Page 2955 - Week 08 - Wednesday, 14 August 2019
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Passenger numbers are above and beyond what was originally expected at this time in the business case. This is ultimately a good thing. This popularity is why the government must work with Canberra Metro to investigate expanding the frequency of services. We have seen enormous community support for and uptake of light rail. It is transforming our transportation system. It makes public transport easier to use, better for the environment, more comfortable and, in many instances, in peak periods, faster than travelling by car. It is no wonder that passenger numbers are as high as they are. Over 15,000 people per day are using light rail. Already over one million trips have been made.
We must, and we should, continue to encourage everyone to use public transport when it suits their needs. Increasing the frequency of the services at this time will mean moving people onto the service faster, with less time waiting on platforms, and ultimately they will have a more enjoyable journey. Put simply, increasing the frequency of services will make for a better experience.
We must continue to adapt the light rail to suit the needs of passengers. As we look to the future, as populations change and as our city changes, when stage 2 is complete, more changes may be required. This is not a bad thing. Change is good. Being adaptive to issues is an important part of running an effective transportation system—something that I think this government does really well. Light rail is incredibly popular, and this means the government must continue to monitor it to ensure that Canberrans continue to have a relaxed and comfortable commute.
Amendment agreed to.
Original question, as amended, resolved in the affirmative
Adjournment
Motion (by Mr Gentleman) proposed:
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
CMAG Nolan exhibition
MR RAMSAY (Ginninderra—Attorney-General, Minister for the Arts and Cultural Events, Minister for Building Quality Improvement, Minister for Business and Regulatory Services, Minister for Government Services and Procurement and Minister for Seniors and Veterans) (5.58): I am delighted to rise this afternoon to celebrate the Canberra Museum and Gallery’s new exhibition, the Nolan Collection. I had the pleasure of opening the exhibition last week, on 8 August, and I am delighted to welcome to the gallery tonight Harriet Elvin, the CEO of the Cultural Facilities Corporation, and a number of members of the CMAG staff.
Sidney Nolan is one of Australia’s truly iconic artists. With an incredible diversity of techniques, interests, subjects and materials, he helped shape the modern Australian identity, not least of which through the famous Ned Kelly series which showed the
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