traffic congestion – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Maroondah Leader: Bike path in state of limbo

Aug 10, 2010

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in Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport

The provision of sustainable forms of transport, such as public transport and cycling, is required to ensure alternatives to car travel, thereby mitigating traffic congestion and reducing greenhouse emissions. Whitehorse Cyclists have launched a proposal for Box Hill to Ringwood cycling trail adjacent to the existing rail corridor. This would provide a safe and direct…

Maroondah Journal: Have card, will travel: mayor

Aug 3, 2010

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alex

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

One of the first acts I undertook as Mayor was to give up the mayoral car and instead promote sustainable forms of transport, including public transport and walking. My metcard expired in July and as a result I purchased a myki to undertake my travels as Mayor for the remainder of the year. The Maroondah…

Croydon West Primary Ride2School Day

Mar 17, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Ride2School is a program developed by Bicycle Victoria and delivered in partnership with local schools and community groups. The program aims to increase the number of students that walk and ride to school. Several Maroondah based schools participated in the program, with the assistance of Transition Towns Maroondah. This morning I assisted Croydon West…

Maroondah Leader: Going public

Dec 8, 2009

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alex

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

One of my first acts as the Mayor of Maroondah was to refuse the mayoral car. I have been undertaking my council duties utilising a range of transport options, including public transport and walking. I believe it is imperative that we continue to encourage the use of sustainable forms of transport. The Maroondah Leader has…

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)…

2009-2010 State Budget Breakfast

May 7, 2009

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Sports and Leisure

This morning I attended the 2009-2010 State Government’s budget breakfast, hosted by the James Merlino, Member for Monbulk and the Minister for Sports, Recreation and Youth Affairs, as well as Tammy Lobato the Member for Gembrook. The breakfast included a presentation from the Treasurer John Lenders, who spoke about the challenges facing Victoria in coming…

Eastern Transport Coalition – submission to Infrastructure Australia

Oct 16, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Tonight I attended the last Eastern Transport Coalition for this current council term. The meeting discussed the ETC’s terms of reference and processes to assist in guiding the member councils and to reaffirm the ETC’s aims of advocating for sustainable transport improvements. The meeting also discussed the ETC’s recent submission to Infrastructure Australia, which aims…

Eastern Transport Coalition – presenting the short-term priorities of the region

Sep 18, 2008

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alex

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

Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition finalised a report into the short-term priorities of the eastern region. This report, which was requested by Premier John Brumby, presents the projects required by the eastern region to assist in mitigating rising petrol prices and worsening traffic congestion. These priorities, such as a new bus route for Canterbury Road, which…

Eastern Transport Coalition – securing public transport improvements for eastern Melbourne

Jul 17, 2008

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alex

in Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition discussed the recently held public transport summit and the State Government’s new transport plan which is due in November of this year. Following from the public transport summit, The Eastern Transport Coalition recently presented its priorities to the Premier John Brumby and the Minister for Public Transport, Lynne Kosky. This briefing…

Eastern Transport Coalition Public Transport Summit

Jul 4, 2008

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alex

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

The Eastern Transport Coalition represents one million residents across the seven eastern metropolitan councils within Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Today’s summit highlighted the need for public transport improvements within the eastern suburbs to become sustainable and accessible through providing transport choice for residents facing worsening traffic congestion and rising petrol prices. The theme includes the infrastructure…

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