12 million
People will live in NSW by 2056, making 28m commuter trips per day
Future Transport 2056
2 x freight loads
NSW population will be 12m by 2056, requiring double the current metropolitan freight loads
Future Transport 2056
1 Waratah train carriage
Can move the equivalent of 22 full cars, or 1.4 Sydney buses
Future Transport 2056
Electric Vehicles
From 2020, a minimum of ten per cent of new government fleet vehicles will be electric or hybrid
NSW Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Plan
Active Transport
One in 8 NSW residents ride a bicycle in a typical week
Future Transport 2056
Safety
Towards Zero aims to save up to 350 lives, prevent 12,000 serious injuries and cut the cost of road trauma by over $7 billion a year
Road Safety Plan 2021
Accessibility
North West Metro is accessible for people with a disability and prams. In the first 2 weeks of opening patronage averaged 72,000 weekday journeys
Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2018-2022
Technology Trials
CAVs are being tested in Sydney Olympic Park, Coffs Harbour and Armidale. There are 5 Mobility as a Service (MaaS) pilots in progress
Connected and Automated Vehicles Plan
Electric Vehicles
Co-investment of $3 million for fast charging points on major regional corridors and $2 million for new charging points in commuter carparks
NSW Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Plan
Open Data Hub
Since its 2016 launch, more than 12,700 users have registered with 2.5 billion unique Application Program Interface (API) hits
Future Transport 2056

Project Highlights

Focus on a selection of initiatives set out in the Services and Infrastructure Plans (SIPs)

CAV trial underway in Sydney

Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV)

CAVs are transforming transport systems around the world and bringing a smarter future for passenger and freight mobility

Figure 9 – Sydney Airport’s ‘Electric Blu’ buses offer operating cost savings and a cleaner, smoother ride for passengers

Electric Vehicles

Decisions we make today will build a future transport system that is sustainable and affordable

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Fairer Fares

Transport should enable everyone to get the most out of life, wherever they live and whatever their age, ability or personal circumstances

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Future Transport 2056 Progress Updates

Future Transport 2056 Services and Infrastructure Plans (SIPs) set out more than 300 initiatives to be delivered in the first 10 years of the 40 year vision – 197 in Regional NSW and 107 in Greater Sydney.

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There are 300+ initiatives across Greater Sydney and Regional NSW

Greater Sydney Service and Infrastructure Plan

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Regional Service and Infrastructure Plan

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Future Transport Strategy

Our strategy and plans have been developed with extensive community feedback and collaboration across government

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Technology Roadmap

From personalising the customer experience to automated vehicle trials, see how our Roadmap is being delivered today

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Greater Sydney Services & Infrastructure Plan

Published: March 2018

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Regional NSW Services & Infrastructure Plan

Published: March 2018

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Supporting plans

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Transport’s 10 Year Blueprint

How we're making NSW a better place to live, work and visit

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