FAQs - Transport
improved public transport
safer walking and cycling connections
better access to centres, jobs and services.
Council’s infrastructure planning and investment programs
the Local Government Infrastructure Plan in the new Planning Scheme
partnerships with the Queensland Government, which delivers major transport and regional infrastructure.
Traffic is already an issue and will only become more congested with more people. What is the plan to reduce traffic?
Managing traffic and movement is a key focus of the LGMS. The strategy supports better transport choice, not just more road capacity.
This includes planning for:
The LGMS also focuses growth in centres and transport corridors. This helps people live closer to jobs, shops and services and reduces the need for long car trips. Transport planning will continue to involve both Council and the Queensland Government, which is responsible for major state-controlled roads and rail. Detailed transport planning and infrastructure investment will occur alongside the new Planning Scheme and future infrastructure planning.
With population growth to 1 million people by 2046, how will infrastructure keep pace?
Planning for infrastructure is a key part of the LGMS. The strategy focuses growth in places where infrastructure already exists or can be delivered efficiently, such as centres and transport corridors. This helps make better use of existing infrastructure and reduces the cost of servicing new development.
Infrastructure planning will continue to be coordinated through:
As the city grows, infrastructure planning will continue to be reviewed and updated to respond to population growth and community needs.