Report 1-55 - Inter-regional Public Transport

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INTER-REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTList of RecommendationsRECOMMENDATION 1 _______________________________________________ 14The Committee recommends that Transport for NSW enhances the existing inter-regionalpublic transport network wherever practicable, with priority being given to those regions thatdo not currently have access to the network.RECOMMENDATION 2 _______________________________________________ 14The Committee recommends that Transport for NSW re-routes the NSW TrainLink SouthernCoach services to incorporate stops at Jindabyne and Berridale.RECOMMENDATION 3 _______________________________________________ 18The Committee recommends that NSW TrainLink develops a marketing strategy specificallytargeting potential regional customers, and actively promoting the benefits of its rail andcoach services compared to other forms of transport.RECOMMENDATION 4 _______________________________________________ 22The Committee recommends that Transport for NSW:• considers the implementation of a process to liaise and consult with local governments inrelation to public transport issues and• promotes this process to local governments.RECOMMENDATION 5 _______________________________________________ 25The Committee recommends that Transport for NSW conducts a review of Regional TransportCoordinators to examine their role, including, but not limited to their role in the following:• assessing public transport needs and service gaps in their target regions• developing appropriate strategies to meet the needs identified and• facilitating liaison and consultation between local governments and Transport for NSW inrelation to public transport issues.RECOMMENDATION 6 _______________________________________________ 25The Committee recommends that Transport for NSW publicises the role of Regional TransportCoordinators to regional communities, and develops strategies to encourage greaterengagement between Regional Transport Coordinators and their local stakeholders.RECOMMENDATION 7 _______________________________________________ 25The Committee recommends that Transport for NSW, in conjunction with NSW TrainLink,develops a systematic mechanism for regional transport staff to have input into suggestedimprovements to the inter-regional transport network.RECOMMENDATION 8 _______________________________________________ 35MARCH 2014xvii
STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEEThe Committee recommends that Transport for NSW conducts a full accessibility audit of NSWTrainLink’s trains and coaches, its regional railway stations and bus interchanges, andaddresses any issues.RECOMMENDATION 9 _______________________________________________ 37The Committee recommends that Transport for NSW considers broadening the scope ofcommunity transport to provide services to all groups in regional communities experiencingtransport disadvantage.RECOMMENDATION 10 ______________________________________________ 37The Committee recommends that Transport for NSW develops a community transportaccreditation scheme as a matter of priority.RECOMMENDATION 11 _______________________________________________ 44The Committee recommends that the NSW Government (subject to budgetary considerations):• considers the provision of funding with the Australian Rail Track Corporation for projectsto upgrade the existing track network to enable passenger trains to travel at faster speedsand• obtains advice from Transport for NSW and the Australian Rail Track Corporation toidentify the priority areas requiring immediate action.RECOMMENDATION 12 _______________________________________________ 47The Committee recommends that Transport for NSW and NSW TrainLink:• review each of the timetabling issues raised in Appendix 5 of this report• identify areas where timetabling can be reconfigured to provide regional passengers withimproved services, including same-day return journeys and departure and arrival timesthat complement business hours and• implement improvements to the timetabling of regional services where it is practicableand affordable.RECOMMENDATION 13 _______________________________________________ 51The Committee recommends that Transport for NSW conducts a state-wide review of howconnectivity between its regional rail and coach services can be improved, with a specific focuson remedying anomalies such as the Orange-Bathurst Bullet connection.RECOMMENDATION 14 _______________________________________________ 52The Committee recommends that Transport for NSW undertakes an audit of inter-regionalpublic transport services to identify where express services can be introduced to facilitatefaster travel times.RECOMMENDATION 15 _______________________________________________ 52The Committee recommends that Transport for NSW upgrades existing bus interchangefacilities where these facilities do not meet the needs of regional commuters.xviii REPORT 1/55
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