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Online 'Local Government Transport Barrier and Capability' survey now open

May 17th 2010

The VLGA has released an online survey designed to assist local government to implement sustainable transport networks by:

  • Determining the resources and people-power available in each local government,
  • Identify gaps of information and resources holding local governments back, and
  • Asking how the VLGA can best assist local governments to acheive these outcomes

Follow this link to fill out the Local Government Transport Barrier and Capability survey. This survey closes on Wednesday 30 June 2010.

The VLGA Transport Program, which includes the Thinking Transport website, is finishing its current phase at the end of December 2010. In order to continue to provide you with the resources, information and assistance we have over the last three years, we need to know what you need and the best ways we can assist.

Call for papers for Bike Futures Conference 2010

May 10th 2010

Bicycle Victoria's annual Bike Futures conference is on again in October 2010.

In preparation for the event, Bicycle Victoria has issued a call for papers to be presented at the event. Submissions will be accepted between Monday 10 May and Tuesday 31 August 2010.

For guidelines on content and the application process to make a submission, see the Call for Papers page of the Bike Futures 2010 website.

Bicycle Victoria is also seeking input into the draft program for the event. You can help them define this by participating in an online survey: 'Draft Program for the 2010 Bike Futures conference Survey'.

Further details on the conference will be released closer to the event, but most recent details can be found on the Bicycle Victoria website.

Discussion Paper: Shaping Melbourne's Freight Futures

May 6th 2010

The Victorian Government is seeking input into its recent discussion paper: 'Shaping Melbourne's Freight Futures'.

The discussion paper proposes a new intermodal approach to moving rapidly growing volumes of port-related freight around Melbourne.

A series of workshops will be held in various locations around Melbourne commencing June 2010, and written submissions can be lodged until 30 September 2010.

To register your interest in the workshops or to make a submission, contact the Vic Department of Transport via freightfuturesattransport [dot] vic [dot] gov [dot] au (email) or by post. The discussion paper can be found attached, and further details can be found at the Department of Transport website.

Hoddle Street upgrade forum

April 20th 2010

The Hoddle Street planning is now underway and this is a chance to have your opinion on the possibilities.

Hoddle Street/Punt Road is Melbourne’s main north-south route and polls have indicated that it is drivers’ least favourite thoroughfare. Peak hour traffic east bound and west bound along Johnston Street, Victoria Street, Bridge Road and Swan Street is also held up at this intersection with Hoddle Street.

To participate in the forum and to have your say, go to www.hoddlestreetstudy.com.au.

Or you can email VicRoads at hoddlestudyatroads [dot] vic [dot] gov [dot] au, or visit the Collingwood Town Hall of the Melbourne Town Hall to fill in a feedback form.

More pt4me2 Surveys Now Available

March 23rd 2010

Surveys are now available on the pt4me2 website for the North-East, South-East and West of Melbourne. The local surveys give all users of public transport a chance to say what local projects they think are vote winners.

Click here to go to the survey in your area:

  • North-East: including Banyule and Nillumbik
  • South-East: including Glen Eira, Kingston, Casey and others
  • West: including Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham

Responses to these surveys will be collated and presented by the Melbourne Transport Forum (MTF) to all the major parties in May.

National Ride2School Day 2010

February 18th 2010

National Ride2School Day is Australia's largest celebration of walking and riding to school.

National Ride2School day aims to raise awareness of the health, economic and environmental reasons for encouraging children to have an active commute to school.

The event runs on Wednesday 17 March 2010 and is an excellent program for local governments to support or promoting to residents and local schools.

For more details and to register for the event, see the Bicycle Victoria website.

Have your say: proposed emissions standards for vehicles

January 11th 2010

The Australian Government is seeking your comments on new regulations that would cut emissions from all new cars, 4WDs and Utes sold in Australia by as much as 90 per cent. 

This step follows the government policy of harmonising Australia's vehicle standards, wherever possible, with the international standards established by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE).  Australia's current emissions standards adopt the standards known as Euro 4.  New Euro 5 and Euro 6 standards have recently been agreed for light duty vehicles, and as such, the federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development & Local Government (DITRDLG) has prepared a draft Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) to consider the merits of adopting these latest standards in Australia. 

The draft RIS is now available for public comment.  Submissions must be made in writing and close on Monday 1 March 2010.  For more information, please refer to the draft RIS, available for download or via the DITRDLG website.

Have your say: review of the Planning & Environment Act

December 21st 2009
The Planning and Environment Act 1989 (‘the Act’) is currently being reviewed with a focus on modernising the Act.  The Department of Planning and Community Development (‘DPCD’) has recently released for comment a draft Planning and Environment Amendment (General) Bill (‘draft Bill’) and an accompanying Commentary.

The draft Bill sets out proposed amendments to the Act including:
  • Introducing a new planning process for projects declared State significant development.
  • Introducing a new streamlined process for amending a planning scheme.
  • Introducing two separate planning permit processes, being code assessment and merits assessment. The new code assessment process does not allow the community to make submissions or apply to VCAT for review of the decision.
  • Other changes to the permit process including changes to the matters that must be considered by the responsible authority, to what conditions can be put on permits and the process for amending planning permits.
  • Changes to the operation of s173 agreements.
  • Providing for the monitoring and reporting on the performance of the planning systems through annual reporting.

Public submissions are due by Friday 12 February 2010.  For further information and how to make a submission, please refer to the DPCD website.
(source: EDO Victoria eBulletin, No.22 of 2009, 17 December 2009)

Have your say: Tram Route 86 Corridor Project

November 4th 2009

Image of tramDarebin City Council wants to hear from you

The Tram Route 86 Corridor Improvement project covers a 6.8km corridor along High Street and Plenty Road, from Westgarth Street in Westgarth to Albert Street in Reservoir.

The proposal is important as more efficient, accessible and reliable public transport must be part of all short, medium and long term solutions to the problems of traffic congestion, the impact of climate change and rising fuel prices.

Earlier in 2009 the Darebin community provided feedback on an initial proposal. Council listened to this feedback and a revised proposal is now available for comment until Fri 4 Dec 2009.  To have your say, visit the Darebin City Council website or complete the online survey.

Show your support for improved public transport

October 29th 2009

Monster Petition for Improved Public Transport

The Eastern Transport Coalition, a group of seven councils, is calling for improved public transport access across Melbourne's east.  You can show your support by signing the 'Monster Petition'.  The petition is going on a roadshow over October, November and December.  To find out where you can sign the petition, visit the ETC website.

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