The Canberra Liberals propose dedicated bus lanes between the City and Woden instead of light rail, more rapid and school bus routes, and hundreds of locally built electric buses in their public transport policy. Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee says more frequent bus services would be cheaper and quicker to implement than the planned Commonwealth Park light rail extension, which is expected to take about five years to build.
The Canberra Liberals will take this "people focused" public transport policy to the ACT election in October. Dedicated bus lanes instead of light rail to Woden, extra rapid routes and hundreds of additional, locally-built electric buses are all part of the Canberra Liberals' proposed public transport plan.The ACT government hasn't revealed the cost of the project — which they expect will be built over about five years from 2028 — arguing it can't be confirmed while planning, contract negotiations and approval processes are underwa