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 the […]

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. “We […]

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.

Invited speakers:

Adam Bendt, Greens
Scott Ryan, Liberal Party
Lindsay Tanner, Australian Labor Party
Tim […]

1pm, State Library, Swanston Street, Melbourne
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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 urgency […]

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 to growing […]

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 that […]

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 support […]

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 or […]