's accessibility and liveability is maintained and all have access to a high quality road network, high quality public transport (bus and ferry) services and active travel alternatives, with an understanding that investment in each transport mode is required to cater for the differing needs of users.
Program Description
Council recognises the need to maintain Brisbane as an easy city to get around. The community pays the costs of traffic congestion in increased costs of goods and services, reduced amenity and inconvenience. Relief of traffic congestion through a balanced strategy of road upgrades and investment in public and active transport is therefore a high priority.
The Transport Plan for Brisbane 20082026 outlines how increased public transport use, walking and cycling can assist a program of targeted road investment to manage travel demand and reduce congestion on Brisbane's road network. The Plan introduces corridor planning, a process of developing multimodal management plans for main arterial corridors and their local transport networks.From this planning, a rolling program of projects will be developed and budgeted for. A $100 million program of investment in provision of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure was completed in 2012.
Council's Road Action Program has upgraded a significant number of the city's highest priority road network links over the past four years.
The TransApex vision is nearing completion - with construction of Legacy Way underway. The Airport Link project is also being progressed by the State government.
Brisbane is the centre of the fastest growing region in Australia. Record investment over recent years in public transport has resulted in more than 60% growth in combined bus and ferry patronage since200304. This was achieved by:
• an unprecedented program of acquisition of environmentally friendly airconditioned and wheelchair accessible buses
• acquiring additional CityCats, bringing the total fleet to 19
• the rollout of Bus Upgrade Zones (BUZ) and the Blue CityGlider.
Major initiatives in 201213 include:
• delivering 90 new airconditioned and wheelchair accessible rigid equivalent buses to continue the
acquisition of new buses to ensure that Council's fleet is one of the most modern in Australia
• constructing the Eagle Farm Bus Depot to enable a larger bus fleet and more frequent services
• commencing the Better Bikeways 4 Suburbs program to provide $120 million in new bikeway
infrastructure over four years to improve bikeway links and connections to Brisbane's top employment
areas
• continuing the expansion of the CityCat fleet to have a total of 21 by 2016
• commencing the new free CityHopper, Brisbane's first free innercity ferry service
• commencing the rollout of a new ferry terminal in Milton
• upgrading the Bulimba ferry terminal
• upgrading existing terminals following the January 2011 flood
• continuing funding for the operation of the Blue CityGlider and commencing the funding of the Maroon
CityGlider Bus Rapid Transit Routes
• expanding the number of BUZ routes
• continuing the upgrade of Disability Discrimination Act (2002) bus stops and ferry terminals.
Program Outcomes and Financial Summary
Anticipated ProposedAnticipatedProposedAnticipated Proposed
Program Outcomes201112201213201112 201213 201112 201213
$000$000$000$000$000$000
ExpenseRevenueCapital
3.1Promoting Active Transport 5,680 6,263 5,761 13,386 16,906 35,920
3.2Public Transport 110,274 120,104 35,746 28,810 70,029 73,985
3.3Transport Network 401,182 407,511 205,685 152,293 495,041 791,826
517,137 533,878 247,192 194,490 581,976 901,731
2013-14$000 / 2014-15
$000 / 2015-16
$000
Recurrent Operations Contracts / 34,236 / 34,996 / 36,103
Outcome3.1Promoting Active Transport
Outcome description
Reducing congestion and encouraging sustainable travel through the promotion of cycling and walking as healthy and environmentally sustainable alternatives to car travel.
Brisbane residents who embrace active travel alternatives are not only reducing congestion, they are also helping Brisbane to become a healthy, sustainable and accessible city.
Where we are now
As a result of the record $100 million investment in new bikeway infrastructure over the last four years, Council has provided missing links and expanded Brisbane's shared pathway network to ensure Brisbane residents have access to a world class and connected network to enable commuter and recreational active travel.
In addition, Council is working with schools and with the community to provide them with the information they need to adopt sustainable travel solutions in order to reduce traffic congestion and improve the sustainability of our city.
Provision and takeup of active transport alternatives contributes to the following "Our Shared Vision: Living in Brisbane 2026" Citywide Outcomes:
• Green and active transport
• Active and healthy communities
• Cleaner sustainable energy use.
Where we want to be
The new Brisbane Active Transport Strategy 20122026 sets out a vision for supporting active transport in Brisbane. The Strategy provides a targeted approach to promoting cycling and walking as an attractive means of transport and recreation. It includes strategies to provide an interconnected network of bikeways and shared paths to ensure that everyone has access to safe and convenient walking and cycling facilities.
Strategy3.1.1Promote Sustainable Transport
Encourage people to travel actively in order to reduce congestion and support a sustainable city.
Service3.1.1.1Promote Sustainable Travel Choices
This service will continue to promote the uptake of active travel and provide schools and the community with the information needed to change travel behaviours and help reduce traffic congestion.
The majority of family car trips to school are less than three kilometres.The Active School Travel (AST) program encourages a shift towards walking, cycling, public transport and car pooling as ways for children to travel to and from school. The benefits are twofold. Firstly, the program relieves traffic congestion around schools making the road environment around schools safer for both commuters and students.Secondly, the program encourages healthier and more active school communities as well as increasing the amenity of neighbourhoods around schools.
The program has been undertaken by 138 schools at the end of 2011. No school has the same set of circumstances, so the program is tailored to meet the needs of individual schools.
The ASTprogram achieved a 30% reduction in sole family car trips across the schools participating in the 2011 program, which equates to a saving of over 2.25 million vehicle kilometres and 610 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
In addition to the 21 schools participating in the AST program in 2012, the program will continue to support schools that have previously participated in the program by assisting them to embed active travel behaviour.
Both the Brisbane Active Transport Strategy and Brisbane Bikeway Network Plan were updated in 2011-12. The new Brisbane Active Transport Strategy 20122026 provides the strategic framework for encouraging increased community uptake of active transport options.
OperatingAnticipatedProposed
201112 201213
$000$000
Expense 700 701
Revenue
Projects201213201314 201415 201516
$000$000$000$000
Active School Travel Capital
ProgramExpenses 750 750 750 750
Revenue
Active Transport in the Capital
CommunityExpenses 232 232 232 232
Revenue
Strategy3.1.2Design the Network
Developing plans to connect and expand Brisbane's bikeway and shared path network.
Service3.1.2.1Designing the Network
This service undertakes strategy development and ongoing evaluation of the Brisbane Active Transport Strategy 20122026. It also provides strategic planning for bikeways and pedestrian connectionsthroughout Brisbane.
A key component of promoting the uptake of active transport options is the provision of a safe, interconnected and enjoyable network of bikeways and shared pathways along with the associated infrastructure.
Council will actively work with the State and Federal governments to ensure a collaborative approach to the planning and provision of new bikeway facilities.
As the commitment to delivering $100 million in new bikeway infrastructure has completed, an emphasis will be placed on linking the commuter cycling network to service Brisbane's top employment areas, and local suburban bikeway improvements including lighting, signage, bicycle racks, midtrip facilities and safety improvements.
OperatingAnticipatedProposed
201112 201213
$000$000
Expense 507 531
Revenue
Strategy3.1.3Provide Cycling Infrastructure
Building a connected, expanded and safe bikeway network for Brisbane.
Service3.1.3.1Providing Cycling Infrastructure
Since the completion of the $100 million bikeway program, planning is underway to deliver a further investment of $120 million over the next four years under the Better Bikeways 4 Suburbs program. Over the next four years, Council will create a commuter network of bikeways servicing Brisbane's top employment areas in conjunction with a focus on improving bikeways linking to suburban shopping strips, schools and public transport hubs.
OperatingAnticipatedProposed
201112 201213
$000$000
Expense 1,960 2,823
Revenue 262 1,746
Projects201213201314 201415 201516
$000$000$000$000
Constructing Key Bikeway Capital 24,920 20,027 20,096 38,666
Links in Brisbane SuburbsExpenses 200 200 200 200
(Refer Appendix of Schedules) Revenue 5,640 3,800 1,725 5,950
Enhancing Safety and Cyclist Capital 1,200 1,300 1,800 1,800
FacilitiesExpenses 326 334 342 351
Revenue
Service3.1.3.2Riverwalk
The key activity under this service is the rehabilitation and maintenance of Riverwalk along the Brisbane River from Mariner's Reach at Newstead to William Jolly Bridge in the city.
This results from the demolition and removal of this section of Riverwalk following the 2011 Brisbane floods.
OperatingAnticipatedProposed
201112 201213
$000$000
Expense 464 380
Revenue
Projects201213201314 201415 201516
$000$000$000$000
Jan 2011 Flood Damage Capital 9,230 55,000 4,000
New Farm to Howard Smith Expenses
Wharves RiverwalkRevenue
Riverwalk Maintenance and Capital 570 403 400 400
RehabilitationExpenses 320 240 240 240
(Refer Appendix of Schedules) Revenue 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Outcome3.2Public Transport
Outcome description
Providing high quality public transport services through the provision of a modern bus and ferry fleet, accessible public transport infrastructure and a focus on customer service.Contribute to the reduction of road congestion, increase options for sustainable and environmentally friendly transport and increase ease of travelling around Brisbane.
Where we are now
Brisbane City Council maintains its unique position as the only Australian council to fund and operate its own public transport fleet. Having built more than 500 new airconditioned and wheelchair accessible buses in the last four years. Council operates a fleet of more than 1200 buses, the second largest bus fleet in Australia, along with the iconic CityCat and CityFerry fleet.
Although the planning and funding of public transport is a Queensland Government responsibility,undertaken by the TransLink Transit Authority, Council continues to work collaboratively with the Queensland Government to plan, fund and operate Brisbane's bus and ferry services.
Council's investment in public transport has enabled record fleet growth and more frequent services, with patronage of bus and ferry services in Brisbane growing by more than 68 percent since 200304. To encourage even more travel by public transport, Council will continue to make significant investments in our bus and ferry networks.
As well as delivering new buses and depots, Council will continue to work with TransLink to plan an integrated network, promote public transport initiatives such as the high frequency BUZ and CityGlider routes and facilitate the development of key public transport infrastructure such as busways.
The 2011 flood caused significant damage to ferry infrastructure. The terminal upgrade program will replace temporary structures installed after the flood. This program will be progressively rolled out over the next three years.
This Outcome contributes to the achievement of the following "Our Shared Vision: Living in Brisbane 2026" Citywide Outcomes:
• Green and active transport
• Cleaner sustainable energy use
• Effective growth management.
Where we want to be
Public transport is frequent, convenient, reliable, safe and easy to use while providing a high level of access to facilities and services in Brisbane, reducing the need to use a car and maintaining accessibility and liveability.
Services meet the needs of the community, encourage increased use of public transport and are capable of accommodating patronage growth.
Strategy3.2.1Providing a High Quality Ferry Service
Providing river travel along the Brisbane River including the iconic CityCat service and Brisbane's firstfree innercity ferry service, the CityHopper.
Service3.2.1.1Expanding the Network through New Infrastructure
Council's passenger ferries are now a city icon. They provide an enjoyable and unique service for commuter, tourist and recreational travel. They assist in reducing car travel and congestion and are an important part of the city's public transport network.
The CityCat fleet has grown from eight vessels when the service commenced in 1996 to 19 vessels, with the commencement of the Spirit of Brisbane in service in 2011. Council also maintains a fleet of ninemonohull CityFerries. These ferries provide cross river services at selected locations as well as the Inner City ferry service. Funding has been allocated for two additional CityCat vessels to be delivered over the next four years to take the fleet to 21 by 2016.
The 2011 flood caused significant damage to infrastructure across the ferry network. Temporary structures were installed at seven terminals and the upgrade of the West End ferry terminal was fast tracked so services could recommence as quickly as possible. Following this Council will continue to work towards the upgrade of all ferry terminals damaged during the 2011 floods.
Having delivered new terminals at Northshore Hamilton and Teneriffe, Council will complete a new ferry terminal at Milton and undertake a full upgrade of the Bulimba ferry terminal. Following this, Council will continue to work towards the upgrade of all ferry terminals damaged in the January 2011 flood.
To improve safety and security, Council is progressively installing CCTVs at ferry terminals.
The activities in this service are funded by projects.
Projects201213201314 201415 201516
$000$000$000$000
CityCat Stop MiltonCapital 1,000 2,000 2,000
Expenses
Revenue
Creating a New World City Capital
Ferry and CityCat NetworkExpenses 300
Revenue
DDA Compliant Ferry Capital 10,500 10,500 10,500 21,500
TerminalsExpenses
Revenue
Ferry Terminal Upgrade Capital 2,000 1,000 2,000
BulimbaExpenses
Revenue
Jan 2011 Flood Damage Capital 15,485 43,515
Ferry TerminalsExpenses
Revenue
New CityCat FerriesCapital 1,000 1,500 1,000 1,500
Expenses
Revenue
Service3.2.1.2Provide Ferry Services
Ferry services are an important part of the transport network in providing access along and across theBrisbane River.
Council continues to provide significant funding for infrastructure and the operation of ferry services. Investment in new CityCat vessels has allowed Council to provide additional services and improve frequencies.
Contract payments to the CityCat and CityFerry operator, covering working and maintenance costs, are included in this service.
This service will include the funding of Brisbane's first free innercity ferry service, the CityHopper.
OperatingAnticipatedProposed
201112 201213
$000$000
Expense 31,183 34,705
Revenue 18,820 18,289
Projects201213201314 201415 201516
$000$000$000$000
CityHopperCapital
Expenses 200
Revenue
Strategy3.2.2Providing High Quality Bus Services
Ensure that Brisbane residents continue to have access to a high quality and modern public transport network.
Service3.2.2.1Modern and High Quality Bus Infrastructure
This service covers the provision of buses and bus depots to support Brisbane's public transport network.
Between 2008 and 2012, Council purchased 500 new buses to service Brisbane's growing population. This brought the total operating fleet to more than 1200 buses. Funding will now be provided to purchase an additional 360 new airconditioned and wheelchair accessible buses over four years.
With the fleet rapidly expanding, Council delivered a new depot on the southside at Sherwood Road, Sherwood in the 201112 year and will continue to progress a new depot on the northside at Australia TradeCoast in 2012-13.
The activities in this service are funded by projects.
Projects201213201314 201415 201516
$000$000$000$000
Bus BuildCapital 42,000 42,000 42,000 43,500
Expenses
Revenue
Trade Coast Bus DepotCapital
Expenses 800
Revenue
Upgrading and Enhancing Capital 11,000
the NetworkExpenses 600
Revenue
Service3.2.2.2Buses when you need them where you need them
Brisbane City Council is the major provider of bus services in Brisbane. Due to the investment made by Council, Brisbane Transport now operates the second largest fleet in Australia, with more than 1200 buses.
A key objective is to continue to provide additional capacity to facilitate more Brisbane residents shifting from car travel to public transport thereby reducing congestion.To achieve this, Council will continue to provide a significant financial contribution through Community Service Obligations towards the operating costs of Brisbane Transport.This funding is in addition to, and distinct from, the funding Brisbane Transport receives from TransLink for operating services.
Council will also continue to operate the very successful free CBD Loop and Spring Hill Loop services.In addition, Council, in conjunction with the Queensland Government, will continue to fund the operating cost of the CityGlider, Brisbane's Bus Rapid Transit Service between West End and Newstead. Further, funding has been provided to commence the operation of the Maroon CityGlider which will serve Brisbane's most popular sports, entertainment and food precincts including Caxton Street, Suncorp Stadium, Southbank and The Gabba.
Council will also continue the highly popular Personalised Public Transport (PPT) services. The PPT program has been designed to fill gaps in the current public transport network by providing access to public transport for residents in areas of Brisbane that do not meet the requirements for full TransLink services. PPT patronage also provides data about the demand for traditional bus services. PPT uses maxi cabs to take local residents to key local destinations including bus interchanges or railway stations on a regular cycle during specified time periods. The service is operated on a hail and ride basis for a flat fee.
OperatingAnticipatedProposed
201112 201213
$000$000
Expense 62,689 69,471
Revenue 500200
Projects201213201314 201415 201516
$000$000$000$000
Blue CityGliderCapital
Expenses 5,684 6,668 6,862 7,070
Revenue 4,282 4,381 4,508 4,645
Maroon CityGliderCapital
Expenses 2,250 2,250 2,250 2,250
Revenue 1,539 1,539 1,539 1,539
Personalised Public Capital
Transport ServiceExpenses 550 550 550 550
Revenue
Strategy3.2.3Develop Public Transport Strategies and Plans
Develop public transport strategies and plans.
Service3.2.3.1Plan for Public Transport
Improved public transport is vital to support the growth of Brisbane as a New World City.
The challenges of planning for a rapidly expanding public transport network are significant. Planning addresses population growth by providing services to growth areas of the city, expanding the fleet and delivering supporting infrastructure.