Is light rail a 'magnificent' opportunity? These community groups don't think so
ABCThey increase property prices, take cars off the road and governments seem keen to splash billions to roll them out in rapidly growing cities. "The study found the Gold Coast Highway from Burleigh Heads to Tugun could be transformed into a high amenity community focused boulevard with priority given to walking, cycling and a world class light rail system that enhances the livability and character of the southern coastal suburbs." Mr Bailey has said light rail was an increasingly popular transport solution globally and pointed to the roughly 69 million trips that had been made on the first two stages of the Gold Coast light rail so far. Despite the light rail running down existing sections of the Gold Coast Highway, Ms Down said the project was not suitable for the southern Gold Coast. Like some of those opposed to light rail on the Gold Coast, Ms Goodwin-McDonald said she supported an extension of heavy rail.
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Buses could replace final stage of Gold Coast light rail project
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Challenging times for Gold Coast businesses as stage three Gold Coast Light Rail ramps up
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Gold Coast MP Karen Andrews says her opposition to light rail not motivated by an investment property she owns along the proposed route
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Alternative Gold Coast light rail options would lead to 'hundreds of resumptions', according to Transport Minister
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Gold Coast light rail debate shows 'change can be scary', but city still has a public transport problem
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Gold Coast light rail contracts signed to get stage three underway
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Gold Coast light rail sparks heated council meeting as residents weigh lifestyle and development ahead of poll
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Brave new world of driverless vehicles sees light rail advocates changing track
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