Websites making it easier to use public transport

17 October 2016

Tweed City stall launches site for people going places

Transport services in the Tweed, including new websites making it easier to use public transport, will be explained at a community information stall at Tweed City Shopping Centre on Thursday 20 October.

Bus, taxi and community transport operators will combine with Council and social justice organisation, Social Futures, to hold the stall near the Coles Supermarket from 9am – 3pm.

The stall will also launch the www.goingplaces.org.au website, showing how to use the site as an easy tool to plan journeys in the Tweed and throughout the Northern Rivers.

“The new Going Places website has been developed to make it much easy to find information you need about transport options in your area,” Social Futures Development and Innovation Project Officer Alex Lewers said.

“Information and contact details for buses, taxis, community transport, trains, cycleways, airports, fares and concessions and specialist aboriginal and youth services are listed for each town and district, for really easy reference.

“Going Places also features regular updates on transport news around the region, including road closures, events and community engagement on transport issues.”

The site also links to Transport for NSW’s new Trip Planner online service, which enables users to enter their starting point and planned destination and will list options for their journey. It provides estimated travel times and specific service numbers for public transport, with links to booking services.

“It makes planning a journey easier and quicker than ever, whether it’s travelling within a town or a trip across the state,” Mr Lewers said.

“Representatives at Thursday’s stall will be on hand to show people how easy it is to use the Trip Planner and Going Places websites.

“We will also be providing information on bus timetables, concession rates and new transport services.”