Call for Better Access

You should be able to enjoy the benefits of cheaper, cleaner transport. But instead you have to sit in traffic on congested, noisy, and dirty streets. We think you deserve better!

Our car-centric transport system is one of Australia’s biggest sources of climate pollution. What’s more, cars are one of the biggest regular expenses for Aussie households, costing more than $20,000 a year on average to run and maintain.

But without better bus and train services in our suburbs, and more safe paths for walking, rolling and riding, people like you in our middle and outer suburbs ...

You should be able to enjoy the benefits of cheaper, cleaner transport. But instead you have to sit in traffic on congested, noisy, and dirty streets. We think you deserve better!

Our car-centric transport system is one of Australia’s biggest sources of climate pollution. What’s more, cars are one of the biggest regular expenses for Aussie households, costing more than $20,000 a year on average to run and maintain.

But without better bus and train services in our suburbs, and more safe paths for walking, rolling and riding, people like you in our middle and outer suburbs are stuck using a car for nearly all trips. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Here’s what you can do to help bring better transport options to your area.

Use our easy tool to email your State Transport Minister today and ask them to invest in the infrastructure and services that will make it possible for you to choose shared and active transport options for more trips, more often.

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I am a Queensland resident who supports frequent, convenient and reliable transport services within our community.

As you would be well aware, shared and active transport provides our community with many benefits, including reducing cost of living and congestion pressures, cleaning up the air we breathe, and protecting us from dangerous climate pollution.

A recent report from the Climate Council shows that many suburbs in the middle and outer areas of Brisbane, like mine, are currently underserved by public transport, with about two thirds of the city's population missing out on good access. This means that many of us are largely stuck relying on polluting, expensive private vehicles, because no other options are available. Please read the Climate Council's report here: https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/next-stop-suburbia/

The Hills District, Browns Plains and Beenleigh are identified as areas that urgently require improved government planning and investment, but these are clearly just one part of a much broader opportunity. We need a better way.

I am asking you to act urgently to deliver better, more frequent shared and active transport services in areas of Brisbane that need it the most.

I encourage you to review the Climate Council’s analysis and consider what interventions your Government can take to deliver a best practice Shared Transport Service Standard, providing our whole community with services that operate at least every 15 minutes from 7am to 7pm within 800 metres of every home. This would provide genuine alternatives for people like me, who want better travel choices.

Increasing uptake of shared and active transport is not only one of the best ways that Queensland can cut climate pollution this decade - it’s also a great way to build quieter and cleaner neighbourhoods, and make our roads safer. I hope I can count on your support to make this an increased focus for your Government moving forward.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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