Bus Association of Victoria
- mode shift is happening
- buses are growing by 14%
- car traffic is stagnating
- 80% of Melburnians only have access to buses
- most vulnerable Melburnians have the least service
- SMARTBUS is being successful in increasing patronage with 15 minute frequencies. Patronage has doubled
- has significant congestion benefits
- growth in full fare patrons
- one bus costs about $400,000 to get into service
To read one of Chris's presentations go to Bus Association of Victoria at
http://www/busvic.asn.au/database/files/CLoader-EmissionsReductions.pdf
6 May 2009
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