The ARA attended the Executive Roundtable on the South Australia Government’s Future of Transport, held on 16 October to inform the development of its Transport Strategy.
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is developing a Transport Strategy and Public Transport Strategy for the next 30 years and beyond, which will open for public consultation in November.
The strategy will set a long-term, intergenerational strategic direction for the whole state and will be used as a framework to inform future investment decisions.
The roundtable provided attendees with a platform to share their own organisations’ insights, discuss challenges, and explore potential solutions in a small-group setting with stakeholders across SA transport organisations.
It explored the future of transport in South Australia, discussing current trends, technological advancement opportunities, global trends and environmental sustainability priorities. Key focus areas included the importance of having an integrated transport network and taking into account the economic value and overall value that an efficient safe and integrated public transport system, as well as the value of harmonisation and streamlining across rail networks.
Accessibility was a key feature of the conversation, with discussions focusing on how to leverage data to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
The ARA is looking forward to contributing to the consultation process in the next few months.