Author: PTUA

  • Calls for Immediate Action on Station Parkiteer Cages

    The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) and Bike Geelong are calling on the state government to address ongoing issues with Parkiteer bike cages at upgraded train stations in Victoria. Parkiteer bike cages provide secure bike storage and are an essential service for cyclists commuting via public transport. However, the cage at Marshall station remains closed,…

    Calls for Immediate Action on Station Parkiteer Cages
  • Geelong NYE services welcomed but promotion needed

    The Public Transport Users Association Geelong Branch welcomes the additional bus services that were provided for New Year’s Eve 2024–25. These services, which included three extra trips on Route 30, four on Route 31, and three each on Routes 42, 53, 55, and 60, represent a positive step toward making public transport a viable option…

    Geelong NYE services welcomed but promotion needed
  • Scrapped projects undermine Metro Tunnel benefits

    The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) expresses profound disappointment over the Victorian Government’s decision to cancel several modest yet impactful improvements to the state’s train and tram networks[1]. These projects, while relatively inexpensive, held the potential to significantly enhance passenger journeys and strengthen the functionality of Victoria’s public transport system. Among the scrapped initiatives is…

    Scrapped projects undermine Metro Tunnel benefits
  • 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…

    Geelong Candidates Survey Highlights Public Transport Priorities
  • 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…

    PT Problem of the Night: Non passenger trains shown on information displays.
  • 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…

    PTUA Members welcome news of Ballarat Station Upgrade but it needs to be done right