Traffic and Transport
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New AI system to beat red-light blues
Moreton Bay is trialling Australia’s first AI-powered traffic signal system, aiming to reduce red-light wait times, improve traffic flow and ease congestion for motorists.
Expect police - anywhere, anytime
Queensland police are launching Operation Yankee Cold Snap, targeting speeding, impaired driving and dangerous behaviour on roads during the winter school holidays.
Motorway tops funding wish list
Funding for two huge road projects and housing top Moreton Bay’s wishlist ahead of tomorrow’s Queensland State Budget. Mayor Peter Flannery is also calling for financial help with flood prevention in Caboolture and upgrades to three major sports precincts.
Fined for high-range speeding
A Samford Valley motorcyclist has been fined $1,919 and lost his licence for six months after allegedly being caught travelling 119km/h in a 60km/h zone during a police road safety operation.
Traffic changes to stay on key road
Temporary traffic changes on Dohles Rocks Road at Murrumba Downs will remain until October, with motorists and pedestrians advised to expect delays as work continues on the Bruce Highway upgrade.
Plea for drivers to slow down
Drivers are being urged to slow down on Moreton Bay roads, with millions of vehicle movements each week increasing the risk of wildlife collisions during winter’s peak dawn and dusk activity periods.
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Studying 'trashy lives' of region's ibis
White ibis is a bird with a bad reputation, but a study is using the Moreton Bay Region to better understand these ‘bin chickens’ - and it wants your help.
Seven outlets planned for Samford Market
A new food and drink court is being planned for a corner block near the centre of Samford Village.
$15 million upgrade for key road
Design work is underway on $15 million of upgrades along 9kms of Beachmere Road.
Plans lodged for new childcare centres
Plans have been submitted for new childcare centres in Kallangur and Petrie - four kilometres apart and both close to schools.
How police made Hamish's dream come true
VIDEO: Five-year-old Hamish yesterday became Queensland Police's newest recruit at a special event on Bribie Island.
Plans lodged for new 140-room hotel
Plans have been submitted for an eight-story hotel above a shopping centre in the Moreton Bay Region.
New servo plans on major regional route
Plans for a new service station and food outlet, at the Burpengary end of Morayfield Rd, have been submitted to Moreton Bay Regional Council.
In the loop: $162m upgrade almost done
One of the biggest road projects in the Moreton Bay Region will soon be finished - as these stunning pictures reveal.
Calls show where storm hit hardest
The clean-up from last night’s storm is continuing across the region - as more wild weather may return. Suburbs hardest hit and rainfall figures.
Huge upgrade for major road
Plans to widen part of Deception Bay Road, from two lanes to four, have been unveiled - and are open for public comment.
