NSW public transport big budget loser
While the federal budget has made record investment in public transport infrastructure, with $4.2 billion awarded to new commuter rail projects in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, the Labor government has failed NSW commuters, Greens transport spokesperson Senator Lee Rhiannon said today.
Real growth not GDP
By Senator Christine Milne, Leader of the Australian Greens
How do we build an economic system that serves the needs of people and nature, both for today and for tomorrow?
The economy is a tool; a tool we humans invented – like democracy and politics – to help govern our relationships between each other, and between ourselves and the world we live in. If our economic tools are not getting the outcomes we want, making us happy, safe, healthy, better educated and fulfilled and protecting and preparing our country for an increasingly uncertain future in a world on track to be 4 degrees warmer, then it is time our economic tools changed.
No vision: draft transport plan written for the roads lobby not NSW..
The O’Farrell government’s draft Transport Masterplan released today continues NSW’s record of prioritising roads over public transport, according to Greens MP and transport spokesperson Cate Faehrmann.
“There’s little in this draft plan to suggest that it’ll be any different from the previous government’s approach. We’re looking at massive investment in roads, despite this having been the case for the previous 20 years,” said Ms Faehrmann.
“Simply put, more motorways for Sydney is more of the same. Any commuter can tell you what a failure they’ve been.
Greens announce bill for mandatory seat belts on school buses in NSW
Greens MP and transport spokesperson Cate Faehrmann has announced the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Amendment (Child Safety on School Buses) Bill 2012.
The bill will amend the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999 to mandate that buses be fitted with seatbelts and make further provisions with respect to the safety of children travelling on school buses. The initial target of a phase in period will be the most dangerous routes that include unsealed roads and roads or highways 80 kpm or over.
Yet another crash, NSW not doing enough to protect kids on school buses: Greens
Responding to news of yet another school bus crash, this time involving a collision with two buses in Maclean resulting in eight injuries including one student who could not walk, Greens MP and transport spokesperson Cate Faehrmann has appealed to the NSW Government to mandate seat belts on all school buses, starting with those which travel on the most dangerous routes.
Light rail purchase – next steps ticket integration and Greenway
The government buying the light rail network is a victory for the local community and an opportunity for integrated public transport ticketing, according to Greens member for Balmain Jamie Parker.
Light rail purchase – next steps ticket integration and Greenway
The government buying the light rail network is a victory for the local community and an opportunity for integrated public transport ticketing, according to Greens member for Balmain Jamie Parker.
“The Greens and the local community have campaigned long and hard to bring the light rail network in public hands – this decision by the government is a victory for the local community,” Mr Parker said.
GreenWay parliamentary debate set for 31 May 2012
Greens MP Jamie Parker was recently presented with a 10,000 signature petition supporting the GreenWay, from representatives of local councils and the Friends of the GreenWay community group.
The petition will be debated by Parliament on 31 May 2012.
How many more school bus crashes before NSW Government acts on seat belts?
Responding to news of yet another school bus crash, this time involving a collision with a car near Taree resulting in a 12 year old boy receiving minor head injuries, Greens MP and transport spokesperson Cate Faehrmann has asked how many crashes need to occur before the NSW Government takes urgent and serious action on seat belts.
Premier helps guarantee CBD gridlock
Greens MP and transport spokesperson Cate Faehrmann says the Premier has caved in to misguided campaign against Sydney's new cycle infrastructure, with reports a new NSW Government committee will remove the City's transport and traffic planning powers (see today's Daily
Telegraph p2).
"By preventing the City of Sydney from implementing its visionary transport policy, the Premier will be helping guarantee CBD gridlock," said Ms Faehrmann.