Bribie Island park 'n' ride
- What is the Bribie Island park 'n' ride?
- Planning
- Design and landscaping
- Frequently asked questions
- Timeframes
- Contact us
Benefits of a park 'n' ride
The Queensland Government, through the TransLink Transit Authority is making public transport easier and safer to catch with planning under way for a new park 'n' ride facility on Bribie Island.
The new park 'n' ride facility will provide better access to public transport by allowing people to park their cars in a central location before transferring to a bus to complete their journey.
A park 'n' ride facility on Bribie Island will improve access to public transport for long distance commuters.
A park 'n' ride facility on Bribie Island will help to:
- reduce traffic congestion between Bribie Island and Caboolture by increasing public transport use
- encourage more people to use public transport for most of their journey
- reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing vehicle kilometres travelled
- provide safe, high quality passenger waiting facilities
- reduce parking congestion and overcrowding at Caboolture station.
What is the Bribie Island park 'n ride?
View the project newsletter (PDF, 2.61MB).
Planning
TransLink has consulted with key stakeholders, including Caboolture Shire Council and Bribie Island Coaches, and conducted technical investigations to identify a location for the park 'n' ride facility.
The following sites were assessed as part of initial investigations:
- Sunderland Drive north of Faraday Street, Bellara
- Sunderland Drive, corner Hornsby Road, Bellara
- Village Avenue, corner Victory Road, Bongaree.
View a map of the site options.
The site at Victory Road (option 3) was selected as the most appropriate for the following reasons:
- minimal, if any impacts to the environment and wildlife in the area - read more on the environmental investigations
- facilitates efficient bus operations - the site is located on all current bus routes
- allows safe and easy access for private vehicles
- offers good pedestrian and cycle connections
To ensure the park 'n' ride met the needs of the local community, TransLink made the design and location of the facility available for public comment from Monday, 19 May to Friday, 13 June 2008.
More than 130 community members met with staff at two information sessions to provide feedback in person. Comments were also received via telephone, email and online feedback forms.
Key issues raised during consultation included:
Safety and security (including pedestrian access)
Passenger safety and security will be enhanced with the use of lighting and security cameras throughout the park 'n' ride and an emergency phone on the platform. The bus station and waiting area will also be highly visible to passing traffic.
Pedestrian safety will be addressed with the use of pedestrian refuges on Victory Road and Village Avenue to link footpaths to the park 'n' ride.
Bicycle storage
Sheltered bike racks and bike lockers will be provided at the park 'n' ride facility near the waiting area.
Improved services
The TransLink network planning team has addressed the need for improved services on Bribie Island with new and revised services to be implemented in May 2009.
Ways to improve connections between bus and train services at Caboolture, as well as ways to integrate local and long distance services on Bribie Island have been investigated as part of this review.
The community will be kept informed of any changes to the bus services prior to any changes being implemented.
Access to the park 'n' ride facility
A staged delivery approach has been developed for the 240 space park 'n' ride. Current plans indicate that 120 car spaces will be provided at each stage of delivery.
The current design for the park 'n' ride facility will allow cars to access the parking area via a new section of Village Avenue to be constructed.
The need for access to the facility via an extension of Fortune Avenue will be assessed during the second stage of delivery, and consider the development of the surrounding land.
Shelter and coverage of the platform
The bus platform will be sheltered using steel structure and glass weather screens. Passenger seating will be situated beneath this shelter.
The shelter will be large enough to cover a full bus load of passengers (approximately 50 sqm).
Design and landscaping
Each park 'n' ride facility is designed individually to fit in with the 'look and feel' of each area.
The Bribie Island park 'n' ride will be designed as an accessible, safe and attractive environment for passengers.
The design of the park 'n' ride has been refined following community consultation and will provide safe pedestrian access across local roads and an amenities block for passengers.
Key features are:
- up to 240 car parking spaces*
- ramps and indicators to ensure full accessibility
- kiss 'n' ride area for people dropping off and picking up passengers
- direct bicycle and pedestrian access
- bicycle storage facility
- sheltered waiting areas
- comfortable seating
- security cameras and lighting
- aesthetic landscaping.
* A staged delivery has been developed and will be implemented to meet demand.
The first stage will see 120 car spaces built on the Victory Road side of the site with access from an extension of Village Avenue. The second stage will be built to meet demand and will include a maximum of 120 car spaces.
Revised park 'n' ride layout
View the revised artist impression of the bus station.
Project timeframes
| Activity | Anticipated timing |
|---|---|
| Identify park 'n' ride site and develop draft design | completed |
| Consult community on proposed location and design | completed |
| Finalise park 'n' ride design | July/August 2008 |
| Commence construction | late 2009 |
| Park 'n' ride becomes operational | early 2010 |
Contact us
Please contact the project team on 13 12 30 or email bribiepnr@transport.qld.gov.au for more information.
Interpreter
13 14 50 (for people of non-English speaking backgrounds)
TTY(Telephone Typewriter Service)
13 36 77
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