And another story on transport, over one million people living on the fringes of Brisbane do not have access to public transport within walking distance of their home, finds an Infrastructure Australia report released today.

Residents on the outskirts of Brisbane represent half of the city’s population but a lack of public support serving the outer regions is contributing to inner-city congestion.

Infrastructure Australia policy and research executive director Peter Colacino says workers are opting to drive into the city rather than taking the train or bus.