Lack of public transport driving up traffic for more than half Australians living in major cities – report

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A report from the Climate Council revealed that over half of Australians living in the country’s five largest cities lack access to frequent, all-day public transport, leading to traffic congestion as personal transport remains the only convenient option for commuting. Brisbane was ranked as the worst city, with only 33.7% of its population having access to reliable public transport, followed by Perth at 40.5%, Adelaide at 47.6%, Melbourne at 52.5%, and Sydney at 67%. Dr. Jennifer Rayner, Head of Policy at the Climate Council, emphasized the need for shared and active transport to be at the center of the Federal Government’s upcoming Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap plan. The report also highlighted the desire for increased investment in public transport and active transport infrastructure, with 80% of respondents expressing the need for government investment in public transport.

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