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  • Transport review must include the regional rail link

    The PTUA has called on the Minister for Public Transport, Terry Mulder, to include an evaluation of the Regional Rail Link (RRL) in the review of the former government’s transport plan. PTUA Geelong Branch convenor Paul Westcott noted that in his recent announcement of the review, Mr Mulder said all projects proposed in the Victorian…

  • Rail planning more broken than ever: fix it, say users

    The new Metro train timetable shows why urgent reform is needed in public transport planning, the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) said today. While Metro’s new timetable, to take effect from May, brings some extra services, it comes at a cost. Some stations have their peak services reduced, and run at confusing 22 minute frequencies.…

  • Christmas confusion and inadequate services during holiday period

    With the Christmas season upon us, the shortcomings of public transport on weekends and public holidays have been highlighted on Boxing Day, said to be Melbourne’s busiest shopping day of the year. Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) President Daniel Bowen said the problems were threefold: services didn’t start early enough for Boxing Day CBD shoppers;…

  • Public transport carries Coalition to victory

    Policies to set up an independent Public Transport Development Authority, new trains and rail lines to Rowville and East Doncaster appear to have delivered the Coalition victory in the Victorian state election, the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) said today. “Victorians clearly recognised that public transport had been turning into a shambles,” said PTUA President…

  • Eastern transport derails Brumby

    Public transport in Melbourne’s east has been a major factor contributing towards the swing to the Liberal Party, according to the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA). The PTUA has welcomed policies such as the Rowville and Doncaster railway lines, along with the independent Public Transport Development Authority, which helped deliver victory to the Coalition. “Commuters…

  • PTUA welcomes Coalition pledge of Authority to run public transport

    The PTUA has applauded the Liberal/National Coalition’s transport policy, noting that their commitment to establish a new Public Transport Development Authority is likely to make the huge difference to Melbourne’s ailing transport system. “For too long Melbourne’s public transport has drowned in a sea of red tape, with scores of agencies, but nobody taking responsibility…

  • Labor transport policy: Good upgrades, but big gaps remain

    The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has welcomed the launch of Labor’s transport policy, and said that it contained a number of worthwhile initiatives that would make life easier for passengers, but warned that it was not a comprehensive vision for fixing Victoria’s public transport woes. PTUA President Daniel Bowen said it was pleasing to…

  • Users welcome more frequent Geelong trains – but what about network planning?

    The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has welcomed Labor’s policy, announced today, to run more frequent Geelong trains during the day on weekdays. But they have also called for better planning to help passengers get to stations, saying many new buses will only meet every third train. The Labor Party policy promises trains every twenty…

  • North-east freeway will dump cars on Boroondara

    A north-east freeway link would create mayhem on Boroondara roads according to the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA). “A freeway ending right on Boroondara’s doorstep will dump many more cars on our roads,” said PTUA spokesman Jeremy Lunn. “Roads such as Burke Road, Bulleen Road, Doncaster Road, High Street and Balwyn Road would become traffic…

  • North-east freeway could kill Doncaster rail

    A north-east freeway link would create mayhem on Manningham roads and would put the much needed Doncaster railway at risk according to the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA). “The Brumby government is so intent on denying Doncaster residents with rail, that they’re already looking at ways to dig a grave for Doncaster rail,” said PTUA…

  • Online campaign to sort out public transport mess

    Think you know who runs public transport? The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has compiled an online quiz to test your knowledge, and it’s harder than you might think.

  • Doncaster rail announcement welcome

    The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has welcomed the Liberal Party’s announcement on the Doncaster railway line, while slamming the government for refusing to make a better offer. The PTUA believes that the line, which has been promised for over 40 years would be a fraction of the cost of a North-East link and offer…