The result will be a slight improvement for Wellington St, as you can see in the motion text, but nothing like the original visionary proposal. Neither modal filters nor protected bike lanes will be installed.
This is 5x more than the last fund which is already funding the completion of the Kororoit Creek Trail, a Moorabbin to Carnegie route and a bunch of other projects in Victoria.
If you live/work/study in Manningham you get 5000 words to say whatever you want about the new Draft Strategy.
The themes and action plan seem to be okay, so if anything I expect it's the proposed cycling network that you might want to comment on (see dashed lines on the attached map). Are there any good links missing?
Planned to be completed by October 2026.
The current ACCA forecourt is pretty desolate. Maybe the original idea was to use the same industrial aesthetic as the building itself?
Seems like this park has a reasonably long history, with it being announced in 2023 but delayed until now.
I had a look for budget items that we haven't previously discussed here. They don't make it easy, because the same item is divided differently with different costs on different documents, so mistakes may be present. Anyway what do you think, anything good?
Digital Rail Signalling Program development ($4.3 million) [1] [2]. The completion of a program delivery business case for a new heavy rail signalling system, which will improve the safety, reliability and operational efficiency of Victoria’s rail network.
Legacy impacts of COVID-19 on the metropolitan transport network ($121 million) [1] [2]. Funding to offset lower revenue associated with changes to travel patterns and to maintain service delivery.
Regional rail sustainability ($139.5 million) [1] [2] [3]. Funding to support regional rail network operations including operating and maintenance costs for Regional Rail Revival program assets, operating costs for new VLocity trains and the upgraded South Dynon stabling and train maintenance facility and V/Line’s corporate and operational costs. Funding is also provided for V/Line to deliver control systems renewals, axle counter upgrades on the Regional Rail Link and major periodic and routine maintenance works to maintain the sustainability of the regional passenger rail network.
Critical priorities for Melbourne’s tram network ($70 million) [1] [2]. A package of critical infrastructure works to improve tram network performance, prepare for the deployment of Next Generation Trams, and support the State to comply with Commonwealth accessibility standards. The package includes:
Improving safety and security on the regional network ($1.8 million) [1] [2] [3]. Funding to improve safety outcomes for regional rail passengers and staff by installing CCTV cameras at Little River Station, upgrading CCTV cameras at Ballarat Station and designing future CCTV improvements at Ballarat and Beaufort stations.
Train station amenities clean-up and telecommunications upgrades ($10 million) [1] [2] [3]. Funding to address operational issues on the train network by replacing various public transport network telecommunication assets and systems and removing more graffiti from the rail network.
Critical public and active transport upgrades ($7.1 million) [1] [2] including:
Regional rail freight infrastructure maintenance ($130 million) [1] [2]. For V/Line to deliver major periodic and routine maintenance on freight rail corridors across Victoria to support the efficient movement of goods across the state
Funding ferry services (included in the $40 million bus reform) [1]. Continuation of passenger services for the Portarlington Ferry, Western Port Ferry and Westgate Punt.
One of the options proposed is "building cycling and walking paths". They also have some specific questions in the survey about cycling in the area. According to OpenStreetMap, there is already a shared footpath, but only on eastern side and it looks like it could be improved.
If you're local then this is a good chance to support cycle infrastructure!
Clickbait title as ever, but an interesting discussion about Broadmeadows Station anyway.
Boroondara are seeking feedback to inform their Integrated Transport Strategy. If you are a local please have a say, as the questions relate to walking, cycling and public transport use, and how the council can support it.
This relates to, but is not the same as the Greenways strategy released earlier this month.
This will go underneath the Princes Hwy in Southbank, and money has been allocated to implement these designs in the 2026/2027 draft budget.
Plus some more information in the Draft Budget report from the last council meeting.
Big $1+ million capital works include:
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