Action for Public Transport (N.S.W.) Inc.

Funding of NSW public transport - Public Inquiry

posted Monday 9 June 2003

A public inquiry is being conducted into the funding requirements and options to meet community needs for public transport.

Readers are encouraged to respond to the following terms of reference, which appeared in advertisements in Sydney newspapers on 24 May 2003-

The likely future needs of CityRail and STA Bus and Ferry operations, with regard to efficient operating and capital costs;
Funding options to meet these revenue needs, as well as funding options for any future expansion of the public passenger transport system;
Options for enhancing the optimum use of public passenger transport relative to other transport modes;
Possible arrangements for incentive mechanisms which better link fares and service standards, including safety; and
Options for better targeting the funding and delivery of transport services to meet the needs of different groups in the metropolitan and non-metropolitan communities, including rural community and health transport needs.

Submissions close 30 June 2003, to Ministerial Inquiry into Public Passenger Transport, c/- Transport Co-ordination Authority, GPO Box 1620, Sydney 2000, or email inquiry@transport.nsw.gov.au.

An interim report will be presented to the Minister in August, with a final report in December 2003. For more information, phone the Inquiry's Secretariat on 9268-2825. (Note that an incorrect number is already in circulation).

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