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RAA Backs Bikes, Buses And Trains For Adelaide Commuters

The age old question of ‘car versus public transport’ has been raised again, this time in relation to Adelaide’s CBD in South Australia. In some Australian cities, the car is a no-brainer, while in the larger cities, commuting by rail


The age old question of ‘car versus public transport’ has been raised again, this time in relation to Adelaide’s CBD in South Australia.

In some Australian cities, the car is a no-brainer, while in the larger cities, commuting by rail is almost always faster than using a private car.

And so it would seem in Adelaide now as well, with the RAA finding public transport or cycling can be faster - and cheaper - than using a private car on some routes.

The motoring group measured travelling times and costs for a typical commuter attempting to reach the CBD during the morning peak, starting from Mitcham, Kilburn, Glenelg and Paradise.

The study measured travel times over three consecutive days, and included two different bike paths.

“Most people believe their car is the most convenient way to get to work or study commitments in the CBD, but we’ve found that cycling or public transport can get you there quicker and cheaper on certain journeys, so it’s worth taking a look,” RAA’s Charles Mountain said.

“For instance, when starting from Kilburn, the train arrived about 13 minutes earlier than the car, and when starting from Mitcham, the train arrived at almost the same time as the car.”

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