Michael Wood: Transport Minister defends $350 million funding for 46 councils in public transport upgrades

The Government is backing its decision to fund 46 councils with $350 million in public transport upgrades. The package covers almost 400 new or upgraded bus stops, nearly 250 kilometres of cycleways and some 120 school improvements. Transport Minister Michael Wood says the projects will help meet future needs caused by population growth and climate change. He told Mike Hosking the upgrades are essential for getting people off the road. “To the extent that the public transport system isn’t as good as it could be and not as good as it should be, we’ve got to make these improvements.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.