Parkinson park 'n' ride newsletter - TransLink

Infrastructure news
Planning underway for proposed
Parkinson park ‘n’ ride
The Queensland Government, through TransLink, is making
public transport easier and safer to catch with planning
underway for a proposed park ‘n’ ride facility at Parkinson.
TransLink’s network planning studies have identified
a need for a park ‘n’ ride in this region.
The proposed $6 million park ‘n’ ride will be located
on a vacant block of land at the corner of Algester and
Beaudesert roads, Parkinson, allowing commuters to
safely park their cars and transfer to a bus to complete
their journey.
Parkinson park ‘n’ ride
Algester Road
Upgrade to existing bus stop
Kiss ‘n’ ride Secure
bicycle
storage
Landscaped earth mound
Bufalino Street
Newsletter 1 | February 2011
Storm water
treatment device
Draft concept design
Proposed key features of the park ‘n’ ride
• parking for around 200 vehicles, including disability and
motorcycle bays
• secure bicycle storage
• security lighting and CCTV monitoring
• direct pedestrian and cycle access
• drought-resistant landscaping
• upgraded bus waiting environments with sheltered
areas, seating and lighting
• landscaped earth mound for screening in front of
Bufalino Street
• vegetation buffer zone surrounding the facility
• vehicle access from Algester Road.

Infrastructure news
Why was the proposed site chosen?
A feasibility study investigated 15 sites in Algester,
Parkinson and Calamvale for the proposed facility.
The site on the corner of Algester and Beaudesert roads
was chosen as the most appropriate site as it:
• allows safe and easy access for private vehicles to
the facility
• provides safe pedestrian access to the bus stops
adjacent to the facility
• has existing and suitable bus stops located immediately
in the front of the site, on Algester Road and
Beaudesert Road.
Planning for the proposed park ‘n’ ride is expected to be
completed in August 2011 and construction is scheduled to
commence in late 2011/early 2012.
Algester Road and Beaudesert
Road congestion
TransLink planners are working towards providing public
transport solutions to help ease congestion along Brisbane’s
already busy road corridors and provide a green travel option
for the residents of Parkinson, Calamvale and Algester.
A park ‘n’ ride facility at Parkinson will encourage more
travellers in these areas to park their cars and connect to
a local bus service before continuing their journey towards
Brisbane City. This will help reduce journey by private vehicle
in the region and congestion on the local road network.
Contact us
For further information please contact the project team:
Phone: 1800 192 112 (free call)*
Email: parkinson@tmr.qld.gov.au
Visit: translink.com.au/project
Write to: (no stamp required)
Parkinson park ‘n’ ride | February 2011
Benefits of park ‘n’ ride facilities
The proposed Parkinson park ‘n’ ride will:
• encourage more people to use public transport
for most of their journey—better for the environment
• reduce traffic congestion—1 full bus = 40 fewer cars
• provide a safe, attractive and accessible environment
for customers to access services
• provide increased capacity for future public
transport needs.
Keeping you informed
As planning for the project progresses, TransLink will hold
information sessions with local residents and businesses.
You will be able to view concept designs and provide
feedback to the project team.
Keep an eye on your local newspaper or monitor the
TransLink website for details of these information sessions.
About TransLink
TransLink’s role is to improve public transport services,
passenger information and ensure public transport
infrastructure meets the demands of our growing population.
The proposed Parkinson park ‘n’ ride is another TransLink
project aimed at making public transport easier to catch.
The Parkinson
park ‘n’ ride project team
Reply Paid 2439
Brisbane QLD 4001
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