THE closure of the T2 lane on Adelaide Avenue was reversed last night in the Legislative Assembly.

The motion, to reinstate the lane, was put forward by the Canberra Liberals and supported by the Greens with amendments.

“I am glad the majority of the Assembly has agreed that ACT Labor’s decision to change the T2 lane to a bus only lane was illogical and not in the best interests of the community,” ACT Liberal Transport Services spokesperson Alistair Coe said.

“This successful motion follows concerns raised with me by the community about the lane closure.

“The onus is now on ACT Labor to respect the community’s wishes and restore the T2 lane as soon as possible.

“Simon Corbell’s decision to remove this lane was yet another poorly thought out plan by this Minister.

“Despite making the decision to only allow only buses on the lane, he did not change bus timetables, meaning bus times will not improve as a result of the change.

“Instead, Simon Corbell once again stifled Canberrans’ use of the car without making improvements to the dire public transport system.”

The lane, dedicated for cars with two or more passengers, was reverted back to a bus lane on Monday. The T2 was introduced in 2009 as a temporary measure to help with the increased traffic on Adelaide Avenue due to the construction of the Gungahlin Drive Extension.