Woden Interchange

Woden Interchange - growing our public transport network

To keep Canberra moving, a new upgraded Woden public transport interchange, incorporating a future light rail terminus, will be built on Callam Street. This new interchange will allow significantly-improved bus services and enhance the public transport connectivity to the area.

Infographic with images and text. White background with purple line art icons. Icon of transit stop, Public transport interchange on Callam Street. Icon of light rail vehicle and lighting at station. Enhanced lighting, shelter and signage to improve journey experience for passengers. Icon of empty bus stop with stars. 18 bus stops, an increase from the current 11 bus stops. Icon of garage and buses. 35 bus layover spaces and driver facilities. Icon of light rail vehicle on rails. Future-proofed for the extension of light rail to Woden, with light rail terminus stop. Icon of car at traffic lights. Upgraded signalised intersections.

The new public transport interchange will replace the existing bus facilities, which were constructed in the mid-1970s and are unable to respond to increased demand. The modern new facilities will facilitate increased bus connectivity to the area once operational, as well as be able to respond to future network expansions.

The interchange will also be future-proofed to include a light rail terminus, to allow for the increased patronage associated with the future light rail connection to Woden. It will be utilised as a bus stop until light rail to Woden becomes operational.

Render CIT Woden transport interchange from the south east. Shows CIT at the middle-left with the transport interchange located towards the right.

Image: Indicative design of the ground level entrance.  

The new interchange will improve movement and connectivity of people in and around Woden, while also improving the streetscape of the eastern side of the town centre, making it a safer and more pleasant experience for visitors.

It will provide active travel infrastructure including links to existing primary cycling routes and storage facilities for bicycles and other active travel equipment. This will allow passengers to seamlessly transition between bus services, light rail and active travel, providing an easy connection between home, work and play.

Community feedback has reinforced the need for improved safety and connectivity in the area, which will be considered in the design development. Clear line of sight paths, improved wayfinding signage, lighting and appropriate shelters are part of this discussion.

Bus layover facilities

Two new bus layover areas, including new driver facilities are now open in the Woden precinct.

The Launceston Street layover is adjacent to Phillip Oval and provides space for 24 buses. The second layover facility is located along Easty Street and has space for 11 buses.