A re-elected Queensland Labor Government would introduce a new Independent Transport Authority aimed at delivery a more integrated public transport transport system.
Labor leader Steven Miles said the Authority would align transport planning for trains, buses and ferries, particularly in south-east Queensland.
Mr Miles said the move would see Translink moved out from under the Department of Transport and Main Roads, with its own board and CEO.
He said the move would empower the authority to ensure scheduling, services and planning across the transport system were synchronised.
“Translink will be a one-stop shop for trains and buses and making sure they all work together.”
Mr Miles said the new Authority would work in conjunction with local governments and Queensland Rail.
“(It would) set out the future of public transport planning and investment, including key routes, in the South East Queensland region all the way out to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
Mr Miles said, if elected in October, a Labor Government would also set up a new traffic management centre at Kedron, creating a multi-modal operations centre including road, rail, bus, light rail and ferry operations.
He said this would complement existing traffic management centres with State and local government experts being collocated, to better work together to create a safer, more efficient, more effective and accessible network.
