2022 Melbourne Sessions

Session 3: Political advocacy for better transport service

Session: 3

Room: Regent Room

Session Title: Political advocacy for better transport service

Format: Presentation

Presenter Name: Peter Parket (Melbourne on Transit)

Summary

  • Transformed transit for Melbourne Political volatility has both positive and negative impacts.

  • How to decrease the number of vehicles in outer suburbs to introduce public transport systems with high frequency and good connectivity. Is poor frequency why car use remains widespread?

  • Recommended book: The making and unmaking east-west link.

  • Bus services are the key to establishing an integrated transport network.