The Shore Regional Organisation of Councils (SHOROC) has thanked the National Roads & Motorists Association (NRMA) for supporting the long running campaign to ‘get the northern beaches moving’, and called on it to get behind the plans already agreed and underway in partnership between the NSW Government and councils.
“It is very positive to have the NRMA’s support for the projects identified in partnership by the SHOROC Mayors and our local MPs and now well progressed in planning,” said Councillor Peter Abelson SHOROC President and Mayor of Mosman.
SHOROC stated its priority is establishing a fast and effective public transport service now with Bus Rapid Transit for Pittwater/Military Rd as well as improved bus services for Warringah Rd.
SHOROC has long supported the proposed tunnel under the Spit Bridge and looks forward to the outcome of the NSW Government’s feasibility studies already underway.
The transport infrastructure priorities for the region were developed by SHOROC Mayors and the NSW MPs in 2010 under the Shaping Our Future strategy.
“Our overall priority here is less road congestion and an efficient and effective transport system,” Cr Abelson said.
“The regional Bus Rapid Transit system will help transform the region by providing fast and reliable public transport, encouraging a modal shift and resulting in less road congestion across the whole region.
“The tunnel currently being investigated by the NSW Government along with the targeted road upgrades underway will significantly reduce traffic congestion.
“We are working with the NSW Government through the regular ‘Leaders’ Forums’ of the Mayors and MPs, as well as the SHOROC Transport Planning Group of senior council, Transport for NSW and RMS planners.
“We will continue to partner with the NSW Government to deliver better transport for our region.”
