Community Participation

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 2009Access 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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