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Comment on Transport Submission Appeals for Bus Rapid Transit & Road Upgrades by SHOROC

SHOROC — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:35:00 +0000

There’s a range of potential options for the return journey but the best one depends on the BRT system and route ultimately chosen by the NSW Government. We’ll pass on your comments to the transport planners to make sure they’re considered.

Comment on Transport Submission Appeals for Bus Rapid Transit & Road Upgrades by Damien Sullivan

Damien Sullivan — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:58:00 +0000

The submission neglects to address the return journey of the buses. At one stage it was proposed to use Ourimbah road; this would be irresponsible, directing a large volume of bus traffic through a suburban area past schools would create anoer problem and significantly decrease amenity for adjacent residents. What do you propose?

Comment on Transport Submission Appeals for Bus Rapid Transit & Road Upgrades by SHOROC

SHOROC — Fri, 04 May 2012 04:26:00 +0000

Hi & thanks for your comment.

An upgrade to Mona Vale Road is a priority for SHOROC and the submission also calls for “Mona Vale Road upgrade to a divided dual-lane carriageway for its full length”.
The full submission can be read here http://shoroc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SHOROC-Transport-Masterplan-submission-FINAL-130412.pdf

Comment on Transport Submission Appeals for Bus Rapid Transit & Road Upgrades by laughton

laughton — Fri, 04 May 2012 03:20:00 +0000

why have you not mentioned mona vale rd?

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Comment on Women In Business Mentoring Program :: Northern Beaches 2012 by Sue

Sue — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:12:00 +0000

Thank you Warringah Council for supporting the local small business community again. This can only make our local area stronger with creating vibrant small business!

Comment on RTA Seeking Commuter Feedback :: Mona Vale Road Upgrade by SHOROC

SHOROC — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:00:00 +0000

Thanks for your comments. As part of the Bus Rapid Transit feasibility study the bus routes East West as well as North South are being evaluated. We’ll pass on your comment to the project team.

Comment on RTA Seeking Commuter Feedback :: Mona Vale Road Upgrade by Solutions are not the problem!

Solutions are not the problem! — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:58:00 +0000

Why does the 182 Bus stop at Elanora Heights and not continue to Monavale so we (Northern Beaches residents) can commute to St Ives, Pymble, Chatswood, the Bus can then turn and go back. Ingleside is left in the dark.

Comment on RTA Seeking Commuter Feedback :: Mona Vale Road Upgrade by SHOROC

SHOROC — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:31:00 +0000

Thanks for your comment Mr Leeder. SHOROC agrees 100% and our policy is that Mona Vale Rd should be a dual-lane carriageway (ie. 2 lanes both ways) for its entire length. The SHOROC Mayors, particularly the Pittwater Mayor, have been advocating for this for many years. We will pass on your comments to the RTA which is the organisation running the consultation and doing the road planning. Regards, SHOROC

Comment on RTA Seeking Commuter Feedback :: Mona Vale Road Upgrade by Steve Leeder

Steve Leeder — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:25:00 +0000

Biggest problem with the entire assesment is that you have not included one of the most important parts needed to be upgraded, the first hill on Mona Vale Rd from the round about at Ponderosa Parade. This needs to be doubled As well!!!!!

Comment on Rates to be Kept Low by New Waste Collection System by SHOROC

SHOROC — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:32:00 +0000

Comment on the Manly Daily site in regard to this issue today:

Jenny Dowell writes: “We’ve had the same 3 bin system in Lismore for about 5 years- it works
really well. We’ve reduced the amount of waste going to landfill and
have low contamination rates. The green waste bin accepts all kitchen
scraps including meet- people can use newspaper or free ‘biobags’ to
wrap food. With landfill State costs currently at $33 per tonne and
rising to $88, it’s financially responsible to reduce materials going
into the ground too.”

Comment on New Common Waste Collection System Planned For SHOROC Region by Elle232

Elle232 — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:36:00 +0000

The inclusion of organic waste and full scale recycling is a positive step forward for the SHOROC councils and should be encouraged.

Comment on Presentation on the Bus Rapid Transit proposal – NSW Transport Infrastructure Summit by Ben Rennie

Ben Rennie — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:11:00 +0000

Nice presentation Ben, really inspiring. Hope it does not fall on deaf ears… good luck.

Comment on Bus Rapid Transit For Northern Beaches & Mosman Gains Momentum by SHOROC

SHOROC — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:46:00 +0000

Manly Daily 24 August 2011: Better bus network underway
by Bryn Kay

Planning has officially started on the NSW government’s proposed Bus Rapid Transit network for the northern beaches.

The announcement from NSW Treasurer and Manly MP Mike Baird came after last month’s revelation that the travel corridor from the northern beaches to the city was the slowest morning CBD commute in the country.

On Monday, Mr Baird said plans for the network, which would see high-frequency services running from Mona Vale into the city, were now “no longer just words, it’s action”, after the Treasurer joined NSW
Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian in meeting Shore Regional Organisation of Councils board members.

The organisation is represented by mayors and general managers from Manly, Mosman, Pittwater and Warringah councils.

“I think it’s exciting news that work is now underway,” Mr Baird said.

“It’s hard not to be excited about the opportunities a Bus Rapid Transport Network could bring to the northern beaches.

“At the same time we need to do the work for it properly and not rush
into anything that is not properly considered and consulted.”

Mr Baird revealed that a pre-feasibility report is due by February.

More at http://shoroc.com/2011/public-transport-roads/

Comment on Bus Rapid Transit For Northern Beaches & Mosman Gains Momentum by SHOROC

SHOROC — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:43:00 +0000

Manly Daily 24 August 2011: Better bus network underway

by Bryn Kay

Planning has officially started on the NSW government’s proposed Bus Rapid Transit network for the northern beaches.

The announcement from NSW Treasurer and Manly MP Mike Baird came
after last month’s revelation that the travel corridor from the northern
beaches to the city was the slowest morning CBD commute in the country.

On Monday, Mr Baird said plans for the network, which would see
high-frequency services running from Mona Vale into the city, were now
“no longer just words, it’s action”, after the Treasurer joined NSW
Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian in meeting Shore Regional
Organisation of Councils board members.

The organisation is represented by mayors and general managers from Manly, Mosman, Pittwater and Warringah councils.

“I think it’s exciting news that work is now underway,” Mr Baird said.

“It’s hard not to be excited about the opportunities a Bus Rapid Transport Network could bring to the northern beaches.

“At the same time we need to do the work for it properly and not rush
into anything that is not properly considered and consulted.”

Mr Baird revealed that a pre-feasibility report is due by February.