# \#transport-and-main-roads **URL:** https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/tag/transport-and-main-roads/55.md [Latest](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/tags.md) --- ## [Southern Thornlands PDA](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/southern-thornlands-pda/1742)
**Author:** [@j\_ryde24](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/j_ryde24)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2026 11:07 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/southern-thornlands-pda/1742 "2026-11-03T11:07:35Z")
After a few weeks of investigation into this, I am happy to be able to share a draft report into high-capacity transport for the Southern Redlands. It is my hope that a transport corridor can be preserved from Thornland… --- ## [Road Network Discussion, Observations and Projects](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/road-network-discussion-observations-and-projects/416)
**Author:** [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [29 October 2026 10:47 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/road-network-discussion-observations-and-projects/416 "2026-10-29T10:47:09Z")
A place to discuss the Queensland road network and associated projects. M1 chockers North and Southbound to and from the Logan Motorway interchange and Gateway merge this arvo. M1 also chockers around Buranda and the… --- ## [Gold Coast Light Rail](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/gold-coast-light-rail/134)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 514\ **Last updated:** [23 October 2026 11:00 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/gold-coast-light-rail/134 "2026-10-23T11:00:55Z")
This thread is for Gold Coast Light Rail discussions. Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 is delivering a 6.7km extension south of the existing tram network to link Broadbeach South and Burleigh Heads. Notes … --- ## [DH2LM: Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade, what's up?](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/dh2lm-daisy-hill-to-logan-motorway-upgrade-whats-up/1739)
**Author:** [@lowler293](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/lowler293)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [20 October 2026 01:47 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/dh2lm-daisy-hill-to-logan-motorway-upgrade-whats-up/1739 "2026-10-20T01:47:55Z")
A billion in funding but nothing’s happening. What’s up? Supposedly scheduled to be complete before the 2032 Olympics, before the addendum was added, this project has been in the spotlight for a while. Significant loca… --- ## [AUSRAIL 2026 Brisbane Conference](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ausrail-2026-brisbane-conference/1751)
**Author:** [@yourbro21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/yourbro21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2026 00:27 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ausrail-2026-brisbane-conference/1751 "2026-09-28T00:27:21Z")
Saw this event suggested in my feed. Seems interesting. It’s from November 23 to 25. It will include touring of rail facilities as well as over 3000 professionals with experience in the rail transport industry, inclu… --- ## [Gold Coast BRT (GC Surfer Project)](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/gold-coast-brt-gc-surfer-project/1690)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2026 02:53 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/gold-coast-brt-gc-surfer-project/1690 "2026-08-28T02:53:45Z")
A topic for discussions relating BRT on the Gold Coast and the Gold Coast Surfer project. --- ## [The Wave (DSCL)](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/the-wave-dscl/574)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 467\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2026 08:41 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/the-wave-dscl/574 "2026-08-19T08:41:59Z")
A thread for discussing The Wave project, formally known as the Direct Sunshine Coast Line (DSCL). --- ## [Introducing Translink Services between Toowoomba and Brisbane](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/introducing-translink-services-between-toowoomba-and-brisbane/123)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [16 June 2026 04:04 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/introducing-translink-services-between-toowoomba-and-brisbane/123 "2026-06-16T04:04:08Z")
This thread is for the discussion of introducing long-distance Translink (subsidised) services between Toowoomba and Brisbane. This includes both trains and long-distance bus services. Current concepts and discussions h… --- ## [Western Suburbs Transport Plan](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/western-suburbs-transport-plan/1604)
**Author:** [@MossPickle](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/MossPickle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2026 07:45 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/western-suburbs-transport-plan/1604 "2026-04-29T07:45:03Z")
Apologies for the new thread (feel free to merge this mods if there’s a better one) but I found an article about TMR’s consultation which is open until the 29th of May. Details in article: CONSULTATION OPEN ON WESTERN S… --- ## [North West Transport Corridor (Trouts Road Corridor)](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/north-west-transport-corridor-trouts-road-corridor/163)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2026 03:26 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/north-west-transport-corridor-trouts-road-corridor/163 "2026-02-12T03:26:25Z")
North West Transport Corridor The corridor originates near Gympie Road and Strathpine Station in the northern extent and continues south through Bridgeman Downs, McDowall and Everton Park to connect with Alderley S… --- ## [Where has the Gold Glider gone?](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/where-has-the-gold-glider-gone/1474)
**Author:** [@Southsider](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Southsider)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2026 23:47 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/where-has-the-gold-glider-gone/1474 "2026-01-29T23:47:32Z")
What on earth happened to the promised Gold Glider for Hamilton to Woolloongabba via Valley/CBD? Council announced it in 2021, allocated nearly $100,000 for a business case, submitted it to TMR in 2022, then the “blue” … --- ## [Protected and proposed transport corridors](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/protected-and-proposed-transport-corridors/825)
**Author:** [@ExpressToNorthgate](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/ExpressToNorthgate)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [9 November 2025 23:10 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/protected-and-proposed-transport-corridors/825 "2025-11-09T23:10:36Z")
The idea of the future Sunshine Coast line having further extensions (very hypothetical) got me thinking about future lines in other places. I’m not sure if they are available, but I wasn’t able to find concrete details… --- ## [Turn left on red after stopping - expansion](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/turn-left-on-red-after-stopping-expansion/799)
**Author:** [@ari](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/ari)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2025 22:58 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/turn-left-on-red-after-stopping-expansion/799 "2025-09-08T22:58:16Z")
Our favourite lord mayor Adrian Schinner is back to pushing for allowing cars to turn left on red lights (ABC article), an incredibly dangerous idea that leads to countless pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the US an… --- ## [Queensland Budget 2025-26](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/queensland-budget-2025-26/559)
**Author:** [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2025 02:27 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/queensland-budget-2025-26/559 "2025-06-27T02:27:53Z")
--- ## [Making an unofficial Queensland coach service map](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/making-an-unofficial-queensland-coach-service-map/496)
**Author:** [@as-saffarini](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/as-saffarini)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2025 02:49 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/making-an-unofficial-queensland-coach-service-map/496 "2025-05-27T02:49:36Z")
Hi guys, a few months back @Metro posted an unofficial map of South Australian coach services, it was made because they haven’t had one in decades. https://www.busnews.com.au/transport-enthusiast-creates-map-of-sas-regi… --- ## [Wave goodbye to heavy rail to Maroochydore](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/wave-goodbye-to-heavy-rail-to-maroochydore/478)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 May 2025 11:13 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/wave-goodbye-to-heavy-rail-to-maroochydore/478 "2025-05-18T11:13:36Z")
Better Transport Queensland Monday, 19/05/2025 For Immediate Release The Queensland Government has committed to delivering public transport to Maroochydore by 2032. However, Better Transport Queensland (BTQ) raises c… --- ## [Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line (formerly CAMCOS, North Coast Connect)](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/direct-sunshine-coast-rail-line-formerly-camcos-north-coast-connect/133)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [11 May 2025 03:55 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/direct-sunshine-coast-rail-line-formerly-camcos-north-coast-connect/133 "2025-05-11T03:55:44Z")
The Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line This thread is for Direct Sunshine Coast Line discussions. The 37.8km dual-track Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line will run from the North Coast Line at Beerwah to Maroochydore, via C… --- ## [SEQ Growth and Population](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/seq-growth-and-population/138)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2025 08:39 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/seq-growth-and-population/138 "2025-02-27T08:39:33Z")
South East Queensland is growing Published Monday, 31 July, 2023 at 01:42 PM Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympic a…