Year: 2024
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Dandenong bus service needs recognised in award ceremony
The need for better seven-day buses in Greater Dandenong was recognised at the Public Transport Users Association Annual General Meeting, held in Melbourne on Thursday November 14. The association’s annual Paul Mees Award for public transport advocacy went to Peter Parker and the FixDandyBuses campaign. This campaign succeeded in gaining government funding for an upgraded…
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Geelong Candidates Survey Highlights Public Transport Priorities
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) Geelong Branch has released survey results from candidates standing for election in the City of Greater Geelong Council, aiming to gauge their perspectives on transport issues and provide insights for voters. With rapid growth in Lara and Armstrong Creek, along with a new employment precinct at Avalon Airport, Geelong…
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If govt is serious about optimising the Upfield line, they must duplicate
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has called for the State Government to duplicate the Upfield line during the forthcoming Brunswick level crossing removal project. PTUA spokesperson Daniel Bowen said that while crossing removal and new modern DDA-compliant stations would be welcome, duplication would bring the biggest benefits for train users. “Given the close proximity…
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PT Problem of the Night: Non passenger trains shown on information displays.
Passenger information displays should not show trains that will not take passengers. This example shows a V/Line transfer that is using the tracks at Flinders Street platform 4 as the next best option to get to Southern Cross. PT Problem of the Day was a consistently active campaign run by the PTUA between 2011 and…
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PTUA Members welcome news of Ballarat Station Upgrade but it needs to be done right
On the 3rd of May, the Public Transport Minister announced that the Victorian government will at long last upgrade the station to meet modern accessibility standards. The upgrade will include the construction of a new pedestrian overpass with stairs and lifts on both platforms. Ballarat station has long lacked crucial accessible connectivity making the station…
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North East Link is Victoria’s real budget bin fire
The Federal Government pledging an additional $3.5 billion to the $26 billion North East Link tollway should focus the public’s attention on the massively costly but poorly-appreciated ‘dumpster fire’ spoiling the Allan Government’s Big Build, the Public Transport Users Association has said. “The North East Link is the most expensive road in Victoria’s history and…
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Public transport: Vic budget in a holding pattern ahead of Metro tunnel opening
The Victorian State Budget presented no earth-shattering surprises, but did include some welcome if modest investment in public transport services, the Public Transport Users Association said today. “There are some worthwhile upgrades for buses and V/Line which perhaps are not revolutionary, but will offer more travel options for people in regional Victoria and outer Melbourne”,…
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Call for heritage listing for Melbourne’s public transport timetables
PTUA calls for heritage listing for Melbourne’s public transport timetables
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PTUA calls for Action Following Tragic Fatality at North Shore Level Crossing
Last month, a tragic collision occurred between a train and a truck at the North Shore Road level crossing in Geelong, resulting in the loss of a life. The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) extends its condolences to the family and friends of the victim. The PTUA urgently calls for the removal of this dangerous…
