Coordinator-General Transport for New South Wales.
Sydney nsw
Joined May 2012
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Pre-opening day at Martin Place Sydney Metro.
Caught up with the next generation of passionate rail and transport advocates!
Howard Collins OBE retweeted
If you’ve got a road that’s taking all the traffic because it’s so much better than the alternatives, the one thing you absolutely _must_not_do_ is make that road wider.
If you do, you’re making your problem worse – because the motorway’s advantage becomes even greater.
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In fact, the worst thing you could do to this bit of the M25 is add another lane. And this weekend’s traffic jams will show you why.
The reason this section of the M25 is so busy isn’t just about the M25 – it’s about all the things that aren’t the M25.
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The stereotype of highways planners is that they always say ‘add another lane’.
Not here.
And because someone (not me) put a … revealing slide pack onto gov.uk, I get to tell you about it.
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The road isn’t just congested. It's stuffed.
Most roads have two peaks of traffic – morning and evening. The SWQ doesn’t. The traffic starts at about 6am and goes constantly until about 6pm.
And because it’s stuffed, when things go wrong there's no way to fix it.
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The Tay Tay Express from Olympic Park ran smoothly last night. I think people were around later than they budgeted for, still big crowds as it got close to last train just before 1am.
Here's trains to Central, the westbound platform was just as busy.
Spot the Blink 182 fans.
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🎊 Exciting news! A ribbon-cutting today to mark the official opening of Rozelle Interchange. From tomorrow, motorists will be able to use the new tunnels which connect Sydney's west and south-west to the CBD and inner west 🚗🌉
The Transport Management Centre in Sydney is not the only one checking the traffic flows out of the city - “The Eagle has landed” or should I say Australian Sea Eagle! A quick feather duster of the lens and off fishing! Happy Friday
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The Rozelle Interchange is nearly open to motorists! Connecting Sydney’s west and south-west to the CBD and inner west.
New roads can be confusing, so plan ahead before driving on it for the first time. You can even take it for a trial run from the comfort of your own home! 👇
The TNSW and Sydney Metro CEO sleep out team at White Bay Sydney @TransportforNSW @VinniesNSW @CEOSleepout
Last November I had the great privilege to meet Barry Humphries CBE AO for our naming ceremony of River class Ferry “Margaret Ollie”.
We did joke that one of the next batch of Sydney ferries should be named “Dame Edna”! – at Barangaroo, Sydney
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#EXCLUSIVE: An out-of-control truck was seen ploughing through a busy intersection in Manningham earlier this week.
See the full story tonight, only on #9News
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#EXCLUSIVE SailGP has cancelled the second day of events after a wild storm. Incredible footage @dailytelegraph
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Visiting Sydney for @sydworldpride? Welcome! 🌈
We're here to help you get around and ride with pride - public transport is the best way to get to your WorldPride events!
For tips and tricks and to plan your #SydneyWorldPride travel, make transportnsw.info/sydney-wor… your first stop.
ALT Sydney WorldPride 2023 - Ride with pride. Proud supporter of your journey. Plan your trip at transportnsw.info
Howard Collins OBE retweeted
For years we’ve tried to beat traffic by building more roads. It hasn’t worked.
Around the world, building more roads and lanes has resulted in more traffic.
That’s why we are going to do things differently in Wales. #RoadsReview
gov.wales/roads-review-welsh…
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⚽️ Are you on the Socceroos bandwagon? Well, we're giving you a free kick to cheer on Australia with fare free travel across the Opal network tomorrow morning. Whether you're coming from Mooy Mooy or McGreen Square, there's no need to tap on or off between 4am and midday.
Railways and Royalty have always had strong connections. The passing of the Queen marks an end of an era of the multitude trips.
I have had the honour and privilege to meet the Queen four times in my career. The rail family,I am sure, expresses our condolences for the sad loss.
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Locomotive 3801 to kick off 2022 Transport Heritage Expo with crossing of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. For more: bit.ly/3TdlmJV
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Could NSW shift from ‘Car is King’ to putting people at the heart of transport? With investment into key infrastructure like safe cycleways, walkways and technology enabled mobility, it’s possible…💭🚶♀️🚴♀️ @RobStokesMP #MobilitySummit22
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The iconic Locomotive 3801 will return to the tracks on Sat 19 March to celebrate the Sydney Harbour Bridge turning 90! A F1 vintage electric train, heritage buses and ferries will also be in service. #SHB90 🚂🚌⛴️
TICKETS ON SALE AT 9AM TODAY 👉 transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneyh…
