Transport in Brisbane
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Transport in Brisbane, the capital and largest city of Queensland, Australia, is provided by road, rail, river, footpaths, bike paths, sea and air.
Transport is managed by the Queensland Government and the councils of the local government areas which make up the metropolitan area, including the Brisbane City Council.
Most public transport services in Brisbane are coordinated by Translink. Train services are operated by Queensland Rail, through its City network system. Bus services are operated by both the Brisbane City Council's Transport for Brisbane subsidiary and private operators, using the road network as well as dedicated busways. Ferry services on the Brisbane River are operated by RiverCity Ferries.
The residential street network is managed by the Brisbane City Council and the connecting arterial road network is managed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. The Brisbane Airport Corporation manages Brisbane Airport.
Walking
Brisbane is notable for its Brisbane Riverwalk network, which runs along much of the Brisbane River foreshore throughout the inner-city area, with the longest span running between Newstead and Toowong. Another popular stretch runs beneath the Kangaroo Point Cliffs between South Brisbane and Kangaroo Point.
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