Archive for March, 2007

March 2007 newsletter

March 23rd, 2007 (Newsletters)

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March 2007 edition articles:

  • The minister writes for you
  • Connex Siemens debacle
  • PTUA meets the PT players
  • March fare changes welcomed
  • Expert raises eyebrows
  • East-west study launched
  • Suburban branches
  • Peak oil – been and gone?

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Get set for traffic chaos

March 14th, 2007 (Media releases, Melbourne east)

The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) today warned that the State Government is failing Melbourne’s inner and eastern suburbs by neglecting to adequately plan and provide public transport before the opening of EastLink, or deal with current overcrowding on existing services.
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Film screening: Contested Streets

March 7th, 2007 (Events, Melbourne south)

Wednesday, 14 March 7:15pm
Hosted by Friends of Frankston, PTUA and Frankston City Council.

Contested Streets explores the history and culture of New York City streets from preautomobile times to the present. Read the rest of this article »

Fare simplification welcomed

March 1st, 2007 (Media releases, Melbourne metro, Regional)

The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has welcomed changes to the fare system taking place this Sunday, March 4th.

PTUA President Daniel Bowen said that the removal of zone 3 represented a big price cut for city commuters coming in from the outer-most suburbs, and the cuts to V/Line fares would also be welcomed by regional travellers.

Mr Bowen said that rationalisation of bus fares was also a plus. “A fare structure that is consistent and simple to understand is an essential part of the public transport system. Making Metcards valid on the Nightrider buses is a big boost”, he said.
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