Gold Coast Rapid Transit - Coming soon

Gold Coast City Council and the Queensland Government are currently working in partnership on the development of a rapid transit system for Gold Coast City.

The Queensland Government has committed $550 million with further financial support for the project likely to be provided by Gold Coast Council and possibly by the private sector.

The Gold Coast Rapid Transit will provide a high quality public transport link in two stages from the Gold Coast rail line at either Helensvale or Parkwood to Griffith University and Southport, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, and ultimately the Gold Coast Airport and Coolangatta.

The Gold Coast Rapid Transit will provide many significant benefits for the Gold Coast including:

•Faster travel times between centres on a dedicated corridor avoiding congestion and traffic hazards

•Improved reliability through consistent trip times frequent services linking the heart of the city and major destinations like hospitals, shopping centres and universities.

•Additional bus services will also operate from the rapid transit corridor to other areas of the city moving more people more efficiently.

•The system will carry larger numbers of people than current public transport services are able to

•The system will enhance the image of the Gold Coast as a tourist destination and support ongoing activity along the corridor.

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