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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Who’s Who in 2022, Community Groups: Redcliffe Coast Guard
Volunteers from the Redcliffe Coast Guard have saved countless lives in 2022, assisting people who find themselves in trouble on the bay, as well as helping water police during search and rescue operations
Driving ahead with $125m overpass upgrade
Plans to upgrade the Linkfield Road overpass at Bald Hills have moved up a gear.
Police issue stern warning to drivers ahead of holiday season
Queensland Police have issued a stern warning to motorists ahead of the Christmas holidays as they launch their annual road safety enforcement operation. Operation Charger will run from midnight Friday, December 9 through to midnight, January 27, and focus on drink and drug driving, speeding and restraints
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Tim Mander
From the opposition benches, State Member for Everton Tim Mander has continued to campaign and call the Queensland Government to account
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Nikki Boyd
Improving roads and the area’s school stand out among the list of achievements by Nikki Boyd in almost eight years as the State Member for Pine Rivers
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Shane King
Roads, rail, schools and health care are at the top of Shane King’s list of achievements during almost eight years in the State Government, representing two electorates in this region
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Andrew Powell
Improving road infrastructure and frontline services have been among the major achievements of State Member for Glass House Andrew Powell who has represented the electorate for more than 12 years
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Mark Ryan
As he approaches 10 years in Queensland’s Parliament, Mark Ryan has been balancing ministerial responsibilities with his community duties in the Morayfield electorate
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Ali King
Ali King has put ticks beside a number of major projects since being State Member for Pumicestone at the 2020 election – but there is more to be done
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Steven Miles
Eight years ago, Steven Miles was a hopeful State Election candidate. Today he is Queensland’s Deputy Premier with one of the biggest portfolios – and challenges.
