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Transport for Canberra
Canberra Avenue Bus Priority Measures
and Barton Bus Station Feasibility Study
The ACT Government is undertaking feasibility
studies to work out how to set in place improved
facilities for Canberra’s bus network. The studies
are identified in the Transport for Canberra Action
Plan as priority projects.
Improving bus services in Canberra Avenue and
Input from the community, along with technical
studies, has been used to develop options which are on
display for public comment.
We invite you to view the plans on display and share
your thoughts and any questions you may have with
the project team.
the Barton bus station are important measures in
South Canberra.
This feasibility study investigates:
• short and long term bus priority measures
along Canberra Avenue with consideration of
access by pedestrians, cyclists and motorists
who wish to park and ride
• the best location for Barton bus station,
considering the impact on pedestrians, cyclists
and road network infrastructure.

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from South Canberra (including Queanbeyan) is
and public transport initiatives in the 2011-12 Budget.
increasing every year.
It brings the total transport commitments since the
2010-11 Budget to $244 million. This project is part of
This growth brings with it an opportunity
that commitment.
to encourage more public transport use in
Canberra.
Feasibility studies, such as this project, are the first
step in delivering better access to buses in Canberra.
In 2006, 6.8% of all trips to work in Canberra
were via public transport. The ACT Government’s
new Transport for Canberra Action Plan (TCAP)
sets targets of 9 % of all commuter trips by public
transport in 2011 and 16 % by 2026.
The TCAP includes changes to public transport,
walk, cycle and parking strategies to achieve
these targets.
New and improved bus services have been
introduced, such as the Red Rapid service
which departs every 15 minutes on weekdays
from Gungahlin through City and on to South
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Canberra Ave/Barton Study Area
Acton
City
Reid
Campbell
Fairbairn Ave
Constitution Ave
Transport for Canberra
Canberra Avenue and Barton Bus Station
Commonweath Ave
National Cct
Forrest
Parkes
Kings Ave
Barton
Russell
The
Causeway
Kingston
Duntroon
Study Area
Pialligo
Canberra
International
Airport
Canberra Avenue Bus Priority
refers to infrastructure that supports bus travel such as
Monaro Cr
Capt. Cook Cr
Newcastle St
Manuka
Griffith
Fyshwick
The ACT Strategic Public Transport Network Plan
outlines a network of key bus routes to service
dedicated bus lanes and bus priority at intersections.
With the eastern corridor serving a key role in the
Red Hill
Narrabundah
Goyder St
Canberra Ave
DFO
Jerrabomberra Ave
the future growth of commuter trips to and from
future of public transport in Canberra, investigating
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work in Canberra. The eastern corridor, served
ways to improve services in the Canberra Avenue
Symonston
Harman
by Canberra Avenue, is a key component of this
corridor is important for future growth.
Industrial Area
network.
WODEN
Letchworth
The eastern corridor provides:
Barton Bus Station
VALLEY
Monaro Hwy
• easy access to the wider Canberra network
Barton Bus Station, being close to the Parliamentary
Isaacs
Short-term plan:
• a full range of peak hour services.
It is anticipated the corridor will play an important
Zone, is in the catchment area of workers in public
buildings.
Barton is currently serviced by three of the
• Dedicated bus lane for City-bound buses
• New bus stop location on Canberra Avenue near
the Eye Hospital
role in the future of bus travel to and from the
four frequent ACTION bus services – Red Rapid,
• Bus station upgrade at National Circuit, Barton
south, increasing bus volumes and passenger
Green Line and Gold Line operating within the
demand.
However, to encourage people to take the bus
instead of the car will require a range of incentives
and careful planning.
Giving priority to buses is an effective way
to improve the accessibility of services for
commuters, speeding up travel time. Bus priority
Parliamentary Zone.
The intention is to make it easier to come to work in the
Parliamentary Zone without your car, ensuring you can
move easily between Commonwealth buildings and on
to the ANU, Civic, Kingston and Manuka.
While there are many bus stops in the Parliamentary
Zone, Barton station is a crucial focal point for all of
these services. Many commuter trips begin and end
here, and some possibly need to interchange here.
Creating a functional, safe and comfortable bus station
at Barton is an important way to improve public
transport in Canberra’s South.

Where are we now
The flowchart below shows the steps in the project and
indicates where we are currently in the study process.
Analysis of past planning efforts, existing
transport networks, infrastructure and
community transport needs
Transport for Canberra
Survey the community regarding how they use
public transport in Canberra Ave corridor
About this Study
Develop design options and identify proposed
options
What is the study area
This project involves investigating options
for public transport improvements along the
Canberra Avenue Corridor. This area includes:
• Canberra Avenue from HMAS Harman to
Hume Circle
• Wentworth Avenue from Hume Circle to
Brisbane Avenue
• Brisbane Avenue from Wentworth Avenue to
the Barton Bus Station at National Circuit.
What are the objectives
Intended outcomes of this study will include bus
priority measures to:
• improve bus running time reliability in order to
reduce passenger travel times and bus operating
costs
• decrease bus travel time in the section/corridor
relative to the private car
• increase access to public transport, influence land
use developments in the section and make travel
easier in the area
• increase the visibility, public awareness and overall
attractiveness of bus transport as a mode of travel.
Place options on public display
(we are here)
Develop a business case including a cost
benefit analysis
Funding committed to complete the detailed
design of Canberra Ave Priority bus measures
in 2011/12 and to build the Barton bus station
The objectives of the feasibility study are:
• to determine possible bus priority measures
along Canberra Avenue for the short and
long terms, taking into account cyclist and
pedestrian movements and park-and-ride
opportunities along the corridor
• to identify the best location for the proposed
major bus station in Barton.

Transport for Canberra
PLAN VIEW Canberra Avenue Corridor Bus Priority - Kerbside Bus Lanes
Canberra Avenue Rapid Transit Measures:
Medium Term Plan
Input from the community, along with technical
studies, were used to develop a number of
medium term bus priority options for Canberra
Ave. Further investigation has narrowed down
the identification of a proposed medium term
option for public comment.
For the long term, additional options such as
light rail can be considered to build on the bus
priority measures.
Section 1 - Canberra Avenue from HMAS
Harman to Hindmarsh Drive/Newcastle
Street
• Kerbside bus lane from HMAS Harman to Hindmarsh
Drive/Newcastle Street
• Options for a future Fyshwick Bus Station to be
developed between DFO and Canberra Avenue
• Bus priority intersections with traffic signals
SECTION VIEW Canberra Avenue Corridor Bus Priority - Kerbside Bus Lanes
Section 3 – Wentworth Avenue from
Hume Circle to Brisbane Avenue
Canberra Avenue Bus Priority Measures
- proposed medium term option
The study area has been segmented into four
sections based on traffic conditions, surrounding
land use and the density of the road network.
Separation of the study area into four sections
provides an opportunity to consider a range of
tailor made medium term bus priority measures.
On a section by section basis, the proposed
medium term option may be described as follows:
Section 2 – Canberra Avenue from Hindmarsh
Drive/Newcastle Street to Hume Circle
• Kerbside bus lane from Hindmarsh Drive/Newcastle
Street to Hume Circle
• New major bus stop on Canberra Avenue near the
Canberra Eye Hospital
• Pedestrian crossing across Canberra Avenue near the
Canberra Eye Hospital (Amtech Estate)
• Widening of the bridges west of Monaro Highway to
accommodate the bus lanes (both ways)
• Bus priority at signal intersections along the section
• Kerbside bus lane from Hume Circle to Brisbane
Avenue
• Bus priority at signal intersections along the section
Section 4 – Brisbane Avenue from
Wentworth Avenue to the Barton Bus
Station at National Circuit
• Bus priority at the Wentworth Avenue and National
Circuit intersections to reduce the potential for bus
queuing and to provide ready access to the nearby
Barton Bus station precinct

Transport for Canberra
Short Term Plan
Budget has already been allocated to implement
part of the proposed bus priority measures in the
short term. From the analysis of current and short
term conditions, it was found that the network
will benefit most if the following are applied in
Section 2:
• Modifications of intersections (including bus
priority at signals) along Canberra Avenue
These proposed short term measures will be
constructed initially with the remaining works
added progressively until all long term measures are
implemented.
• Kerbside bus lane on Canberra Avenue from
Hindmarsh Drive to Hume Circle (City-bound
direction only)
• New major bus stop on Canberra Avenue near
the Canberra Eye Hospital (Amtech Estate)
• Construction of either a pedestrian crossing
with signals across Canberra Avenue near
Geelong Street OR signals at the intersection
of Geelong Street and Canberra Avenue
• New footpaths around the new bus stop near
the Canberra Eye Hospital and pedestrian
crossing facilities across Canberra Avenue
• Widening of the City-bound bridge on
Canberra Avenue west of Monaro Highway

Transport for Canberra
Existing Bus Station in Barton
Barton Bus Station
Proposed Bus Station in Barton
A review of available and suitable sites for the
Barton Bus Station has been undertaken.
The proposed site for the bus station is on
National Circuit located between Kings and
Brisbane Avenues (indicated on the map). There
are a number of benefits with this site including:
• buses from Russell to Kingston can service it
efficiently without deviation
• at this location the footpaths are wide
allowing the creation of high amenity stops
with appropriate facilities
• traffic volumes are relatively low, promoting safe
and efficient pedestrian crossing of the road
• the location also provides a high degree of
visibility
• pedestrian connections are considered well
placed
Details of the site locality, including the implications of
development currently underway at 2 and 4 National
Circuit, have been collected and used to develop a
number of options for operational layouts.
The key elements of the station work are:
• upgrade existing northbound stop at the current
location
• upgrade existing southbound stop at the current
location, extending to the south
• retention of the pedestrian crossing
• closure of the existing driveway closest to the
southbound stop to allow the kerb length available
to increase from 45m to 65m, ensuring three buses
can be easily accommodated.
The stop and shelter infrastructure required for Barton
will be met by the standard designs being developed
for the Major Stops project (currently underway).
Example of real time passenger information

Transport for Canberra
Have Your Say
Community feedback is important in shaping the
direction of future public transport infrastructure
in the ACT.
The community engagement process commenced
in November with a bus user survey in the study
area. Interviews with community representatives,
There is still an opportunity to comment on this
project. We encourage you to fill out a feedback form.
Alternatively, you can provide feedback to
communityengagement@act.gov.au,
visit www.transport.act.gov.au or
call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.
business and local government stakeholders have
also taken place.