Program 2 Moving Brisbane –
Annual Plan and
Budget
2016-17
Including Forward Estimates
2017-18 to 2019-20
Presented and submitted to the Council on
Wednesday, 15 June 2016 by the Right
Honourable the Lord Mayor of Brisbane
(Councillor Graham Quirk)
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Program 2 – Moving Brisbane
Moving Brisbane
ProgramGoal
Brisbane’s transport network enables efficient and sustainable movement of people, freight and services. The service maintains the city's accessibility and liveability and enables access to a high quality road network, high quality public transport (bus and ferry) services and active travel options.A balanced approach is taken withthe understanding that investment in all transport modes 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. Effective transport networks deliver economic, social and environmental benefits. Traffic congestion increasesthe costs of goods and services, while reducing amenity and convenience. Council will relieve traffic congestion through road upgrades, investment in public and active transport and by adopting and encouraging use of new technologies.
Between 2012 and 2016, $120 million was invested to upgrade and expand the city’s bikeways and associated services. A further $100 million will be invested in the coming four years to deliver continued improvements to Brisbane’s bikeway network.
Investment in ferry infrastructure and services since the 2011 floods has resulted in 27% growth in ferry patronage.
This was achieved by:
•three additional CityCats, and a full overhaul and refurbishment of one Generation 1 CityCat and mechanical refurbishment of a further two CityCats with another near completion
•upgrade of 12 ferry terminals and the construction of a new ferry terminal at Milton.
Continued investment in modern environmentally friendly, air-conditioned and accessible buses has ensured steady bus patronage over recent years as well as the continued success of the popular Bus Upgrade Zones (BUZ), the Blue CityGlider and the Maroon CityGlider.
Council continues to invest in its bus and ferry networks to deliver quality services. Planning has commenced for the Brisbane Metro Subway System to ease Brisbane’s inner-city network congestion and improve reliability of services for metropolitan passengers.
With the delivery of CLEM7, the Go Between Bridge and Legacy Way as well as the Queensland Government led Airport Link, the TransApex vision is complete. 2015-16 saw progress on significant projects such as Kingsford Smith Drive, Wynnum Road Corridor Stage 1, and the Telegraph Road Corridor. The upgrade of the Inner City Bypass will continue to progress in 2016-17.
Council remains committed to upgrading high priority road network links, including road and intersection upgrades and local road improvements. 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.
Council will continue to invest in growing Brisbane’s transport networks and services over the next few years.
Major initiatives in 2016-17 include:
•provide a $121.9 million Council Public Transport Subsidy
•commencing the upgrade of the Inner City Bypass
•continued construction of the Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade
•developing the business case for the Brisbane Metro Subway System
•delivering 60 new air-conditioned and accessible rigid equivalent buses to ensure that Council's fleet remains one of the most modern in Australia
•commencing a new $100 million bikeway program for bikeway infrastructure over four years to create connections in Brisbane's top employment areas and improve bikeway links Woolloongabba, Toowong, Kangaroo Point and Indooroopilly
•providing funding for the road resurfacing program to a total of $90 million per year
•sustaining the growth of the Cycling Brisbane program
•continued funding of the free CityHopper service, Brisbane's free inner city ferry service
•detailed planning for the construction of future Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) compliant ferry terminals
•continued operation of the Council initiated Blue CityGlider and Maroon CityGlider bus services
•commencing the design of a new CityCat
•ongoing upgrade of bus stops to provide a more accessible public transport network
•continued operation of the Congestion Reduction Unit to manage the operation of the Brisbane road network
•increased focus projects to improve safety by alleviating congestion around the city
•maintenance of $8 billion of transport and traffic infrastructure to safe and acceptable standards
•progress on Telegraph Road Corridor and Wynnum Road Corridor Stage 1 upgrades
•additionalPortable Speed Warning Signs and the continued rotation of the existing signs
•additional Enhanced School Zone signage for schools located on multi-lane roads
•providing assistanceto Queensland Rail with the installation of the Bridge Strike beams and safety signage
•upgrading road and public transport networks in the CBD to manage the impacts of the state government proposed Queens Wharf Brisbane development.
Program Outcomes and Financial Summary
Program Outcomes / Anticipated / Proposed / Anticipated / Proposed / Anticipated / Proposed2015-16 / 2016-17 / 2015-16 / 2016-17 / 2015-16 / 2016-17
$000 / $000 / $000 / $000 / $000 / $000
Expense / Revenue / Capital
2.1 - Promoting Active Transport / 7,088 / 8,946 / 7,452 / 3,797 / 32,952 / 23,525
2.2 - Public Transport / 147,116 / 149,396 / 31,063 / 29,806 / 52,679 / 74,326
2.3 - Transport Network / 450,638 / 468,164 / 221,338 / 213,960 / 348,801 / 695,424
604,842 / 626,506 / 259,853 / 247,563 / 434,432 / 793,275
2017-18
$000 / 2018-19
$000 / 2019-20
$000
RecurrentOperationsContracts / 35,118 / 36,044 / 37,474
Outcome 2.1 Promoting Active Transport
Outcomedescription
Brisbane provides an extensive network of safe, convenient and connected pathways and bikeways utilised by residents and visitors to easily move around the city. This helps to reduce traffic congestion and contributes to a healthier, sustainable and more accessible city.
Wherewearenow
The Brisbane Active Transport Strategy 2012-2026 sets out Council's vision and priorities 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. The Strategy is supported by the Brisbane Bikeway Network Plan, which caters for future population and employment growth as identified in Brisbane City Plan 2014.
Brisbane’s shared pathway network has been expanded as a result of Council’s record $220 million investment in bikeway infrastructure between 2008 and 2016. This investment provides residents and visitors with alternative and sustainable options to using private vehicles to commute to work and to access services and facilities. The infrastructure also facilitates healthy recreation activities.
Council continues to work with the Queensland Government in planning, delivering and maintaining active transport infrastructure.
Council also provides public bike-hire infrastructure within the inner city to encourage short trips by bicycle.
In addition, Council invests in programs and works closely with schools and the community to provide the tools and resources needed to adopt sustainable travel solutions and to provide the use of the extensive infrastructure it has built. These programs include the Active School Travel and Cycling Brisbane programs.
Wherewewanttobe
Council will continue to deliver an interconnected network of pathways and bikeways, associated facilities and a range of initiatives to encourage people of all ages and abilities to travel actively and to take up a healthy lifestyle.
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 active travel and provide schools and the community with the resources needed to change travel behaviours and help reduce traffic congestion.
The Active School Travel program (AST) encourages a shift towards walking, cycling, scootering, public transport and car-pooling as viable ways for children to travel to and from school. There are numerous benefits including:
•relieving traffic congestion around schools making the road environment safer for both commuters and students
•encouraging healthier and more active school communities
•contributing to cleaner neighbourhoods with reduced carbon emissions
•increasing the road safety knowledge of children by giving them the practical skills and confidence to actively travel more often.
The AST program has reduced the number of single family car journeys to school by an average of 20% over the past 10 years. In 2016, the AST program will add 18 new schools to the program and continue to support 27 schools that have previously participated in the program by assisting them to embed active travel behaviour.
Cycling Brisbane is a Council program designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to cycle more often. Whether for transport, leisure or sport, Cycling Brisbane provides the tools, incentives and informationto encourage residents to get 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. The program works in partnership with over 60 supporting businesses and organisations. Since the program launched in early 2014, Cycling Brisbane’s membership numbers have grown to more than 10,200.
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 to find out about riding in and around Brisbane. This initiative also contributes towards a number of objectives outlined in the Brisbane Active Transport Strategy 2012-2026.
Operating / Anticipated / Proposed2015-16 / 2016-17
$000 / $000
Expense / 614 / 594
Revenue / 3 / 3
Projects / 2016-17 / 2017-18 / 2018-19 / 2019-20
$000 / $000 / $000 / $000
Active School Travel Program / Capital / - / - / - / -
Expense / 715 / 728 / 745 / 769
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Active Transport in the Community / Capital / - / - / - / -
Expense / 150 / 153 / 156 / 161
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Strategy2.1.2 DesigntheNetwork
Develop plans to connect and expand Brisbane's bikeway and shared path network.
Service2.1.2.1DesigningtheNetwork
This service builds on the Brisbane Active Transport Strategy 2012-2026through strategic planning for bikeways and pedestrian connections throughout Brisbane.
Council’s organised approach will ensure the provision of a safe, interconnected and enjoyable network of bikeways and shared pathways as well as the associated infrastructure such as lighting, way finding signage and bike racks.
Council will continue to work closely with the Queensland and Australian Governments to ensure a collaborative approach to the planning and provision of new bikeway facilities.
Operating / Anticipated / Proposed2015-16 / 2016-17
$000 / $000
Expense / 698 / 673
Revenue / - / -
Strategy2.1.3 ProvideCycling Infrastructure
Build and maintain a connectedand safe footpath and expanded bikeway network for Brisbane.
Service2.1.3.1ProvidingCycling Infrastructure
Since 2008, Council has invested $220 million to link the commuter cycling network which services Brisbane’s major employment areas. Council has worked to improve local suburban bikeways including lighting, signage, bicycle racks, mid-trip facilities and safety measures.
Council is committing $100 over the next four years to progress the 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. This will be complemented by bikeways that will be delivered as part of the significant road projects.
This service also includes supporting the Cycling Brisbane program to encourage the community to cycle more often and to enjoy the city’s significant network of bikeways and pathways.
Operating / Anticipated / Proposed2015-16 / 2016-17
$000 / $000
Expense / 3,646 / 3,699
Revenue / 3,008 / 3,135
Projects / 2016-17 / 2017-18 / 2018-19 / 2019-20
$000 / $000 / $000 / $000
Constructing Key Bikeway Links in Brisbane Suburbs
(Refer Appendix of Schedules) / Capital / 19,296 / 26,050 / 27,677 / 16,063
Expense / - / - / - / -
Revenue / 659 / 2,000 / 2,125 / 2,253
Enhancing Safety and Cyclist Facilities / Capital / 556 / 1,047 / 1,092 / 823
Expense / 2,450 / 1,699 / 1,652 / 1,671
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. Riverwalk assets provide dedicated pedestrian and cyclist paths along the Brisbane River as well as key infrastructure for the community to access the city’s iconic CityCat, CityFerry and CityHopper services. Additionally, Riverwalk provides commercial and residential property access to key public spaces such as the City Botanic Gardens.
Operating / Anticipated / Proposed2015-16 / 2016-17
$000 / $000
Expense / 362 / 521
Revenue / - / -
Projects / 2016-17 / 2017-18 / 2018-19 / 2019-20
$000 / $000 / $000 / $000
Riverwalk Maintenance and Rehabilitation (Refer Appendix
of Schedules) / Capital / 3,673 / 3,623 / 2,617 / 2,620
Expense / 144 / 145 / 148 / 152
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Outcome 2.2 Public Transport
Outcomedescription
High quality public transport services are delivered through the provision of a modern bus and ferry fleet, accessible public transport infrastructure with a focus on customer service. Public transport helps to reduce road congestion, increase options for sustainable transport and make it easierto travel around Brisbane.
Wherewearenow
Council maintains its unique position as the only Australian council to provide funding for and operate its own public transport fleet. Council operates one of the largest bus fleets in Australia, along with the city’s iconic ferry fleet.
Council’s CityFerries, CityHopper and CityCats service 22 kilometres along the Brisbane River from Northshore Hamilton to St Lucia. With 25 ferry terminals throughout the network, the service provides an enjoyable and unique experience for commuters, tourists and recreational travellers. The free CityHopper service is designed to make inner-city Brisbane a tourist-friendly destination and complements the free City Loop bus service.
During the previous four-year term, 300 rigid equivalent air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible buses were added to the fleet, making Council’s bus fleet 100% DDA compliant and one of the youngest in the country.
Although the 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 also makes its own significant investment to maintain an efficient and effective bus and ferry network.
In 2016-17 Council will provide an operating subsidy of $121.9 million towards the cost of providing bus and ferry services as well as the Blue and Maroon CityGliders.
Wherewewanttobe
Public transport services provide viable, attractive and sustainable alternatives to using private vehicles.
Brisbane’s public transport will be frequent, convenient, reliable, safe and easy to use while providing a high level of access to facilities and services in Brisbane.
Accessible bus and ferry services enhance Brisbane’s liveability. Council will remain committed to upgrading the city's bus and ferry network to provide improved access for everyone. Future upgrades and delivery of new public transport assets will meet the requirements for public transport outlined in the DDA and associated disability standards where possible.
Council will continue to work with the Queensland Government to plan and deliver an extensive, connected and integrated public transport network, as well as investing in infrastructure where appropriate to improve levels of service and encourage greater public transport use.
Strategy2.2.1ProvidingaHighQualityFerryService
Council will continue to fund and operate CityCat, City Ferry and free inner-city CityHopper ferry services to provide high frequency, high quality public transport services on the Brisbane River.
Service2.2.1.1EnhancingtheNetworkthroughNewInfrastructure
As part of this service Council will continue to upgrade its ferry terminal infrastructure as an important part of the city’s public transport network.
Ferry patronage was affected during the 2011 Brisbane floods. In 2014-15 Council upgraded a total of ten terminals as part of the flood recovery and accessibility project, and constructed a new ferry terminal at Milton. In 2015-16, Council commenced design on nine ferry terminals that will be upgraded across the network to make Brisbane’s ferry terminals more accessible and flood resilient.
As a result of the upgraded network, ferry patronage increased by 9% in 2015-16,growth is expected over coming years.
Council is committed to upgrading the city’s ferry network to provide improved access for everyone. All future upgrades and delivery of ferry network assets will meet the requirements for public transport in the DDA, Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 and the Disability Standards 2010 (Premises Standards) where possible.
In 2016-17, Council will continue to progress with the design of four ferry terminals including Thornton Street, South Bank 3, Eagle Street Pier and South Bank 1 and 2. These terminals will be constructed over the next four year term.
Council will also procure a new CityCat during the 2016-20 term and continue to renew Generation 1 CityCats to extend their useful life, maximising value for ratepayers.
Projects / 2016-17 / 2017-18 / 2018-19 / 2019-20$000 / $000 / $000 / $000
DDA Compliant Ferry Terminals / Capital / 16,908 / 15,617 / 9,934 / 9,922
Expense / - / - / - / -
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Generation 1 CityCats Relife / Capital / 2,282 / 1,840 / - / -
Expense / - / - / - / -
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Hawthorne Operations Centre Upgrade / Capital / 1,009 / - / - / -
Expense / - / - / - / -
Revenue / - / - / - / -
New CityCat / Capital / - / 1,529 / 1,534 / -
Expense / - / - / - / -
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Service2.2.1.2ProvideFerryServices
Ferry services are an important part of the public transport network, stretching 22 kilometres along the Brisbane River. Council’s ferry network provides access for commuters along and across the river. Council will continue to provide significant funding for infrastructure and the operation of ferry services ensuring our investment is delivering the most efficient network possible for Brisbane ratepayers.
This service includes continuing contract payments to the ferry operator covering working, operational and maintenance costs.
The Queensland Government also provides a funding contribution to the cost of ferry operations. Funding of Brisbane's free inner city ferry service, the CityHopper is also included in this service.
Operating / Anticipated / Proposed2015-16 / 2016-17
$000 / $000
Expense / 40,154 / 17,861
Revenue / 17,595 / 17,861
Projects / 2016-17 / 2017-18 / 2018-19 / 2019-20
$000 / $000 / $000 / $000
Council CityCat and Ferry Operating Subsidy / Capital / - / - / - / -
Expense / 30,887 / 31,716 / 33,235 / 35,310
Revenue / - / - / - / -
Strategy2.2.2 ProvidingHighQualityBusServices
Ensure that Brisbane residents continue to have access to a high quality, accessible and modern bus services.