Get Ready for Higher Costs: Government's $2 Billion Transport Plan

💰The government's transport plan involves a substantial increase in costs for drivers, including road user charges and increased fines.

🚗15 new four-lane highways will be built under the transport plan, targeting areas of national significance.

🚦Congestion charges may be implemented in major cities, requiring drivers to pay for driving during peak hours.

📝The plan includes a shift in focus for the land transport fund, no longer funding walking and cycling projects.

🌳Funding for walking, cycling, and traffic calming measures will be slashed, with a directive to remove speed bumps.

What are the key changes in the government's transport plan?

—The key changes in the plan include building 15 new four-lane highways, implementing road user charges, proposing congestion charges, increasing fines for not wearing seat belts, and slashing funding for walking and cycling projects.

How much will vehicle registrations increase?

—Vehicle registrations will see a $50 increase over the next two years.

Will there be additional costs for driving during peak hours?

—Yes, the government is considering implementing congestion charges in major cities, requiring drivers to pay for driving during rush hour.

What is the new focus of the land transport fund?

—The land transport fund will no longer fund walking and cycling projects. There is also a directive not to fund traffic calming measures such as bus stops, driving lanes, and speed bumps.

Will the government invest in public transport?

—The government plans to maintain services and make targeted investments in public transport. However, public transport fares may increase.

00:00The government has unveiled a $2 billion transport plan, which involves building 15 new four-lane highways and implementing road user charges. Vehicle registrations will see a $50 increase over the next two years.

00:30Congestion charges may be implemented in major cities, requiring drivers to pay for driving during peak hours.

01:17The plan includes a shift in focus for the land transport fund, no longer funding walking and cycling projects. Funding for traffic calming measures like bus stops and speed bumps will also be reduced.

02:06The government plans to maintain services and make targeted investments in public transport, but public transport fares may increase.

02:48The government aims to fund these infrastructure projects while ensuring efficient use of every dollar spent.