Archive for March, 2006

Successful Games public transport demonstrates it can be done

March 27th, 2006 (Media releases)

The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has given a thumbs-up to public transport throughout the Commonwealth Games period, saying it showed the way forward for boosting patronage all year round.
PTUA president Daniel Bowen said that the public had flocked to Games train, tram and bus services, proving that even in a car dominated city like […]

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Commonwealth Games: Prepare to be snug with strangers

March 15th, 2006 (News)

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Games transport — Tonight, Wednesday 15th March, there will be major disruptions to CBD tram and bus services between 6pm and 8pm. Click here for details. For all other Games transport changes, see […]

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March 2006 newsletter

March 1st, 2006 (Newsletters)

Please join the PTUA to receive regular newsletters.
March 2006 edition articles:

It’s time to get back on track
Alliance unites for better public transport
Planning weekend report
Volunteers needed
The real “balance” between freeways and public transport
It’s time to integrate transport and planning
It’s time for bus reform
Commonwealth Games bus services provide a model
It’s time for public control of public transport
It’s […]

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The real “balance” between freeways and public transport

March 1st, 2006 (Newsletters)

When faced with accusations that it is spending too much on roads and not enough on public transport, it is common for the government to play the “balance” card. They argue that we need both; that there has to be a balance of spending.
It’s only when you look closer at where the new money is […]

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