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NRMA Releases Central Coast Transport Blueprint


NRMA Releases Central Coast Transport Blueprint

Author: NRMA MediaDate: 04 June 2010

The NRMA today released its integrated transport plan for the Central Coast.

NRMA Motoring & Services Director Kyle Loades said the plan is focussed on promoting transport choices for Central Coast communities.

"The Central Coast needs more than just road and rail solutions and this fully integrated transport plan will deliver exactly what the Central Coast community needs for getting in and out of and around the region," Mr Loades said.

"Infrastructure including improved interchange facilities, completing missing road links, transit and bus lanes, cycle paths and walkways all play a necessary part in the NRMA's 25-year transport plan for the Central Coast.

"A new railway station at Warnervale and constructing the West Gosford Gateway are some of the infrastructure the Central Coast needs.

"By 2035, the region's population is forecast to swell by one-quarter to over 400,000 and 45,000 extra local jobs are planned. The Central Coast will need an increased level of infrastructure spending to cope with the expected increases.

"Up to $3 billion would be required over 25 years to fulfill this transport plan.

"The region needs to be bold about finding new ways of funding that could include a Central Coast superannuation fund for infrastructure and retaining local taxes and levies such as the NSW Government's car registration tax."

The plan calls for new and expanded 'Park and Ride' facilities in the region which would reduce private car travel, congestions and emissions. Sites include Woy Woy, Gosford, Erina, Terrigal and The Entrance.

Mr Loades said dedicated 'shuttle services' would be necessary as the population increases, transporting commuters from one regional centre to another.

"The NRMA would like to see rail and bus services such as a 'Peninsula Shuttle' linking southern locations with Woy Woy," Mr Loades said.

"Commuters using different modes of public transport also need an integrated ticketing system.

"Central Coast residents need one ticket for one journey regardless of whether they are using a bus or train."

Contact: Daniel Stanton 0439 133 092

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