Tag: public transport
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MAV Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Group – March 2007
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is the peak body representing local councils within the state. The transport infrastructure advisory group is charged to provide advice to the MAV board on the transport infrastructure needs for Melbourne. Today’s meeting included a presentation on the East-West Needs Assessment, which is currently being undertaken by the State…
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The Age: Tolls urged to cut traffic
The Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission report into traffic congestion was releases today, along with the State Government’s response to its recommendations. The report, which was covered in The Age, has painted a dire picture for Melbourne’s worsening traffic congestion and its recommendations, which included much needed rail extensions and better bus services, rightfully called…
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Maroondah Leader: no promise on track
Despite Ringwood’s status as a Transit City and support from both the community and Maroondah Council to transform Ringwood into a vibrant urban community, the State Government has continued to drag its feet in providing the funding necessary for the redevelopment of Ringwood Station. Maroondah councillor Alex Makin said the Government should “put its money…
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ABC 774 with Red Symons – discussing the removal of zone three
This morning I was interviewed briefly by Red Symons on ABC 774 in regard to the removal of zone three fares. The abolition of zone three has definitely removed one of the major pricing inequities facing public transport in Melbourne’s east and southeast. This benefit however, in making public transport more affordable, will not be…
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MAV Meeting of Transport Coalitions
With a number of council initiated groups being formed to tackle Melbourne’s ongoing transport woes, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) organised a joint meeting between these groups to ensure a coordinated approach to these issues. Presentations were made by the: Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF); Western Transport Alliance; Eastern Transport Coalition; Coalition for People’s Transport,…
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Herald-Sun: Petrol price hike tipped
Amid a forecast of rising petrol prices the Public Transport Users Association released its pre-budget submission calling on the State Government to dramatically improve public transport. The Herald-Sun has reported on this pre-budget submission: The Public Transport Users Association said the latest price hike increased the need for a major boost to public transport in…
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MAV Transport and Infrastructure Group – first meeting for 2007
The MAV’s Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Group is charged with providing recommendations to the MAV Board on matters relating to the infrastructure needs of Melbourne and Victoria. Over the course of this year the group will be focusing on federal funding for public transport, the infrastructure needs for Melbourne’s growth corridors and issues relating to…
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Delegates' report: Welcome to 2007
I would like to begin by thanking the community groups that invited me to their end of year functions. While it may seem like such a long ago it is always good to have an opportunity to reflect on the previous year to ensure the very best for 2007. As we enter 2007 a number…
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ABC 774: Discussing Melbourne's rail delays
Amid further rail interruptions I was invited to speak with Derek Guille on the evening program on ABC 774. This morning during peak-hour there were a number of major delays, with signalling faults affecting Ringwood, Lilydale and Belgrave trains as well as point failures near Caulfield which affected Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne and Frankston trains. This…
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The 2007 Sustainable Living Festival
The Sustainable Living Festival, an annual event held at Federation Square, aims to showcase organisations that inspire and promote sustainable communities. Given that transport, due to car dependence, is the highest household contributor of greenhouse emissions, it was fitting for the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) to hold a stall over the three day festival.…