Overview of Bay Islands Transport

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Southern Moreton Bay Island (SMBI) residents will have a chance to share their views on local transport issues on 13 March, when Redland City Council hosts the first broad engagement activity for the SMBI Integrated Local Transport Plan (ILTP) review.

The informal session at the Macleay Island Progress Hall will be structured as a SpeakOut, with locals able to come and go at the event over two hours (10am to midday).

The SpeakOut will provide information about the ILTP review process and opportunity for the participants to discuss and prioritise the key issues relating to transport on and between the islands and mainland.

It will feature interactive displays and a chance for locals to chat with Council staff about the review.

This event is the first in a series of opportunities for the SMBI communities to have input into the ILTP, which will provide strategic direction for addressing local transport issues.

For more information on the SMBI ILTP SpeakOut on 13 March, phone Council’s Infrastructure Planning Group on 3829 8533.

The event is free and bookings are not necessary.

For more information on the SMBI ILTP, go to www.redland.qld.gov.au.
Does the islands need a public bus service--or are there better ways of reducing the congestion at the ferry terminals?

Does the islands need a public bus service--or are there better ways of reducing the congestion at the ferry terminals?
Alternative :The Demand Responsive Bus system

Around the world a concept called "demand responsive buses" has caught on. In countryside Victoria, communities have found that this answer works for them--editor.

The DRB system is a bus service which will deviate from its fixed route on request, picking users up and dropping them off directly at their homes. This means the bus doesn't travel any further than it needs to, reducing travel time and fuel use.

Council would like to know:

* Are we responding appropriately to the issues identified in Redlands 2030?
* Are we delivering the right services and projects to achieve the 2030 vision?
* Which issues are most important to you?
* What is the one specific thing you would like Council to do in the next five years?

The plan also includes some suggested performance measures to track how well Council is doing.

* Do you think these measures will show whether we are delivering?
* Have we chosen the right things to measure?
* Will they highlight problems or issues?

“We’re very interested to hear what our community thinks of the draft plan and how we can improve it. We’ll carefully consider every response we receive,” Cr Hobson said.

The draft Redland City Council Corporate Plan 2010-2015 is now available at Council’s Customer Service Centres and online at www.redland.qld.gov.au. Responses can be made by post or email, or submitted to Council’s Customer Service Centres at Cleveland and Capalaba.

Comments close 6 April. The final draft, incorporating community feedback, will be presented to Council in May, with the new adopted plan coming into effect 1 July 2010.