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  • Transport Plan a ‘disgrace’ to the Outer East

    The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has slammed John Brumby’s Transport Plan for failing to provide real transport solutions in Melbourne’s outer east. Instead the plan seeks to bail out Eastlink, while encouraging outer east residents to travel by car rather than public transport. “John Brumby has once again failed to deliver a sustainable future…

  • Brumby’s foot to the floor on freeways as public transport stagnates

    Premier John Brumby’s new Transport Plan is a plan to get Victorians out of public transport and into cars, the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) said today. “Sure, it’s nice to see the government un-break some of its broken promises and finally commit to some of the public transport projects it should have built five…

  • How to make our public transport better for everyone

    Ahead of the release of the Transport Plan next week, our new video highlights how public transport can run more smoothly for everyone. And for those people on Facebook, you can now join our new group: It’s time for great public transport in Melbourne and across Victoria.

  • Transport Plan must commit to real change

    The government’s new transport plan will need to contain more than sweeteners, un-broken promises and business-as-usual road projects if it is to energise the community, the Public Transport Users Association said today. “This government has made quite a name for itself by releasing a lame transport plan every two years,” said PTUA President Daniel Bowen.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…