Shuttle Bus

A shuttle bus service is proposed to allow visitors to leave their cars at one destination and yet still explore all the attractions that the place of the people has to offer.

Ideally buses would run every 10–15 minutes and connect the national institutions, offices and public car parks within the Zone. The service could also include visitor information en route about the attractions, roles and significance of the place of the people. This service would augment the external public transport system.

A study is required to determine the most suitable shuttle buses, the fuel or power options (such as gas or solar power), passenger seat numbers and operation costs. Sustainability of the service will be critical although a subsidy may be necessary in the initial stages. As car parking structures are developed in the Zone, the shuttle bus may well become part of those commercial operations.

The presence of shuttle buses may also increase demand for links to other parts of the Central National Area. It is conceivable that in time an extended route might include the Australian War Memorial, ScreenSound Australia, and the National Museum of Australia at Acton. In the latter two cases, the suitability of ferry connections across the lake to link up with shuttle buses should be considered.

Shuttle buses will encourage people to use their cars less and will be a convenient and welcoming way for visitors to move around the place of the people and learn more about its relevance.