Project History

Consultation closed

From 10 October until 14 December 2022, you were invited to have your say on this draft network.

This map highlights the network which was proposed during consultation.

Proposed changes from consultation

Two new metro services

Three new routes

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12 suburban routes redesigned to connect with metro

Two routes removed

New all-day services

Routes divided, to make them more reliable

13 routes combined for greater efficiency

Newly serviced roads

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Integrated network, linking with Cross River Rail

Please note the following when using the map:

Route timetables, CBD stopping locations and new bus stops have not been included.
Nightlink or district (school) services are not included.
Any referenced hours of operation and frequency, are a guide only and may not align to Translink’s ticketing time periods.

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A network under pressure

Summary of current inner-city bus network constraints

Buses delayed through King George Square station during peak periods

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Buses caught in congestion on busy CBD streets

Infographic icon for: Congestion across Victoria Bridge

Congestion across Victoria Bridge and at North Quay intersections

Cultural Centre station at capacity during peak periods

Queen Street bus station (QSBS) at capacity during peak periods

Buses delayed along Melbourne Street and South East Busway

What if changes are not made?

Without rethinking our bus network, congestion on both our roads and busways will worsen over time, buses won't arrive when you need them and we will miss the economic growth and social benefits of better connecting our city to the suburbs.

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