Are more carpool lanes the answer to Brisbane’s congestion?

Does Brisbane need more T2 lanes to relieve congestion, or are 50¢ fares doing the heavy lifting?

Queensland’s transport minister has responded to more than 600 people asking for more multi-person vehicle lanes – either permanently, or in peak hour – but offered no firm commitment on pursuing their proposal.

The petition, started by frequent petitioner Tony Magrathea, says many major roads in Queensland’s cities are “severely clogged” during the morning and afternoon peaks.

“Billions of dollars [are] being projected for spending to try and relieve the congestion,” the petition reads. “A simple fix is available, make one of the lanes a multi-person vehicle lane only.”

People are allowed to travel in a T2 lane if their vehicle is carrying two or more people, and a T3 lane if they are tra