Installing surfboard racks on the Gold Coast light rail system is an inspired and innovative idea, which is consistent with the brand the Gold Coast wishes to project internationally. It will surely be a talking point among visitors and generate much needed word-of-mouth for Gold Coast tourism. The surfboard racks should have a high rate of usage, with Gold Coast Griffith University students heading down to the beach for a surf to kill time waiting between classes. The Gold Coast Bulletin (Surfboards allowed on Coast light rail) has the story:

IN an Australian first surfboard racks have been specially designed to cater to Gold Coast surfers wanting to ride the city’s new Rapid Transit system.

Premier Anna Bligh told the Bulletin exclusively yesterday that a group of Gold Coast locals  who are part of GoldLinQ, the new company announced to build and run the system  had felt the rare design was needed to cater to the city’s large surfing culture.

The news has been given the ultimate tick of approval by the surfing industry, who believe it will attract more people to our beaches and relieve parking congestion.

Premier Bligh also revealed yesterday that the 13km ride, from Griffth University to Broadbeach, would cost $3.11.