Page 1899 - Week 06 - Thursday, 30 July 2020
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Transport—infrastructure
(Question No 3188)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 3 July 2020:
(1) In relation to the Fraser West Terminus on Shakespeare Crescent, under the new bus network, the number of buses utilising this terminus has increased from a couple to up to eight buses, what measures will the ACT Government take to cater for this increase.
(2) Will this bus terminus be permanently located where it is currently, or are there plans to move the terminal to another location; if there are plans to move the terminal, what are other locations are being considered and when will the terminal be relocated.
(3) If this bus terminus is permanently situated at its current location, are there plans to widen the road to cater for adequate bus parking instead of permitting buses to drive over the kerb and park on the gravelled nature strip.
(4) If this bus terminus is permanently situated at its current location, are there any plans to establish a separate entryway for pedestrians to safely access the Bicentennial National Trail.
(5) If this bus terminus is permanently situated at its current location, are there plans to replace the gravel entry of the terminus with bitumen road; if so, when will works commence.
(6) When will the fixed toilet facilities be repaired and open for use, replacing the current portaloos.
(7) Was any consultation undertaken by the ACT Government with nearby residents about increasing the number of buses at this terminus prior to the decision being made; if so, (a) with whom, (b) on which occasions, (c) what was the nature of the consultation and (d) what feedback was received.
(8) What is the noise level for a single bus when the engine is running.
(9) Have noise levels of buses been measured at this terminus since the increase in buses; if so, when were noise levels assessed and what were the results.
(10) Are there any mechanical reasons why bus engines may need to stay running when parked at the terminus.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Since the introduction of the new bus network in April 2019, Transport Canberra has extended overflow parking off Shakespeare Crescent at the Fraser West Terminus to accommodate increased bus movements. This work includes laying of compacted gravel, tree trimming and the installation of temporary driver toilets.
(2) Yes. The bus terminus will remain permanently in the current location on Shakespeare Crescent.
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