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Peninsula Link entrenches car dependence

December 5th, 2009 (Melbourne south, Newsletters)

From PTUA’s December 2009 newsletter.
Despite having no Federal funds for its `Peninsula Link’, the State Government has announced its intention to proceed regardless, driving a motorway through precious native wildlife habitat and historic homesteads, in order to further entrench car dependence in south-east Melbourne and for visitors to the Peninsula.

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Myki coming to Melbourne soon

October 6th, 2009 (Newsletters)

UPDATE: This page of Myki Questions and Answers is a good starting point to finding out how Myki will work
This article is from our September member newsletter. Join the PTUA to receive regular newsletters.
The Myki juggernaut rolls on, and the government are saying it will be switched on in Melbourne by the end of the [...]

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Action stations! Interactive map

July 27th, 2009 (Newsletters)

It’s not too long ago that the only visible infrastructure project underway on Melbourne’s rail system was the Craigieburn electrification. This is no longer the case. Say what you like about the government, but it is undeniable that a number projects have now been funded, right across the rail network.
But are they the right solutions? [...]

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July newsletter

July 27th, 2009 (Newsletters)

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July 2009 edition articles:

Connex and Yarra Trams cancelled — but will it make a difference?
Coming events
Train Services Inquiry heats up
CBD tram changes expose fleet shortage
Every ten minutes to… Werribee
Action stations!
The truth behind South Morang revealed — expanded version of this article here
PTUA welcomes Victoria Walks initiative
Geelong branch: focus [...]

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May 2009 newsletter

May 25th, 2009 (Newsletters)

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May 2009 edition articles:

Funded: South Morang rail, Sunbury electrification, Tarneit/Regional link – but at what cost?
Member meeting: Monday 15th June (please note date in paper newsletter is wrong)
Watching over the fleet
Parliamentary Select Committee on Train Services
Senate inquiry probes Federal funding
South Morang not far enough
Connex trials modified train
Flags for [...]

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December 2008 newsletter

December 24th, 2008 (Newsletters)

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December 2008 edition articles:

Brumby’s grand plan
PTUA Annual General Meeting report
Metcard changes rolled back
Fare rises — Melbourne’s fares still the most expensive
Frank Crean 1916-2008
How much can a rail line cost?

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September 2008 newsletter

September 30th, 2008 (Newsletters)

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September 2008 edition articles:

Periodicals undermined by Myki
PTUA Annual General Meeting: Thursday October 30th
Make these local elections count
RIP Ken McIntyre

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July 2008 newsletter

July 23rd, 2008 (Newsletters)

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July 2008 edition articles:

PTUA calls for services ‘Every 10 minutes to everywhere’
PTUA members provide customer service suggestions
Response to Eddington: Please try again, sir
Victorian Budget – Backtracking again
Eastlink’s open – now the road lobby wants the “missing link”

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Eddington: Tunnel vision

April 27th, 2008 (Newsletters)

This article is from our April 2008 newsletter. Please join the PTUA to receive regular newsletters.
Rod Eddington’s East West Needs Assessment report was finally released at the beginning of April. The assessment was a key part of the government’s Meeting Our Transport Challenges strategy, and like MOTC itself the Eddington report deserves a hearty one-hand [...]

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April 2008 newsletter

April 27th, 2008 (Newsletters)

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April 2008 edition articles:

Eddington: Tunnel vision
Outer east news
Metro train timetables revamped
What would YOU like to see in the new contracts?
How many trains?

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