Archive for March, 2011

Monash Uni fails bus test

March 30th, 2011 (Media releases, Melbourne east)

Photos released today by the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) have revealed large hordes of students at Monash University bus interchange and very few actual buses in sight.

“Once again Monash students are being left behind by the Department of Transport,” said PTUA outer east convenor Jeremy Lunn. “These photos clearly show consistently high demand for buses at Monash University, yet most bus routes servicing the university operate on a meagre half-hourly interval or worse.”
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Bus lane removal short-sighted

March 29th, 2011 (Media releases, Melbourne east, Outer East)

The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has condemned the removal of bus lanes on Stud Road. It says a combined solution incorporating buses and rail is needed for Rowville.

“Removing bus lanes will only create temporary relief for motorists,” said PTUA outer east convenor Jeremy Lunn. “In the absence of effective public transport congestion will eventually build up again and commuters will be no better off.”
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