❓ Hon ED DERMER asked the Minister for Transport about the feasibility of coordinating Transperth bus services with train services at Claremont Station. The Minister responded that it was not feasible due to the different functions of the bus routes and the need to maintain consistent bus frequency.
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PUBLIC BUS AND TRAIN SERVICEs — CLAREMONT RAILWAY STATION
(1) Has the minister examined the feasibility of coordinating the Transperth bus services on routes 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 102 and 107 with the passenger train service operating through Claremont station? (2) If yes to (1), what is the outcome of that examination? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN
(1) Has the minister examined the feasibility of coordinating the Transperth bus services on routes 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 102 and 107 with the passenger train service operating through Claremont station? (2) If yes to (1), what is the outcome of that examination? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN
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(1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) Routes 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 all operate between Perth and Claremont, although they all perform different functions, serving different suburbs and attractions along their respective routes. Route 102 operates between Perth and Cottesloe via Claremont station and route 107 operates between Perth and Fremantle via Claremont station. In the case of these services, the primary function of the route is to provide a direct connection to Perth. If Transperth was to coordinate bus services with train services at Claremont station, it would be unable to provide the consistent frequency of buses necessary for legibility. For example, the 102 departure from Perth would be set by the train time at Claremont, not by the need to provide an even frequency of buses within the busiest section of the road route. Routes 23, 102, 107, 78 and 79 are all coordinated to maximise the number of buses operating between Perth and the University of Western Australia. In addition to this coordination, the 102 and 107 routes are coordinated to maximise the frequency of buses travelling along Stirling Highway from Perth to Claremont. The 24 and 25 routes are coordinated through Subiaco to maximise the frequency for residents in that area. Although it is appreciated that some passengers would prefer to change to a train at Claremont station, it needs to be noted that this is the minority of passengers, compared with the number who prefer a direct bus to the central business district. The PRESIDENT : Just to explain, I will give the call to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition because the Leader of the Opposition is unavoidably out of the chamber, and the Leader of the Opposition always has priority for a question if she requires that. She has in fact delegated that to her deputy.
(2) If yes to (1), what is the outcome of that examination? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) Routes 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 all operate between Perth and Claremont, although they all perform different functions, serving different suburbs and attractions along their respective routes. Route 102 operates between Perth and Cottesloe via Claremont station and route 107 operates between Perth and Fremantle via Claremont station. In the case of these services, the primary function of the route is to provide a direct connection to Perth. If Transperth was to coordinate bus services with train services at Claremont station, it would be unable to provide the consistent frequency of buses necessary for legibility. For example, the 102 departure from Perth would be set by the train time at Claremont, not by the need to provide an even frequency of buses within the busiest section of the road route. Routes 23, 102, 107, 78 and 79 are all coordinated to maximise the number of buses operating between Perth and the University of Western Australia. In addition to this coordination, the 102 and 107 routes are coordinated to maximise the frequency of buses travelling along Stirling Highway from Perth to Claremont. The 24 and 25 routes are coordinated through Subiaco to maximise the frequency for residents in that area. Although it is appreciated that some passengers would prefer to change to a train at Claremont station, it needs to be noted that this is the minority of passengers, compared with the number who prefer a direct bus to the central business district. The PRESIDENT : Just to explain, I will give the call to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition because the Leader of the Opposition is unavoidably out of the chamber, and the Leader of the Opposition always has priority for a question if she requires that. She has in fact delegated that to her deputy.
(3) If no to (1), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) Routes 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 all operate between Perth and Claremont, although they all perform different functions, serving different suburbs and attractions along their respective routes. Route 102 operates between Perth and Cottesloe via Claremont station and route 107 operates between Perth and Fremantle via Claremont station. In the case of these services, the primary function of the route is to provide a direct connection to Perth. If Transperth was to coordinate bus services with train services at Claremont station, it would be unable to provide the consistent frequency of buses necessary for legibility. For example, the 102 departure from Perth would be set by the train time at Claremont, not by the need to provide an even frequency of buses within the busiest section of the road route. Routes 23, 102, 107, 78 and 79 are all coordinated to maximise the number of buses operating between Perth and the University of Western Australia. In addition to this coordination, the 102 and 107 routes are coordinated to maximise the frequency of buses travelling along Stirling Highway from Perth to Claremont. The 24 and 25 routes are coordinated through Subiaco to maximise the frequency for residents in that area. Although it is appreciated that some passengers would prefer to change to a train at Claremont station, it needs to be noted that this is the minority of passengers, compared with the number who prefer a direct bus to the central business district. The PRESIDENT : Just to explain, I will give the call to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition because the Leader of the Opposition is unavoidably out of the chamber, and the Leader of the Opposition always has priority for a question if she requires that. She has in fact delegated that to her deputy.
Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) Routes 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 all operate between Perth and Claremont, although they all perform different functions, serving different suburbs and attractions along their respective routes. Route 102 operates between Perth and Cottesloe via Claremont station and route 107 operates between Perth and Fremantle via Claremont station. In the case of these services, the primary function of the route is to provide a direct connection to Perth. If Transperth was to coordinate bus services with train services at Claremont station, it would be unable to provide the consistent frequency of buses necessary for legibility. For example, the 102 departure from Perth would be set by the train time at Claremont, not by the need to provide an even frequency of buses within the busiest section of the road route. Routes 23, 102, 107, 78 and 79 are all coordinated to maximise the number of buses operating between Perth and the University of Western Australia. In addition to this coordination, the 102 and 107 routes are coordinated to maximise the frequency of buses travelling along Stirling Highway from Perth to Claremont. The 24 and 25 routes are coordinated through Subiaco to maximise the frequency for residents in that area. Although it is appreciated that some passengers would prefer to change to a train at Claremont station, it needs to be noted that this is the minority of passengers, compared with the number who prefer a direct bus to the central business district. The PRESIDENT : Just to explain, I will give the call to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition because the Leader of the Opposition is unavoidably out of the chamber, and the Leader of the Opposition always has priority for a question if she requires that. She has in fact delegated that to her deputy.
(1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) Routes 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 all operate between Perth and Claremont, although they all perform different functions, serving different suburbs and attractions along their respective routes. Route 102 operates between Perth and Cottesloe via Claremont station and route 107 operates between Perth and Fremantle via Claremont station. In the case of these services, the primary function of the route is to provide a direct connection to Perth. If Transperth was to coordinate bus services with train services at Claremont station, it would be unable to provide the consistent frequency of buses necessary for legibility. For example, the 102 departure from Perth would be set by the train time at Claremont, not by the need to provide an even frequency of buses within the busiest section of the road route. Routes 23, 102, 107, 78 and 79 are all coordinated to maximise the number of buses operating between Perth and the University of Western Australia. In addition to this coordination, the 102 and 107 routes are coordinated to maximise the frequency of buses travelling along Stirling Highway from Perth to Claremont. The 24 and 25 routes are coordinated through Subiaco to maximise the frequency for residents in that area. Although it is appreciated that some passengers would prefer to change to a train at Claremont station, it needs to be noted that this is the minority of passengers, compared with the number who prefer a direct bus to the central business district. The PRESIDENT : Just to explain, I will give the call to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition because the Leader of the Opposition is unavoidably out of the chamber, and the Leader of the Opposition always has priority for a question if she requires that. She has in fact delegated that to her deputy.
(2) Not applicable. (3) Routes 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 all operate between Perth and Claremont, although they all perform different functions, serving different suburbs and attractions along their respective routes. Route 102 operates between Perth and Cottesloe via Claremont station and route 107 operates between Perth and Fremantle via Claremont station. In the case of these services, the primary function of the route is to provide a direct connection to Perth. If Transperth was to coordinate bus services with train services at Claremont station, it would be unable to provide the consistent frequency of buses necessary for legibility. For example, the 102 departure from Perth would be set by the train time at Claremont, not by the need to provide an even frequency of buses within the busiest section of the road route. Routes 23, 102, 107, 78 and 79 are all coordinated to maximise the number of buses operating between Perth and the University of Western Australia. In addition to this coordination, the 102 and 107 routes are coordinated to maximise the frequency of buses travelling along Stirling Highway from Perth to Claremont. The 24 and 25 routes are coordinated through Subiaco to maximise the frequency for residents in that area. Although it is appreciated that some passengers would prefer to change to a train at Claremont station, it needs to be noted that this is the minority of passengers, compared with the number who prefer a direct bus to the central business district. The PRESIDENT : Just to explain, I will give the call to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition because the Leader of the Opposition is unavoidably out of the chamber, and the Leader of the Opposition always has priority for a question if she requires that. She has in fact delegated that to her deputy.
(3) Routes 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 all operate between Perth and Claremont, although they all perform different functions, serving different suburbs and attractions along their respective routes. Route 102 operates between Perth and Cottesloe via Claremont station and route 107 operates between Perth and Fremantle via Claremont station. In the case of these services, the primary function of the route is to provide a direct connection to Perth. If Transperth was to coordinate bus services with train services at Claremont station, it would be unable to provide the consistent frequency of buses necessary for legibility. For example, the 102 departure from Perth would be set by the train time at Claremont, not by the need to provide an even frequency of buses within the busiest section of the road route. Routes 23, 102, 107, 78 and 79 are all coordinated to maximise the number of buses operating between Perth and the University of Western Australia. In addition to this coordination, the 102 and 107 routes are coordinated to maximise the frequency of buses travelling along Stirling Highway from Perth to Claremont. The 24 and 25 routes are coordinated through Subiaco to maximise the frequency for residents in that area. Although it is appreciated that some passengers would prefer to change to a train at Claremont station, it needs to be noted that this is the minority of passengers, compared with the number who prefer a direct bus to the central business district. The PRESIDENT : Just to explain, I will give the call to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition because the Leader of the Opposition is unavoidably out of the chamber, and the Leader of the Opposition always has priority for a question if she requires that. She has in fact delegated that to her deputy.
The PRESIDENT : Just to explain, I will give the call to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition because the Leader of the Opposition is unavoidably out of the chamber, and the Leader of the Opposition always has priority for a question if she requires that. She has in fact delegated that to her deputy.
(2) If yes to (1), what is the outcome of that examination? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) Routes 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 all operate between Perth and Claremont, although they all perform different functions, serving different suburbs and attractions along their respective routes. Route 102 operates between Perth and Cottesloe via Claremont station and route 107 operates between Perth and Fremantle via Claremont station. In the case of these services, the primary function of the route is to provide a direct connection to Perth. If Transperth was to coordinate bus services with train services at Claremont station, it would be unable to provide the consistent frequency of buses necessary for legibility. For example, the 102 departure from Perth would be set by the train time at Claremont, not by the need to provide an even frequency of buses within the busiest section of the road route. Routes 23, 102, 107, 78 and 79 are all coordinated to maximise the number of buses operating between Perth and the University of Western Australia. In addition to this coordination, the 102 and 107 routes are coordinated to maximise the frequency of buses travelling along Stirling Highway from Perth to Claremont. The 24 and 25 routes are coordinated through Subiaco to maximise the frequency for residents in that area. Although it is appreciated that some passengers would prefer to change to a train at Claremont station, it needs to be noted that this is the minority of passengers, compared with the number who prefer a direct bus to the central business district. The PRESIDENT : Just to explain, I will give the call to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition because the Leader of the Opposition is unavoidably out of the chamber, and the Leader of the Opposition always has priority for a question if she requires that. She has in fact delegated that to her deputy.
(3) If no to (1), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) Routes 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 all operate between Perth and Claremont, although they all perform different functions, serving different suburbs and attractions along their respective routes. Route 102 operates between Perth and Cottesloe via Claremont station and route 107 operates between Perth and Fremantle via Claremont station. In the case of these services, the primary function of the route is to provide a direct connection to Perth. If Transperth was to coordinate bus services with train services at Claremont station, it would be unable to provide the consistent frequency of buses necessary for legibility. For example, the 102 departure from Perth would be set by the train time at Claremont, not by the need to provide an even frequency of buses within the busiest section of the road route. Routes 23, 102, 107, 78 and 79 are all coordinated to maximise the number of buses operating between Perth and the University of Western Australia. In addition to this coordination, the 102 and 107 routes are coordinated to maximise the frequency of buses travelling along Stirling Highway from Perth to Claremont. The 24 and 25 routes are coordinated through Subiaco to maximise the frequency for residents in that area. Although it is appreciated that some passengers would prefer to change to a train at Claremont station, it needs to be noted that this is the minority of passengers, compared with the number who prefer a direct bus to the central business district. The PRESIDENT : Just to explain, I will give the call to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition because the Leader of the Opposition is unavoidably out of the chamber, and the Leader of the Opposition always has priority for a question if she requires that. She has in fact delegated that to her deputy.
Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) Routes 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 all operate between Perth and Claremont, although they all perform different functions, serving different suburbs and attractions along their respective routes. Route 102 operates between Perth and Cottesloe via Claremont station and route 107 operates between Perth and Fremantle via Claremont station. In the case of these services, the primary function of the route is to provide a direct connection to Perth. If Transperth was to coordinate bus services with train services at Claremont station, it would be unable to provide the consistent frequency of buses necessary for legibility. For example, the 102 departure from Perth would be set by the train time at Claremont, not by the need to provide an even frequency of buses within the busiest section of the road route. Routes 23, 102, 107, 78 and 79 are all coordinated to maximise the number of buses operating between Perth and the University of Western Australia. In addition to this coordination, the 102 and 107 routes are coordinated to maximise the frequency of buses travelling along Stirling Highway from Perth to Claremont. The 24 and 25 routes are coordinated through Subiaco to maximise the frequency for residents in that area. Although it is appreciated that some passengers would prefer to change to a train at Claremont station, it needs to be noted that this is the minority of passengers, compared with the number who prefer a direct bus to the central business district. The PRESIDENT : Just to explain, I will give the call to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition because the Leader of the Opposition is unavoidably out of the chamber, and the Leader of the Opposition always has priority for a question if she requires that. She has in fact delegated that to her deputy.
(1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) Routes 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 all operate between Perth and Claremont, although they all perform different functions, serving different suburbs and attractions along their respective routes. Route 102 operates between Perth and Cottesloe via Claremont station and route 107 operates between Perth and Fremantle via Claremont station. In the case of these services, the primary function of the route is to provide a direct connection to Perth. If Transperth was to coordinate bus services with train services at Claremont station, it would be unable to provide the consistent frequency of buses necessary for legibility. For example, the 102 departure from Perth would be set by the train time at Claremont, not by the need to provide an even frequency of buses within the busiest section of the road route. Routes 23, 102, 107, 78 and 79 are all coordinated to maximise the number of buses operating between Perth and the University of Western Australia. In addition to this coordination, the 102 and 107 routes are coordinated to maximise the frequency of buses travelling along Stirling Highway from Perth to Claremont. The 24 and 25 routes are coordinated through Subiaco to maximise the frequency for residents in that area. Although it is appreciated that some passengers would prefer to change to a train at Claremont station, it needs to be noted that this is the minority of passengers, compared with the number who prefer a direct bus to the central business district. The PRESIDENT : Just to explain, I will give the call to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition because the Leader of the Opposition is unavoidably out of the chamber, and the Leader of the Opposition always has priority for a question if she requires that. She has in fact delegated that to her deputy.
(2) Not applicable. (3) Routes 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 all operate between Perth and Claremont, although they all perform different functions, serving different suburbs and attractions along their respective routes. Route 102 operates between Perth and Cottesloe via Claremont station and route 107 operates between Perth and Fremantle via Claremont station. In the case of these services, the primary function of the route is to provide a direct connection to Perth. If Transperth was to coordinate bus services with train services at Claremont station, it would be unable to provide the consistent frequency of buses necessary for legibility. For example, the 102 departure from Perth would be set by the train time at Claremont, not by the need to provide an even frequency of buses within the busiest section of the road route. Routes 23, 102, 107, 78 and 79 are all coordinated to maximise the number of buses operating between Perth and the University of Western Australia. In addition to this coordination, the 102 and 107 routes are coordinated to maximise the frequency of buses travelling along Stirling Highway from Perth to Claremont. The 24 and 25 routes are coordinated through Subiaco to maximise the frequency for residents in that area. Although it is appreciated that some passengers would prefer to change to a train at Claremont station, it needs to be noted that this is the minority of passengers, compared with the number who prefer a direct bus to the central business district. The PRESIDENT : Just to explain, I will give the call to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition because the Leader of the Opposition is unavoidably out of the chamber, and the Leader of the Opposition always has priority for a question if she requires that. She has in fact delegated that to her deputy.
(3) Routes 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 all operate between Perth and Claremont, although they all perform different functions, serving different suburbs and attractions along their respective routes. Route 102 operates between Perth and Cottesloe via Claremont station and route 107 operates between Perth and Fremantle via Claremont station. In the case of these services, the primary function of the route is to provide a direct connection to Perth. If Transperth was to coordinate bus services with train services at Claremont station, it would be unable to provide the consistent frequency of buses necessary for legibility. For example, the 102 departure from Perth would be set by the train time at Claremont, not by the need to provide an even frequency of buses within the busiest section of the road route. Routes 23, 102, 107, 78 and 79 are all coordinated to maximise the number of buses operating between Perth and the University of Western Australia. In addition to this coordination, the 102 and 107 routes are coordinated to maximise the frequency of buses travelling along Stirling Highway from Perth to Claremont. The 24 and 25 routes are coordinated through Subiaco to maximise the frequency for residents in that area. Although it is appreciated that some passengers would prefer to change to a train at Claremont station, it needs to be noted that this is the minority of passengers, compared with the number who prefer a direct bus to the central business district. The PRESIDENT : Just to explain, I will give the call to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition because the Leader of the Opposition is unavoidably out of the chamber, and the Leader of the Opposition always has priority for a question if she requires that. She has in fact delegated that to her deputy.
The PRESIDENT : Just to explain, I will give the call to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition because the Leader of the Opposition is unavoidably out of the chamber, and the Leader of the Opposition always has priority for a question if she requires that. She has in fact delegated that to her deputy.
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