❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses concerns about overcrowding on public transport for students in the Ellenbrook area and the government's strategy for increasing school retention rates. The Minister responds by stating Transperth believes capacity is adequate and provides ridership data.
AnsweredQoN 2654Legislative Assembly
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(b) does any overcrowding or inability to transport some students occur; (c) if so, on how many occasions since the beginning of the 2004 school year has this occurred; (d) if yes to (b), what action is being taken to alleviate the problem; (e) is it expected that demand for this service will decrease during the year because of a reduction in the number of students attending school; and (f) if so, how is this reconciled with the Government stated intention to increase school retention rates?
(c) if so, on how many occasions since the beginning of the 2004 school year has this occurred; (d) if yes to (b), what action is being taken to alleviate the problem; (e) is it expected that demand for this service will decrease during the year because of a reduction in the number of students attending school; and (f) if so, how is this reconciled with the Government stated intention to increase school retention rates?
(d) if yes to (b), what action is being taken to alleviate the problem; (e) is it expected that demand for this service will decrease during the year because of a reduction in the number of students attending school; and (f) if so, how is this reconciled with the Government stated intention to increase school retention rates?
(e) is it expected that demand for this service will decrease during the year because of a reduction in the number of students attending school; and (f) if so, how is this reconciled with the Government stated intention to increase school retention rates?
(f) if so, how is this reconciled with the Government stated intention to increase school retention rates?
(a) – (d) Transperth considers it has adequate capacity on the services that cater for students travelling from Ellenbrook to schools in the Midland and Swan Valley area. I am advised by Transperth that there are a number of ways that children from the Ellenbrook area travel to schools in the Midland and Swan Valley district. Some use the Route 335 service that operates directly from Ellenbrook to Midland, while other students use a combination of Route 337 between Ellenbrook and Bassendean Station and use the train or one of the school specials to access schools in the Midland area. Students from the Ellenbrook area also travel on Transperth’s Route 336 services to schools in the Morley area. Patronage figures from the ticketing system indicate that in the morning, the Route 335 service averages 38 passengers and the afternoon trip averages 54 passengers. The Number 6 School Special from Governor Stirling in the afternoon carries an average of 45 passengers. The number of students varies from day-to-day and it is acknowledged that on some days students might be required to stand on these services for a portion of the journey. This is no different to the situation on public transport at busy times throughout the Perth metropolitan area, where students have access to regular or appropriately timed Transperth services or access to Transperth special school bus services. It is worth noting that a specific census of all bus services from Swan Christian High school on Thursday 11 March 2004 indicated that all students were accommodated. If the Member believes there is a capacity issue from a particular school, I would be happy to have Transperth look at it. (e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs. (f) Not applicable.
I am advised by Transperth that there are a number of ways that children from the Ellenbrook area travel to schools in the Midland and Swan Valley district. Some use the Route 335 service that operates directly from Ellenbrook to Midland, while other students use a combination of Route 337 between Ellenbrook and Bassendean Station and use the train or one of the school specials to access schools in the Midland area. Students from the Ellenbrook area also travel on Transperth’s Route 336 services to schools in the Morley area. Patronage figures from the ticketing system indicate that in the morning, the Route 335 service averages 38 passengers and the afternoon trip averages 54 passengers. The Number 6 School Special from Governor Stirling in the afternoon carries an average of 45 passengers. The number of students varies from day-to-day and it is acknowledged that on some days students might be required to stand on these services for a portion of the journey. This is no different to the situation on public transport at busy times throughout the Perth metropolitan area, where students have access to regular or appropriately timed Transperth services or access to Transperth special school bus services. It is worth noting that a specific census of all bus services from Swan Christian High school on Thursday 11 March 2004 indicated that all students were accommodated. If the Member believes there is a capacity issue from a particular school, I would be happy to have Transperth look at it. (e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs. (f) Not applicable.
Students from the Ellenbrook area also travel on Transperth’s Route 336 services to schools in the Morley area. Patronage figures from the ticketing system indicate that in the morning, the Route 335 service averages 38 passengers and the afternoon trip averages 54 passengers. The Number 6 School Special from Governor Stirling in the afternoon carries an average of 45 passengers. The number of students varies from day-to-day and it is acknowledged that on some days students might be required to stand on these services for a portion of the journey. This is no different to the situation on public transport at busy times throughout the Perth metropolitan area, where students have access to regular or appropriately timed Transperth services or access to Transperth special school bus services. It is worth noting that a specific census of all bus services from Swan Christian High school on Thursday 11 March 2004 indicated that all students were accommodated. If the Member believes there is a capacity issue from a particular school, I would be happy to have Transperth look at it. (e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs. (f) Not applicable.
Patronage figures from the ticketing system indicate that in the morning, the Route 335 service averages 38 passengers and the afternoon trip averages 54 passengers. The Number 6 School Special from Governor Stirling in the afternoon carries an average of 45 passengers. The number of students varies from day-to-day and it is acknowledged that on some days students might be required to stand on these services for a portion of the journey. This is no different to the situation on public transport at busy times throughout the Perth metropolitan area, where students have access to regular or appropriately timed Transperth services or access to Transperth special school bus services. It is worth noting that a specific census of all bus services from Swan Christian High school on Thursday 11 March 2004 indicated that all students were accommodated. If the Member believes there is a capacity issue from a particular school, I would be happy to have Transperth look at it. (e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs. (f) Not applicable.
It is worth noting that a specific census of all bus services from Swan Christian High school on Thursday 11 March 2004 indicated that all students were accommodated. If the Member believes there is a capacity issue from a particular school, I would be happy to have Transperth look at it. (e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs. (f) Not applicable.
If the Member believes there is a capacity issue from a particular school, I would be happy to have Transperth look at it. (e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs. (f) Not applicable.
(e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs. (f) Not applicable.
(f) Not applicable.
(c) if so, on how many occasions since the beginning of the 2004 school year has this occurred; (d) if yes to (b), what action is being taken to alleviate the problem; (e) is it expected that demand for this service will decrease during the year because of a reduction in the number of students attending school; and (f) if so, how is this reconciled with the Government stated intention to increase school retention rates?
(d) if yes to (b), what action is being taken to alleviate the problem; (e) is it expected that demand for this service will decrease during the year because of a reduction in the number of students attending school; and (f) if so, how is this reconciled with the Government stated intention to increase school retention rates?
(e) is it expected that demand for this service will decrease during the year because of a reduction in the number of students attending school; and (f) if so, how is this reconciled with the Government stated intention to increase school retention rates?
(f) if so, how is this reconciled with the Government stated intention to increase school retention rates?
(a) – (d) Transperth considers it has adequate capacity on the services that cater for students travelling from Ellenbrook to schools in the Midland and Swan Valley area. I am advised by Transperth that there are a number of ways that children from the Ellenbrook area travel to schools in the Midland and Swan Valley district. Some use the Route 335 service that operates directly from Ellenbrook to Midland, while other students use a combination of Route 337 between Ellenbrook and Bassendean Station and use the train or one of the school specials to access schools in the Midland area. Students from the Ellenbrook area also travel on Transperth’s Route 336 services to schools in the Morley area. Patronage figures from the ticketing system indicate that in the morning, the Route 335 service averages 38 passengers and the afternoon trip averages 54 passengers. The Number 6 School Special from Governor Stirling in the afternoon carries an average of 45 passengers. The number of students varies from day-to-day and it is acknowledged that on some days students might be required to stand on these services for a portion of the journey. This is no different to the situation on public transport at busy times throughout the Perth metropolitan area, where students have access to regular or appropriately timed Transperth services or access to Transperth special school bus services. It is worth noting that a specific census of all bus services from Swan Christian High school on Thursday 11 March 2004 indicated that all students were accommodated. If the Member believes there is a capacity issue from a particular school, I would be happy to have Transperth look at it. (e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs. (f) Not applicable.
I am advised by Transperth that there are a number of ways that children from the Ellenbrook area travel to schools in the Midland and Swan Valley district. Some use the Route 335 service that operates directly from Ellenbrook to Midland, while other students use a combination of Route 337 between Ellenbrook and Bassendean Station and use the train or one of the school specials to access schools in the Midland area. Students from the Ellenbrook area also travel on Transperth’s Route 336 services to schools in the Morley area. Patronage figures from the ticketing system indicate that in the morning, the Route 335 service averages 38 passengers and the afternoon trip averages 54 passengers. The Number 6 School Special from Governor Stirling in the afternoon carries an average of 45 passengers. The number of students varies from day-to-day and it is acknowledged that on some days students might be required to stand on these services for a portion of the journey. This is no different to the situation on public transport at busy times throughout the Perth metropolitan area, where students have access to regular or appropriately timed Transperth services or access to Transperth special school bus services. It is worth noting that a specific census of all bus services from Swan Christian High school on Thursday 11 March 2004 indicated that all students were accommodated. If the Member believes there is a capacity issue from a particular school, I would be happy to have Transperth look at it. (e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs. (f) Not applicable.
Students from the Ellenbrook area also travel on Transperth’s Route 336 services to schools in the Morley area. Patronage figures from the ticketing system indicate that in the morning, the Route 335 service averages 38 passengers and the afternoon trip averages 54 passengers. The Number 6 School Special from Governor Stirling in the afternoon carries an average of 45 passengers. The number of students varies from day-to-day and it is acknowledged that on some days students might be required to stand on these services for a portion of the journey. This is no different to the situation on public transport at busy times throughout the Perth metropolitan area, where students have access to regular or appropriately timed Transperth services or access to Transperth special school bus services. It is worth noting that a specific census of all bus services from Swan Christian High school on Thursday 11 March 2004 indicated that all students were accommodated. If the Member believes there is a capacity issue from a particular school, I would be happy to have Transperth look at it. (e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs. (f) Not applicable.
Patronage figures from the ticketing system indicate that in the morning, the Route 335 service averages 38 passengers and the afternoon trip averages 54 passengers. The Number 6 School Special from Governor Stirling in the afternoon carries an average of 45 passengers. The number of students varies from day-to-day and it is acknowledged that on some days students might be required to stand on these services for a portion of the journey. This is no different to the situation on public transport at busy times throughout the Perth metropolitan area, where students have access to regular or appropriately timed Transperth services or access to Transperth special school bus services. It is worth noting that a specific census of all bus services from Swan Christian High school on Thursday 11 March 2004 indicated that all students were accommodated. If the Member believes there is a capacity issue from a particular school, I would be happy to have Transperth look at it. (e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs. (f) Not applicable.
It is worth noting that a specific census of all bus services from Swan Christian High school on Thursday 11 March 2004 indicated that all students were accommodated. If the Member believes there is a capacity issue from a particular school, I would be happy to have Transperth look at it. (e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs. (f) Not applicable.
If the Member believes there is a capacity issue from a particular school, I would be happy to have Transperth look at it. (e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs. (f) Not applicable.
(e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs. (f) Not applicable.
(f) Not applicable.
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Answered
30 March 2004
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Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
21 days
(a) – (d) Transperth considers it has adequate capacity on the services that cater for students travelling from Ellenbrook to schools in the Midland and Swan Valley area.
I am advised by Transperth that there are a number of ways that children from the Ellenbrook area travel to schools in the Midland and Swan Valley district. Some use the Route 335 service that operates directly from Ellenbrook to Midland, while other students use a combination of Route 337 between Ellenbrook and Bassendean Station and use the train or one of the school specials to access schools in the Midland area.
Students from the Ellenbrook area also travel on Transperth’s Route 336 services to schools in the Morley area.
Patronage figures from the ticketing system indicate that in the morning, the Route 335 service averages 38 passengers and the afternoon trip averages 54 passengers. The Number 6 School Special from Governor Stirling in the afternoon carries an average of 45 passengers. The number of students varies from day-to-day and it is acknowledged that on some days students might be required to stand on these services for a portion of the journey. This is no different to the situation on public transport at busy times throughout the Perth metropolitan area, where students have access to regular or appropriately timed Transperth services or access to Transperth special school bus services.
It is worth noting that a specific census of all bus services from Swan Christian High school on Thursday 11 March 2004 indicated that all students were accommodated.
If the Member believes there is a capacity issue from a particular school, I would be happy to have Transperth look at it.
(e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs.
(f) Not applicable.
I am advised by Transperth that there are a number of ways that children from the Ellenbrook area travel to schools in the Midland and Swan Valley district. Some use the Route 335 service that operates directly from Ellenbrook to Midland, while other students use a combination of Route 337 between Ellenbrook and Bassendean Station and use the train or one of the school specials to access schools in the Midland area.
Students from the Ellenbrook area also travel on Transperth’s Route 336 services to schools in the Morley area.
Patronage figures from the ticketing system indicate that in the morning, the Route 335 service averages 38 passengers and the afternoon trip averages 54 passengers. The Number 6 School Special from Governor Stirling in the afternoon carries an average of 45 passengers. The number of students varies from day-to-day and it is acknowledged that on some days students might be required to stand on these services for a portion of the journey. This is no different to the situation on public transport at busy times throughout the Perth metropolitan area, where students have access to regular or appropriately timed Transperth services or access to Transperth special school bus services.
It is worth noting that a specific census of all bus services from Swan Christian High school on Thursday 11 March 2004 indicated that all students were accommodated.
If the Member believes there is a capacity issue from a particular school, I would be happy to have Transperth look at it.
(e) It is usual for school patronage to taper off on all Transperth services towards the end of the school year. Maximum loading on buses will generally occur during February and March until students work out the best trip that meets their needs.
(f) Not applicable.
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