Ipswich residents, commuters and visitors are encouraged to have their say about the future of transport in their region as a part of the Ipswich City Transport and Mobility Study.
With the region experiencing rapid population growth, plans for the future requirements of Ipswich need to be put in place with walking, cycling, public transport and driving habits of residents and visitors a key focus.
The study will investigate the way people currently travel, and identify future mobility needs through the area by car, public transport and active transport, focusing on services and infrastructure.
Participating in the study will provide insights to the experiences people currently have using major road, rail, bus, walking and cycling connections to access schools, cultural and commercial precincts, along with essential services like hospitals.
Community engagement will start on Monday, 14 August, enabling people to meet the project team at community pop-ups across Ipswich, drop comment pins on an interactive map, and complete an online survey.
Attributable to Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey:
"The rapid rate of growth in Ipswich is forecast to intensify and this unlocks a range of great opportunities for the city," Mr Bailey said.
"Our job is to make sure the transport networks keep pace with this change and why TMR is conducting the Ipswich City Transport and Mobility Study.
"The valuable local knowledge and experience of the Ipswich community is crucial to this study.
"No one knows their city better than the people who live and work there and we want to make sure their perspectives are clearly understood and considered in our planning for Ipswich.
"The study will help us understand key community priorities and will inform how we work to support people to get around Ipswich more safely and reliably."
Attributable to Bundamba MP Lance McCallum:
“We’re delivering better transport services across our local community, including upgraded infrastructure like the full accessibility upgrade of Bundamba train station, major road and highway upgrades and more public and active transport options,” Mr McCallum said.
“We are looking to the future, and I encourage everyone to share their thoughts on the future of transport in Ipswich through this community consultation.
“A number of pop-up information sessions will be held across Ipswich, including Redbank and Goodna.”
Attributable to Ipswich West MP Jim Madden:
“With the northern suburbs of my electorate of Ipswich West, that include Tivoli, Karalee and Chuwar, having virtually no public transport, I am pleased that the Department of Transport and Main Roads are conducting this Ipswich City Transport and Mobility Study so that it can ensure that the public transport in Ipswich can keep pace with our anticipated population growth," Mr Madden said.
"I am also pleased that the study will not only deal with public transport in Ipswich but also the quality and frequency of services for Ipswich commuters on the Ipswich and Rosewood rail lines.”
Attributable to Ipswich MP Jennifer Howard:
“The Transport and Mobility Study will help reshape Ipswich’s future and ensure our city reaches its full potential, to do that we need your input," Ms Howard said.
“Ipswich people know these roads better than anyone else so make sure to have your say.”
Attributable to Jordan MP Charis Mullen:
“We are seeing significant numbers of residents moving in to South-East Queensland, and particularly in the eastern parts of the Ipswich region," Ms Mullen said.
“Understanding how we can improve transport connections and active travel in burgeoning suburbs like Spring Mountain, Ripley and Redbank Plains will ensure that we can address the current and future infrastructure and service needs of our local communities”
