Barton hits back at free tram critics
“Frustrations over the limitations of the existing services should not prevent the committee considering the wider picture and the social and economic benefits of extending the free tram zone to encapsulate more of our vibrant and dynamic city,” Mr Barton said.
UPDATE – SMARTbuses for rail loop
This week we received a response from Public Transport Minister Melissa Horne regarding Rod’s question about adding SMARTbuses to the suburban rail loop route to combat public transport gaps.
Level crossing removal – put Coolstore Road, Croydon on the list
I’ve asked the Minister for Transport Infrastruction when the Coolstore Road level crossing at Croydon will be included in the level crossing removal program? The council and community want this one gone, and have done much of the work, so let’s get it moving while they’re working at Mooroolbark and Lilydale.
MEMBERS – Free tram services
The inquiry to extend the free tram zone is generating much debate, but students and seniors are getting behind my motion to get people out of cars and onto public transport.
SUBURBAN RAIL LOOP – Include Doncaster in stage 1
I’ve asked the Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan to reevaluate Stage 1 and extend the first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop to include Doncaster to ensure that Victorians are better connected as quickly and effectively as possible.
ADJOURNMENT – Extend Rail Loop stage 1 to include Doncaster
I asked the Minister for Transport Infrastructure to re-evaluate stage 1 of the Suburban Rail Loop project and extend the first stage to include Doncaster and ensure that Victorians are better connected as quickly and as effectively as possible.
Single safety test needed for taxi and rideshare vehicles
Transport Matters Party leader Rod Barton has asked the Minister for Public Transport to implement a single annual safety inspection standard for commercial passenger vehicles.
Ivanhoe Girls Grammar – Safe Public Transport Bill 2019 (Youth Parliament)
I am pleased to rise today to commend a group of talented young women from Ivanhoe Girls Grammar who presented their safe public transport bill to me last week. As part of our Youth Parliament program, the girls debated and passed a bill to implement new safety measures around public transport infrastructure and high-risk areas for women.
Barton secures school buses to Euroa
Education Minister James Merlino has agreed to keep school bus services running from Nagambie and Avenal to Euroa Secondary College.
Include Rowville and Doncaster rail in infrastructure blitz
The benefits of Victoria’s infrastructure developments will outweigh the short term pain of road and public transport disruptions, but even more public transport projects need the green light according to Transport Matters Party leader Rod Barton.