The ARA’s General Manager of Sustainability, Joeley Pettit, spoke to ABC Canberra’s Drive program about the significant economic, environmental and social benefits that the Canberra Light Rail project will deliver, following the start of construction of the Stage 2A extension from Civic to Commonwealth Park.

If we want to ensure continued investment and urban renewal in the nation’s capital, and meet the challenge of providing our growing population with an efficient and environmentally friendly public transport system, then light rail is the answer.

Light rail delivers many benefits, including:

• Driving urban renewal
• Supporting housing affordability
• Easing traffic congestion
• Creating more jobs
• Providing safe, accessible transport
• Dramatically reducing carbon emissions
• Supporting education, health and cultural precincts