Page 2456 - Week 07 - Thursday, 27 August 2020

Planning for Light Rail Stage 2a and future Stage 2b is underway. The priorities are reflected in the ACT Transport Strategy 2020 and are incorporated into the changes to the Transport Canberra Bus Network which continues to be monitored for service improvements.

In addition to procuring a more modern and attractive fleet, Transport Canberra and City Services is also:

- Delivering system improvements to enhance customer experience, including journey planning, new ticketing system and improved passenger information displays.

- Investing in the active travel network, improving network connections.

Transport Canberra and City Services published the Active Travel Practitioners Tool which is updated on a continuous basis. This tool embodies the Active Travel Strategic Plan objectives. Transport Canberra and City Services will review the Active Travel Framework (Building an Integrated Transport Network) and will continue developing new walking and cycling plans.

From 20 December 2019, e-scooters and other similar devices that meet the definition of personal mobility device can legally be used in the ACT on the bicycle side of a separated path and on bicycle paths.

4 ENERGY, BUILDINGS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (UNDERWAY)

In 2019, the Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act 2010 was amended to legislate an ongoing 100% renewable electricity target post 2020. In 2019, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Scheme was extended to 2030 and the Priority Household Target increased from 20% to 30%.

The Territory Plan has been varied to allow new estates to be constructed without requiring natural gas connection.

From July 2019, all new tenders and construction for new public housing properties are all electric, using energy efficient heating for all properties and energy efficient hot water systems where possible.

The Suburban Land Agency has drafted technical specifications for the Whitlam Display Home to be an example of a zero emissions, high-efficiency and all-electric home.