Answers to Questions

Bus Shelter Funding Program

2 The Hon. M.C. PARNELL (9 May 2018).

1. What is the government's intention in relation to the provision of new bus shelters in South Australia?

2. Will the government re-instate the previous 'Bus Shelter Funding Program' which ended in 2013-14 or introduce a similar new program to ensure that public transport passengers are protected from the elements whilst waiting for a bus?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment): The Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government has received this advice:

1. The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure advises that it sought funding to reinstate the program since it finished in 2013-14. The previous government did not make this funding available.

The Marshall government looks forward to continuing to work with local councils in the delivery of quality assets for our communities to provide more comfortable, functional shelters for all passengers.

2. We will be providing a more customer-centric public transport system by creating the SA Public Transport Authority (SAPTA), a new authority responsible for the delivery of all operational and customer service matters. SAPTA will be charged with programs such as new and upgraded bus shelters.