State Government explores future Flinders bus interchange
21 June 2019
The Marshall Government is exploring
the best location for a future
bus interchange in the Flinders and
Tonsley
precincts.
A Request for Proposal has been issued to develop a Flinders and Tonsley
Transport Planning Study, expected to be completed later this year.
“The Marshall Government is continuing to explore measures to deliver
better and more customer focussed
public transport services to drive
patronage growth,” said Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local
Government Stephan Knoll.
“We are developing a Flinders and Tonsley Transport Planning Study which
will identify the best location for a potential future bus interchange
to help integrate our network and improve connectivity from the southern
suburbs onto the Tonsley
rail line.
“The study will also explore the location of a new bus interchange works
with the current bus interchange outside of the
Flinders Medical Centre,
so we provide better access for customers in the entire area.
“It will also look at both the Flinders and Tonsley precincts, including
modelling current and future demand levels, to identify potential
further transport infrastructure and service improvements over the 20
years to support the growth of the two precincts.
“We have already taken action to safeguard land for a potential bus
interchange at the new end of the Tonsley line at the Flinders education
and medical precinct, and this study will determine if this is the best
location.
“We have a fantastic opportunity to better integrate our public
transport network once the Flinders Link project is complete and the
Tonsley line is extended to the Flinders education and medical
precincts.”
Flinders University’s President and Vice Chancellor Colin Stirling Says
integrated transport will be a key factor in urban growth in the south,
and he welcomes the study.
“Flinders University is creating a vibrant urban village centred around
the new Flinders rail Station at its Bedford Park campus,” said Vice
Chancellor Colin Stirling.
“Flinders Village will be an integrated, mixed use, transport-oriented
development featuring student accommodation, research facilities, cafes,
shops, entertainment, and community spaces that will be a magnet for
students and a lifestyle hub for our neighbouring communities.
“A Flinders bus interchange will further complement the transport
opportunities for students, staff, visitors, service providers and local
residents and further leverage the state and
Federal government’s
investment in the
Flinders Link rail extension.
“We thank the government for their vision and investment in public
transport to support future growth and success.”
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