Brisbane Public Transport - The Hidden Statistics
Queensland - 7/10/2007
Each month we see statistics on how many buses left passengers stranded at bus stops because the buses were full. We see packed trains that couldn't possibly fit another person on. Even the ferries are leaving passengers behind.
But what about the hidden statistics? How many people drive to the city because they don't want to run the risk of getting left behind at a bus stop or be cramped on an overcrowded train? The situation is a lot worse than what is apparent.
The State Government and City Council are addressing the overcrowding issue by introducing new trains, buses and ferries. But are they only accounting for the statistics that are measurable? If they really want to address overcrowding issues - and perhaps some traffic issues at the same time - they need to go above and beyond the current patronage and make public transport attractive to everyone.
Only then can they consider options to reduce traffic in the city itself such as capping parking availability or my suggestion of a city-toll.
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