News
15 May 2012
New guide to assess security risks
A guide to help small and medium-sized transport operators prepare for security risks has been launched. Organisations that anticipate and prepare for risks recover more quickly than those that do not. The Department of Transport worked with the transport industry to produce a step-by-step guide to security risk assessment. View the Security Risk Assessment Guide.
12 May 2012
Major contract awarded for Regional Rail Link
A Regional Rail Link construction contract has been awarded for track work between the City (Southern Cross Station) and the Maribyrnong River.
The alliance contract has been awarded to a consortium consisting of John Holland, Abigroup, Coleman Rail, AECOM and GHD.
Find out more about the Regional Rail Link project.
07 May 2012
Sharing ideas on the future of Melbourne
A range of ideas and opinions are being sought on the development of the metropolitan planning strategy. Launched by Planning Minister Matthew Guy, the website www.planmelbourne.vic.gov.au features fact sheets and online forums around ten key themes including transport, environment, economy, communities, freight, infrastructure and regional areas.
The strategy is being developed to help manage growth and change and will be focused on land use and transport planning that responds to and integrates social, economic and environmental issues facing the metropolitan region.
03 May 2012
New annual licensing fee payment options for licence owners
The Victorian Taxi Directorate has made it easier for licence owners to pay their annual licensing fees. Licensing fees can now be paid online, by mail, over the phone or in person at any post office.
02 May 2012
Mode Shift Incentive Scheme
The Victorian Government will spend $10 million over the next two years (2012-2014) to encourage the use of rail freight and relieve road congestion through a competitive funding framework. Find out more about the Mode Shift Incentive Scheme.
02 May 2012
Import and export car trade to stay at Webb Dock
Following an extensive feasibility study into relocating the export and import of cars to the Port of Geelong, the Minister for Ports has announced that Victoria's roll-on, roll-off import and export car trade will be consolidated at a new location at Webb Dock.
01 May 2012
State Budget 2012-13
The 2012-13 Victorian Budget was handed down by the Treasurer on Tuesday 1 May 2012. View the media releases that detail budget announcements related to transport. Visit the Budget website for all the budget papers and media releases.
24 Apr 2012
Port capacity
The Victorian Government has announced major port infrastructure developments as part of the Government's overall plan to ensure future port capacity can meet growing demand.
This investment includes infrastructure development in the Port of Melbourne at both Swanson and Webb Dock.
The Port of Melbourne development will be funded through existing port revenue streams and contributions from the private sector.
The investment will provide significant economic benefits and certainty of handling capacity for Victoria's growing port related freight task.
02 Apr 2012
New authority aims to improve public transport services for customers
Public Transport Victoria (PTV) begins operations today, providing a single contact point for customers wanting information on public transport services, fare, tickets and initiatives.
PTV has been established with the aim of improving public transport in Victoria by:
- Ensuring better coordination between modes
- Facilitating expansions to the network
- Auditing public transport assets
- Promoting public transport as an alternative to the car
- Acting as a system authority for all public transport and an advocate for public transport users.
Up-to-date public transport information is available via the PTV website, call centre and mobile phone applications. To plan your journey visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.
30 Mar 2012
Traffic changes in Moorooduc starting this weekend
One of the biggest traffic changes for Peninsula Link will take place this weekend at the intersection of the Mornington Peninsula Freeway, Moorooduc Highway and Old Moorooduc Road. If you're planning to travel towards the peninsula on the freeway, make sure you watch Linking Melbourne Authority's video.
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