BRISBANE METRO SUBWAY SYSTEM

Carry up to

30,000passengers per hour

Improved CBD amenity through a reduction of buses on streets

Victoria Bridge dedicated to Brisbane Metro Subway System, other bus services,

pedestrians and cyclists

More effective use of existing infrastructure

3 new stations+ upgrades to existing stations

Smoother, quieter and quicker than light rail

Services every

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THE NEED FOR BRISBANE METRO SUBWAY SYSTEMBrisbane has a very successful bus network. At present, two-thirds

f public transport passengers in Brisbane are bus users resulting around 113 million trips a year on Brisbane’s bus network.

he demand on the bus network continues to grow with forecasts y 2031 indicating that an additional 108,000 jobs will be based the CBD. As a result, public transport trips to the city centre

re expected to double and buses entering the CBD during orning peak will almost double.

revious investigations by both Council and state governments ave identified Brisbane’s bus network is already at capacity in any CBD locations, and this problem is set to continue without

significant investment in public transport infrastructure.

particular, the Cultural Centre, King George Square, Roma treet and Queen Street bus stations are all at capacity during eak times. Many bus stops in CBD streets are also at, or aching capacity. As a result of this capacity issue, there is creased congestion on Brisbane’s CBD and inner-city streets. oad lanes are blocked when buses queue and bus passengers re experiencing delays to their journeys.

risbane Metro Subway System will help to address the city’s ublic transport capacity problem. It will provide a high-frequency ansport system that will reduce CBD congestion, cut travel mes and allow for the redirection of buses to improve services the suburbs.

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ProPosed route for metroBrisbane Metro Subway System will run on a dedicated route linking Woolloongabba to Herston, utilising existing sections of the South East and Inner Northern Busways.

Woolloongabba and Herston will mark the furthest points of the route at each end, becoming interchanges where connecting bus services will link commuters with the metro to then carry them more efficiently into the CBD.

The route will also make use of Victoria Bridge, which will become a green bridge dedicated to Brisbane Metro Subway System, other bus services as well as pedestrians and cyclists.

By using existing infrastructure, Brisbane Metro Subway System can be delivered in a more cost effective way than metros in many other cities.

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Planning for future growthBrisbane’s economy is growing. By 2031, an extra 443,000 new jobs are forecast with 108,000 of those to be located within the CBD.

This employment rise will mean an increase in demand of 80 percent on public transport services.

In order to support this, Brisbane Metro Subway System will provide a frequent, high-speed service to the CBD for the inner five kilometre radius where around 50 percent of trips are expected to originate.

Brisbane’s rail network is limited as it does not have the extended reach into suburban streets that Council’s bus network does. This is reflected in the patronage figures showing bus passengers currently represent the majority of public transport users, with 68 percent of trips by bus and 32 percent by rail.

Additional inner city capacity is needed for both bus and rail to meet the future needs of our growing city.

Metro systeMs around the worldWhile Brisbane will be the first Australian city to use the rubber-tyred solution, many major cities around the world including Paris, Hong Kong, Montreal and Miami have established metro systems.

Metro systems globally have many benefits, one of which is their ability to carry more people to their destinations faster than buses. It is also easy to meet increasing demand by adding extra carriages.

Because of the rubber tyre configuration, metros are also better equipped to handle tighter curves and inclines and declines that modern cities, like Brisbane, are challenged with.

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Brisbane Metro Subway System project Brisbane City Council GPO Box 1434 Brisbane Qld 4001

tiMing Brisbane Metro Subway System is currently planned to be built within the next six years and provide a transport solution for the city. This timing depends on State Government cooperation and approvals.

Council is currently working on the Business Case, with plans to have this finalised by May 2017. Following the Business Case, design will be undertaken from 2017 to 2018. In line with funding, construction of the project is expected to start in early 2019 and take approximately four years to complete.

2017-2018Detailed Design – finalisation of route alignment, station requirements and operations

2016-2017Business Case – ensure feasibility of the project

2019-2022Construction

Project costBrisbane Metro Subway System is estimated to cost approximately $1.54 billion, including approximately $1.15 billion for the Brisbane Metro Subway System line, tunnel and station construction from Woolloongabba to Herston.

Other costs within the $1.54 billion budget include stabling and maintenance depot for rolling stock, land purchases, carriages of light metro sets and project design costs. A detailed cost estimate will be developed as part of the Business Case. While Council is prepared to fund the majority of the project, additional funding support will be sought from state and federal governments.

get involvedll residents will be encouraged to have

heir say on this exciting project for Brisbane. tay tuned for future announcements etailing these opportunities.

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