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  • PTUA greets new operators, but warns real reform needed

    The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has extended a marvellous Melbourne greeting to new train operator Metro Trains and new tram operator Keolis / Downer, but reminded the government that it still needs to do more to coordinate services and fix infrastructure problems on trams and trains. “We hope both the new operators will do…

  • Joint release: Alliance urges Govt to rebalance transport budget

    A new report by the Rapid Active & Affordable Transport Alliance (RAATA), Investing in sustainable transport: Our clean, green transport future, urges the Federal Government to catch up on years of neglect by investing two thirds of the transport budget in public and active transport measures. Speaking today at the report launch in Canberra, ACF…

  • Station design short-sighted

    The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has condemned Vicroads for the lack of public consultation before releasing their concept plan for the Springvale Road Rail Separation Project. As the plan does not meet the basic design principles for a proper transport interchange, the PTUA has called for a complete redesign of the project. “A railway…

  • Hole in the bus timetable – Please fix now

    The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has criticised the inadequate weekend timetable for the 903 bus, stating that its lopsided frequency is resulting in overcrowding and confusion. To rectify the problem it has called for buses every 15 minutes between Mordialloc and Heidelberg. “Here we have this bizarre arrangement where Saturday buses run at mixed…

  • Rail Inquiry submission released

    The PTUA submission to the Victorian upper house Select Committee on Train Services has been released. PTUA submission (PDF, 449Kb) Summary: The present inquiry has been prompted by an ongoing and widespread pattern of failure in Victoria’s train services, culminating in the near-total shutdown of the metropolitan system in extreme heat conditions in late January…

  • Trains every 10 minutes welcomed

    The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has welcomed the announcement of a new train timetable to begin in July. PTUA President Daniel Bowen said that the introduction of trains every ten minutes on the Werribee line was a significant step forward. “This is the first step towards a ‘metro’-style rail service in Melbourne. The next…

  • Quiz the Public Transport Minister online

    This Tuesday 26th of May between 12:30pm and 1:30pm, Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky will participate in an online forum organised by Leader Newspapers. Go to www.leadernews.com.au and follow the link to the Lynne Kosky Live Blog. More sustainable transport events

  • May 2009 newsletter

    Please join the PTUA to receive regular newsletters. May 2009 edition articles: Funded: South Morang rail, Sunbury electrification, Tarneit/Regional link – but at what cost? Member meeting: Monday 15th June (please note date in paper newsletter is wrong) Watching over the fleet Parliamentary Select Committee on Train Services Senate inquiry probes Federal funding South Morang…

  • Side-effects of car use costing Australia $100 billion per year

    The side effects of motor vehicle use are costing Australia at least $100 billion each year, according to a submission released by the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) today. The cost of impacts such as pollution and road trauma are more than three times the level of taxes and charges on road users, based on…

  • It’s a new era of Federal funding, but are these the right projects?

    The Federal Government are to be congratulated for finally putting money into urban public transport, which will cut congestion by getting cars off the road, cut emissions, and give people more sustainable transport choices. But brickbats are due to the Brumby State Government for advancing flawed projects, says the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA). Despite…

  • Swanston Street should have less cars

    The Public Transport Users Association has made a submission into the City of Melbourne’s public consultation on the possible redevelopment of Swanston Street. Of the options proposed for development, there is only one that is fully consistent with the prevailing uses of the street and with Council’s liveability objectives, and that is Option 6: Decreased…

  • South Morang rail extension welcomed

    The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has welcomed the government’s commitment of funding to the South Morang rail extension. PTUA president Daniel Bowen said it was vital that outer-suburban areas were provided with fast, frequent, high-capacity public transport services, to relieve traffic congestion and take the pressure off household budgets. “Residents of South Morang will…