The Gawler and Hewett communities are being asked to share their views on how public transport services could be improved in the town.

Local Member, Mr Tony Piccolo said that he was interested in hearing from people about how we can improve the current public transport services.

“I would like to hear from people about why they don’t use the current services and what we need to do to improve them,” Mr Piccolo said.

“I have heard from many senior people that the timetables are too confusing and they do not know how to get across the town on the buses.’

“Whether it is timetables or accessibility issues, I want to hear about them.”“Good public transport services are an important aspect of any thriving community.”

“It improves road safety, enables people to maintain their independence and connects them to the community and services.”

“I am always keen to hear from people on how the various public transport services can be improved; improving access and achieving value for money services for the taxpayer,” he said.

A number of forums will be held during May to give residents and businesses an opportunity to provide their views on how public transport services can be improved and to gain an understanding on how they are managed.

The first forum will be held on Sunday 7 May at the Gawler Sport and Recreation Centre, Nixon Terrace, commencing 2pm; register your interest to attend at http://www.tonypiccolo.org/public-transport-forum

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Staff from the Department of Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) to join with Mr Piccolo at the forums to discuss ways to:

- increase access to public transport (including people living with disabilities)

- integrating transport connections (e.g. bike paths

- improvements to train stations

- better bus routes

- making better use of Dial-a-Ride Services

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There will also be an opportunity for people to speak with the Minister for Transport, Hon Stephen Mullighan, as he will be attending the forum scheduled to be held on Monday 22 May at the Café Nova Courtyard, 19 Murray Street Gawler, commencing 6.30pm; register at http://www.tonypiccolo.org/public-transport-forum-with-minister

“Residents who would like a specific issue addressed by the Minister should contact me by no later than Friday 12 May to enable their issue to be addressed on the night,” Mr Piccolo said.

For those residents who cannot attend the Forums they can provide their feedback or questions online at http://www.tonypiccolo.org/contact .

Residents are requested to confirm their attendance by registering online via the above links or by calling the Light electorate office on 8522 2878 or via email at light@parliament.sa.gov.au