A major revamp of Brisbane’s bus network is happening soon and Mount Gravatt residents are being asked to weigh in on the plans for the new bus network.
A community information session will be held for Mount Gravatt residents on Saturday, 19 November 2022 at the Mount Gravatt Showgrounds, Upper Community Hall.
Civic Cabinet Chair for Transport Ryan Murphy said Brisbane’s New Bus Network will ensure Brisbane, which population is expected to grow by almost 25 per cent by 2041, will have the services in place to meet future demand. The decision to invest in the fully electric, high-capacity Brisbane Metro will give Council greater flexibility to deliver more services, more often during peak periods.
Some of the key changes to Brisbane’s bus network include the addition of three new routes:
- Route 26 – Griffith University station to RBWH station
- Route P109 – Acacia Ridge to City
- Route 182 – Upper Mt Gravatt station (Garden City) to Holland Park West
The redesign will also make the network more efficient by combining 27 routes and removing two due to duplication and low patronage, particularly Routes 145 and P151.
“We’re backing this up with record investment in public transport to support services throughout Brisbane’s suburbs,” Cr Murphy said.
“Brisbane’s New Bus Network redesigns services to connect customers to the two high-frequency Metro lines between Eight Mile Plains and Roma Street and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and the University of Queensland.
“There is also significant scope to expand the Metro further into Brisbane’s north and east through investment into the dedicated bus network.
Councillor Murphy added that Council will increase its public transport subsidy for bus services by 84 per cent to 183 million over the next few years to ensure that Brisbane can invest in additional services where they needed most.
Council is inviting Brisbane residents to have their say on the new bus services by attending one of the Council’s 22 community information sessions or going online to use the interactive map or play the Brisbane Metro Game.
“We want residents to join the conversation and provide their feedback to help us create the best possible transport network.”
November Community Information Sessions:
- Tuesday, 1 November 4-6 pm: Brisbane Metro Information Centre, 63 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City
- Friday, 4 November 12-2 pm: The Community Place, Stafford, 33 Teevan St, Stafford
- Saturday, 5 November 10 am-12 pm: Inala Library, Inala Shopping Centre, Corsair Ave, Inala – A Vietnamese interpreter will be available at this event.
- Tuesday, 8 November 11 am-1 pm: Brisbane Metro Information Centre, 63 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City
- Wednesday, 9 November 1:30 – 3:30 pm: Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Rd, Chermside
- Thursday, 10 November 11 am-1 pm: St Lucia Community Hall, 27 Guilfoyle Street, St Lucia
- Saturday, 12 November 10 am-12 pm: Pamphlett-Tennyson Sea Scout, Sea Scout Den, 284 Graceville Ave, Graceville
- Tuesday, 15 November 4-6 pm: Brisbane Metro Information Centre, 63 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City
- Saturday, 19 November 10 am-12 pm: Mount Gravatt Showgrounds, Upper Community Hall, 1644 Logan Rd, Mount Gravatt
- Tuesday, 22 November 11 am-1 pm: Brisbane Metro Information Centre, 63 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City
- Thursday, 24 November 11 am-1 pm: Indooroopilly Library, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Level 4, 322 Moggill Rd, Indooroopilly
- Saturday, 26 November 10 am-12 pm: Coopers Plains Library, 107 Orange Grove Rd, Coopers Plains QLD 4108
- Tuesday, 29 November 4-6 pm: Brisbane Metro Information Centre, 63 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City
- Saturday, 3 December 10 am-12 pm: Warrigal Square Shopping Centre, 261 Warrigal Rd, Eight Mile Plains – a Mandarin interpreter will be available
- Tuesday, 6 December 11 am-1 pm: Brisbane Metro Information Centre, 63 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City
- Saturday, 10 December 10 am-12 pm: Wellers Hills Bowls Club, 34 Esher St, Tarragindi
Council will finalise the network following public consultation and will seek Translink’s approval on the changes. The new network plan ahead of bus network changes and metro services will be released starting in late 2024.
Visit the Council website here for more information on how to have your say on Brisbane’s New Bus Network.
