[bikeqld] BCC bike lockers

[Michael Yeates]

Hi all ...

It may not be widely known but in keeping with recognised public 
transport theory and practice, Translink apparently has a policy to 
NOT provide (more/any) Park'n'Ride spaces for cars at public 
transport within roughly 10kms of the Brisbane CBD.

This of course is an excellent policy as it seeks to NOT encourage 
even more local traffic congestion (esp in peak hours) while at the 
same time reducing the pressure on parking and presumably is aimed at 
one day having far more of Brisbane buses routed via rail stations so 
bus<>rail interchange is far more effective.

A similar policy should apply across the whole SEQ public transport 
network subject to sufficient local bus services being provided.

Indeed the "new" bus services could be provided in part by NOT 
spending scarce funds on "new" P'n'R facilities ...!

That said, and given the huge potential for cycling to/from public 
transport INSTEAD of subsidising even more local car traffic by 
providing (more) P'n'R, the LNP is promoting ie "promising" the 
provision of many more P'n'R spaces for public transport ... but 
apparently not with any particular locations yet publicised.

Does anyone know of any locations for new or additional P'n'R that 
HAVE been announced by the LNP esp within Brisbane ?

Also does anyone know why the bike lockers at CityCat terminals are 
sitting there like "white elephants" apparently not/never used ... 
and/or not promoted ?

Feel free to respond on the list ... or off ...!

MY................................