Local residents are being asked for their feedback regarding the Mount Gambier City Bus service.
Mount Gambier City Council has organised an online survey, with feedback then provided to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport to improve service delivery.
Council’s Acting CEO Barbara Cernovskis said the need to review and improve Mount Gambier’s public transport system was a reoccurring comment made throughout council’s community consultation processes in recent years.
“People who have provided feedback on proposed plans such as the Youth Engagement Strategy, Cultural and Heritage Plan and Modern Ageing have identified the need for a review of our city bus public transport systems,” she said.
“This includes routes and timetables, greater consideration regarding accessibility of existing services, greater access to and from major events, tourist and cultural attractions and local services such as education, health and accommodation providers.”
The survey will evaluate levels of public satisfaction regarding existing services and identify strengths, weaknesses and gaps within current transport models, opportunities for improvement, provide a chance to comment on the accessibility of existing services and planning, infrastructure and sustainability considerations for council.
“The survey is for users and potential users of the service. A submission form is also available for businesses and organisations, along with a mapping tool to capture information about specific sites throughout the city,” Ms Cernovskis said.
“Council will also directly engage with public bus users and conduct interviews with contractors and key stakeholder groups.
“This consultation aligns with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport timeframes and allows council the opportunity to provide an informed submission for consideration within the upcoming tendering process for the provision of public bus services in Mount Gambier, as well as potential upcoming changes to traffic conditions in Ferrers Street (the current location of the city bus interchange) with the opening of the new Coles store.”
Visit haveyoursaymountgambier.com.au/public-bus-service-2020 to participate in the survey.
Those who are unable to use the online platform are encouraged to contact council on 8721 2555 to complete the survey over the phone.
Submissions close November 30.
