2942. Ms J.M. Freeman to the Minister for Transport:
(1) How much is allocated in the state budget to the upgrade bus-stops to meet current disability access standards in:
(a) 2014–2015;
(b) 2015–2016;
(c) 2016–2017; and
(d) 2017–2018?
(2) What bus stops have already been selected for upgrading in 2013–2014?
(3) How much is allocated for each bus stop in (2)?
(4) What bus-stops were upgraded in:
(a) 2012–2013; and
(b) 2013–2014?
(5) What was the final cost to upgrade each bus stop in 4(a) and (b)?
(6) What is the funding ratio between state and local governments to upgrade bus stops?
(7) How are bus stops to be upgraded, identified and selected?
(8) What criteria are used to identify priority locations?
(9) Does the criteria require that the full length of the bus route be upgraded at the same time?
(10) Is it a requirement that upgraded bus stops have footpath access to them?
(11) If no, how are people with disabilities expected to access the upgraded bus stop?
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