Tag: bus network

Media Release: Metlink tools are ‘one stop shop’ for public transport

Jun 2, 2010

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alex

in Business Community, Environment, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Wondering whether you can have another coffee or finish that report before you race out the door to catch your train or bus? Now you can make an informed decision with Metlink’s handy online tools wherever you are. Public transport customer service agency Metlink has designed four customer tools to help commuters save time across…
Maroondah Leader: Demand for details

Mar 23, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The State Government’s review into bus services within Knox, Maroondah and the Yarra Ranges commenced in October 2008, including two workshops that were held in February and June last year. The second workshop presented draft recommendations with the facilitator stating that a final report would identify improvements to the bus network. Despite the workshops being…
Delegates' Report: Advocating for public transport improvements and an update on the Ringwood Spiders

Jul 20, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Sports and Leisure, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

On the 18th of June and the 16th of July I attended the Eastern Transport Coalition, as Maroondah’s delegate to the committee. The Eastern Transport Coalition is a regional body, that consists of Melbourne’s seven outer eastern councils and this includes the City of Maroondah. One of the priorities for the group is to engage…
Maroondah Journal: No rail cash – funding uncertainty for station upgrade

Jun 30, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

One of the most important community issues within Maroondah is the much needed redevelopment of Ringwood Station. The station fails disability compliance standards and is perceived to be unsafe by the wider community. While the State Government has committed $39 million over four years to redevelop the Station forecourt and bus interchange, the current funding…
Review of Bus Services – Second Community Workshop

Jun 22, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport

The State Government is undertaking a series of bus service reviews across Metropolitan Melbourne and is currently reviewing services within Maroondah, Knox and the Yarra Ranges. These reviews consist of two community workshops, the first which was held back in February and provided an opportunity for participants to raise their concerns. Issues that were discussed…
Eastern Transport Coalition – the bus network and transport inquiries

May 21, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting included a presentation from the Bus Association of Victoria outlining the increasing patronage experienced on Melbourne’s bus routes. It is of little surprise that the more frequent routes have attracted higher patronage, with Melbourne’s SmartBus routes experiencing ongoing and strong growth. For example, the Ringwood to Frankston SmartBus (route 901)…
Media Release: Council establishes public transport priorities

Mar 18, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council has confirmed the priorities for public transport issues to be advocated through the Eastern Transport Coalition. Councillor Alex Makin is Maroondah City Council’s representative on the Eastern Transport Coalition, a group of seven outer Eastern metropolitan Councils. “The Eastern Transport Coalition is an ongoing collegiate of seven Councils that advocates to the…
Submission – Maroondah bus service reviews

Feb 27, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The State Government is currently reviewing bus services across Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges and has called for submissions into the bus network within these municipalities. The initial deadline for submissions was Friday the 27th of February but this has now been extended until Friday the 3rd of April, since several workshops…
Eastern Ranges Retirees – discussing transport advocacy for Melbourne's outer east

Feb 26, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Ranges Retirees is a seniors group based at Maroondah Federation Estate and encompassing members from Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. This morning I was invited to speak at a meeting of the Eastern Ranges Retirees in regard to public transport advocacy and the need for community involvement in seeking public…
Maroondah Leader: Transport Coalition aims for changes

Feb 17, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The State Government is undertaking review of bus services across Metropolitan Melbourne with the latest series exploring routes within Maroondah, Knox and the Yarra Ranges. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the upcoming reviews, including the public workshop which will be held this Thursday. Coalition Deputy Chair and Maroondah councillor Alex Makin called for a…