❓ Hon Giz Watson questions the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure regarding air quality at the City Busport, alleging non-compliance with engine idling policies. The Minister responds, outlining monitoring procedures and planned improvements.
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Further to my questions without notice of 26 October and 22 September 2004 regarding the air quality at the City Busport, the minister maintained that it is Transperth policy for bus drivers to turn off engines while at the terminus, and that Transperth monitors this behaviour for compliance. Spot checks carried out by my office on two separate occasions at the busport clearly contradict these assurances. On both occasions during peak hour every stationary bus was observed to leave its engine running between rides. (1) What form does Transperth’s compliance monitoring take with respect to turning off engines at the busport? (2) When was the last compliance check carried out? (3) What were the results of that compliance check and will the minister table them? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What are the consequences for contractors for non-compliance? Hon KEN TRAVERS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(1) What form does Transperth’s compliance monitoring take with respect to turning off engines at the busport? (2) When was the last compliance check carried out? (3) What were the results of that compliance check and will the minister table them? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What are the consequences for contractors for non-compliance? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(2) When was the last compliance check carried out? (3) What were the results of that compliance check and will the minister table them? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What are the consequences for contractors for non-compliance? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(3) What were the results of that compliance check and will the minister table them? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What are the consequences for contractors for non-compliance? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What are the consequences for contractors for non-compliance? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(5) What are the consequences for contractors for non-compliance? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(1) What form does Transperth’s compliance monitoring take with respect to turning off engines at the busport? (2) When was the last compliance check carried out? (3) What were the results of that compliance check and will the minister table them? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What are the consequences for contractors for non-compliance? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(2) When was the last compliance check carried out? (3) What were the results of that compliance check and will the minister table them? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What are the consequences for contractors for non-compliance? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(3) What were the results of that compliance check and will the minister table them? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What are the consequences for contractors for non-compliance? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(4) If no to (3), why not? (5) What are the consequences for contractors for non-compliance? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(5) What are the consequences for contractors for non-compliance? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(1) Transperth has recently taken up with the bus companies the issue of engines being left on for extended periods at the terminus at its formal monthly contract meeting. The agreed position is that engines should not be left on unless a driver is loading passengers. The guideline for timing is that no engine should be left on for more than three minutes if the bus is stationary and not loading passengers. Transperth will continue to monitor this and formally report any breaches to the company involved. Part of the issue is that without the motor running, the airconditioning does not work. Also, the windows in the new buses cannot be opened in the saloon area, so some discretion has to exercised or the passengers will get on to a hot, uncomfortable bus, which will thereby generate complaints. (2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(2) Transperth compliance monitoring takes place on a regular and almost daily basis as part of its service performance monitoring checks. Until the recent meeting with the bus companies, no formal reporting has taken place for these types of issues, but this will now be adopted. The last compliance check was undertaken on 8 November 2004. (3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(3) No breaches were observed and no reports made. (4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(4) Not applicable. (5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
(5) There are no specific provisions dealing with this type of issue in the bus contracts; however, all contractors have indicated a willingness to comply with the new standards. Reports made to the company involving a breach of the standards will require the company to investigate the breach and to provide a response outlining the results of its investigation to Transperth. In addition to this action and in response to earlier concerns about exhaust emissions, Transperth has arranged for air quality tests to be carried out within the confines of the esplanade busport. These tests were performed by MPL Health Safety and Environmental Solutions, and levels were found to be well within the safety parameters permitted by current Australian standards. Transperth will continue to undertake these tests on a regular basis.
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