Cr Quirk attended Parliament House on Wednesday as the chair of the Council of Mayors (SEQ) for two days of meetings with key government and opposition representatives to discuss infrastructure investment.

It was understood the mayors also intended to use the opportunity to pursue their push for the south-east Queensland region to be the next to partner with the Commonwealth and Queensland government on a "City Deal" funding arrangement.

"Relieving congestion and delivering a public transport system which works for the region remains the firm focus of the SEQ mayors," Cr Quirk.

"What SEQ needs is a long-term commitment to infrastructure funding and a solid delivery mechanism - an SEQ City Deal can achieve this.

"The Council of Mayors (SEQ) will be heading to Canberra looking for a solid commitment from the Commonwealth to work with the Queensland government and the councils of SEQ to establish Australia's largest City Deal."

The mayors had a prepared list of priorities where they want the big money spent.

The Council of Mayors asked the federal government to commit to funding and supporting, in part or full, the following infrastructure projects:

Public transport

Northern Busway - $2-3 billion

The busway project would have three main stages: Kedron to Chermside, Chermside to Aspley and Aspley to Carseldine.

Eastern Busway to Capalaba - $1.736 billion

The extension of the Eastern Busway to Capalaba would connect to the city rail and bus network and South East Busway. The 2017 Federal Advocacy Document to be discussed at the two-day meeting said the 18 kilometre busway would reduce travel times by up to 20 minutes.

Gold Coast light rail stage 3A - $700 million

Extending the "G" light rail from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads is high on the priority list. Gold Coast City is already undertaking a reference design and preparing a business case for this stage.

South East Busway extension - $250 million

The extension is proposed to connect two hubs and run from Eight Mile Plains to Loganholme.

Manly to Cleveland rail duplication - $180 million

Duplication of the rail line between Manly and Cleveland to allow more frequent services to Brisbane CBD and airport.

Springfield to Ipswich southern rail corridor - $150 million

On the back of the Darra to Springfield corridor it is proposed Springfield to Ipswich rail would further improve accessibility and growth for the areas.

Salisbury to Beaudesert passenger rail - $5 million

This project is in need of the funding for a business case. The 2017 Federal Advocacy Document said the timely delivery of passenger rail was needed to service future growth of areas in the corridor to the south-west of Brisbane.

Toowoomba to Rosewood Passenger bus/rail service - $2.5 million

Funding for a business case was listed in the 2017 Federal Advocacy Document for the proposal of a combination of bus connection to Withcott and fast diesel passenger rail to Rosewood.

Roads

The 2017 Federal Advocacy Document also listed 28 road projects for funding. This included the SEQ Regional Timber Bridge Replacement program. The Council of Mayors put a figure of $63 million on the program, with the report stating a more concerted region-wide program was required.

"The program will address council-managed timber road bridges - many of them over a century old - and will target upgrading of their structural capacity given the high maintenance liabilities associated with these bridges," the report said.

"An initial assessment shows that 72 timber bridges across the region require replacement urgently, at an assessed cost of approximately $63 million."

Other road projects listed included:

Bruce Highway - $6.7 billion over 10 years

The Council of Mayors (SEQ) seek delivery of the $6.7 billion over 10 years and clear commitment to include the Caboolture to Caloundra Road six-lane upgrade in the Bruce Highway Action Plan for delivery by 2025.

M1 Pacific Motorway Upgrades - $1.93 billion

This figure includes $1 billion for upgrading the road from Varsity Lakes to Tugun, $710 million for upgrades at Loganholme, $220 million for Mudgeeraba to Varsity Lakes.

East Petrie Bypass / East Strathpine Bypass - $1 billion

The proposal is designed to improve capacity to the southern section of the Moreton Bay Region while allowing more intra-regional trips to transfer from the Bruce Highway.

Centenary Motorway (Moggill Road to Ipswich Motorway) - $1 billion

Options for expanding the motorway and the Centenary Bridge to six lanes and to make provisions ultimately for eight lanes has been explored.

Ipswich Motorway, Darra to Rocklea, upgrade stage 1 - $558 million

The upgrade is proposed to reduce traffic congestion and improve travel times for motorway users between Brisbane and Ipswich.

Dohles Rock Road, Murrumba Downs, proposed signalised interchange - $500 million

A redesigned interchange that separates the Gateway Motorway and Gympie Arterial Road is proposed.

North-South Urban Arterial - $500 million

Expanding capacity in response to population growth.

Intra-Regional Transport corridor - four-lane urban arterial - $500 million

The proposed project includes Stage 1 ($180 million) of Coomera Marine to Gold Coast Highway, four-lane alignment. Stage 2 ($150 million) Gold Coast Highway to Nerang-Broadbeach Road, four-lane alignment; and Stage 3 ($170 million) Shipper Drive to Stapylton-Jacobs Well Road.

Redland City to Port of Brisbane corridor - $360 million

To link major residential areas to the Australia Trade Coast precinct.

Cunningham Highway (Yamanto to Willowbank) - $276 million

Delivering road safety and congestion reduction on the back of rapid development in the south-western corridor.

Norman Street Bridge - $250 million

A second crossing of the Bremer River for the Ipswich CBD.

Redland City to Gateway Motorway corridor - $196 million

To improve freight and transport corridors that join Redland City Council to the Gateway Motorway.

Mt Lindesay Highway Deviation (Woodhill to Bromelton) - $185 million

Construction of a north-south road corridor through the State Development Area site between the Mt Lindesay Highway at Woodhill and Boonah-Beaudesert Road at Bromelton to provide connectivity for heavy vehicles and freight.

Bruce Highway / Deception Bay Road - $175 million

A bridge duplication and improved motorway interchange.

West Petrie Bypass (Youngs Crossing Road) - $150 million

An upgrade over two stages, Stage 1 ($100 million) would cross Young's Crossing and link with the east-west Dayboro Road and Stage 2 ($50 million) continue north and link with Narangba Road at Kallangur.

Freight

Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Project - $4-6 billion

This money is proposed for the Gowrie to Port of Brisbane section of the Inland Rail Project.

Infrastructure projects were not the only thing on the councillors' agendas.

The 2017 Federal Advocacy Document also revealed the mayors would be seeking federal government support for the south-east Queensland Olympics bid.

An initial commitment of $3 million from the Smart Cities Infrastructure Planning funding pool to fund further studies was to be discussed.

The meeting would continue in Canberra on Thursday.