LETTER: More Mixed Messages From Launceston Town Hall

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Hello ratepayers all,

Interesting, very interesting indeed, Mr Dobrzynski finally admits that the Inveresk site is NOT in the CBD because the free Tiger Bus could become an important transportational link between the CBD and Inveresk. 

OH... I thought University was relocating to the CBD, did I get that wrong?? 

Dumb me, I’m only a dumb ratepayer......!! 

He says (when) the bus.... could be further used to battle traffic congestion...(when) the city becomes inundated with vehicle movements attached to any future inner city campus development ... 

Oh... so, there will be traffic congestion, and I thought the Mayor said these students would be riding bicycles....Dumb me again ...!! 

Mr Dobrzynski’s solution is to expand the free bus service, already costing ratepayers $230,000 [net operating budget – does that mean $230,000 loss?] and what will it cost the ratepayers to service UTAS with a free bus service for whatever schedule is required, probably not only between the CBD and Inveresk but also Inveresk to Mowbray where a large number of students will continue to live? 

Students interact with universities at all times of the day and into the evening. It is not just a simple service. 

• Why is local government providing free bus services to universities? 
• The University chooses to locate its facilities in an area where students will need transport, so why doesn’t the university supply the busses? 
• Does this occur anywhere else at the expense of ratepayers?

Your truly

Ms. D Bauers

Mowbray