Tag: public transport
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Talking to voters about public transport this Federal Election
This morning, as part of the Eastern Transport Coalition’s campaign for federal funding of public transport infrastructure, I was at Ringwood Station discussing the need for federal leadership with rail and bus passengers. While the provision of public transport is a state responsibility, federal involvement would help ensure that State Governments are held into account.…
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Security Cameras announced for Ringwood Station
The Federal Member for Deakin, Phil Barresi, has pledged $150,000 to install security cameras at Ringwood Station and the surrounding retail precinct. The announcement, which was made this morning at Ringwood Station, will fully fund the project and provide continuously monitored cameras interlinked with the Police, similar to those installed at Croydon and Lilydale Stations.…
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Eastern FM: Discussing the Eastern Transport Coalition
Eastern FM (98.1 FM) is a local community radio station based at the Wyreena Community Arts Centre in Croydon. I was invited to be interviewed on Eastern FM to discuss the Eastern Transport Coalition and the need for public transport improvements in the outer suburbs. The Eastern Transport Coalition represents approximately a million residents and…
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MAV Graffiti Prevention and Strategy Workshop
The State Government has announced a number of legislative changes in regard to the prevention of graffiti and the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) organised a workshop to explain how these changes would effect local government. The workshop began with a presentation from the Department of Justice who explained that the State Government was focused…
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Maroondah Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers – final meeting for 2007
Maroondah’s Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers provides an opportunity for the community to raise access and inclusion concerns directly with Maroondah City Council. The forum is held on a quarterly basis and often includes updates from Maroondah City Council, transport providers and government. Maroondah is currently revising its Disability Policy and Action Plan…
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State of the Victorian Economy
This afternoon I attended a Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) function on the State of the Victorian economy, presented by the Victorian State Treasurer John Lenders. Treasurer Lenders highlighted a range of figures, such as gross state product, population growth and building construction, which demonstrated the continued growth of the Victorian economy and…
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Melbourne 2030 Audit Workshop
This afternoon I was invited to attend a Melbourne 2030 Audit Workshop, organised by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and the Melbourne 2030 Audit Expert Group. The forum workshop provided an opportunity to gauge the views of local government in regard to the implementation and priorities of Melbourne 2030. In this regard I spoke…
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Eastern Transport Coalition – appointment as Acting Chair
Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition focused on federal involvement in urban public transport infrastructure. This week the mayors of all seven Eastern metropolitan councils signed a joint letter calling on the Liberal Party the Australian Labor Party to provide funding for urban public transport infrastructure. The need for a more responsive State Government towards public transport…
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Media Release: Happy feet are active feet
As part of Active Transport Day on Tuesday 16 October, Maroondah City Council staff have cast aside their cars and will either ride or walk to work. Councillor Alex Makin is an advocate for sustainable transport, including walking and using public transport. “Active Transport Day is a combination of the former National Ride to Work…