Cameras in cars make everyone safer
Even Sandeep “the creep” knows cameras in cars make everyone safer.
UPDATE – NELP lawyers response to hearing submissions
After seven weeks of hearings, more than 850 public submissions and thousands of pages of arguments from lawyers, the independent planning panel examining the government’s North Eastlink Toll Road Project has retired to prepare its report on the project’s future.
Through its lawyers, the North East Link Project Authority systematically rejected almost every issue and alternative idea raised during the EES process claiming that the reference design and the proposed management plans represent the best outcome for the state.
VHA Airport parking update
Plans are in discussion to improve VHA parking at Melbourne Airport by combining the VHA and 10 minute pickup areas to increase available spaces from 110 to 400.
Fight for fair
My members statement this week explains why I want to fight for the best outcome for businesses affected by the North East Link whose property will be acquired when the road is built.
SkyNews – $1 levy, safety and touting
Rod chats with Chris Kenny at Sky News Australia about the $1 Levy on taxi and rideshare, safety and his private members bill to stop touting.
Motorcycle trial extends to Eastern Freeway
Last month we wrote to Roads Minister Jaala Pulford asking that the successful motorcycles in bus lanes trial be extended to bus lanes on the Eastern Freeway. We are very pleased to hear that this trial will start today and will include sections of the Eastern Freeway and extend into Victoria Parade.
Bendigo community rallies for night shelter for homeless
Last night we visited the Bendigo Winter Night Shelter to experience the great service they offer the homeless in Bendigo – Rod is pictured with BWNS director Lachlan Weir and deputy director Terry Westaway.
UPDATE – Rowville Rail options
In April this year we asked the government for an update on Rowville Light Rail project. It’s been over a year since the Labor government announced $3 million for design and planning works for a train or rail extension between Caulfield and Rowville.
UPDATE: Lawyers not needed at North East Link panel hearings says Minister
We received a response this week from the Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne following Mr Barton’s question in parliament regarding the need to get legal representation to present individual cases on the North East Link Environmental Effects hearings.
UPDATE – MCG access for commercial passenger vehicles
A solution to the ongoing saga of taxi and hire car access to the MCG during major events is a step close with Roads Minister Jaala Pulford promising to facilitate talks with Melbourne Cricket Clubn (MCC).