The Public Transport Association of Canberra Inc – commonly known as PTCBR – is a public transport users group with members from all parts of the Canberra community. We are focused on promoting public transport and improving the passenger experience in Canberra.
PTCBR evolved from the ACT Light Rail Coalition, a group that advocated for light rail in Canberra from the early 1990s to the mid 2010s. Following the 2016 ACT Election, it was clear that light rail would play an important part in Canberra’s public transport system. PTCBR was subsequently formed to advocate for better public transport across Canberra’s bus and light rail network.
PTCBR is a non-partisan organisation made up of members from across the Canberra community who are passionate about public transport. The contributions and support of our members are vital to our success as the only dedicated public transport advocacy group in the Canberra region.
By joining today, you can contribute to our efforts and ensure that public transport receives the attention it deserves in the ongoing discussion about the future of Canberra.
What we do
We work in a number of different ways to achieve our objectives:
Talking to government
We have regular conversations and meetings with the ACT Minister for Transport Tara Cheyne, Members of the Legislative Assembly, Transport Canberra and Canberra Metro officials, Infrastructure Canberra officials, and others in the ACT Government who work in transport and planning areas. We also provide opportunities for our members and the general public to hear directly from these individuals and groups at meetings and forums.
We regularly participate in community consultation run by the ACT Government on transport and planning projects, policies, and strategies.
Working together
We work with other community groups who are interested in making our city better.
- PTCBR is a member of the Conservation Council of the ACT and we are an active member of their Transport Working Group.
- PTCBR works with like-minded groups including Pedal Power, Living Streets, and Greater Canberra who are interested in improving transport outcomes across our city.
Shaping the conversation in Canberra
We make regular media appearances, write for local news outlets, and run an active social media presence to raise awareness about transport issues. We regularly participate in consultation processes run by the ACT government, and also take part in relevant consultations with the federal government, state governments, and other entities. Our positions are informed by our members and our research into Canberra’s transport past, present, and future. On our Twitter account and Facebook group, we’re reaching a growing community passionate about making our city more sustainable and easier to get around.
Having fun
We have a vibrant community of transport enthusiasts in Canberra! Our activities are not just limited to our advocacy work: PT is a fun and enjoyable part of our everyday lives. We get together at monthly meet-ups and public meetings to discuss issues we care about, and we also have an active and lively Facebook group. PTCBR is a group where people can celebrate their shared interests in the transport space.
You can be part of this by becoming a financial member today.