Implementation of recommendations of Integrated Transport Planning Framework (lTPF)

Eligibility - Queensland residents
Principal Petitioner:
Matthew Gray
166 Ann Street
Brisbane Qld 4000
Total Signatures - 56
Sponsoring Member: Ronan Lee MP
Posting Date: 22/5/2007
Closing Date: 22/7/2007
Tabled Date: 7/8/2007
Responded By: Hon John Mickel MP on 1/5/2008
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland
Residents of the State of Queensland draws to the attention of the House the need for positive action by the State and Local Councils in Queensland to implement the recommendations of the Integrated Transport Planning Framework (lTPF). Investment in sustainable transport is effectively limited without the ITPF. Greenhouse gas emissions are the main contributor to climate change with road transport being a prime emitter. The population of Queensland is expanding at such a rate that increasing the number of roads will not adequately address congestion and access issues. With sustainability featuring prominently on the community agenda transport planning methods that incorporate assessment of environmental, social and economic sustainability concerns, such as the ITPF, are now vitally important. Your petitioners therefore request the House to take steps to positively implement the ITPF. Implementation would mean greater consideration in transport planning for alternative investment options - which would be evaluated in competition to the economic, social and environmental impacts of large scale road transport developments. Implementation of the ITPF would mean investing in a comprehensive, affordable integrated public transport system and a modern electrified rail-freight network. It would introduce additional impetus to provide affordable infrastructure for cycling and walking. In summary, the methods proposed through the ITPF should facilitate consideration of cost-effective transport options that provide for a safer, cleaner environment and a healthier population. The ITPF represents an enlightened document supported by State and local governments in Queensland; its process and methods should be central in all transport planning efforts.