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The Tram eats Canberra as TCCS eclipses TAMS

MEEGAN Fitzharris says today marks the start of a new era of integrated transport and high quality local services for Canberrans as a new government directorate begins work. “Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate (TCCS) […]

Voting for the Greens is voting for light rail says Zed

ZED Seselja has attacked The Greens announcement that they will commit $400 million to light rail in Canberra as being completely out of touch. “We know that a clear majority of Canberrans do not support […]

Pay parking comes for motorcycles

MEEGAN Fitzharris has announced a plan to increase the amount of motorcycle parking throughout the city, which will be trialled for 12 months from 1 July 2016. “The plan will allow up to three motorcycles […]

Cheaper stamp duty for motorbikes

MICK Gentleamen is encouraging the community to take advantage of cheaper stamp duty for new motorcycles and scooters, which will come into effect on 1 July 2016. “Motorcycling is becoming an increasingly popular means of […]

Bus drivers downing tools tomorrow

ACTING Director of Public Transport Ian McGlinn is warning Canberrans that ACTION bus services will be temporarily disrupted tomorrow to allow for a meeting of all drivers. “From 10 am to 2 pm tomorrow there […]

Uber from the Airport

ANDREW Barr has announced that Canberra Airport and Uber have reached an agreement to allow inbound passengers to Canberra to use Uber services from the airport terminal, in time for the arrival of direct international […]

Don’t forget your frozen windscreen

ACT Policing is urging all Canberra drivers to remove ice from all the glass surfaces of their vehicles as the Nation’s Capital experiences subzero temperatures. Frosted windscreens and windows pose a significant danger to road […]

Gungahlin Drive once again complete

MEEGAN Fitzharris says the first stage of major works to ease traffic congestion on some of Gungahlin’s major roads is complete with the opening of the Gungahlin Drive upgrade. “Upgrade widening works on a 1.6 […]

Auditor-General concerned by light rail benefit promises

THE ACT Auditor‐General Maxine Cooper has presented a performance audit report on the Initiation of the Light Rail Project. “The Capital Metro Light Rail Project’s governance, administrative and project management framework is sound and generally […]

Throwing eggs at cyclists is about to become even less legal

SHANE Rattenbury says new laws will make it illegal to throw objects at or place objects in the way of motor vehicles or bicycles so as to risk the safety of drivers, riders or passengers, […]

Point to point speed cameras? A Canberra company has an app for that

CANBERRA based start-up company HLS Vehicle Customisation is on a mission to improve road safety and driver awareness through innovative technology. HLA co-founder Kevin Atkinson says the company recently launched its first iOS device app, […]

Horse Park Drive upgrade complete

MEEGAN Fitzharris says Gungahlin residents will see improved safety and traffic flow at the intersection of Horse Park Drive and Anthony Rolfe Avenue following the completion of the intersection upgrade. “The intersection upgrade forms part […]

Road closures around Canberra in the wet

THE ACT Government is advising road users that Uriarra Crossing is now closed due to recent wet weather. The following roads remain closed across the ACT: the unsealed section of Boboyan Road (except for four […]

Athllon Drive speed cameras on the move

SHANE Rattenbury says the point to point camera system on Athllon Drive will be relocated, following a review of the ACT’s road safety camera locations. “The review, undertaken by Martin Small Consulting, clearly shows that […]

Aikman drive duplication promised

MEEGAN Fitzharris says a major upgrade to Aikman Drive in Belconnen will be funded in this year’s ACT Budget to improve access for local residents, workers in the Belconnen Town Centre and those who visit […]

Ashley Drive duplication rumbling on

MICK Gentleman has announced $3.5 million in funding for the completion of the Stage 3 Ashley drive duplication, to be complete by the end of 2018. “This is a great announcement for the local Tuggeranong […]

Barr promises family violence package in budget

ANDREW Barr and Simon Corbell have released three reports on the impact of family violence on the ACT community. “It is clear from these reports that the Canberra community can and must do more to […]

Road closures on State Circle

THE ACT Government and National Capital Authority are advising motorists and other road users of temporary road closures at the intersection of State Circle and Canberra Avenue, Forrest for the installation of new traffic lights. […]

Capital Metro contract signed

SIMON Corbell says contracts were today signed between the ACT Government and the successful light rail consortium, Canberra Metro, paving the way for the start of construction on Canberra’s first light rail project. Simon said […]

Master Builders not happy with tram construction plans

EXECUTIVE Director of Master Builders ACT Kirk Coningham says local construction teams were horrified last week when they learned from media reports that they were to be locked out of the light rail project. “The […]

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The Tram eats Canberra as TCCS eclipses TAMS

Voting for the Greens is voting for light rail says Zed

Pay parking comes for motorcycles

Cheaper stamp duty for motorbikes

Bus drivers downing tools tomorrow

Uber from the Airport

Don’t forget your frozen windscreen

Gungahlin Drive once again complete

Auditor-General concerned by light rail benefit promises

Throwing eggs at cyclists is about to become even less legal

Point to point speed cameras? A Canberra company has an app for that

Horse Park Drive upgrade complete

Road closures around Canberra in the wet

Athllon Drive speed cameras on the move

Aikman drive duplication promised

Ashley Drive duplication rumbling on

Barr promises family violence package in budget

Road closures on State Circle

Capital Metro contract signed

Master Builders not happy with tram construction plans

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