Transport for Canberra Policy


The Transport for Canberra Policy (PDF 5.8MB) sets the scene and vision for a sustainable city. It was released on 19 March 2012, and provides a foundation for transport planning for the next 20 years.

It replaced the 2004 Sustainable Transport Plan and sits alongside the ACT Planning Strategy. Six Principles Wheel

As Canberra grows and changes, Transport for Canberra aims to:

Download ACT Transport Policy (PDF 5.8MB) or view it in sections:

How the policy was developed

Transport for Canberra was developed in conjunction with the ACT Planning Strategy so the relationship between land use and transport could be considered as we shift to a more sustainable Canberra.

Consultation was sought from various stakeholders:

How we are tracking

The Transport for Canberra Report Card (PDF 4.8MB), released in September 2014, shows significant progress in all aspects of Transport for Canberra. View the Transport for Canberra Overview (PDF 841KB) for a summary of achievements.

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

To see how we are building stronger relationships with the Traditional Custodians of the ACT view the Reconciliation Action Plan.