We are the Eastern Transport Coalition, representing more than one million people across Melbourne’s East. Help us make better Transport a reality.
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Privileged Dandenong corridor passenger here: how good is it not running for a train that’s arriving in AM peak bc you know there will be another train in a few minutes 😍
Imagine a world where that was the case at any time, on any line 🤤
#MoreTrainsPlease #MoreServicesPlease
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Arrived at the Bus stop at 11:59
It’s now 12:12 and neither of these Buses arrived
Frequency on a timetable means nothing unless the Buses actually turn up
We still need to #Fix800Bus
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Ranked #2 in Australia for PT patronage
Ranked LAST for Bus patronage
For 65% of Melburnians, only PT option is Bus. Stats explain road congestion/dependency in outer suburbs
We need:
* Frequency
* Reliability
* Dedicated lanes
* Light priority
NOW!
danielbowen.com/2024/01/04/p…
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133 yrs ago, before Australia was Federated & this was the Colony of Victoria, Doncaster Rail was first proposed. Hamer started construction in 1974 b4 spending millions filling in the hole
@ManninghamCC remains the only Metropolitan LGA without a train line
#MovePeopleNotCars
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#Cycling has a TON of #benefits - any of which could give you #motivation to jump on #bike. But the #FUN part is always there 🤩
Good Monday morning dear #BikeFriends 🙌🏽 🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴🏻 💚
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Cyclists are more interested in the common good than drivers are, a study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found. gizmodo.com.au/2023/10/study…
Essentially, peds and riders directly interact with their environment, while drivers are almost entirely isolated from it
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Rowville mass transit is in the news again.
While the SRL will deliver fast north-south connections to the Monash Employment Cluster, the biggest employer in Victoria outside the CBD, this link is critical for east-west movements.
The Trackless Tram business case is set to be released in the short term, but we’ve had business case after business case.
When will someone stand up and deliver? #springst #auspol @KimSeedy
heraldsun.com.au/leader/oute…
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BTW
Fix800Bus Facebook page: facebook.com/Fix800Bus
Petition: change.org/p/fix-the-800-dan…
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Thanks to @CrStuartJames from @CommutersCount for coming at short notice. And @AthosSirianos for making it happen!
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It's about time we had a public transport service that reflects our big city size. "Metro" trains only every 20-30-40 minutes isn't good enough. Hundreds of bus routes running hourly or not at all on weekends/in the evenings definitely isn't good enough. theage.com.au/national/melbo…
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Rowville mass transit remains a top priority for #Aston voters, @knoxcc & @MonashCouncil. Promise after promise has been broken
A terrifically written, comprehensive article by @lachieabbott, outlining the 50 year struggle to be heard #auspol #springst
theage.com.au/politics/feder…
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A lack of public transport has become an important issue ahead of Saturday’s Aston byelection. But many voters aren't expecting much after years of empty promises.
theage.com.au/politics/feder…
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Following consultation, @MonashCouncil has resolved its preferred option for our first dedicated cycleway linking up the Djerring & Scotchman’s Creek Trail. We’ll now proceed to detailed design with an aim to build in the 2024 calendar year
monash.vic.gov.au/files/asse…
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Suburban Rail Loop: Build it, and build it right.
In the leadup to next month's Victorian election, hear from @CrStuartJames and Cr Nicky Luo how Monash residents can help get a SRL that creates a thriving Glen Waverley.
More info: shape.monash.vic.gov.au/srl
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The Department of Transport is changing the way we plan and deliver our bus networks and we want to hear from you: bit.ly/3LKujap
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Free Public Transport for veterans and war widows during Veterans’ Health Week, 1 - 9 October, including on V/Line services.
Have your Veteran Gold or White Card or Category ‘V’ Victorian Public Transport Concession Card or wear your uniform, service medals or war widows badge.
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Excited to launch the @CommutersCount election advocacy campaign today with Deputy Premier @JacintaAllanMP and local eastern MPs @JacksonTaylorMP @paulhamermp & @mjfregon
Great meeting today with Minister @JacintaAllanMP, @JacksonTaylorMP, @paulhamermp and @mjfregon to present and discuss the ETC's policy platform - Better Transport for Melbourne's East.
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Along with @VicRoads and @ptv_official, we're launching a new campaign asking drivers to help make our roads safer by always stopping when a tram stops, and only continuing at 10km/h when the doors have closed.
When a tram stops, you stop.
More: vicroads.vic.gov.au/driving-…