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State election public transport forums in your area

cam — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:56:59 +0000

The Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF), of which the PTUA is an associate member, is holding public transport forums in various areas around Melbourne in the lead-up to November’s state election.

The forums will feature speakers from all the major parties and questions from the community.

Six forums are planned so far:

Whitehorse: 30 Aug 6.15 pm — 7.30 pm, Box Hill Town Hall: ALP: Brian Tee, MLC Eastern Metro and Parliamentary Secretary Public Transport; Greens: Damian Magner, Greens candidate LC Eastern metro; Liberal: Robert Clark, MLA Box Hill and Shadow Attorney General and Finance
Maribyrnong: Mon 6 Sep 7 pm — 8.15 pm,Maribyrnong council offices: ALP: Marsha Thomson, MLA Footscray and Parliamentary Secretary (Justice); Greens: Colleen Hartland, MLC Western Metro; Liberal: Bernie Finn, MLC Western Metro
Melbourne: Wed 8 Sep 5.30 pm — 6.45 pm, Melbourne Town Hall Supper Room: ALP: Martin Pakula, MLC and Minister for Public Transport and Industrial Relations; Liberal: Terry Mulder, MLA and Shadow Minister for Public Transport and Roads; Greens: Greg Barber, MLC Northern Metro
Port Phillip: Wed 8 Sep 7 pm — 8.15 pm, St Kilda Town Hall: ALP:Martin Foley, MLA Albert Park; Tony Lupton, MLA Prahran; Greens: Phillip Walker, candidate for Caulfield; Liberal: David Southwick, candidate for Caulfield
Yarra: Sun 12 Sep 3 pm — 4.15 pm, Richmond Town Hall: ALP: The Hon Richard Wynne, MLA Richmond and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Aboriginal Affairs; Greens: Kathleen Maltzahn, candidate for Richmond; Liberal: Matthew Guy, MLC Northern Metro and Shadow Minister for Planning
Moreland: Mon 13 Sep 7 pm — 8.15 pm, Brunswick Town Hall: ALP: Cr Jane Garrett, candidate for Brunswick; Greens: Cyndi Dawes, candidate for Brunswick; Liberal: Matthew Guy, MLC Northern Metro and Shadow Minister for Planning
Glen Eira: Mon 20 Sep 6.30pm pm — 7.45 pm, Glen Eira Town Hall Theatrette: ALP: Rob Hudson, MLA Bentleigh; Greens: Brett Hedger, candidate for Bentleigh; Liberal: David Southwick, candidate for Caulfield

Quiz the Public Transport Minister online

admin — Mon, 25 May 2009 06:32:55 +0000

This Tuesday 26th of May between 12:30pm and 1:30pm, Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky will participate in an online forum organised by Leader Newspapers. Go to www.leadernews.com.au and follow the link to the Lynne Kosky Live Blog.

More sustainable transport events

Film screening: “Energy Crossroads”

cam — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:07:07 +0000

When: Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 6.45pm
Where: Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

“As our global population and its appetite for energy rise drastically, resource depletion and global climate change have become the most pressing issues facing humanity today…

This award-winning documentary exposes the problems associated with our energy consumption. It also offers concrete solutions for those who want to educate themselves and be part of the solutions in this decisive era.”

Entry by gold coin donation (PTUA members free)
RSVP:

View trailer:

Hold the state government to account: Rally at Parliament on Tuesday

admin — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:30:36 +0000

With the rail system in crisis (again), now is the time to remind the government that they must be accountable.

Despite polls showing people would prefer more money be spent on public transport than roads, the government is planning massive expansion of the motorway system under the most recent transport plan. Meanwhile our rail system is falling apart, and most of Melbourne has no usable public transport. The government is clearly not listening.

WHAT: Stop the Brumby Government riding roughshod over our rights.
WHEN: Tuesday 3rd February Arriving at 11.30 am. Speakers begin at Midday.
WHERE: Parliament House, Bourke + Spring Sts, Melbourne.
WHY: Bring back democracy.

Tuesday 3rd February is the first sitting day of parliament for the year. A coalition of community groups, led by the Victorian Water Forum, is holding a rally to call on the Brumby government to listen to the people and provide real solutions on water, climate change and public transport. PTUA is supporting this call, and will be attending.

Come along to the front steps of Parliament in your lunch hour and stand up for better public transport and real action on climate change.

Victorian Water Forum: Plug The Pipe Watershed Victoria Clean Ocean Foundation

Facebook members: Show your attendance on Facebook

Calendar: Other events related to sustainable transport

Report from last Sunday’s rally

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:37:15 +0000

A large crowd gathered at Flinders Street Station last Sunday to protest against the proposed Eddington road tunnel. Speakers included PTUA, Protectors of Public Lands, and several groups from suburbs likely to be affected by the road tunnel, all calling for the project to be abandoned, and for upgraded public transport instead.

Here is an ABC TV news report of the rally, as well as a nearby rally against clearways.