Macarthur Avenue light rail station

Macarthur Avenue is a light rail station on the Canberra Metro R1 Civic to Gungahlin line, located at the intersection of Northbourne Avenue, Macarthur Avenue and Wakefield Avenue. This is a major intersection bordering the suburbs of Dickson, Braddon, O'Connor and Lyneham. Priority for light rail vehicles arriving and departing from the station has increased traffic congestion for vehicles waiting to cross Northbourne Avenue since the line began operating.[1] The station provides bicycle racks, however there are no "kiss and ride" or dedicated parking areas for commuters.[2]

Macarthur Avenue
Location	Northbourne Avenue, Dickson/Lyneham
Coordinates	35°15′36″S 149°07′56″E
Operated by	Transport Canberra
Line(s)	R1
Platforms	2 (side)
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	Ground
Bicycle facilities	Yes
Disabled access	Yes
History
Opened	20 April 2019
Electrified	Yes
Services
Preceding station Canberra Metro Following station Dickson Interchange towards Gungahlin Place R1 Ipima Street towards Alinga Street

The station has been identified by the ACT Government as the centre of a future "urban hub", with the surrounding blocks zoned to allow mixed-use redevelopment, more active street frontages and better pedestrian amenities. Prior to completion of the line, Northbourne House, a former office building was repurposed as a Mantra hotel.[3]

Light rail services

There are no local bus connections available, however all light rail services in both directions stop at this station.

Line	Destinations	Notes
R1	Alinga Street
R1	EPIC and Racecourse*, Gungahlin Place	*Limited peak hours services only

References

1. Lindell, Jasper; Evans, Steve (26 March 2019). "Priority for trams will likely make crossing Northbourne even worse". The Canberra Times.
2. "Macarthur Avenue". Canberra Metro Operations.
3. Burgess, Katie (2 March 2018). "Canberra intersection could become the 'new Braddon' under ACT government plans". The Age.