Future planning


Transport Canberra is shaping the way Canberrans move through the development of a better transport network. We’re linking light rail, active travel and our bus network to reduce congestion and enhance our city. We are also building light rail to Woden.

Our job is to provide a transport system for Canberra that is:

  • integrated
  • convenient
  • reliable
  • efficient
  • sustainable
  • safe
  • accessible for all

    • Strategies, policies and plans

    ACT Transport Strategy

    The ACT Transport Strategy (PDF 8.2 MB) sets out the Government's approach to achieving our vision and provides a framework for planning and investing in transport for the next 20 years.

    Zero-Emission Transition Plan for Transport Canberra

    The Zero-Emission Transition Plan for Transport Canberra 2024 Refresh (PDF 12.4 MB) outlines the pathway to achieve the ACT Government’s ambition of a zero-emission public transport system by 2040.

    The original Zero-Emission Transition Plan (PDF 18.5 MB) was released in 2020. This refresh of the Plan demonstrates our continued commitment, presents our progress towards achieving our targets and identifies key actions for next 5 years.

    Our journey to zero-emission public transport started with the introduction of light rail to Canberra which has seen 20% of public transport trips powered by 100% renewable electricity and continues in earnest to tackle the emissions produced by buses currently powered by fossil fuels.

    With this refreshed Plan the ACT Government continues to take a nation-leading approach to transitioning our city’s bus fleet to zero-emissions, including the infrastructure, investment and skills needed to make the transition operationally successful.

    Active Travel Plan and Design Guide

    The ACT’s Active Travel Plan outlines ways to make it safer, more accessible, convenient and enjoyable to walk or ride. It looks at how Canberrans travel now and identifies projects and initiatives to strengthen active travel in the future. The Design Guide has been created to complement the Active Travel Plan to set the design vision for creating safe, people-friendly streets that support all modes of transport. For more information see active travel planning.

    Public transport performance

    Transport Canberra releases a range of data on the performance of bus and light rail services which is available on the ACT Government open data portal.

    Transport Canberra is committed to ensuring public transport data remains as accessible and transparent as possible while we work with our service provider to restore reporting on the ACT Open Data Portal. During this period, the data is being temporarily published on the Transport Canberra website and will be transitioned back to the Open Data Portal once restoration activities have been completed and the platform is ready to resume publication.

    Light rail business case

    The following business cases were prepared for light rail stages 1 and 2A.

    Building an Integrated Transport Network – Freight

    The bulk of freight in the ACT is handled by the private sector, but the ACT Government ensures the supporting infrastructure, such as roads and land availability, is as reliable, efficient and as strategically located as possible. View the Freight Strategy (PDF 9.8 MB) and Snapshot (PDF 3.2 MB).

    Express light rail services to Woden

    For information on the the feasibility of introducing express services to Woden please read the Express light rail services to Woden report (PDF 1.6 MB).

    Household travel survey

    View the ACT and Queanbeyan-Palerang household travel survey of daily travel patterns.

    Light rail customer satisfaction survey reports

    The customer satisfaction surveys indicate the level of service received by light rail customers.

    Light rail fare compliance survey reports

    The fare compliance surveys assist in determining the level of fare evasion on the light rail system.

    Strategies, policies and plans guide our work. Find out about:

    Please note the Light Rail Network Plan is currently being updated and will be uploaded to the website once finalised.

    Acknowledgement of Country

    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.