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The first thing you notice on entering the Kangaroo Flat Bus Lines (KFBL) workshop area in Bendigo, Victoria, is the abundance of bikes! These guys have a whole fleet of them and a dedicated trailer to accommodate one bike for every passenger on the bus. Why would the local schools look to any other operator for their camps when they are delivering this kind of above-and-beyond service? KFBL changed hands mid-2016, and business is flourishing under the new ownership. It is the overarching company that encompasses Riverina Bus Lines and also has shares in: McIvor Transit (Heathcote to Bendigo route service); an iTalk travel agency (a franchise); and JP Nihill (which provides a route service from Castlemaine into Bendigo). The organisation also runs Heathcote Transit, a small taxi service with…
Auckland Transport is extending the operation of dynamic lanes on Whangaparaoa Road during the afternoon peak by an hour from 4pm to 7pm from late February. At present, the hours are 4pm to 6pm. The dynamic lane concept, similar to tidal flow lanes, uses the existing road network more efficiently for the movement of people and vehicles. It makes use of traffic control devices and an adaptive LED light system to create an extra lane for vehicles travelling in the peak direction. Data collected since the start of the trial on January 24 has shown a positive improvement to the PM peak traffic flow on Whangaparaoa Road. Travel times have reduced and there is less queuing on Hibiscus Coast Highway, which is also having a positive impact on the flow…
“From day one of the contract, customers will be able to order a bus like they order an Uber” Transit Systems has won the competitive tender to operate bus services in Sydney’s inner west. Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance says the new operator will introduce its first round of improvements by the end of the year, with extra services on four of the region’s busiest routes. “This is great for people who travel by bus in Sydney’s inner west – they have a new operator committed to boosting services and using new technology to make catching a bus easier,” Constance says. “From day one of the contract, customers will be able to order a bus like they order an Uber, with on-demand mini-bus services around Canada Bay, Concord…
Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) Eastern Busway has reached another important milestone with the start of pre-construction work on the Panmure to Pakuranga stage of this major transport project. The project will involve the demolition of 14 Auckland Council-owned properties to enable archaeological investigations to commence. This work is essential to allow construction of the busway to start on schedule. The archaeological work is particularly important on this project due to the unique history and culturally significant nature of the area, including the site of the historic Mokoia Pā. This was the site of the Ngāti Paoa pā settlement throughout the 18th century and an important area of trade and commerce. It is located near the eastern end of Lagoon Drive and is of major significance to Mana Whenua.…
“We’re delivering better public transport in the south-eastern suburbs” Frankston’s new train station is another step closer with work kicking off on the transformation, which is to be completed by the end of 2018. The Victorian Government awarded the project contract to an alliance led by John Holland and KBR. The new station is part of the Labor Government’s $63 million Frankston Station Precinct Redevelopment. Genton Architecture emerged from a field of 39 to unanimously win the architectural design competition and has refined the design, which includes a distinctive new canopy and buildings, upgrades to the entrance and subway access. Other improvements to the area include new public plazas and walkways, which is set to create a thriving, modern shopping and transport hub. “This new station will be bigger and…
“We are looking forward to working closely with our existing clients and the new customers that are coming on board” Workshop equipment supplier Genesis Equipment has enhanced its portfolio with the acquisition of Queensland-based lubrication system specialist Cornish Lubrication Services. Providing workshop fitouts and equipment, including wheel service equipment and lifts and hoists, with this partnership Genesis will enhance its capabilities within the industry through a range of lubrication and equipment solutions for workshops. “We are very excited about the acquisition of Cornish Lubrication Services as part of the expanding GE Group,” Genesis Equipment general manager Brett Morgan says. “Andrew [Cornish] and his team have an impeccable reputation in the industry, a goal we strive to maintain with Genesis, so it was a natural progression to bring this organisation –…
