Public Transport plays a critical role in the urban areas of WA, supporting access to jobs, recreation areas, schools, and other destinations. WALGA plays an active role in advocating on behalf of Local Governments to the Public Transport Authority.
Bus Stop Infrastructure Partnership Agreement
A revised Bus Stop Infrastructure Partnership Agreement has been formally signed by the Acting Managing Director of the Public Transport Authority (PTA) and the President of the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA). The new Agreement runs to June 2029. This is the third version of an agreement first entered into in 2015.
The Agreement defines the roles and responsibilities of both parties in the planning, installation and maintenance of bus stop infrastructure in areas served by regular public transport using SmartRider ticketed services. It provides grant funding for new bus shelters and the maintenance of existing shelters.
Partnership Agreement - Bus Stop Infrastructure
Rail Interface Agreements
Interface Agreements are required under the Rail Safety National Law (WA) Act 2015 between Rail Transport Operators, Rail Infrastructure Managers, and Road Managers. These agreements are in place to manage risks to safety that may occur as a result of rail/road crossings and identify, assess, and determine measures to address these risks.
WALGA provides the Local Government perspective in the negotiations around these agreements and advocates for better outcomes for Local Governments in the drafting and revision of existing agreements.
