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Promises

What each party said it would do at the 2024 election, in its own words, with a link to where it said it.

Each promise was copied word for word from the party’s own website, as saved by the Internet Archive in 2024. A person still needs to check each one against its source, so most show “Not yet checked”. Whether a promise was kept is only marked when there is evidence for it.

ACT Greens: Transport11

  • Buses every 20 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends“with weekday buses every 20 minutes and every 30 minutes on weekends”26 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • A city-wide off-road bike network by 2030“The Greens plan would see a city-wide off-road bike network delivered by 2030”25 September 2024 · Timing: 2030 · Source · As published in 2024
  • End-of-trip facilities at government workplaces with over 20 staff, and school bike storage for a third of students“The Greens bike parking plan will see all ACT Government workplaces with more than 20 regular employees have modern end-of-trip facilities and secure bike storage.”25 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • $5 million for up to 10,000 e-bike rebates of $500“The Greens plan would establish a $5 million fund to provide up to 10,000 rebates of $500 to help purchase e-bikes in the ACT.”25 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Bring back bus stop bunkers or other shaded bus shelters“Bring back the iconic bus stop bunkers – or other types of climate ready, shaded and weather-resistant bus shelters across Canberra with a focus on areas where they are lacking.”18 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Get light rail Stage 2 to Woden sooner, with more ambitious deadlines and funding“Make light rail a government priority with more ambitious deadlines, a bigger project team and the budget funding required to get Stage 2 to Woden moving sooner”27 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • More frequent light rail services at peaks, Friday nights and weekends“more frequent light rail services between Gungahlin and the city during the morning and afternoon peaks, on Friday nights and on weekends”27 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Plan a light rail extension to Mawson and start planning for Belconnen, the airport and Tuggeranong“Continue to plan for a short extension of Stage 2 to Mawson and begin early planning for future stages of the light rail network to Belconnen, the airport and Tuggeranong.”27 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Bring all path maintenance in-house“We will establish an ACT Government path maintenance team to fully insource all maintenance.”9 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • $20 million a year for new paths and $15 million a year for path maintenance“Not only will the ACT Greens dedicate $20 million every year for new paths and connections, we will increase investment in path maintenance to $15 million every year, up from the current $5 - $6.5 million.”9 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Path repairs within 6 months“This investment will deliver a rolling maintenance and audit program that sets a timeframe of 6 months for repairs”9 August 2024 · Timing: 6 months for repairs · Source · As published in 2024

Canberra Liberals: Transport6

  • $2 million two-year Community Transport Program pilot“The Canberra Liberals will also commit funding of $2 million to undertake a two-year pilot of a Community Transport Program.”14 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Free public transport all day, every day for seniors and concession card holders“FREE public transport for seniors and concession card holders ALL day, EVERY day”25 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Partner with a bus maker to assemble electric buses in Canberra“We will also go to market to partner with a bus manufacturer to build our future bus fleet right here in Canberra.”3 April 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Build a dedicated City to Woden busway, completed by late 2027“the Canberra Liberals will commence work on a dedicated busway from the City to Woden that will be completed by late 2027.”3 April 2024 · Woden, Inner South · Timing: late 2027 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Cap fares at $25 a week with a free city travel zone“We will commit to an equitable fare system which will include capped fees at $25 per week and a free city travel zone.”3 April 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Legislated bus service guarantee: rapid buses every 15 minutes 7am to 7pm, seven days“backed by a legislated service guarantee.”3 April 2024 · Source · As published in 2024

Labor: Transport32

  • Partner with NSW to renew Canberra Railway Station and set up a cross-border rail working group“A re-elected ACT Labor Government will partner with the NSW Government to renew Canberra Railway Station and improve train travel between Canberra and Sydney.”ACT Labor · 2 October 2024 · Inner South · Source · As published in 2024
  • Start building the West Belconnen Bikeway“We’ll build on this by starting the construction of the West Belconnen Bikeway”ACT Labor · 1 October 2024 · Belconnen · Source · As published in 2024
  • Investigate upgrades and widening of Gungahlin Drive from Gundaroo Drive to Overall Avenue“We will investigate intersection upgrades and road widening along Gungahlin Drive from Gundaroo Drive through to Overall Avenue in Casey”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Gungahlin · Source · As published in 2024
  • Complete the Molonglo River Bridge and John Gorton Drive extension“We’ll complete the Molonglo River Bridge and John Gorton Drive extension”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Molonglo · Source · As published in 2024
  • Start stage 1 of the Molonglo Parkway–Drive Connector“We’ll also start work on stage 1 of the Molonglo Parkway-Drive Connector”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Molonglo · Source · As published in 2024
  • Set up a $5 million footpath fund for Weston Creek and Woden“We’ll set up a $5 million fund to invest in better footpaths across Weston Creek and Woden.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Woden, Weston Creek · Source · As published in 2024
  • Deliver stage two of the Kingston Cycleway“We will deliver stage two of the Kingston Cycleway”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Inner South · Source · As published in 2024
  • Build a pedestrian crossing at Flinders Way and Monaro Crescent“A re-elected Labor Government will construct a new pedestrian crossing at Flinders Way and Monaro Crescent”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Inner South · Source · As published in 2024
  • Run local routes hourly on Sunday daytime from next year“starting with increasing the frequency of local routes to hourly on Sundays during the day from next year.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Timing: 2025 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Build a raised crossing on Challis Street, Dickson“A re-elected ACT Labor Government will also build a raised crossing on Challis Street in Dickson.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Inner North · Source · As published in 2024
  • Build a 7 km walking and cycling path along William Hovell Drive“We will also build a 7 kilometre walking and cycling path along William Hovell Drive”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Belconnen · Source · As published in 2024
  • Build a path connecting Hall Village to the Gungahlin path network“We will deliver a walking and cycling path to connect the historic Hall Village to the broader Gungahlin path network.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Gungahlin · Source · As published in 2024
  • Deliver the next stages of the Garden City Cycleway to Dickson, Downer and Watson“A re-elected Labor Government will deliver the next stages of the cycleway to Dickson, Downer and Watson.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Inner North · Source · As published in 2024
  • Three new Rapid bus services: Lanyon–City, West Belconnen/Ginninderry–City, and Molonglo Town Centre“ACT Labor will also expand its successful Rapid network by delivering three new Rapid bus services to better connect our growing city”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Tuggeranong, Belconnen, Molonglo · Source · As published in 2024
  • More R2 (Belconnen–City) and R10 (Denman Prospect–City) Rapid services“We will increase services on the popular R2 Rapid from Belconnen to the City to better meet demand, and the R10 Rapid from Denman Prospect to the City”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Belconnen, Molonglo · Source · As published in 2024
  • Build bus priority measures on the Belconnen to City Transitway“ACT Labor will construct immediate bus priority measures for the Belconnen to City Transitway following work on the updated feasibility study.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Belconnen · Source · As published in 2024
  • Recruit a dedicated team of transport officers for bus services“a re-elected Labor Government will recruit a dedicated team of transport officers for Transport Canberra’s bus services.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024
  • Trial fare-free Fridays on all buses and light rail“We will introduce a fare-free Friday trial on public transport”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024
  • Recruit more than 350 new bus drivers over the term“ACT Labors Public Transport plan includes the recruitment of over 350 new bus drivers over the term.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Timing: end of term (2028) · Source · As published in 2024
  • Progress approvals for light rail to Woden and consider a business case for stage 2B“We’ll further develop the design in line with these approvals and consider a business case for stage 2B next term.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Timing: next term · Source · As published in 2024
  • Buy 110 more electric buses over four years“A re-elected Labor Government will purchase an additional 110 electric buses over the next four years, more than any other party.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Timing: over the next four years · Source · As published in 2024
  • Plan and design a fourth bus depot on the northside“ACT Labor will also plan and design a fourth bus depot on the northside”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024
  • Run all local bus routes at least every 20 minutes on weekdays by the end of the term“By the end of the term, ACT Labor will deliver local service uplift to 20 minutes on weekdays across the whole of Canberra for all local bus routes.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Timing: end of term (2028) · Source · As published in 2024
  • Complete the full duplication of Gundaroo Drive“We will complete the full duplication of Gundaroo Drive to link Belconnen and Gungahlin.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Belconnen, Gungahlin · Source · As published in 2024
  • Start duplicating William Hovell Drive“We’ll also start the duplication of William Hovell Drive”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Belconnen · Source · As published in 2024
  • Set up a $5 million Belconnen footpath fund“We’ll set up a dedicated $5 million Belconnen footpath fund.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Belconnen · Source · As published in 2024
  • Invest $9 million in Lake Ginninderra path upgrades“We will invest $9 million in delivering the next stages of the Lake Ginninderra path upgrades around Diddams Close and along the western foreshore.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Belconnen · Source · As published in 2024
  • Build new and renewed bus stops on Drakeford Drive for the Lanyon–City Rapid“we’ll build new and renewed bus stops along Drakeford Drive, between Athllon Drive and Sulwood Drive in Kambah.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Tuggeranong · Source · As published in 2024
  • Set up a $5 million Tuggeranong footpath fund“We’ll set up a $5 million fund to invest in better footpaths across Tuggeranong.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Tuggeranong · Source · As published in 2024
  • Open a 4 km off-road path along Sulwood Drive“We’ll open a new 4km long and 3m wide asphalt, off-road path along Sulwood Drive.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Tuggeranong · Source · As published in 2024
  • Invest $10 million in pedestrian safety and congestion in Gungahlin Town Centre“A re-elected Labor Government will invest $10 million to improve pedestrian safety and reduce congestion in the Gungahlin Town Centre.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Gungahlin · Source · As published in 2024
  • Start major works on light rail to Commonwealth Park, with operations expected in 2028“ACT Labor will start major works on this next stage of the network at the same time as finalising the raising London Circuit project, with operations expected to commence next term in 2028.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Timing: 2028 · Source · As published in 2024

Strong Independents: Transport1

  • Replace diesel buses with zero-emission buses faster, preferably by 2035“The planned replacement of diesel buses with ZEV buses should be sped up preferably by 2035.”2024 campaign · Timing: 2035 · Source · As published in 2024