Author: PTUA
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Eastlink always was the wrong solution
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has attacked the State Government for propping up Eastlink with $700 million of taxpayer funds through its decision to build a Frankston Bypass. The Association says the money should be used to improve public transport instead. “We warned the government that Eastlink would be the wrong solution to our…
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Frank Crean 1916-2008
The Public Transport Users Association notes the passing of Frank Crean on 2nd of December. Frank was a patron of the PTUA from 1989, and participated in a number of PTUA events along with our other patrons, Winsome McCaughey, Sir Rupert Hamer (both pictured here with Mr Crean) and Dame Phyllis Frost. We offer our…
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PTUA says extra rail services still needed
Given the enormous growth in off-peak rail journeys across Melbourne, the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) is confident that in its upcoming transport statement, the state government will announce more off-peak train services, adding to those which started this week. “Finally the government has listened to the community and realises the need for increased off-peak…
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Transport plan cuts spark calls for review of ‘extravagant’ Eddington Tunnels
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has called on the State Government to make spending on suburban rail extensions the State’s highest transport infrastructure priority, following reports that the State Government would scale back spending on its upcoming transport plan. PTUA President Daniel Bowen said the State Government should reconsider its plans for the expensive…
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Call for Council Candidates to Come Clean on Central Buses
The Geelong Branch of the Public Transport Users Association has called on all candidates for the City of Greater Geelong council to declare their support for the return of a bus interchange to Moorabool Street. Branch convenor Paul Westcott said Geelong voters had a right to know if their councillors were going to stand in…
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Report from last Sunday’s rally
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…
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Rally for better public transport this Sunday 26th October
Join the Coalition of Transport Action Groups for a community rally and picnic, starting at Flinders St Station and ending up at the Alexandra Gardens opposite the National Gallery of Victoria. Where: Steps of Flinders Street Station When: 11:15am for 12 noon, Sunday 26th October 2008 Keynote speaker: Daniel Bowen of the Public Transport Users…
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PTUA Annual General Meeting Thursday 30th October
The PTUA Annual General Meeting is on Thursday 30th of October at 6:30pm at Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane. Our guest speaker for this year’s AGM is Channel 7 state political reporter Brendan Donohoe, who will provide his insights into state politics, the media, and the transport debate. Brendan has covered state politics since the…
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Ask Connex about security
Leader Newspapers are running a “live blog” discussion with Connex’s spokesman John Rees this morning between 10am and 11am. Click here to participate.
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November train timetable changes
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has supported the metropolitan train timetable changes announced for November, as an immediate fix to secure vital extra peak hour train services. PTUA President Daniel Bowen said the current pattern of scheduling nearly all services through the underground loop was contrary to the original operating plans from the 1970s,…
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Call for station staff
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has launched a campaign calling for more station staff. The PTUA agrees that fully staffing stations can make a big difference to security, customer service and fare evasion. We encourage all public transport users to sign the RTBU’s online petition.