The decision by the state government and the City of Sydney to end their bunfight over light rail and work together on a study has been welcomed by property developers.
Todays announcement of a proposed route for the Metro West increases opportunities to create new compact, pedestrian friendly mixed-use neighbourhoods around the 11 new train stations, according to the Urban Taskforce.
The new 'NSW Transport and Infrastructure' agency is welcome, but it will only be a success if there is a genuine integration of decision-making, according to the Urban Taskforce.