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(2) No alternative sites have been formally considered at this stage.
(3) Fraser West was an existing facility that has been utilised to accommodate a growth in bus services for the region. No specific criteria was used to determine its continued use in a greater capacity.
(4) Network 19 introduced higher frequency services to West Belconnen in April 2019, including the Rapid 2, to meet high levels of demand from the area.
(5) Efficient network design requires that terminus be available in locations where services start and commence, allowing drivers to access facilities as part of their shifts. The Fraser West terminus is established and has been used for these purposes as part of the Canberra bus network since the late 1970s.
(6) Any changes can be delivered when an additional site and network design are identified and delivered, however there is no date for this to be completed.
(7) Bus numbers can be reduced at this location through either a reduction in service levels, or the identification and delivery of an additional site, either or both options may require material changes to bus routes. Reducing service levels would negatively impact the broader community and is not preferred, therefore Transport Canberra are progressing with identifying an additional site in the near future and adding this to the network.
Transport Canberra—disability access
(Question No 3255)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 31 July 2020:
(1) How many buses has the ACT Government purchased in the past year for the purposes of transporting students with disabilities.
(2) How many of these new buses have rear loading only.
(3) Does the ACT Government have any plans to phase out the older buses that have side loading.
(4) After all new buses have been purchased, how many buses in total will be side loading and how many will be rear loading only.
(5) Will any rear loading buses also be equipped with side loaders.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The ACT Government has not purchased buses for the purpose of transporting students with disabilities. The ACT Government has leased 11 replacement vehicles in the past year.
(2) All of the new leased buses will have rear loading only.
(3) No.
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