Community engagement
Community engagement is important for the Department of Transport and Main Roads. It aids our transport planning, policy development and the way we provide services — helping us to make the right decisions.
Current community engagement activites
The Statutory Instruments Act 1992 section 54 provides for the expiry of subordinate legislation on 1 September following the 10th anniversary of the date it is made. In accordance with this provision the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Standard 2000 will expire on 1 September 2010.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (the department) is proposing to remake the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Standard 2000 prior to its expiry and replace it with a new standard. The remade standard will maintain the relevancy and consistency of subordinate legislation and ensure performance standards keep pace with and support passenger transport throughout the state.
The new standard will relate to safety matters for vehicles, vehicle servicing and operations as well as ensuring safe reliable services are offered.
To ensure key stakeholders have the opportunity to comment public notices inviting comment have been placed in the Queensland Government Gazette and on the Queensland Government Get involved website.
Market research
Market research is essential for effective planning and policy. A number of market research reports are now available.
Results of recent engagement activity
The Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council funded a detailed feasibility study into Airport Link*, a predominantly underground toll road proposed to link Brisbane's northern suburbs and the Inner City Bypass with the North-South Bypass Tunnel.
At the same time, planning and community consultation was conducted for the Northern Busway. It will connect the Inner Northern Busway at Royal Children's Hospital (Herston) with Bracken Ridge, via Windsor, Lutwyche, Kedron, Chermside and Aspley.
The Coordinator-General has assessed an environmental impact statement for Airport Link and a concept design and impact management plan for the busway and recommended that both projects proceed.
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Last updated 28 August 2009
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