Planning our transport system

The Department of Transport is responsible for the long term planning and development of Victoria's transport network. This includes making sure that public transport is expanded in growing areas, and is integrated with other modes of travel including cars, cycling and walking.

Transport strategies and plans - View the strategies and long terms plans developed by the Department of Transport.

Central Activity Districts and Transit Cities - The department works closely with other departments in the planning and implementation of the Melbourne 2030 strategy.

Public Transport Guidelines for Land Use Development - guidelines to facilitate walking, cycling and public transport in new urban and regional developments.

Infrastructure Australia submissions - View the submissions of the Victorian Government.

Interface bodies under the Transport Integration Act 2010 - Strategic land-use decisions are brought under the Act's policy framework by the creation of interface bodies and interface legislation.

Planning referrals to the Director of Public Transport - The Director of Public Transport is a referral authority under the Planning and Environment Act.

Providing bicycle facilities as part of transport projects - A policy direction to ensure the needs of cyclists are considered early in the scoping of a transport project.