Recommendation
Make better use of existing transport infrastructure, increase public transport usage and reduce road congestion by developing and implementing a public transport patronage action plan with a focus on non-build measures. The action plan should include:
- adopting behaviour-change initiatives, digital technologies, and operational and service delivery innovations, including targeted trials and mobility-as-a-service models and include these in the scope of future business cases for major road and rail infrastructure
- planning for better connectivity to educational facilities and other activity precincts.
WA Government response
Recommendation 59 is fully supported. For further information please refer to the response document.
Current Implementation Progress
The Government Response notes that existing activities, such as the 2 zone fare cap and ongoing behaviour change programs, address this recommendation, so no further government action has been identified. Infrastructure WA notes that the government is progressing initiatives that may encourage further patronage. Establishing an action plan to coordinate and integrate initiatives is encouraged.