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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.

Have your say: What is the Potential Impact of Rail Congestion on Melbourne CBD businesses?

September 14th 2009

Does the increasing congestion on the Melbourne train network have an impact on your business in the CBD?

The Institute of Transport Studies, Monash University is currently conducting a study to examine how the rising rail over-crowding in the morning peak may affect the CBD’s productivity. The findings of this study would be useful in the evaluation of future rail proposals in Melbourne and may aid in the expansion of our rail network, thus making our transport system more sustainable and environmentally friendly. The study invites you to participate in a 10 minute web-survey to gather your feedback on the possible implication of rail congestion on your business located within Melbourne CBD. Please note that this survey starts on 9 Sept and closes on 23 September 2009.  Access the survey here.

Image source: http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2005/11/11/transport_narrowweb__300x49... (The Age, Thurs 12 Nov 2005)

Submissions open: Review of the Road Safety (Traffic Management) Regulations

September 7th 2009

VicRoads has undertaken review of the Road Safety (Traffic Management) Regulations and prepared new regulations, replacing the ones that will expire in November 2009.  A Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) has been prepared, setting out the economic, environmental and social impacts that the proposed Road Safety (Traffic Management) Regulations are likely to have.  Your feedback is now being sought on these proposed regulations.

Submissions close: Friday 2 October, 2009.  To find out how to make a submission and to read the supporting documents, visit the VicRoads website here.

The purpose of the Road Safety (Traffic Management) Regulations is to provide for:

  • The installation, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
  • Who may and under what conditions erect, display, place, remove, alter or maintain traffic control devices
  • Administrative responsibilities of road authorities and other persons and bodies exercising road management functions in relation to traffic control devices
  • The regulation of activities on roads
  • The requirements for a traffic management plan for any works or activities on roads
  • The regulation of dazzling or distracting lights near a road, and putting destructive materials on a road.
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