History
The transport needs of Perth's northern corridor were known to be evaluated as far back as 1982, with the preparation of the report Transport 2000 – A Perth Study by the then Office of the Director General of Transport. The report looked at Perth’s transport needs into the 21st century and beyond at a broad strategic level. It provided some strategic travel forecasts, and made a limited evaluation on rapid transit options for the northern corridor.
By the late 1980s, the Mitchell Freeway along with major arterial routes servicing the northern corridor were constantly clogged during peak hour, with the community at large dissatisfied with the bus services provided for the region.
The government of the day, after a strong political push, introduced a project for the delivery of a rail service, to known as the Northern Suburbs Rapid Transit System. It was aimed at restructuring the bus network for the northern corridor, while going some way to reduce the dependence on automobiles currently being suffered by the city.
Read more about this topic: Northern Suburbs Transit System
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