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The Rowville Rail Study - Seeking Consultations

August 9th 2011

The Rowville Rail Study is still seeking submission via the consultation website.

The Rowville Rail Feasibility Study is an Independent study investigating a 12 kilometre rail line between Huntingdale Railway Station and Rowville that would serve residents in the eastern suburbs and the large numbers of students accessing Monash University. The study will include engineering, architectural and operational investigations as well as extensive consultation with the public.

Detailed information regarding the Rowville Rail Study and the pre-feasibility study and current feasibility study open for comment is available via this link.

Consultation: Port of Geelong Feasibility Study

July 28th 2011

The Victorian Department of Transport is now seeking input from stakeholders on a feasibility study into relocating the export and import of cars from Webb Dock at the Port of Melbourne to the Port of Geelong. The study began in March 2011 and is expected to be completed by December 2011.

The study will encompass:

  • proper planning of adequate depth and maintenance of shipping channels
  • upgrade of all necessary transport links to the Port of Geelong

A discussion paper is available for download and the DoT is currently seeking to consult with a variety of stakeholders, including local government. You can find more details at the Port of Geelong Feasibility Study website.

 

Medical Companion Project

February 23rd 2011

Travellers Aid Australia, in partnership and funded by the Transport Connections Program, is running a new pilot project to help regional and rural Victorian travellers get to their medical appointments in Melbourne safely and confidently.

Commencing on 8 March 2011, the service will bring a dedicated team of Melbourne volunteers together with rural and regional Victorians in need, who are travelling to Melbourne for medical appointments. Medical Companion will meet travellers at Southern Cross Station or Flinders Street Station and then accompany them to and from their appointment in central Melbourne. Metropolitan people can also take advantage of this service. 

The service will run from 8 March 2011 and is free. People wishing to use the service from this date can call 1300 700 399. Bookings are essential and 24 hours notice is required.

For further information or to volunteer with the Medical Companions Project, call Fran Henry, MCP Coordinator on (03) 9654 2600 or email franattravellersaid [dot] org [dot] au to discuss.

Seeking members for Public Transport Access Committee

February 21st 2011

The Minister for Public Transport is seeking suitably qualified and experienced people to be appointed to the Public Transport Access Committee (PTAC). PTAC is a Ministerial Advisory Committee that has been established to provide strategic advice to the Minister for Public Transport and the Department of Transport (DOT) on issues concerning public transport access for older people and people with a disability.

Up to 14 members will be appointed for a period of up to two years. Remuneration will be paid in accordance with government policy. Applications will need to address the selection criteria, which can be obtained along with PTAC’s terms of reference, from Ms Emily Simatos, DOT, on telephone (03) 9655 1099; or via email to: emily [dot] simatosattransport [dot] vic [dot] gov [dot] au

For further information on PTAC, go to the Victorian Department of Transport website.

AITPM Conference 2011 - Call for papers

February 3rd 2011

The Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management (AITPM) is hosting a conference in early August 2011, and are currently seeking papers on a range of topics.

For a list of topics, as well as contact details to submit papers or gather more information, see the attached flier or visit the AITPM website.

Help shape the themes for the 2011 Bike Futures Conference

January 17th 2011

Bicycle Victoria is seeking input, via an online survey, to help shape the 2011 Bike Futures Conference.

Bike Futures is a Bicycle Network project that aims to building the capacity of local government across Australasia to get More People Cycling More Often. Bike Futures supports people who are working in, with or alongside Local Government to provide bike infrastructure and develop better environments for riders.

As in previous years, they are now asking what topics you would like covered at the Conference. Your response to the survey will inform their decisions about the content and structure of the 2011 event.

You can access the survey via this link. For further information on Bike Futures or the Conference, see the results of the 2010 Conference here.

National Road Safety Strategy now open for comments

January 4th 2011

Australian Transport Ministers are currently preparing a new 10-year National Road Safety Strategy for the period from 2011 to 2020. The new strategy is intended to set an ambitious long-term vision for road safety improvement in Australia and to guide national action over the coming decade.

Transport agencies have been working hard to develop a draft National Road Safety Strategy and would like to hear from the community on its proposals.The draft National Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020 contains a range of initiatives and interventions in four key areas - Safe Roads, Safe Speeds, Safe Vehicles and Safe People.

You can read and comment on the proposed Strategy via the Federal Department of Infrastructure and Transport website. The consultation period closes on 11 February 2011.

If you have any queries about the consultation process, please email roadsafetystrategyatinfrastructure [dot] gov [dot] au.

TEDxCarlton public forum: Resilient, Sustainable Cities.

December 15th 2010

TEDxCarlton is proud to present an evening of TED Talks, live speaker and ideas worth sharing. This event, on Wednesday 16 February 2011, 5.00pm to 7.30pm, will explore resilient, sustainable cities and how new economies can be built to enhance resilience in our communities.

To be held at ZINC @ Federation Square, Melbourne, the forum will feature internationally renowned speakers, covering topics such as green infrastructure, social inclusion, sustainable transport innovations and financial mechanisms with government for achieving these cities.

This event is free but registrations are required. To book your place, visit the TEDxCarlton website.

 

Walktober 2010 events

October 18th 2010

Walktober is on again, promoting walking as transport over October 2010 via a variety of events and activities. Walktober is supporting local government, community groups and organisations to organise a range of walking activities for their community.

Walktober 2010 events can be found on their website, including several key events such as Walk to School Day on 20 October and the Walktober Workplace Challenge on 29 October, and 120 Victorian events, including many run by local governments.

You can find an event near you via the links above, or register an event of your own via this link.

Walktober is an excellent opportunity for local government to promote walking within their local communities and take advantage of a huge promotional opportunity. For more details, contact Robyn Alexander on (03) 8320 0102 or at RAlexanderatkinectaustralia [dot] org [dot] au.

Northern Transport Links Transport Forum

October 18th 2010

The City of Whittlesea invites you to attend the Northern Transport Connections Transport Forum, on Monday 29 November 2010, 9.45am-1.30pm, to hear about the achievements and future directions of the initiative, and share your ideas on how it could be improved.

The Forum will be held at the Whittlesea Council Offices, Waterlily Room, 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang, Melway 183 A10.

Please contact Lis Steen on (03) 9217 2024 or at lis [dot] steenatwhittlesea [dot] vic [dot] gov [dot] au by 5 November 2010 to book yourself a place.

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