The rapid transit mode options, bus rapid and light rail transit, represent a great leap forward for public transport on the Gold Coast. The modes of transit are new to the city and a 3D animation of both modes travelling through Southport and Broadbeach is now available for viewing. View the 3D animation clips. Thank you to the thousands of stakeholders and residents who provided feedback to the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project. Your ideas and suggestions have been recorded and will be considered prior to the finalisation of the project's Concept Design and Impact Management Plan (CDIMP) and business case being prepared for government decision mid-year. The outcomes of this consultation period will be made available shortly.  The project is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Gold Coast City Council. Officers from the Council dedicate many hours of their working week to the project by contributing to the traffic and transport strategy, ensuring the proposed urban design plans complement the city's masterplan and providing relevant data and information to the project. In early March, Mayor Ron Clarke and the majority of the Councillors were returned in local elections, with two new members joining the council. The Gold Coast Rapit Transit (GCRT) team looks forward to Council's continued involvement in the project and will meet soon with the Mayor and Councillors to update them on timelines and milestones achieved to date. See what's new for the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project. The Queensland Government through the TransLink Transit Authority, has commited $1.67 billion to deliver the proposed Gold Coast Rapid Transit system. The new system will provide a link from the Gold Coast rail line at Helensvale to Griffith University and the busy centres of Southport, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, the Gold Coast Airport, and ultimately to Coolangatta town centre. Detailed planning for this project is now underway. The TransLink Transit Authority will work closely with the Gold Coast City Council and local communities to deliver the best possible public transport system for the city. Over the coming months, the TransLink Transit Authority and Gold Coast City Council will prepare a Concept Design and Impact Management Plan (CDIMP). The purpose of this detailed planning is to determine which mode and alignment best serves the local community, while also providing value for money. Consultation with the local community, residents and other stakeholders will be a key factor in helping us select a preferred system and alignment. Throughout the project there will be opportunities for the local community to provide input to the planning process. The proposed timeline for the next 12 months:
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