Draft strategy looks to the future for transport in sunshine state
29 April 2019
Automated vehicles,
drones and
working towards a zero-emission
transport network are in the sights of
the Palaszczuk Government as part of its new 30-year plan for transport
in the sunshine state.
Transport and Main
Roads Minister Mark Bailey said consultation was open for the draft
Queensland Transport Strategy, which outlines how Queensland will
embrace new and emerging
technologies to drive the transport sector and
create jobs.
“The Palaszczuk Government is delivering the transport infrastructure
Queenslanders need now and into the future, from the $5.4 billion
Cross
River
Rail to record investment in the
Bruce Highway,” Mr Bailey said.
“But we also need to look at how we can maximise the benefits of
existing and emerging
technology trends like hydrogen and other zero-emission vehicles to
give Queenslanders the best possible transport system as well as drive
jobs growth in an emerging industry. That is why we’re delivering on our
election commitment to develop the forward-thinking Queensland Transport
Strategy.
“Queensland is already home to the world’s longest electric vehicle
super highway as well as thriving EV-based businesses like Tritium who
employ more than 250 Queenslanders, and this strategy will look at how
we can build on that success, and in-line with our Advancing Queensland
Priorities, create jobs in a strong economy.
“New commercial and manufacturing opportunities are emerging around
these transport technologies, offering exciting opportunities for
Queensland’s businesses and entrepreneurs to get involved.
“The Palaszczuk Government has helped to create almost 185,000 jobs
since 2015. The draft transport strategy will help outline how we can
capitalise on new opportunities to benefit Queensland jobs and
businesses.
“Every day more than four million Queenslanders use some form of
transport to travel from A to B. With projections showing that number
will grow by 58 per cent over the next 30 years, the draft transport
strategy will provide a long-term direction for how use technology to
meet the needs of all Queenslanders.
“Transport is vital to Queenslanders, jobs, our economy and regional
prosperity. And what we know is that new technologies like automated
electric vehicles, drones and integrated transport services will make
travel faster, safer and more convenient.
“The changes we make to the transport system and the technologies we
adopt will improve our lifestyles and our productivity in the long run.
“We’re asking Queenslanders to have their say about our vision to
deliver strong economic, social and environmental benefits for the
future of our state.”
Consultation on the draft strategy is open until May 24, with the
strategy to be finalised later this year.
To view the draft strategy and have your say visit
www.tmr.qld.gov.au/QueenslandTransportStrategy
--ENDS--
Source: Queensland Government - www.statements.qld.gov.au
Contact: Media Contact: Francis Dela Cruz - 0420 592 078
External Links: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/QueenslandTransportStrategy
Recent news by: Queensland Government