CityGlider
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| CityGlider | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| System | TransLink |
| Operator | Brisbane Transport |
| Livery | CityGlider |
| Began service | April 11, 2010[1] |
| Route | |
| Start | West End ferry wharf |
| Via | Brisbane CBD |
| End | Teneriffe ferry wharf |
CityGlider is a high-frequency bus route operated by Brisbane Transport, the Brisbane City Council agency that operates the city's public bus services for TransLink in Brisbane, Australia.
The Blue CityGlider runs every five minutes during peak and every 10 to 15 minutes during off-peak. This is the first service in Brisbane to operate 24 hours on Friday and Saturday and 18 hours every other day.[1]
Bus stops serviced by the CityGlider services are identified with signs and painted kerb.
History
The service was launched at 10:00 11 April 2010.[1][2]
Blue CityGlider Route (number 60)
The Blue CityGlider runs every five minutes during peak and every 10 to 15 minutes during off-peak. This is the first service in Brisbane to operate 24 hours on Friday and Saturday and 18 hours every other day.[1] In April 2014 a petition signed by 1070 people called upon the service operator, Brisbane Transport and Translink to reroute the inbound (westbound) service from Teneriffe Ferry via Skyring Terrace past the Gasworks Shopping and Restaurant Precinct rather than via Commercial Road.
In August 2014, the Brisbane City Council supported the rerouting of the inbound service and relocating the Commercial Road bus stop to Skyring Terrace. These changes once approved by Translink should be in operation before the end 2014.[3][4]
Maroon CityGlider Route (number 61)
The Maroon CityGlider runs every five minutes during peak and every 10 to 15 minutes during off-peak. The service operates between Ashgrove and Coorparoo West (Langlands Park Busway Statation). The Maroon City Glider busses are garaged at Brisbane Transport's Carina depot.
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Bus stops serviced by the CityGlider are identified with signs and painted kerb.
References
- ^ a b c d Trenwith, Courtney (11 April 2010). "Brisbane's 24-hour buses hit the road". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 16 October 2011.
- ^ Mass transit investigation report (PDF). Brisbane City Council. September 2007.
- ^ http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/city/newstead-gasworks-precinct-needs-this-bus-stop-as-its-already-home-to-a-major-employer-energex-with-new-headquarters-for-both-bank-of-queensland-and-tatts-group-on-the-way/story-fni9r0jy-1227022101012
- ^ http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/city-glider-to-be-rerouted-20140813-103opj.html