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New Taxi Fares to Apply From 5 July 2009 - 22 June 2009
Maximum taxi fares and charges to take effect from 5 July 2009.
School Student Transport Scheme Appeals Process Update - 19 June 2009
Information about the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) appeals process.
Update to Parking Space Levy Information - 17 June 2009
The Parking Space Levy (PSL) was introduced to discourage car use in major commercial centres, encourage the use of public transport and to improve air quality.
Update to Customer Service Commitment - 3 June 2009
This Customer Service Commitment informs you of the standard of service that can be expected from us and provides an avenue to comment on our performance.
Invitation to Tender: Provision of Community Transport Services in Wollongong and Shellharbour - 29 May 2009
The Ministry of Transport is seeking tenders from innovative service providers to deliver high quality Community Transport services to eligible clients in the Wollongong and Shellharbour Local Government Areas.
Swine Flu Update - 27 May 2009
Link to information and video on the Department of Health website.
Update to Quarterly Passenger Statistics for NSW Air Routes to and from Sydney Airport - 18 May 2009
Update to include figures from the March 2009 quarter.
Draft Minimum Specifications for Taxi Security Systems - 353 kb PDF - 12 May 2009
This specification establishes the minimum requirements for a security camera system to be fitted in a taxi for the purpose of recording images of persons in or about a taxi.
Guidelines for the Management of Bus Services - 29 April 2009
To assist accredited bus operators in exercising their responsibilities with regard to the management of public passenger services, the Ministry of Transport has developed the following guidelines.
TDC Data Online - 28 April 2009
New online system for accessing Transport Data Centre data.
Transport Data Centre News - April 2009 Edition - 142 kb PDF - 28 April 2009
The quarterly Transport Data Centre News provides information about TDC's projects, data releases and publications.
Report of the Cross Border Transport Taskforce - 379 kb PDF - 27 April 2009
In 2006, the New South Wales and Queensland Governments established a Cross Border Transport Taskforce comprising the Directors General of the New South Wales Ministry of Transport and Queensland Transport.
CBD Mobility Forum - 22 April 2009
The March quarterly update on CBD Mobility Forum action items is now available at http://www.nsw.gov.au/mobilityforum/.
Rural and Regional Bus Service Contracts - 16 April 2009
Information and forms for rural and regional bus operators.
NSW Government Response to Adamstown Level Crossing Report - 15 April 2009
Following concerns about traffic waiting times at the Adamstown level crossing in 2007, the Government announced a study into ways to address the problem.
Ferry Users in Sydney - 3.19 Mb PDF - 9 April 2009
This publication provides summary information on the operation and use of Sydney Ferries (SF) services. Information on travel patterns and the characteristics of Sydney residents who made ferry trips is based on the Transport Data Centre's Household Travel Survey and Journey to Work data sets for 2006. Operational and patronage information has been provided by SF.
Free Gong Shuttle Bus Service - 18 March 2009
A free Gong Shuttle bus service is now operating seven days a week around Wollongong city.
Region 11 Bus Network Review - 17 March 2009
The Ministry of Transport and Veolia Transport are pleased to announce that following community consultation, stage one of the new bus services network will be introduced in bus contract region 11 on 23 March 2009, with stage two introduced in August 2009.
Region 12 Bus Network Review - 17 March 2009
The Ministry of Transport and TransdevTSL are pleased to announce that following community consultation, a new bus services network will be introduced in bus contract region 12 on 23 March 2009, with stage two introduced in August 2009.
Taxi Key Performance Indicators - 9 March 2009
Standard and wheelchair accessible taxi performance against network standards.
Call for Competitive Quotations - Taxi Rank Security 2009 - 2 March 2009
The Ministry of Transport is inviting licensed security service providers to submit quotations for providing security guards on two nights a week at certain taxi ranks at Bathurst, Cowra, Forbes, Albury, Lismore, Lithgow, and Manly (2 ranks). The security guards are expected to provide a safe environment for intending passengers and taxi drivers.
Epping to Chatswood Rail Line Opening - 27 February 2009
The Epping to Chatswood Rail Line was officially opened by Premier Nathan Rees on Monday 23 February 2009. Minister for Transport David Campbell spoke (26 kb PDF) to mark the occasion.
NSW Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme Electronic Payments System Project - 105 kb PDF - 12 February 2009
The Ministry of Transport intends to implement a new electronic payments system to improve operational efficiencies of the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme.
Request for Tenders: 131500 Call Centre, Web Site and Associated Services - 6 February 2009
Transport Data Centre Statistics by Local Government Area - 2 February 2009
Summary data for Local Government Areas. Includes data for Statistical Local Areas in the Greater Metropolitan Area.
Transport Data Centre News - January 2009 Edition - 179 kb PDF - 28 January 2009
The quarterly Transport Data Centre News provides information about TDC's projects, data releases and publications.
Taxi Fares and Variable Tolling - 20 January 2009
From 27 January 2009 variable tolls will apply for the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Harbour Tunnel.
Employment and Commuting in Sydney's Centres, 1996 - 2006 - 372 kb PDF - 5 January 2009
Summarises the employment and commuting characteristics of the major employment centres in the Sydney Statistical Division (SD) and how these characteristics have changed over time. The analysis is based on the Transport Data Centre's Journey to Work datasets.
Concession Information for Rural and Regional Bus Operators - 22 December 2008
Includes information about changes to concession arrangements and business rules for the Regional Excursion Ticket.
School Student Transport Scheme Update - 22 December 2008
The NSW Government has announced it will continue to fully subsidise the School Student Transport Scheme for families across the state.
Green Square Urban Renewal Area Transport Management and Accessibility Plan - 2.16 Mb PDF - 18 December 2008
The Green Square Urban Renewal Area is Central Sydney's largest and most accessible identified growth centre.
Shortlisted Submissions to Electronic Payments System EOI - 18 December 2008
Details of shortlisted submissions received for a new payments system for the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme have been released.
Taxi Safety Watch - 18 December 2008
Taxi Safety Watch is a Ministry of Transport initiative to monitor criminal incidents reported to the NSW Police Force as having taken place in a taxi or at a taxi rank.
Update to Upcoming Procurement Activity: 131500 Call Centre and Web Site - 10 December 2008
The Ministry of Transport has established the Integrated Transport Information Services (ITIS) Procurement Project to undertake the specification, tendering and transitioning activities necessary to ensure the continuity of the 131500 call centre and web site.
Outcomes of Public Forum for Bus Regions 10 and 13 - 4 December 2008
A public forum for bus regions 10 and 13 was held on 25 August 2008.
New Free CBD Shuttle - 3 December 2008
A new, free CBD Shuttle bus service is now operating seven days a week around Sydney city.
Secure Taxi Ranks Christmas and New Year Operating Times - 2 December 2008
Secure taxi ranks will operate at additional times on Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Private Ferry Fare Determination - 28 November 2008
The Director General has made a determination for private ferry fares. He has accepted IPART's recommendation that fares should increase by 7.2% for slow services, and 10.5% for fast services. Copy of the IPART review and recommendations - PDF - Link to the IPART website.
Bus Changes in South West Sydney - 28 November 2008
Changes will be made to some local Veolia bus services in south west Sydney to coincide with the opening of Bankstown Interchange on Monday 8 December 2008.
Ministry of Transport Annual Report 2008 - 1.89 Mb PDF - 26 November 2008
The report outlines the year's highlights and achievements against six key result areas identified in the Ministry of Transport's Corporate Plan for 2007-08 and identifies future directions.
Bus Service Changes in the North Western Suburbs - 25 November 2008
Community consulation is now underway for proposed bus service changes in the North Western suburbs, taking in Epping, Macquarie, Parramatta and Carlingford. To have your say go to the North Western Suburbs page on the Sydney Buses website and follow the links to see the proposed changes and complete the feedback survey.
Bus Layover at the Domain Car Park Forecourt - 21 November 2008
The Ministry of Transport has applied for development approval from the City of Sydney to construct a multi-million dollar bus layover at the Domain Car Park forecourt. If approved, the new infrastructure will help improve bus reliability in the CBD, with benefits for routes running into Sydney's suburbs from the city as well. For more information on construction, go to the Development Applications Currently on Exhibition page at the City of Sydney website.
Market Testing Sydney Ferries - 18 November 2008
On 21 October 2008 the Premier announced the Government's response to the 17 recommendations made by the Special Commission of Inquiry into Sydney Ferries. To implement these recommendations the Government will undertake a market process to test the prospects offered by the private sector against the prospects offered by continuing with Sydney Ferries.
Bus Region 14 - A New Bus Network for the Chatswood-Belrose-Terrey Hills-St Ives-Macquarie Park Region - 17 November 2008
The Ministry of Transport and Forest Coach Lines are pleased to announce that following community consultation, a new bus services network will be introduced in Bus Contract Region 14 on 24 November 2008. This bus region covers all or part of the local government areas of Warringah, Ku-ring-gai, Pittwater and Willoughby.
Review of Opportunities for Private Sector Investment in Commuter Car Parks - 1.92 Mb PDF - 14 November 2008
The aim of this study is to provide the Government, and in particular the inter-agency Commuter Car Parking Project Control Group, with independent advice on opportunities for private sector investment in commuter car parks to assist the Ministry in meeting its objectives.
Government Response to Special Commission of Inquiry into Sydney Ferries - 69 kb PDF - 13 November 2008
Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants Scheme 2008/09 Grants - 13 November 2008
List of projects given grants in 2008/09 under the Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants Scheme (CPTIGS).
Independent Review of the Proposed UWS Station at Werrington - 1.13 Mb PDF - 11 November 2008
An independent review of the proposed railway station between Kingswood and Werrington Stations on the Western Line (known locally as the proposed UWS Station).
Submissions to Electronic Payments System Expression of Interest - 11 November 2008
The NSW Ministry of Transport has received Expression of Interest submissions as part of the procurement process for a new Electronic Payments System for the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme.
Grain Haulage Services Expression of Interest - 3 November 2008
The Director General, NSW Ministry of Transport is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified organisations to provide grain haulage services on the NSW branchlines for a minimum period of five years commencing on 1 July 2009.
2006 Journey to Work User Guide - 1.58 Mb PDF - 30 October 2008
This publication provides information to assist those using the TDC 2006 Journey to Work (JTW) dataset.
TDC News - October 2008 Edition - 130 kb PDF - 20 October 2008
The quarterly Transport Data Centre News provides information about TDC's projects, data releases and publications.
2006 TDC JTW Summary Tables by Local Government Area (GMA) Destination - 459 kb Excel file - 16 October 2008
This file provides data on the employment characteristics of persons who work in the Sydney Greater Metropolitan Area by their place of employment.
2006 TDC JTW Summary Tables by Local Government Area (GMA) Origin - 2.51 Mb Excel file - 16 October 2008
This file provides data on the employment characteristics of people emplyed in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GMA) based on their place of usual residence.
Serving Passengers - Are you Being Served? - 238 kb PDF - 15 October 2008
Serve passenger trips comprised 17% of all trips made by Sydney residents on an average weekday in 2006. In terms of distance travelled, these trips also made up a substantial 13% of all trips. Of these trips, an overwhelming majority (89%) were made in a private vehicle.
Transport Data Centre Maps - 7 October 2008
Maps of travel zones, Statistical Local Areas, Statistical Divisions and Local Government Areas.
Weekly Bus Tickets - 1 October 2008
From today (Wednesday, 1 October 2008) weekly bus tickets will start to become available on Sydney's private bus services in areas.
Guidelines for the Development of Public Transport Interchange Facilities - 529 kb PDF - 26 September 2008
The Ministry of Transport, in cooperation with other transport agencies, has prepared a set of guidelines for the development of transport interchanges. These guidelines are designed to assist agencies with responsibility for developing or maintaining transport interchanges.
New NSW Bike Plan - 25 September 2008
A new cycling blueprint aimed at encouraging more people across the state to use bikes as a clean and healthy transport choice is being prepared by the Roads & Traffic Authority and Department of the Environment & Climate Change. Information about the plan, what's happening and how to get involved is available on the Premier's Council for Active Living website.
Walk to Work Day - 23 September 2008
The
Annual Walk to Work Day will be held on Friday 3 October. This is a
great opportunity to include a walking component in your daily commute
from home to work and back. To check out ways you can take in a walk,
go to the Trip Planner at 131500.com.au.
For more information about Walk to Work Day, go to www.walk.com.au.
NSW Government Calls for Expression of Interest for New Ticketing System - 29 August 2008
The NSW Government has announced progress is being made on procuring a new electronic ticketing system for Sydney, with an Expression of Interest process now open.
2006 Journey to Work Tables - 89 kb PDF - 18 August 2008
The Transport Data Centre (TDC) purchases statistics on employment and travel to work from the Census of Population and Housing conducted every five years by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). TDC makes significant enhancements to this dataset to produce its own TDC Journey to Work data. This information is used to track and forecast employment location and commuting patterns over time.
Bus Region 2 - A New Bus Network for the Liverpool and Campbelltown Region - 8 August 2008
The Ministry of Transport and Area 2 Management Company are pleased to announce that following community consultation, a new bus services network will be introduced in Bus Contract Region 2 on 18 August 2008. This bus region covers all or part of the local government areas of Camden, Campbelltown, Liverpool and Wollondilly.
Bus Region 15 - A New Bus Network for the Campbelltown and Macarthur Region - 8 August 2008
The Ministry of Transport and Busways are pleased to announce that following community consultation, a new bus services network will be introduced in Bus Contract Region 15 on 18 August 2008. This bus region covers all or part of the local government areas of Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly.
Sitting Fees for Community Members on Committees - 5 August 2008
The Ministry of Transport does not support the payment of sitting fees for committee members on local committees that are organised or supported by its staff.
Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Regions - 4 August 2008
Ten bus system contract regions, OMBSC 1 to OMBSC 10, were declared and appeared in the NSW Government Gazette on 1 August 2008.
2006 Household Travel Survey Summary Report - 2008 Release - 394 kb PDF - 28 July 2008
The 2006 Household Travel Survey Summary Report is a compilation of annual statistics on the travel behaviour of residents of the Sydney Statistical Division from 1999 to 2006.
TDC News - July 2008 Edition - 127 kb PDF - 10 July 2008
The quarterly Transport Data Centre News provides information about TDC's projects, data releases and publications.
Call for Competitive Quotations - Taxi Rank Security 2008 - 30 June 2008
The Ministry of Transport is inviting licensed security service providers to submit quotations for providing security guards on two or three nights a week at certain taxi ranks at Coogee, Cronulla, Goulburn, Kiama, Kings Cross (outside Aussie Rules Social Club), Kings Cross Railway Station, and Sutherland. The security guards are expected to provide a safe environment for intending passengers and taxi drivers.
Eligibility Criteria for Financial Assistance to Install Security Cameras in Taxis - 26 June 2008
The NSW Government will contribute up to $2000 per taxi to accredited taxi operators who can meet the eligibility criteria to assist in the purchase and installation of these cameras.
Buses Will Have Priority on CBD Roads During World Youth Day - 20 June 2008
Sydney will host World Youth Day 2008 (WYD), the largest youth event in the world, from 15-20 July 2008. The number of visitors to Sydney is expected to eclipse those that attended the Sydney 2000 Olympics, and will create additional demands on Sydney's public transport system.
Maximum Taxi Fares and Charges from 1 July 2008 - 19 June 2008
Following the annual review by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), taxi fares are set to increase from Tuesday, 1 July 2008.
Community Transport Service Type Review - 18 June 2008
The Ministry of Transport has engaged Urbis Pty Ltd to conduct the Community Transport Service Type Review. The programs subject to the Review process are the HACC Community Transport Program, the NSW government funded Community Transport Program and the transport pick up projects under the Area Assistance Scheme. The Review is limited to organisations providing community transport service under these programs.
Transport Data Centre Information Sheets - 12 June 2008
Six new TDC information sheets have been released, including:
- Travel Zone Population Forecasts - 128 kb PDF
- Travel Zone Employment Forecasts - 125 kb PDF
- Strategic Travel Model - 130 kb PDF
- Household Travel Survey - 190 kb PDF
- Glossary of HTS Terms and Concepts - 150 kb PDF
- Commercial Transport Study - 267 kb PDF
Guide for Authorised Taxi-cab Network Providers and Taxi-cab Network Services Standards for the Sydney Metropolitan, Newcastle and Wollongong Transport Districts and the Local Government Areas of Gosford and Wyong, May 2008 - 1.34 Mb PDF - 6 June 2008
This document is one of the principal instruments by which the Ministry of Transport will establish and manage its relationship with taxi-cab network providers.
Bus Operator Accreditation Scheme Guideline Update, May 2008 - 45 kb PDF - 30 May 2008
Guidelines for conducting BOAS audits on operators with multiple accreditations.
Bus Operator Accreditation Scheme Audit Due Date and Location List - 30 May 2008
Key Transport Indicators - 28 May 2008
The latest 2006 summary statistics on travel patterns for residents of Sydney are available (in PDF and Excel formats). For regional comparisons between Sydney, Newcastle and Illawarra regions, please check out TDC's latest brochure featuring 2005 figures.
Update to Non-commercial Bus Payment Rates - 26 May 2008
Payment rates as at April 2008.
Update to NSW Air Licence Assessment Procedure - 7 May 2008
This update outlines the assessment process and associated procedures for the allocation of regulated air transport routes licences in NSW by the Ministry of Transport pursuant to the Air Transport Act 1964.
