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Labor/Liberal public transport shame file

The Greens today released the public transport shame list, proving that both Labor and Liberal have failed on public transport. Ms Jo Bragg, Greens Lord Mayoral Candidate said today, "The best guide to future action is past action, and the Greens have logged the disastrous record of Labor and Liberal on public transport issues and produced the shame file. It is hard to pick out the most nonsensical  things the major parties have done as the shame list is so long."

Greens promise free public transport for kids | BrisbaneTimes.com.au

12 March 2008 Read the article

Public transport would be free for all Brisbane children within three years under a plan outlined by Greens mayoral candidate Jo Bragg today.

Ms Bragg said the "kids ride free" initiative would be phased in during the next three years and begin with off-peak travel until there were enough buses and ferries to extend the offer to peak periods

Kids Ride Free in BCC!

Greens' Lord Mayoral Candidate Jo Bragg launched the Greens' Kids Ride Free policy this morning with the help of students Myora Kane, Hannah Pham and Lucy Marqus-Kyle (pictured left to right). The policy, designed to encourage more young people aged 5-18 to use public transport, will take the strain off family budgets, help young people develop good transport habits and reduce traffic on the roads. Under the $21 million scheme young people living in Brisbane will be eligible for $120 worth of free public transport each year. A similar policy has already been implemented in London, with great results for young people and their families.

Greens Accept Debate Offer, but where is Campbell Newman?

Ms Jo Bragg, Greens Lord Mayoral  Candidate for Brisbane advised Mr Greg Rowell's team today that yes she'll definitely be there on Friday to debate with Greg Rowell. The Labor party informed Ms Bragg that Mayor Campbell Newman is refusing to participate in this traditional BCC Mayoral Debate despite two letters and several phone messages from the  Labor Party.

Bragg stands out in Property Council Debate

While Newman and Rowell bickered, Greens Lord Mayoral Candidate Jo Bragg used her address to the Property Council to repeat her calls for a ban to developer donations, for unsustainable growth to stop and for Council's transport priorities to be put on public transport, walking and cycling. The need for a ban on developer donations is now crystal clear as information about corruption involving developers and Councillors at Woolongong Council in New South Wales are made public.

Peition for City Cat Terminal submitted

Greens’ candidate for Hamilton, Tristan Peach, has submitted a petition to Council with 110 signatures for a long overdue City Cat terminal to be built at the Teneriffe Ferry stop. Council must commence design and construction of a City Cat Terminal at the Teneriffe Ferry stop immediately, rather than waiting years for a stop to be built at the Newstead River Park.

Bring back the T3 on Coronation Drive

The Brisbane Greens support calls from the Rail Tram and Bus Union for the Coronation Drive transit lane to be reinstated. This is a cost-effective, short-term solution for improving public transport and reducing congestion. The lane was opened to general traffic during 2007 with bipartisan support from Labor and Liberal Councillors, despite the fact that TransLink stated it would reduce the capacity of the road. It has led to a huge increase in trip times and reduced reliability for public transport users. The Greens' transport plan outlines their future plans for transit lanes. Tell us which roads you think need transit lanes by adding a comment below.

Greens accuse Labor of dodgy polling | BrisbaneTimes.com.au

5 March 2008 Read the article

The Greens have added their voice to accusations the Labor Party is behind biased phone polling ahead of next weekend's Brisbane City Council election.

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Greens campaign chief Ian Gittus yesterday said his office had received at least five reports of push polling in the Labor-held Gabba ward.

Mr Gittus said among the questions, residents were told Greens candidate Drew Hutton had given his preferences to the Liberal Party - an allegation the Greens denied.

"No decision has been made on preferences and we're still doing the final negotiations now," he said.

Surya McEwen for the Greens in Wishart

The Wishart Ward comprises the suburbs of Eight Mile Plains, Macgregor, Robertson and parts of Upper Mt Gravatt and Wishart. Greens' candidate Surya McEwen has a vision for a Wishart that includes improved community and sporting facilities, wildlife areas, community gardens and great public transport. Surya is concerned about the rising cost of food and fuel and will work on local initiatives to ease the burden on residents. He wants to involve people in Council decision making, to ensure the right solutions are chosen for his area. Read more about Surya below and contact him via the Greens' office on 38460862.

Greens launch air quality policy

Brisbane has amongst the worst air quality of Australian Cities. Air pollution has serious implications for our health with children and older people especially vulnerable. If elected the Greens will stop the Hale Street Bridge and restore funding for Brisbane City Council staff to assess and advise on air quality. Staff levels for air quality assessment were slashed by Newman in 2004.