Don’t worry, the experts are clearly focussed on fixing the lack of public transport as outlined by the very next paragraph after your quote above…
“A spokesperson for the Department of Transport and Main Roads said $1.529 billion dollars had been specifically allocated for road projects in the Moreton Bay region.”
Imagine how many trains and buses they could put on for that much money.
Things that worked for me:
Main takeaway is that it’s all about spending time in the saddle. If you’ve done a month of training and you’re still not comfortable, it’s probably your saddle. Lots of places can now measure your sit bones and recommend a saddle. They might also let you test ride a saddle for a week or two.
Good luck!