Ten years of traffic jams, predicts Hanson
Canberrans can expect traffic congestion for up to a decade because of tram construction, says Deputy Opposition Leader Jeremy Hanson.
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ACT government population projections estimate 784,000 people will be living in the ACT by 2060, leaving the Canberra Liberals concerned about housing.
Canberra cannot afford the ACT government’s incompetence if it is to become a more environmentally, socially and financially sustainable city, says letter writer MIKE QUIRK.
The Canberra Liberals are calling on the ACT government to make public the project cost of delivering light rail to Woden.
News
Libs want the road money back
Federal funding stripped from major road projects in Canberra should be reinstated, the ACT opposition says.
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Drunk driver smashes into tram
A drunk driver was more than three times over the limit when he ran a red light and crashed into a Canberra tram.
Letters
There’s a better way for the destructive tramline
If we must have this tramline, then an alternative less expensive route for the Civic to Capital Hill section, that won't need underground power, is available, says letter writer JACK KERSHAW.
"Neither the opposition nor independents dare to oppose the white elephant responsible for Third World conditions in this wealthy city," says letter writer ROBIN UNDERWOOD.
"Is there anyone within the NCA’s world who thinks it is a good idea to insert another set of traffic lights on Commonwealth Avenue to allow the tram to enter every couple of minutes," asks "Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
FOLLOWING this morning's (March 9) collision between a pedestrian and a tram at the intersection…
OVER the weekend the Canberra Liberals launched a major advertising campaign attacking the light rail…
ALISTAIR Coe says the politicisation of light rail has been taken to a new level…
ALISTAIR Coe says the Barr government’s decision to introduce additional direct bus services from Gungahlin…
CANBERRA'S Capital Metro plans are gaining national attention with the Australian Financial Review recruiting a…
ANDREW Barr and Simon Corbell have launched consultation on the latest light rail urban designs.…
ALISTAIR Coe says that news the ACT government has paid $27,000 to develop a calendar…
