Program 2Moving Brisbane-
AnnualPlan and
Budget
2015-16
Including Forward Estimates
2016-17 to 2018-19
Presented and submitted to the Council on
Wednesday, 17 June 2015 by the Right
Honourable the Lord Mayor of Brisbane
(Councillor Graham Quirk)
Moving Brisbane
Program Goal
Brisbane’s transport network enables efficient and sustainable movement of people, freight and services. The city's accessibility and liveability is maintained and all have access to a high quality road network, high quality public transport (bus and ferry) services and active travel alternatives, with an understanding that investment in each transport mode is required to cater for the differing needs of users.
Program Description
Council recognises the need to maintain Brisbane as an easy city to get around. The community pays the costs of traffic congestion in increased costs of goods and services, reduced amenity and inconvenience. Relief of traffic congestion through a balanced strategy of road upgrades and investment in public and active transport is therefore a high priority.
Corridor planning, a process of developing multi-modal management plans for main arterial corridors and their local transport networks will inform a rolling program of projects. $120 million will be invested between 2013 and 2016 to upgrade and expand the city’s bikeways and associated services.
Council's infrastructure investment has upgraded a significant number of the city's highest priority road network links in recent years. Completion of the Telegraph Road and Robinson Road Open Level Crossing Replacement projects significantly improved transport connectivity in the northern suburbs while Legacy Way has provided a direct link between the Western Freeway and the Brisbane Airport. 2015-16 will see progress on projects such as the Telegraph Road Corridor Upgrade, Wynnum Road Corridor Stage 1 Upgrade, the Kingsford Smith Drive Upgrade and ICB 4 Laning.
The TransApex is now complete with construction of Legacy Way completed in 2015. The CLEM7 and the Go Between Bridge as well as the Queensland State Government led Airport Link project have also been completed.
Record investment over recent years in public transport has resulted in more than 66% growth in combined bus and ferry patronage since 2003-04. This was achieved by:
•an unprecedented program of acquisition of environmentally friendly, air-conditioned and accessible buses
•acquiring 13 additional CityCats, including two new CityCats in 2014-15
•the rollout of Bus Upgrade Zones (BUZ), the Blue CityGlider and the Maroon CityGlider.
Major initiatives in 2015-16 include:
•delivering 60 new air-conditioned and accessible rigid equivalent buses to ensure that Council's fleet is one of the most modern in Australia
•completing the Better Bikeways 4 Brisbane program to provide $120 million in new bikeway infrastructure over four years to improve bikeway links and connections to Brisbane's top employment areas
•continued funding of the free CityHopper service, Brisbane's first free inner city ferry service
•undertake detailed planning for future Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) compliant ferry terminals
•continuing operation of the Blue CityGlider and the Maroon CityGlider bus services
•continuing the upgrade of bus stops and ferry terminals to provide a more accessible public transport network and to meet requirements of the DDA
•continued operation of the Congestion Reduction Unit
•progress on Telegraph Road Corridor Upgrade
•progress on Wynnum Road Corridor Stage 1 Upgrade
•commencement of the Kingsford Smith Drive Upgrade
•growth of the Cycling Brisbane program
•continued rotation of the Portable Speed Warning Signs
•additional Enhanced School Zone signage for schools on multi-lane roads
•another 100 free motorcycle spaces to be installed within the inner-city
•assist Queensland Rail with the installation of the Bridge Strike beams and safety signage.
Program Outcomes and Financial Summary
Program Outcomes / Anticipated / Proposed / Anticipated / Proposed / Anticipated / Proposed2014-15 / 2015-16 / 2014-15 / 2015-16 / 2014-15 / 2015-16
$000 / $000 / $000 / $000 / $000 / $000
Expense / Revenue / Capital
2.1 - Promoting Active Transport / 9,196 / 6,688 / 4,214 / 6,673 / 38,921 / 34,529
2.2 - Public Transport / 129,718 / 141,888 / 24,278 / 28,277 / 134,598 / 44,987
2.3 - Transport Network / 517,328 / 489,678 / 331,326 / 194,332 / 532,765 / 275,450
656,242 / 638,254 / 359,818 / 229,282 / 706,284 / 354,966
2016-17
$000 / 2017-18
$000 / 2018-19
$000
RecurrentOperationsContracts / 46,006 / 46,526 / 48,356
Outcome 2.1 Promoting Active Transport
Outcomedescription
Reducing congestion on roads and encouraging sustainable travel through the promotion of cycling and walking as healthy and environmentally sustainable alternatives to car travel.
Brisbane residents who embrace active travel alternatives are not only reducing congestion, they are also helping Brisbane to become a healthy, sustainable and accessible city.
Wherewearenow
As a result of the $100 million investment in new bikeway infrastructure between 2008 and 2012 and the record $120 million investment between 2012 and 2016, Council has provided missing links and expanded Brisbane's shared pathway network to ensure Brisbane residents have access to a world-class and connected network to enable commuter and recreational active travel.
In addition, Council is working with schools and the community to provide them with the information they need to adopt sustainable travel solutions in order to reduce traffic congestion and improve the sustainability of our city.
The Cycling Brisbane program aims to encourage people of all ages and abilities to cycle more often and utilise the extensive bikeway network which Council has developed.
Provision and take up of active transport alternatives contribute to the Brisbane Vision.
Wherewewanttobe
The Brisbane Active Transport Strategy 2012-2026 sets out Council's vision for supporting active transport in Brisbane. The strategy provides a targeted approach to promoting cycling and walking as an attractive means of transport and recreation. It includes provision of an interconnected network of bikeways and shared paths to ensure that everyone has access to safe and convenient cycling and walking facilities.
Strategy2.1.1 PromoteSustainableTransport
Encourage people to travel actively in order to reduce congestion and support a sustainable city.
Service2.1.1.1PromoteSustainableTravelChoices
This service will continue to promote the uptake of active travel and provide schools and the community with the information needed to change travel behaviours and help reduce traffic congestion. The majority of family car trips to school are less than three kilometres.
The Active School Travel program (AST) encourages a shift towards walking, cycling, scootering, public transport and car-pooling as ways for children to travel to and from school. The benefits are twofold. Firstly, the program relieves traffic congestion around schools making the road environment around schools safer for both commuters and students. Secondly, the program encourages healthier and more active school communities as well as increasing the amenity of neighbourhoods around schools.
In addition to the 16 new schools participating in the AST program in 2015, the program will continue to support 30 schools that have previously participated in the program by assisting them to embed active travel behaviour.
The Brisbane Active Transport Strategy 2012-2026 provides the strategic framework for encouraging increased community uptake of active transport options. The Strategy is supported by the Brisbane Bikeway Network Plan. The Plan also caters for future population and employment growth as identified in Brisbane City Plan 2014.
Cycling Brisbane is a Council program designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to cycle more often. Whether the reasons are for transport, leisure or sport, Cycling Brisbane provides people with information, tools and incentives to get out on their bike and enjoy Brisbane’s bikeway infrastructure. Cycling Brisbane is a free membership-based initiative providing discounts and incentives to promote and overcome barriers to riding. During its first year, the program engaged with over 40 sponsoring businesses that provide in-kind discounts to members, as well as 21 supporting businesses. Since the program launched in early 2014, Cycling Brisbane’s membership numbers have grown to more than 6000.
Through a dedicated website, e-newsletter, social media presence and attendance at events, members and the wider community are becoming more aware of Brisbane’s bikeways.
Cycling Brisbane will continue to provide engagement opportunities for residents and visitors to have their say and find out about riding in and around Brisbane. This initiative will also contribute towards achieving a number of objectives outlined in the Brisbane Active Transport Strategy 2012-2026.
Operating / Anticipated / Proposed2014-15 / 2015-16
$000 / $000
Expense / 724 / 607
Revenue / 3 / 3
Projects / 2015-16 / 2016-17 / 2017-18 / 2018-19
$000 / $000 / $000 / $000
Active School Travel Program / Capital / - / - / - / -
Expense / 708 / 721 / 737 / 769
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Active Transport in the Community / Capital / - / - / - / -
Expense / 262 / 152 / 154 / 161
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Strategy2.1.2 DesigntheNetwork
Developing plans to connect and expand Brisbane's bikeway and shared path network.
Service2.1.2.1DesigningtheNetwork
This service undertakes strategy development and ongoing evaluation of the Brisbane Active Transport Strategy 2012-2026. It also provides strategic planning for bikeways and pedestrian connections throughout Brisbane.
A key component of promoting the uptake of active transport options is the provision of a safe, interconnected and enjoyable network of bikeways and shared pathways along with the associated infrastructure such as lighting, way finding and bike racks.
Council will actively work with the Queensland and Australian governments to ensure a collaborative approach to the planning and provision of new bikeway facilities.
Council is investing $120 million, across the Council term, to link the commuter cycling network to service Brisbane's top employment areas, and local suburban bikeway improvements including lighting, signage, bicycle racks, mid-trip facilities and safety improvements.
Operating / Anticipated / Proposed2014-15 / 2015-16
$000 / $000
Expense / 743 / 691
Revenue / - / -
Strategy2.1.3 ProvideCyclingInfrastructure
Building a connected, expanded and safe bikeway network for Brisbane.
Service2.1.3.1ProvidingCyclingInfrastructure
Delivery of the $120 million Better Bikeways 4 Brisbane program is near completion. Over the next year, Council will progress a commuter network of bikeways servicing Brisbane's top employment areas in conjunction with a focus on improving bikeways linking to suburban shopping strips, schools and public transport hubs.
Operating / Anticipated / Proposed2014-15 / 2015-16
$000 / $000
Expense / 3,506 / 3,603
Revenue / 2,465 / 3,008
Projects / 2015-16 / 2016-17 / 2017-18 / 2018-19
$000 / $000 / $000 / $000
Constructing Key Bikeway Links in Brisbane Suburbs (Refer Appendix of Schedules) / Capital / 28,625 / 14,724 / 14,716 / 15,187
Expense / 92 / 96 / 97 / 102
Revenue / 3,662 / 5,000 / 5,000 / 5,125
Enhancing Safety and Cyclist Facilities / Capital / 2,099 / 1,539 / 1,510 / 1,458
Expense / 236 / 266 / 265 / 316
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Service2.1.3.2Riverwalk
The key activity under this service is the rehabilitation and maintenance of Riverwalk assets along the Brisbane River from Bretts Wharf at Hamilton to William Jolly Bridge in the city.
Operating / Anticipated / Proposed2014-15 / 2015-16
$000 / $000
Expense / 351 / 364
Revenue / - / -
Projects / 2015-16 / 2016-17 / 2017-18 / 2018-19
$000 / $000 / $000 / $000
Riverwalk Maintenance and Rehabilitation (Refer Appendix of Schedules) / Capital / 3,805 / 3,529 / 3,300 / 2,655
Expense / 125 / 144 / 147 / 152
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Outcome 2.2 Public Transport
Outcomedescription
Providing high quality public transport services through the provision of a modern bus and ferry fleet, accessible public transport infrastructure and a focus on customer service. Contribute to the reduction of road congestion, increase options for sustainable and environmentally friendly transport and increase ease of travelling around Brisbane.
Wherewearenow
Brisbane City Council maintains its unique position as the only Australian council to provide funding for and operate its own public transport fleet. During this current four year term, a further 300 rigid equivalent air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible buses will be added to the fleet, making Council’s bus fleet one of the youngest in the country. Council operates the second largest bus fleet in Australia, along with the iconic CityCat, CityFerry and CityHopper fleet.
Although the planning and funding of public transport is a Queensland Government responsibility, undertaken by the TransLink Division of the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Council continues to work collaboratively with the Queensland Government to plan, fund and operate Brisbane's bus and ferry services. Council will continue to make significant investments in our bus and ferry networks in order to maintain an efficient and effective network.
As well as delivering new buses, and CityCats, Council will continue to work with TransLink to plan an integrated network, promote public transport initiatives such as the high frequency BUZ and CityGlider routes and facilitate the development of key public transport infrastructure.
The January 2011 flood caused significant damage to infrastructure across the ferry network. With funding from the Australian and Queensland governments through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), Council has replaced temporary facilities with permanent flood resilient terminals at Regatta, Queensland University of Technology Gardens Point, Sydney Street, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Holman Street, Maritime Museum and North Quay.
Council has also constructed a new Milton CityCat terminal near Park Road and rebuilt the Bulimba, Bretts Wharf and Hawthorne ferry terminals to Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) requirements.
These terminals feature an iconic new design, and provide one in 500 year flood resilience, greater capacity and efficiency through dual berthing, and improved accessibility for all users. The innovative DDA compliant articulated gangways with landings are designed to rise and fall with the tide. At the Milton and flood recovery terminals, the gangway is designed to detach at the shore end in the event of a flood, allowing it to swing behind the pontoon and avoid being struck by debris.
This outcome contributes to the achievement of the following goals of the Brisbane Vision.
•Our accessible, connected city
•Our clean, green city
•Our well-designed, subtropical city.
Wherewewanttobe
Public transport is frequent, convenient, reliable, safe and easy to use while providing a high level of access to facilities and services in Brisbane, reducing the need to use a car and maintaining accessibility and liveability. Brisbane bus, rail and ferry public transport services are integrated and provide a high level of service to the community.
Services meet the needs of the community, encourage increased use of public transport and are capable of accommodating patronage growth.
Council is committed to upgrading the city's bus and ferry network to provide improved access for all people. All future upgrades and delivery of new public transport assets where possible will meet the requirements for public transport in the DDA, Disability Standards for Accessible Transport 2002 (DSAPT) and the Disability Standards 2010 (Premises Standards).
Strategy2.2.1ProvidingaHighQualityFerryService
Providing river travel along the Brisbane River including the iconic CityCat, CityFerry services and CityHopper, Brisbane's free inner-city ferry service. The CityHopper is designed to make Brisbane a tourist friendly destination and complements the free City Loop bus service.
Council's passenger ferries and CityCats are a city icon. They provide an enjoyable and unique service for commuter, tourist and recreational travel. They assist in reducing car travel and congestion and are an important part of the city's public transport network.
Council will renew the Generation 1 CityCats to extend their useful life, providing maximum value for ratepayers.
Service2.2.1.1EnhancingtheNetworkthroughNewInfrastructure
Council maintains a fleet of nine monohull City Ferries. These ferries provide cross river services at selected locations as well as the CityHopper inner-city ferry service.
In 2014-15, Council delivered significant upgrades across the network to make Brisbane’s ferry terminals more accessible, connected and flood resilient. The new Milton ferry terminal was opened in 2015 providing users with even greater access to the city and visitors with direct entry to one of Brisbane’s busiest business, sporting and cultural precincts.
The seven temporary structures installed following the January 2011 flood have been rebuilt with permanent terminals with one in 500 year flood resilient features. The rebuilt terminals at Regatta, Queensland University of Technology Gardens Point, Sydney Street, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Holman Street, Maritime Museum and North Quay feature significantly improved accessibility features including the innovative DDA compliant articulated gangways that are designed to detach from the shore during a flood event. Dual berthing has been added where possible to improve capacity and efficiency.
The Bulimba, Bretts Wharf and Hawthorne ferry terminals have been rebuilt to DDA and DSAPT requirements and the one in 500 flood standard. They also feature dual berthing pontoons and new DDA compliant articulated gangways with landings that rise and fall with the tide.
Council will continue to progressively upgrade the remaining ferry terminals in the network in line with disability standards and targets.
Projects / 2015-16 / 2016-17 / 2017-18 / 2018-19$000 / $000 / $000 / $000
DDA Compliant Ferry Terminals / Capital / 4,455 / 14,874 / 15,618 / 10,053
Expense / - / - / - / -
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Generation 1 CityCats Relife / Capital / 802 / 1,744 / 1,825 / -
Expense / 353 / 556 / - / -
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Hawthorne Operations Centre Upgrades / Capital / 86 / 1,017 / - / -
Expense / - / - / - / -
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Jan 2011 Flood Damage - Ferry Terminals / Capital / 1,432 / - / - / -
Expense / - / - / - / -
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Monohull Ferry Vessels Refurbishments / Capital / 115 / - / - / -
Expense / - / - / - / -
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Service2.2.1.2ProvideFerryServices
Ferry services are an important part of the transport network in providing access along and across the
Brisbane River.
Council continues to provide significant funding for infrastructure and the operation of ferry services.
Council will ensure our investment is delivering the most efficient network possible for Brisbane ratepayers.
Contract payments to the CityCat and CityFerry operator, covering working, operational and maintenance costs, are included in this service.
This service includes the funding of Brisbane's free inner city ferry service, the CityHopper.
Operating / Anticipated / Proposed2014-15 / 2015-16
$000 / $000
Expense / 38,135 / 42,553
Revenue / 17,000 / 17,595
Strategy2.2.2 ProvidingHighQualityBusServices
Ensure that Brisbane residents continue to have access to a high quality and modern public transport network.
Service 2.2.2.1 Modern and High Quality Bus Infrastructure
This service covers the provision of buses and bus depots and other measures to support an efficient public transport network for Brisbane.