Re: Brisbane Light Rail,Briztram - questions

[billboltonREMOVE-TO-EMAIL@computer.org (Bill Bolton)]

David McLoughlin <davemcl@REMOVEiprolink.co.nz> wrote:

> And just think how much better would be a tram that ran direct from the
> university, over the river into town and RIGHT THROUGH THE CBD rather
> than a ferry that stops at North Quay.

The River Cat is an existing public transit service which has multiple
stops in the CBD, so there no need to walk more than a few blocks to
get to one.

Whether a light rail service would be a useful *additional* public
transit service as far as getting from the CBD to UQ is separate
issue.

> It might encourage patronage, take a few cars off the road. Oh dear,
> can't let that happen.

If it just ends up duplicating an already existing and adequate
service, instead of delivering a new service to inadequately serviced
areas, a chance to improve the overall Brisbane transit situation will
have been lost.

Cheers,

Bill