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23 October 2009
M4 TOLL SHOULD BE REMOVED
Parramatta City Council has called on the State Government to remove tolls from the
M4 given that no significant commitment has been made to contribute towards new
public transport infrastructure in Parramatta and Western Sydney.
“Unless the State Government can fulfil transport commitments for the growing
population of western Sydney, then the M4 toll should be removed,” the Lord Mayor
of Parramatta City Council, Cr Paul Garrard said.
“Alternatively, if the RTA retains the M4 toll as a demand management tool, the
Roads and Traffic Authority should retain the Cashback scheme beyond next year
while contributing towards new integrated public transport infrastructure projects,” he
said.
“To ensure this occurs, we urge the State Government to make the toll an electronic
payment collection and that it be a distance based so it is a fairer method of tolling
and reduces avoidance,” he said.
“Council has already made submissions to the RTA around our concerns but so far
the people of Parramatta and the people of western Sydney are yet to see any plans
to build and integrate transport for our growing population and our bustling cities,” he
said.
“Completing the Chatswood to Parramatta rail link, a commitment to the West Metro,
better transport links from the north and south of Sydney and a proper commuter
ferry service to the capital of the fastest growing region in Australia are just some of
the urgent works required,” he said.
For more details, please see Council’s submission made to the RTA on 24
November 2008.
For further information please contact:
Parramatta City Council Media Unit
Tel: 9806 5070 Mob: 0414 190 221
Email: media@parracity.nsw.gov.au
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