Improving SA’s public and active transport options will help reduce emissions.
More on-demand bus services
RAA supports on-demand bus services, which are a flexible public transport option to help commuters reach major bus and train interchanges.
On-demand bus services involve booking a ride in advance and requesting a pick-up and drop-off location, rather than following a fixed route, much as one would do with a taxi or Uber service.
RAA supports permanent on-demand bus services within Mount Barker and trialling on-demand buses in the Victor Harbor-Goolwa area.
Safer cycling routes
SA has one of the lowest levels of cycling participation in the country, due to safety concerns and a lack of connected infrastructure.
RAA supports finalisation and implementation of the State Cycling Strategy, including a mapped metropolitan priority cycling network, underpinned by a $10 million annual State Government investment in the State Bicycle Fund.
Ongoing investment in cycling infrastructure, including new and upgraded dedicated bike lanes or cycling paths, is required to attract new cyclists and encourage more frequent cycling.
As part of this, RAA has identified a range of priority projects, including:
Completion of the Gawler Greenway,
A bridge connecting the Royal Adelaide Hospital to the River Torrens Linear Path
Connection of regional cycling trails to deliver the Great Australian Wine Trail between the Clare Valley and McLaren Vale.
Legalising private e-scooters
RAA supports the use of private e-scooters on public land in South Australia and they provide a great first-and-last-mile active transport solution.
A recent RAA survey (May 2023) found 70% of our members support the public use of private e-scooters.
The State Government is currently considering a future framework for private e-scooters and we will seek to work with the Government on the final model.
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