An information resource for Victorian local governments

When it comes to transport planning, let’s not ‘re-invent the wheels’. This website provides an easy way for local governments to share their documentation on a wide range of local government transport initiatives, from long-term strategies to one-off events.

This website also provides quick access to a database of Victorian Government programs and projects that support local governments in their efforts to provide better mobility for their communities. Contact details of State Government staff are provided. (This section is restricted to registered local government staff).

Vic Government Releases SmartRoads Network Operating Plans

February 25th 2010

As part of the Victorian Government’s Victorian Travel Plan, the Minister for Roads and Ports, Tim Pallas, has announced the release of the SmartRoads network operating plans.

SmartRoads is a planning tool which uses complex economic modelling to designate which modes of transport have priority on particular roads. This is designed to improve the efficiency of the metropolitan road network, reducing delays and congestion for commuters and maximise existing road space. SmartRoads will be used to guide planning into the future and encourage smarter road sharing.

A comprehensive list of Operating Plans for each metropolitan council area is available via the VicRoads website, along with an overview video and a variety of background information.

The SmartRoads network operating plans are a work in progress and are being developed by VicRoads in partnership with the Department of Transport and local governments, setting mode priorities in each municipality – with 24 local governments already indicating their support.

Updates on SmartRoads will be posted on Thinking Transport as they come to hand. A Victorian Department of Transport media release is also available with further details.

Forum: Cost-benefit appraisal in transport infrastructure assessments

February 25th 2010

The Melbourne Transport Forum (MTF) is hosting a Transport Economics Forum on Tuesday 16 March, entitled 'The proper use of cost-benefit appraisal in transport infrastructure project assessments'.

The Forum will be presented by Henry Ergas, author of research paper: 'Is there any evidence of evidence-based policy? The case of Infrastructure Project Assessment', addressing the transport aspects of the paper, which explores the role of 'proper' cost-benefit appraisal in policy decisions. The paper is available through SSRN

The forum will be  held from 5pm to 6.30pm at the AECOM offices, Level 9, 8 Exhibition Street, Melbourne.

Bookings are essential for security reasons. Please indicate your attendance by emailing e [dot] hustonataciltasman [dot] com [dot] au by 3pm Monday 15 March.

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