Archive for December, 2006

Transport users welcome Rudd infrastructure plan

December 22nd, 2006 (Media releases)

Transport users, the environment and business would all win from a refocussing of federal transport policy, the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) said today.
“High oil prices have bitten household budgets and retail spending, and inadequate transport alternatives have fuelled increasing congestion and greenhouse emissions,” said PTUA President Daniel Bowen. “Federal funding for public transport would [...]

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December 2006 newsletter

December 21st, 2006 (Newsletters)

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December 2006 edition articles:

Batchelor gone: High hopes for new minister
Transport highlighted on the hustings
East and south eastern suburbs make their voices heard
South Morang Rail – a victory of sorts
Geelong branch report
What Labor promised
Connex driving away customers – weekend overcrowding

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