Author: PTUA
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How to vote for public transport this Saturday
While Climate Change is now a mainstream issue, the major parties continue to ignore the impact of transport — which accounts for up to half of household emissions. Better public transport would also relieve pain from petrol prices, traffic congestion, impact on obesity, access to education and work opportunities, and spread property demand better around…
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Cut our oil addiction, parties told
Public transport groups today urged the federal government and opposition to develop land transport plans that reduce reliance on costly and polluting oil. “The PM has highlighted the negative impacts of our oil addiction on two consecutive days now,” said Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) President Daniel Bowen. “First he said high oil prices are…
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PTUA Annual General Meeting results
The 31st Annual General Meeting of the PTUA took place on Thursday night, 25 October, at Ross House. The meeting was well attended, with 65 members present. Members present were keen to acknowledge the ongoing work of the PTUA, and the ordinary business of the organisation proceeded without dissent. The membership passed two resolutions at…
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South Morang extension funding welcomed, but buck passing not
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has welcomed the Federal Coalition’s commitment of funds to the Mernda rail extension in Melbourne’s north. “This rail extension will help to cut greenhouse emissions and fuel expenses in the heart of the mortgage belt where transport costs put major pressure on household finances,” said PTUA President Daniel Bowen.…
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Federal election forum: Yarra, this Wednesday
Trams Trains and Tunnels — Meet Your Candidates for the 2007 Federal Election – Policies for the Future of Transport Time: 6:30 pm for 7 pm start. Date: Wednesday 24 October 2007 Venue: Collingwood Town Hall, 140 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford. Melway reference: 44 D5. Closest station: Collingwood.
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Election campaign starts, but public transport users still waiting
With a federal election date now set, the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has called on the parties to commit to improving public transport infrastructure to reduce greenhouse emissions and provide relief from high petrol prices and congestion. “Each day the science on climate change is becoming more certain, more alarming and clearer in the…
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Passengers welcome extra trains
The Public Transport Users Association has welcomed the announcement that eight additional trains will be purchased for Melbourne’s suburban network. PTUA President Daniel Bowen said that the eight new trains, added to the ten that have already been ordered, would help boost services and ease crowding. “Obviously we’re very pleased that the government has responded…
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Call for decisive action on train network
In the face of growing delays and overcrowding, the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has urged the government to take decisive action to overhaul train services, to cut waiting times, improve reliability, and to handle and encourage further patronage growth. In releasing the PTUA’s “Getting Melbourne’s Rail System Back on Track” document, Mr Bowen said…
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Roads Minister keeps passengers stuck in traffic
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) today expressed frustration with Roads Minister Tim Pallas’ failure to speed up road-based public transport, especially buses, due to lack of action on priority measures. “Roads Minister Tim Pallas needs to stop dragging his feet and start listening to the community, transport experts and his own advisors who all…
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Walk to Work day: this Friday
This Friday is Walk To Work Day (WTWD). WTWD is an event to promote regular walking and physical activity. It is an annual, national event in which the community can become involved in a healthy and environmentally friendly activity. You can be a Walking Class Hero on Friday 5 October 2007 by simply walking all…