Archive for January, 2008

Minister to review bike ban

January 24th, 2008 (Regional, Melbourne Metro)

The PTUA is pleased to hear that the Minister for Public Transport, Lynne Kosky, will review the ban on bikes on peak hour trains.
1-Feb-2008: We are advised that in the mean time, no action will be taken against any cyclist with a bicycle on a peak hour train.

The PTUA remains opposed to the ban. We […]

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SmartBus a success – though not quite there yet

January 9th, 2008 (Media releases, Outer East, Melbourne east)

Following the success of the Warrigul Road SmartBus (route 700), the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) is calling for the State Government to fix bus priority along with further upgrades. This would help to bring the bus service into line with trains.

β€œThe current timetable is confusing, with times that are sporadic,” said Jeremy Lunn, the […]

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Public transport governance study launched

January 2nd, 2008 (News)

The PTUA has today launched a study of public transport governance, comparing public transport management around the world, and looking at the past and future of Victoria’s public transport.
The “good governance” of public transport systems means having the appropriate organisations with the necessary powers, skills and responsibilities to deliver services that compete effectively with the […]

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