The NSW government has announced it’s investing in the roll out of 149 new regional bus stop shelters as part of its Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Scheme.
A total of $1.6 million has been provided by the NSW government to help 27 councils install tactile ground surface indicators, security lighting, improved kerbsides, better timetable boards and new bus stop seating in regional towns across the state.
“The NSW government’s investment in regional bus stops and shelters will help make it easier for people with disabilities and mobility issues to get to work, school, the shops, health care and social opportunities,” NSW regional transport and roads minister Jenny Aitchison says.
“Senior citizens, parents using prams and the community at-large will also benefit from the upgrades this funding is delivering.
“I want to thank all the councils who applied for funding and share our passion for improved public transport infrastructure in regional NSW.”
Bus stop shelters in towns such as Ballina, Bega, Wagga Wagga and Warrumbungle Shire will be given upgrades. The NSW government says the new shelters will be built to improve comfort, security and weather protection in some regional communities.
City of Wagga Wagga mayor Dallas Tout says the funding will encourage more people in the regional city to use public transport.
“The inclusion of accessibility features under this funding will also encourage broader use of the stop,” Tout says.
“The addition of bus shelters throughout regional NSW encourages the take-up of public transport as the shelters provide a safe and comfortable waiting place for passengers.”