The New South Wales Government has announced a $100 million blitz of the state’s public transport, with an aim to improve services and undertake much-needed upgrades.

 

The blitz forms part of a wider push by the State Government to deliver integrated transport infrastructure as part of the new Transport Access Program.

 

The program will see Transport ofr NSW take over the planning and organisation of improvements that were previously delivered under six separate programs by different agencies.

 

The works that have already been outlined are:

 

  • Stations that are accessible to the disabled, ageing and parents with prams
  • Modern buildings and facilities for all modes that meet the needs of a growing population
  • Modern interchanges that support an integrated network and allow seamless transfers between all modes for all customers
  • Safety improvements including extra lighting, help points, fences and security measures for car parks and interchanges, including stations, bus stops and wharves 
  • Signage improvements so customers can more easily use public transport and transfer between modes at interchanges
  • Other improvements and maintenance such as painting, new fencing and roof replacements.