Toowoomba report lists bus upgrades and FlexiLink trials, but extracts give no price or timetable Council’s annual report says Queensland Government funding will support improvements across the region, building on the Public Transport Levy. The supplied extracts do not identify the funding amount or delivery dates. Council: Toowoomba Regional Council Meeting: 27/10/2026 9:00 AM Recorded status: noted Source status: Draft minutes; recorded wording may change when confirmed. BRIEF Toowoomba Regional Council’s 2025/26 annual report says Queensland Government funding will support public transport improvements across the region, including bus-stop upgrades, expanded services, event shuttles, regional bus and FlexiLink trials, and enhanced community transport. The report says the work builds on Council’s Public Transport Levy, but the supplied extracts from unconfirmed minutes and attachments do not state the funding amount, project locations or delivery timetable. KEY FACTS - Council’s annual report says a Queensland Government partnership will support public transport improvements across the region. - The reported improvements include upgraded bus stops, expanded services, event shuttle buses, regional bus and FlexiLink trials, and enhanced community transport. - The annual report says the initiative builds on Council’s Public Transport Levy, but the supplied extracts do not state the funding amount. - Council’s meeting attachments reported a 14 October advocacy meeting with Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg about public transport and freight connectivity. - The 2026 Carnival of Flowers “Bus it Free” initiative recorded 7,673 passenger trips, according to an infrastructure services report. ANALYSIS OF THE RECORD - The supplied record is incomplete. Statements about missing funding amounts, project allocations and delivery dates are limited to the supplied extracts, not the complete annual report or wider public record. - The annual report records Council's description of the partnership and announced funding, but the supplied extracts do not state a funding amount, project allocation or delivery timetable. - The supplied extracts do not include the decision on the Annual Report item. The decision_status of noted describes the reported information, not a verified Council resolution approving or noting this transport package. QUESTIONS FOR FOLLOW-UP REPORTING - What Queensland Government funding amount was announced, and under what agreement or program? - Which bus stops, routes, regional bus services, FlexiLink trials and community transport services are included? - When will each listed improvement begin, and what measures will be used to report progress? - What share of the work, if any, is funded through Council's Public Transport Levy alongside the Queensland Government funding? SOURCE PASSAGES Council says it secured a Queensland Government partnership to improve public transport outcomes across the region, with announced funding linked to the listed improvements and intended to improve access to schools, hospitals, shopping centres and community facilities. "Advocacy delivering better public transport outcomes Through sustained advocacy and strategic local investment, Council secured a significant partnership with the Queensland Government to improve public transport outcomes across the Region. Building on Council's Public Transport Levy, the Queensland Government announced funding which will help deliver practical, community-focused improvements including upgraded bus stops, expanded services, event shuttle buses, regional bus and FlexiLink trials, and enhanced community transport options. The investment will improve safety, accessibility and connectivity for residents travelling to schools, hospitals, shopping centres and community facilities, while supporting the Region's ongoing growth." (Annual Report 2025/26, Goal 4 performance highlights) Building on Council's Public Transport Levy, the Queensland Government announced funding to help deliver upgraded bus stops, expanded services, event shuttle buses, regional bus and FlexiLink trials, and enhanced community transport options. "Building on Council's Public Transport Levy, the Queensland Government announced funding which will help deliver practical, community-focused improvements including upgraded bus stops, expanded services, event shuttle buses, regional bus and FlexiLink trials, and enhanced community transport options." (Annual Report 2025/26, Goal 4 performance highlights) A 14 October series of advocacy meetings in Brisbane included a meeting with Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg concerning public transport, the Queensland Government Freight Plan and continued transport investment. "Advocacy Meetings - Brisbane On 14 October a series of advocacy meetings were held in Brisbane with key Queensland Government representatives to progress priority issues for the Toowoomba Region. A meeting with Hon Brent Mickelberg MP, Minister for Transport and Main Roads, discussed the Region's Public Transport, Queensland Government Freight Plan, advocating for continued investment in transport infrastructure and freight connectivity to support population growth, economic development and improved accessibility across the Region." (Meeting attachments, Advocacy Meetings – Brisbane) The 2026 Carnival of Flowers "Bus it Free" initiative recorded 7,673 boardings over 18 days. Regional shuttles connecting Crows Nest, Oakey, Pittsworth and Clifton carried 66 inbound and 60 outbound passengers, while FEASTival shuttles covering Rangeville, Kearneys Spring and Highfields carried 239 passengers over two days. "TRANSPORT AND DRAINAGE PLANNING •Public Transport Initiatives: oThe 'Bus it Free' initiative introduced for the 2026 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers was a major success with more than 7,600 passenger trips recorded across the 18-day event period: -Total boardings - 7,673; -81% of all boardings were Fridays to Sundays (Park to Park Shuttle): -Peak day was Floral Parade day (Saturday 19 September). Regional shuttles also provided regional connections from Crows Nest, Oakey, Pittsworth, and Clifton which carried 66 inbound and 60 outbound passengers across the four (4) regional routes. oFEASTival shuttles covering Rangeville, Kearneys Spring and Highfields carried 239 passengers across the three (3) routes (over two-days). oOverall, strong community support and positive feedback has been received for the services." (Infrastructure Services Group Report, September 2026, Transport and Drainage Planning) The minutes for Toowoomba Regional Council's Ordinary Meeting of 27 October 2026 are labelled UNCONFIRMED. "Toowoomba Regional Council Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 in the Council Chambers, First Floor, City Hall, 541 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba Page 1 of 463 UNCONFIRMED Toowoomba Regional Council Ordinary Meeting of Council 27 October 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.Opening of Meeting and Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners 2.Reception of Deputations or Delegations by Appointment 3.Attendance including Apologies, Leave of Absence, Granting Leaves of Absence and Declarations of Conflict of Interest 4.Confirmation of Minutes 5.Business Arising out of Minutes of Previous Meetings 6.Presentation of Petitions 7.Business" (Minutes cover and table of contents, page 1) SOURCES https://toowoomba.civicclerk.com.au/web/UserControls/DocPreview.aspx?m=1&aoid=1657&token=eb4a7e21-e968-45f1-82c5-cfba07bdbd3a https://minutesradar.com/news/toowoomba-civicclerk-ordinary-meeting-of-council-27-october-2026-27-10-2026-9-00-am-minutes-toowoomba-report-lists-bus-upgrades-and-flexili-7bf7fe0c9e/ Prepared from public council minutes using automated drafting and checks. 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