- THE BIG B-LINE SNUB - The Manly Daily 9 May 2017 published an article regarding a forum to be held for information about the B-Line Bus Program. Rapid transit forum to detail opportunities, advantages. A FORUM on rapid bus transport on the northern beaches will be held at the Narrabeen Sands Hotel on Wednesday, May 17. Hosted by Forest Coach Lines, the forum will feature Professor David Hensher from Sydney University, who is an expert on rapid transit systems. The B-Line bus will give more reliable and frequent trunk services He will discuss the success of such systems overseas, and the opportunity a rapid transit system will bring to the northern beaches. The second speaker, Niels Tvillig Larsen, will talk on innovative bus services, such as FlexDenmark in Denmark, and Demand Responsive Transport in Denver, Colorado. The third speaker, Forest Coach Lines director David Royle, will discuss initiatives his company has introduced, including feeder services, on-demand and trunk services. “There has never been a more exciting time for transport on the northern beaches,” Mr Royle said. “With the B-Line and the Northern Beaches Hospital projects well under way, now is an ideal time to discuss how new infrastructure, technology and service design can shape the transport network of the future". “The northern beaches B-Line is the most significant new bus service in Australia". “The bus network servicing the Pittwater Rd corridor has remained virtually unchanged for decades". “As a bus rapid transit system, the B-Line will provide more reliable and frequent trunk services and the opportunity to design a network of feeder services that deliver faster end-to-end journeys and improved customer outcomes.” The forum is free, with bookings a must; r[email protected] A resident of Pittwater who read the article and wished to attend the forum phoned Forest Coach Lines to book their spot for the evening. Listen to what was said https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuH5xuXSK7U The Manly Daily Article - To save the image, right click and "Save Image As"
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