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BTQ Backs Fast Electric Rail Link Demand from Southern Downs and Lockyer Valley Leaders

11/20/2025, 10:00:43 PM (UTC)

BTQ Backs Fast Electric Rail Link Demand from Southern Downs and Lockyer Valley Leaders

BCC Route 29 Bus driving over the Eleanor Schonell Bridge

High Frequency Bus Routes - Extending Route 29 to Kangaroo Point and RBWH

11/6/2025, 1:00:03 AM (UTC)

Better Transport Queensland (BTQ), Queensland’s leading advocacy group for public transport, has called on Translink and Brisbane City Council to extend UQ Lakes Route 29 to RBWH (via Kangaroo Point) as part of a wider program to improve Brisbane City Council’s bus network in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

Action Required to Deliver Better Public Transport to Brisbane Airport

10/24/2025, 12:00:30 AM (UTC)

Better Transport Queensland (BTQ), Queensland’s leading advocacy group for public transport, has called for immediate low-cost improvements to Brisbane Airtrain to better serve passengers ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

Pimpama Station (Image: CrossRiverRail Delivery Authority)

BTQ Welcomes Pimpama Station Opening but Urges Bus Service Improvements

10/19/2025, 8:30:23 PM (UTC)

Better Transport Queensland welcomes the opening of Pimpama Station on the Gold Coast Line this morning; the first new station to serve the Gold Coast since 2009.

(Image: Queensland Rail NGR Train at Brisbane Domestic Station)

BTQ Transport Advocates Call for Brisbane 2032 Olympics Transport Changes and Plan

10/16/2025, 9:00:04 PM (UTC)

Better Transport Queensland (BTQ), Queensland’s leading advocacy group for public transport, has called for major changes and improvements to bus and train service levels, Brisbane Airtrain, and public transport governance ahead of Brisbane hosting the 2032 Olympics.

Better Transport Queensland Releases 2025 Policy Platform

10/7/2025, 10:00:26 PM (UTC)

Better Transport Queensland is proud to release our 2025 Policy Platform: a forward-looking blueprint for a safer, more connected, and sustainable transport future across Queensland.

Gold Coast Light Rail is the most popular public transport route in Queensland

Burleigh to Border Light Rail Cancellation “Bitterly Disappointing”

9/1/2025, 4:11:42 AM (UTC)

Better Transport Queensland has described the Crisafulli Government’s decision to can Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 4 as “bitterly disappointing”.

Brisbane Metro vehicle at the Rochedale Depot Open Day

Brisbane’s New Bus Network a Positive Step, but Many Still Left Waiting

6/25/2025, 8:53:57 AM (UTC)

The launch of Brisbane Metro Route M1 and accompanying bus network changes marks progress but limited suburban frequency and operating hours—even in reviewed areas—undermine the full benefits.

Additional Rail Services Welcomed

6/1/2025, 12:32:48 AM (UTC)

Better Transport Queensland has welcomed the introduction of Sunday and public holiday service on the Doomben line commencing today, as well as the new counter-peak services on the Cleveland and Ferny Grove lines which commenced on May 19th.

The Wave and the projects to facilitate delivery (Image: TMR)

Wave goodbye to heavy rail to Maroochydore

5/18/2025, 11:13:35 AM (UTC)

The Queensland Government has committed to delivering public transport to Maroochydore by 2032. However, Better Transport Queensland (BTQ) raises concerns regarding the long-term vision and potential limitations of the current plans.

A Brisbane 2032 Games Transport Legacy is still possible!

3/24/2025, 11:12:35 AM (UTC)

The opportunity for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games to leave behind a legacy of large-scale transport infrastructure beyond Direct Sunshine Coast Rail has sadly sailed, but there is still so much that can be delivered by making smarter use of the transport infrastructure SEQ already has.