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South Australia's Public Transport Strategy

We are developing a Public Transport Strategy that will set the vision for public transport in South Australia for the next 30 years. It will provide the direction on how we create a public transport network to meet the needs of South Australia, now and in the future.

Building on what we know

In early 2025, we released South Australia’s first Transport Strategy. We engaged with over 6,000 community members and industry stakeholders to help shape the strategy. This included significant feedback on the existing public transport system.

To develop the Public Transport Strategy, we will build upon:

  • the recently published Transport Strategy
  • what you’ve told us during consultation for the Public Transport Strategy.

Our Public Transport Strategy will be used to inform planning for public transport initiatives. This ensures we make strategic, informed decisions about what we prioritise and invest in. It will help us deliver a more resilient, reliable and accessible public transport network. As a result, it will boost economic growth and encourage more sustainable ways to travel.

Draft strategic outcomes

Based on what people have already told us, we’ve identified five draft strategic outcomes. These outcomes guide the development of the Public Transport Strategy:

  • A connected South Australia, now and in the future

    How do we enhance our public transport network to:

    • support population and economic growth
    • strengthen connections to our regions
    • respond to changing demand and travel patterns?

  • Moving more people, more reliably, more often

    How do we make sure our public transport services are fast, efficient and reliable?

  • Liveable and sustainable communities

    How do we transition to net-zero emissions and enhance liveability through transport hubs and corridors?

  • Safe and accessible public transport for everyone

    How do we provide a positive and safe public transport experience for everyone, regardless of their needs and abilities?

  • A great customer experience

    How do we create a public transport system that provides comfort, easy connections and a smooth digital experience?

For more information, read the Public Transport Strategy and Regional Review Snapshot (PDF, 2.7 MB).

Why we need this strategy

Our population is growing and we can’t build our way out of road congestion. We need to provide convenient, reliable and attractive transport alternatives to driving.

An additional 670,000 people are expected to be living in our state by 2051. Enhancing our public transport network will be essential to manage congestion and maintain liveability into the future.

Additionally, the South Australia Government has committed to:

  • at least 60% reduction in emissions by 2030
  • net-zero emissions by 2050.

Increasing use of public transport will help us to achieve those goals.

Learn more

  • Regional Review

    Read about the Regional Review and how we are planning to improve public transport in regional South Australia.