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F U T U R E M E L B O U R N E ( C O N N E C T E D C I T Y ) C O M M I T T E E R E P O R T

Agenda Item 5.1

THE CITY OF MELBOURNE TRANSPORT STRATEGY 2012-30 13 March 2012

Presenter: David Mayes, Manager Strategic Planning Purpose and background

1. The purpose of this report is to provide the Future Melbourne Committee with an assessment of the public consultation on the draft Transport Strategy Update (the Strategy) held in May-June 2011 and a post consultation draft of the Strategy. It also seeks endorsement to invite public submissions for a period of 14 days on the post consultation draft of the Strategy.

2. At its 10 May 2011 meeting the Future Melbourne Committee endorsed the draft Transport Strategy Update 2011-2030 for public consultation. The consultation was conducted in May-June 2011 and the Strategy has been revised to reflect the comments received in submissions.

Key issues

3. The Report on the Public Consultation May-June 2011 is at Attachment 2. Of the 90 submissions received 58 were from individuals, the remainder from organisations. Forty-four submissions expressed general support for the Strategy. The topics most commented on were bicycle lanes, parking and car sharing with a high number of comments on governance, integration, implementation and funding.

4. The analysis of submissions identified 517 comments of which 198 were incorporated as changes to the draft. The remaining 319 included comments supporting the draft strategy, comments that were not consistent with the draft strategy’s direction and comments about specific issues or infrastructure which are not relevant to the strategy but will be referred to other areas of the City of Melbourne. A report on the consultation process and submissions received is at Attachment 2.

5. The revised, post consultation February 2012 draft Transport Strategy 2012 is at Attachment 3. Key changes were to: strengthen management of pedestrian/cyclist conflicts; achieve more equitable access to transport; take into account the Victorian Government’s major transport infrastructure proposals and in relation to the Port of Melbourne’s growth and operations.

6. The Strategy sets objectives, actions and targets for the City of Melbourne to meet future growth by improving the walking environment to and around public transport stations and stops, to upgrade the cycling network in the Central City and to improve the options for Central City freight delivery.

7. The Strategy provides a framework for Council to work with the Victorian Government and agencies on critical infrastructure development including the Metro Rail tunnel, rolling out the new generation of tram services and developing a shared Road Network Operating Plan for the municipality.

8. The Strategy is also consistent with the working draft Docklands Transport Plan being prepared jointly by the City of Melbourne and Places Victoria and with the draft structure plans for Arden-Macaulay and City North.

Recommendation from management

9. That the Future Melbourne Committee resolve to:

9.1. invite public submissions on the March 2012 draft Melbourne Transport Strategy 2012-2030 until 30 March 2012; and

9.2. receive a report at its 8 May meeting to consider approval of the March 2012 draft of City of Melbourne Transport Strategy 2012-2030 along with recommended changes based on the submissions received from the public.

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SUPPORTING ATTACHMENT

Legal

1. There are no direct legal implications arising from the recommendations made in this report.

Finance

2. The costs for future initiatives will be subject to annual budget approval process.

Conflict of interest

3. No member of Council staff, or other person engaged under a contract, involved in advising on or preparing this report has declared a direct or indirect interest in relation to the matter of the report.

Stakeholder consultation

4. The Update was developed with extensive consultation with stakeholders including State Government, transport agencies, industry groups, transport experts, consultants and local resident and business groups. Consultation was done through a series of workshops, one-on-one discussions, a stakeholder forum and a public information session.

5. State Government officers from the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Department of Transport have been consulted throughout the development of the draft Update.

6. The relevant areas of Council have been consulted under the direction of the Project Steering

Group which includes the Director City Planning and Infrastructure, the Director City Design and the Manager Engineering Services.

7. A report on the community and stakeholder consultation is at Attachment 3.

Relation to Council policy

8. The Update is consistent with the Connected City goals of Future Melbourne, the outcomes and objectives of Council Plan 2009 – 2013 and Council’s proposed Municipal Strategic Statement.

Environmental sustainability

9. Implementation of the policies and actions in the Update will improve the environmental sustainability of transport in Melbourne and the wider metropolitan area. Increased use of sustainable transport modes including public transport, cycling, walking is supported in preference to private low-occupant vehicle use. The de-carbonisation of the fuel supply for public transport is supported. This is the single most effective way to reduce transport greenhouse emissions.

Attachment 1Agenda Item 5.1

Future Melbourne Committee13 March 2012

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Transport Strategy 2012, Consultation ReportPage 1

DRAFT TRANSPORT STRATEGY UPDATE

REPORT ON THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS

Contents

Introduction......................................................................................................... 2

Background ........................................................................................................ 2

The Consultation Process .................................................................................. 2

Phase 1 Consultation - October-November 2010.................................................................... 3

Development of the draft Strategy following Phase 1 Consultation......................................... 4

Phase 2 Consultation: May - June 2011.................................................................................. 4

Communications ...................................................................................................................... 4

Events ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Media Coverage....................................................................................................................... 6

Submissions analysis ......................................................................................... 6

The key comments considered but not resulting in a change................................................ 10

The key comments that were out of scope of the strategy .................................................... 10

Internal discussions................................................................................................................ 10

Further Consultation............................................................................................................... 11

Conclusion........................................................................................................ 11

Attachment 2Agenda Item 5.1

Future Melbourne Committee 13 March 2012

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Introduction 1. The aims of the public consultation were to inform, raise awareness, work collaboratively with

key stakeholders, build and strengthen relationships, encourage dialogue and seek feedback to inform the development of the strategy.

2. A wide range of opportunities was provided to stakeholders to help them get involved with the development of the strategy. Ninety submissions were received from individuals and organisations.

3. The draft strategy was broadly supported with minor points of emphasis recommended in the submissions. These have been incorporated into the final strategy.

4. The findings including the proposed changes to the strategy following consultation are listed at Attachment 1 (Summary of submissions and City of Melbourne response).

Background 5. There were several City of Melbourne projects conducted prior to the Transport Strategy

Update which included community engagement on transport policy. The results of these consultations informed the Transport Strategy Update:

Future Melbourne Community Plan - The Connected City chapter of Future Melbourne sets Council’s long term vision for transport, and commits the City of Melbourne to various targets and aspirations.

Wheels & Heels - Communities in Southbank, South Yarra, and Kensington were involved in the Wheels and Heels program between 2006 and 2008. This involved close community engagement regarding walking, cycling and parking issues and opportunities in these neighbourhoods.

Swanston Street redevelopment 2009-10 - the City of Melbourne conducted a high profile public consultation to choose a design for the redevelopment of Swanston Street as a transport corridor.

Separated bicycle infrastructure (Swanston St, Albert St) - High quality, separated bicycle lanes have been installed in Swanston Street, Carlton, and Albert Street, East Melbourne, since 2006. These projects have included specific community and stakeholder engagement.

Municipal Strategic Statement 2011-12 (MSS) - The MSS includes a vision for the City of Melbourne’s transport system and directs the Planning Scheme to achieve this.

Southbank Structure Plan - The preparation of the Southbank Structure Plan involved the development of many transport priorities for the area. Community input to the Plan was central to the development of these priorities.

The Consultation Process 6. The Transport Strategy Update draws direction from the Connected City goals in the Future

Melbourne Community Plan 2008 which is the community’s vision for the City’s growth and development.

7. Community engagement during the drafting of the Transport Strategy Update began in October 2010. It was done in two phases as described below.

8. An Internal Steering Group was appointed which included officers from relevant branches of the City of Melbourne. These included Strategic Planning, Urban Design, Planning and Building, Corporate and Strategic Marketing and Engineering Services. The Steering Group included the Director of City Planning and Infrastructure and the Director of City Design.

9. A comprehensive review of the City of Melbourne’s transport strategy, Moving People & Freight 2006-2020, was completed in January - June 2010. The review included;

An audit of the policies, actions and achievements of the 2006 strategy. A report on the major transport policy and behaviour changes since 2006, and the effects of

these changes on City of Melbourne’s transport policies.

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A review of major current transport projects and proposals. Recommendations for updating the transport strategy.

10. Council sought advice from the following experts to inform the strategy:

SNAMUTS (Spatial Network Analysis of Multi-modal Urban Transport Systems); analysis of current and future public transport accessibility in Melbourne (Jan Scheurer, RMIT and AHURI).

Effective Jobs Density analysis (SGS Economics and Planning) Westlink Traffic Study (Urban Trans) City North and Arden Macaulay Transport System Review (Urban Trans) Haymarket Roundabout Feasibility (Grimshaw Architects)

11. Development of the Transport Strategy Update was subsequent to the following stages:

Jan-Jun 2010: Research and review of 2006 transport strategy

Jul-Sep 2010: Project planning and research

Oct-Nov 2010: Phase 1 consultation; key stakeholders

Dec 2010 - Apr 2011: Development of draft strategy

May-Jun 2011: Phase 2 consultation; public

Jul-Oct 2011: Development of final strategy

Phase 1 Consultation - October-November 2010 12. During the Phase 1 consultation period key stakeholders were engaged to establish a direction

for the Transport Strategy Update. A series of workshops were held to identify and agree on the general approach that the City of Melbourne should adopt. The workshop topics were based around the headings in the Future Melbourne Community Plan’s Connected City chapter:

1. Effective & Integrated Public Transport

2. Walking City

3. Cycling City

4. Inner Urban Freight

5. Smart City Driving

6. Regional and Global Connections

7. Mobility Informatics

13. Participants in these workshops came from a variety of government departments, transport operators, consultants, academics and other transport advocacy groups, associations and experts:

Department of Transport Vic Roads DPCD DIIRD VicUrban Port of Melbourne Bicycle Victoria RACV Bus Association Vic Yarra Trams Tourism Victoria

Destination Melbourne Victoria Police RMIT SKM Aurecon Aecom TraffixGroup Booz & Co ARUP Flink Labs

14. The workshops were facilitated by ARUP. General outcomes of the workshops were;

Agreement that Future Melbourne Connected City goals provides a suitable guide for the transport strategy update.

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Agreement that the Transport Strategy Update should support the vision set by Future Melbourne and should link to Council’s various action plans and implementation tools (eg. Bike Plan, planning scheme amendments, etc) with high level targets and policy.

The establishment of priorities for each chapter of the strategy; eg. cycling infrastructure in CBD, greater support for walking, significantly improve public transport, manage cars as a complimentary, inner urban transport mode.

15. To complete the Phase 1 consultation, a community and stakeholder workshop was held on 8 November 2010. This was an open event and advertised via:

The City of Melbourne website;

Direct email to people and groups listed on the project stakeholder list.

Development of the draft Strategy following Phase 1 Consultation 16. Following Phase 1, additional work was undertaken to develop the strategy.

Research and analysis.

Workshops and meetings with City of Melbourne work areas were carried out to develop draft content.

Collaboration with the Department of Transport and Vic Roads. This included detailed briefings on the Transport Integration Act, metropolitan train planning, tram network planning, bus network planning and workshops on the Smart Roads ‘Network Operating Plans’.

A preliminary Draft Transport Strategy Update was circulated to relevant internal staff and key government stakeholders in April 2011 for input.

On 10 May 2011, the Draft Plan was endorsed by the Future Melbourne Committee for public consultation.

Phase 2 Consultation: May - June 2011 17. The Phase 2 consultation involved engaging the public and key stakeholders on the draft

Transport Strategy Update.

18. This was carried out between 11 May 2011 and 30 June 2011. This was extended from 23 June 2011 in response to requests from the community, and to align with the consultation being carried out for the Arden Macaulay and City North Structure Plans.

Communications 19. The following initiatives were undertaken to inform the community and stakeholders that the

draft strategy was prepared and available for public consultation:

The ‘Have your say’ City of Melbourne corporate website (www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/futuregrowth) was updated to incorporate information relating to the draft strategy including a full copy of the draft strategy that was available for downloading.

The email address [email protected] was maintained for the community to engage with the Strategic Planning Team. Questions relating to the plan were welcomed through this measure.

Social media including the City of Melbourne Facebook account and @CityofMelbourne Twitter account were used to inform a broader catchment of the strategy and consultation process. (using #MelbTS).

A corporate advertisement was published on page 1 of the Melbourne Leader on 23 May 2011.

Hard copies of the Draft Plans were available for viewing at the following locations:

Melbourne Town Hall

Council House 2, Level 3 reception

City Library;

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North Melbourne Library; and,

Flemington Library.

Upon request hard copies of the Draft Plan and Background Report were provided to

individuals and organisations.

An email was distributed to all community and stakeholders who had been involved in the Phase 1 consultation.

An email was distributed to the transport planning team’s network of interested parties (including the Metropolitan Transport Forum, Inner Melbourne Action Plan contacts, officals from local and state Government, consultants and members of the community). These emails requested membership groups and other associations to distribute information about the draft strategy to their networks.

Events 20. Information regarding the Phase 2 consultation was presented to a select group of key

stakeholders on 5 May 2011. Thirteen people attended, including representatives from RACV, Property Council, Committee for Melbourne, Bus Association Vic, Yarra Trams, Bicycle Victoria, Public Transport Users Association, Metro Trains, Victoria Walks, Department. of Transport and Metropolitan Transport Forum. This session was held to encourage the input of the transport industry in public consultation on the draft strategy.

21. A follow up workshop was held with these Key Stakeholders on 2 June 2011 to allow for more comprehensive discussion and debate regarding the strategy.

22. An information session was held with CoM work areas on 19 May 2011 to advise on the draft strategy content and also encourage input into the Phase 2 consultation from various work areas and their stakeholders and community contacts.

23. A public information session on the draft strategy was held on 25 May 2011 at the Melbourne Town Hall (Supper Room). Thirty three people attended. The session included an introduction by Deputy Lord Mayor Cr. Riley, a presentation by David Mayes, Manager Strategic Planning; and a question and feedback opportunity on the key elements of the strategy.

24. The project team also presented at targeted stakeholder briefings including:

State Government – 23 May 2011

IMAP Implementation Committee – 27 May 2011

Metropolitan Transport Forum – 1 June 2011

GAMUT – 15 June 2011

Presidents of the Residents Associations were invited to a briefing on 15 June 2011. The Presidents of the following organisations were invited to attend:

Carlton Residents Association EastEnders Hardware Precinct Residents

and Tenants Group Kensington Association Kensington Public Tenants

Association North and West Melbourne

Association

Parkville Association Parkville Gardens Resident Association Residents 3000 Coalition for Residents and Business

Associates (CoRBA) Flemington Association

Disability Advisory Committee – 16 June 2011

Department of Transport (staff) – 20 June 2011

Department of Transport (management) – 21 June 2011

Transport workshop for service providers – 5 July 2011

Families and Children’s Advisory Committee – 11 July 2011

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25. A letter was sent to relevant members of parliament, state government ministers and the executives of relevant industry groups and institutions advising of the draft strategy and consultation process.

26. Targeted meetings were carried out with various organisations to discuss specific aspects of the strategy (including; RACV, Department of Transport, Department of Planning and Community Development, Melbourne Bike Share, Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action).

27. In addition, the draft Transport Strategy Update was highlighted at many public consultation events and meetings regarding the City North and Arden Macaulay Structure Plans.

Media Coverage 28. The draft Transport Strategy Update gained additional coverage through the media, online

discussion, public events, industry associations and local groups. This included but was not limited to the following:

Herald Sun, “Push to clamp motorists” 7 May 2011

Herald Sun, “Victoria is railroaded” 11 May 2011

The Age, “Taking the road to greatness” 13 May 2011

MX, “Are they out of their mimes?” 13/5/2011

Sunday Herald Sun, “CBD plan puts cars on outer” 15 May 2011

Melbourne Leader, “City fee idea not ‘anti-car’, says Doyle” 16 May 2011

The Saturday Age, “Doyle aims high” 21 May 2011

Melbourne Weekly – Port Phillip, “Bike program on a roll” 25 May 2011

The Age, “Bike share scheme disappointing” 31 May 2011

Melbourne Urbanist, http://melbourneurbanist.wordpress.com/2011/05/10/how-can-trams-be-made-better/

Melbourne Urbanist, http://melbourneurbanist.wordpress.com/2011/05/12/are-there-smarter-ways-to-manage-car-parking/

Tram network discussions, http://tdu.to/messages.aspx

Melbourne Leader, “Academic questions value of congestion tax for Melbourne CBD”, 13/7/2011

Urban Analyst, http://www.urbanalyst.com/in-the-news/victoria/585-city-of-melbourne-releases-draft-transport-strategy-update-and-structure-plans.html

Melbourne Conversation Series, “Urban Renewal, Urban Growth and Creative Opportunities”, 23/3/2011

Melbourne Conversations Series: “Employment, Mobility and Living in a Growing City”, 30/3/2011

Submissions analysis 29. The specific individual comments from each submission were identified and collated. From the

90 submissions, 517 comments were identified and recorded. These comments ranged from general statements about the strategy, to specific suggestions regarding specific places or streets. This process identified the individual issues and ideas raised within sometimes long and complex submissions.

30. There was general support from many submitters for the overall directions outlined in the strategy with 42 specific comments of this nature out of 90 submissions.

Key directions analysis 31. The comments were classified according to the five key directions of the Draft Transport

Strategy Update along with two extra classifications: one for general comments and one for comments related to transport governance, integration, implementation and funding.

32. The number of comments received in each of these classifications were :

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Key Direction - Effective and Integrated Public Transport; 133 comments

Key Direction - Cycling City; 101 comments

Key Direction - Optimise the transport effectiveness of roads 86 comments

Governance, Integration, Implementation and Funding 70 comments

General comments 48 comments

Key Direction - High mobility streets; and 46 comments

Key Direction - Freight and Delivery 33 comments

Total 517 comments

33. The four classifications receiving the most comments were public transport, cycling, optimising roads and the issues of governance, integration, implementation and funding.

34. The classification attracting the most comment was public transport. The comments show that submitters have a strong desire to improve public transport in Melbourne. The strategy reflects this. While the City of Melbourne does not operate public transport systems, the consultation reveals a clear role and community expectation for the city in public transport. It is likely this reflects the current public focus on (and experience of) overcrowding on the public transport network as well as the Council’s leadership on planning for Swanston Street, night time transport and other public transport issues.

35. Cycling City attracted many comments. Submitters clearly see a primary role for the city in delivering cycling programs and infrastructure on its own streets as well as working with developers, VicRoads and other agencies to create a connected network and optimise the benefits this mode brings to the operation of the city.

36. The key issues in comments about optimising the effectiveness of roads were about managing roads to give the largest benefit to the greatest number of people. This included reallocation of space from kerbside parking to other uses, giving space efficient modes better priority to move more people and goods more efficiently such as reducing delays to trams and buses, reducing traffic speeds, road pricing, temporary closures and the need for other roads. It is clear that there is strong support among submitters for the City of Melbourne to work with other agencies to actively manage space and time on the road network.

37. The classification of Governance, Integration, Implementation and Funding was introduced in response to a large number of comments calling for transport and land use planning in Melbourne to be strongly integrated and within this to have a clear integration of all transport modes. Submitters comments indicate the perception of a gap in transport integration and the opportunity for the city to play a strong role in this given its responsibilities in land use planning and its advocacy for the city’s continued liveability and economic success. Other comments included the need for new sources of funding for major transport projects, a more holistic approach to pedestrians and motorcycles, concern that many of the strategy’s actions are for others to carry out and a desire for a clear implementation plan. Partly in response to these comments, the current version of the strategy has a new key direction of Integrated transport and land use planning.

Topics analysis 38. The comments were also classified into one of 110 topics to which they relate. This was a finer

grain analysis than the key direction classification.

39. The topics which received the most comments from submissions were:

Bicycle lanes 43 comments

Parking 23 comments

Car sharing 21 comments

Tram 19 comments

Integration 18 comments

Road space reallocation 18 comments

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Bicycles 17 comments

Speed limits 15 comments

Walking 15 comments

40. As expected there was a large number of comments about topics such as cycling, parking, car sharing, and trams. The relatively high number of comments about integration and road-space reallocation again emphasised the need for the strategy to be clear about both these issues.

Processing submissions 41. A further analysis of submissions was done to determine what changes needed to be made to

the draft strategy. To do this, every comment was classified under one of four types. These were called “Support”, “Include”, “No change” and “Refer”. They are explained below;

Support - Comments which are consistent with or support details of the draft strategy.

Include - Comments which are relevant to the strategy and should be included in the final draft (eg. ideas that fill a gap in the draft).

No change - Comments which, after consideration, are inconsistent with Council policy or key directions of the strategy and were not suitable for inclusion in the final draft.

Refer - Comments which are relevant to other Council plans, often relating to specific detail which cannot be resolved in the Transport Strategy Update and require consideration in operational plans (eg. Council’s Bike Plan).

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Key comments Included in the revised strategy

42. Of the 517 comments received, 198 were deemed relevant to the strategy and were incorporated into the final draft.

43. The most significant change to the revised strategy is the inclusion of a new key direction 1: “Integrated transport and land-use planning.” This change was made based on the analysis of submissions as well as internal discussions and further discussions with State Government agencies. It is clear that a successful transport strategy will rely heavily on good integration between land use planning and transport planning and that the City of Melbourne has the

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opportunity to play a constructive role in bringing together the different aspects of planning to achieve the goals of Future Melbourne.

44. Address Pedestrian / Cyclist conflict. Many submitters were concerned about conflict between pedestrians and cyclists in shared spaces. The growth of walking and cycling is clearly putting pressure on the limited space currently available for these modes.

Text has been added to the Cycling City and Walking City sections of the revised draft of the strategy highlighting this issue and proposing improvements to infrastructure, signage and design to address it including providing more space for these modes to reduce conflicts.

45. Provide clearer support for equitable access to transport. Submitters were concerned about the ability of families, children and people of all abilities to move around the city, particularly on public transport. Concerns related to level access and to information on how to navigate around the system.

The Effective and Integrated Public Transport section of the revised draft has been changed to highlight the importance of mobility for families and children, the elderly and people with disabilities.

46. Clearer bicycle network and proposals for bicycle infrastructure. There was strong support for a well defined bicycle network and improvements to bicycle infrastructure.

The bicycle network map has been upgraded in the revised draft and includes some new specific proposals. Location specific requests for bicycle infrastructure have been referred to the City of Melbourne team which is preparing Bike Plan 2012.

47. Changes to tram and bus route alignments: Further discussions with State Government lead to some changes to the proposed public transport network. These discussions are ongoing. Changes to the current draft include:

The Grattan-Elgin-Johnson Street tram proposal has been changed to a high quality bus route.

The Fishermans Bend tram alignment has been altered to better serve the future urban renewal area (south of the Westgate Fwy).

48. Clarify Council’s position on an East-West road tunnel. The revised draft includes a more thorough discussion of this proposal in the light of its inclusion in the State Government’s recent submission to Infrastructure Australia. The strategy now provides a clearer analysis of east-west travel in inner Melbourne, including the potential costs and benefits of a road tunnel and emphasises the need to consider planning an east-west route in the context of the broader transport and land-use objectives for Melbourne.

Restructure document. The revised draft has a new clearer structure which highlights the four major sections;

Making Melbourne a Connected City, Planning for Future Growth

Flexible and Adaptable Private Transport (incl. Walking, Cycling, Driving, etc)

Effective and Integrated Public Transport (incl. Rail, Tram, Bus, Taxi, Car Share, Bike Share)

Efficient Urban Freight (incl. Port freight and logistics and Central city freight and delivery).

49. Provide clear policy and discussion regarding the Port of Melbourne. The Efficient Urban Freight section of the revised draft has been significantly expanded following discussions with freight industry representatives including the Port of Melbourne. It includes recognition of the role of the port in Melbourne’s economic performance and the need to protect and enhance this.

50. Manage on street parking more intensively. The revised draft includes more detail on managing on street parking. This is in response to the issue being raised directly by submitters to the transport strategy consultation and also to comments made during consultation on the Arden-Macaulay and City North Structure Plans. As well as making clear that the supply of on street parking in the city will decline as space is required for other uses, the revised draft emphasises the need to protect existing on street resident parking schemes from spillover as adjacent areas are developed.

51. Improve wayfinding for visitors. The actions in the revised draft have been changed to emphasise the need for a walking network including signage which is easy to navigate

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welcoming especially for visitors. This was in response to external submissions and internal City of Melbourne discussions.

52. The section on sustainability in the revised draft has been changed. The Federal Government’s carbon price has now been included and the discussion of environmental impacts has been put into the context of the sustainability aspects of the Transport Integration Act. The document also outlines the impact of extreme climate events on transport and the need to make the network more resilient by actions such as converting the train network into a metro style system and improving real time passenger information.

53. Develop a Central City last kilometre freight delivery strategy. The revised draft has been changed to add a new action to develop a Central City last kilometre freight delivery strategy. This emphasises that while there is a general lack of data available about last kilometre delivery (and pickup), efficient deliveries are vital for the city’s operation and continued economic growth and they should complement other activities in the city.

The key comments supporting concepts already in the draft strategy 54. Of the 518 comments received, 180 related to concepts and ideas that were already present in

the draft strategy. In many cases this also led to an increased emphasis on these areas in the strategy.

The key comments considered but not resulting in a change 55. Of the 518 comments received, 94 were considered inconsistent with Council policy, or key

directions of the strategy and not suitable for inclusion in the final draft.

56. Congestion charging. There was some support from submitters for a congestion charge in Melbourne. However, the material in the revised draft remains unchanged with no plan for Council to implement a congestion charge.

57. Detailed design of streets. Various submissions included suggestions for detailed street design alterations. Many of these have not been included in the strategy due to its high level scope.

The key comments that were out of scope of the strategy 58. Of the 518 comments received, 46 were identified for referral to other areas of the City of

Melbourne for further action.

59. Various bike lane proposals/ideas and statements were received through submissions. These included support for proposals already in the draft strategy, critical review of current infrastructure, additional suggestions, broad statements of support for more bike lanes and better connectivity between lanes, and comments about specific locations. Some are relevant to be referred to the review of the City of Melbourne Bike Plan and others will be included in the draft strategy as outlined in the submission log.

Internal discussions 60. During the consultation period, staff held one to one meetings with Councillors and internal

discussions with other branches and internal teams on the strategy. The following issues were raised and have been included in the final strategy:

The need to ensure that families, young children and people with disabilities can easily access the transport system;

Difficulties faces by inner city residents unable to board public transport to get to the Central City due to over crowding;

The need for late night tram services to complement and improve the Nightrider bus network;

The need for a clearer explanation of east-west transport options in light of the State Government’s proposal in its submission to Infrastructure Australia of an East-West Link tunnel from the Eastern Freeway to the Western Ring Road;

Make clear that on-street car parking can be converted to other forms of public open space such as tree planting, kerb side dining space, public seating or space for pedestrians as well as bicycle parking;

Make clear Council’s support for trialling innovative and alternately fuelled vehicles including electric vehicles;

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Make clear the need to reduce conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists by developing separate infrastructure;

61. Also, during the consultation period, Councillors received briefings from Department of Transport staff on major transport projects including Melbourne Metro Rail, Melbourne Airport Landside Access Strategy, Doncaster Rail Study and Avalon Airport Rail.

Further Consultation 62. Following consideration of the Transport Strategy Update by the Future Melbourne Committee

on 14 February 2012, it is proposed that there be another consultation period of two weeks. Following this consultation, it is expected that an updated final draft of the strategy will be presented to the Future Melbourne Committee in April along with a report detailing the process and outcomes of the further consultation and any further changes made to the final draft strategy.

Conclusion 63. The consultation for the Transport Strategy Update was widely promoted and comprehensive.

The public consultation process led to a diverse stakeholder base providing valuable feedback and input.

64. Many of the submissions received were generally supportive of the draft strategy. Many of those classified as “include” were supportive of the strategy’s direction but added detail, clarification or filled in gaps.

65. The revised draft has been significantly improved as a result of the many contributions made. The work emphasises the far reaching impact that transport has on the operation of the city and the key role that the City of Melbourne can play in delivering economic, social and environmental results via its transport policies, strategies and initiatives.

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City of Melbourne Transport Strategy Draft Community Consultation Summary of Responses 518 comments derived from 90 Submissions Received.

Support Comments which are consistent with or support details of the draft strategy.

Include Comments which are relevant to the strategy and should be included in the final draft (eg. ideas that fill a gap in the draft).

No change Comments which, after consideration, are inconsistent with Council policy or key directions of the strategy and were not suitable for inclusion in the final draft.

Refer Comments which are relevant to other Council plans, often relating to specific detail which cannot be resolved in the Transport Strategy Update and require consideration in operational plans (eg. Council’s Bike Plan).

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Summary table of comments from Submissions to the Transport Strategy

Chapter

(of Draft) Name Organisation SUMMARY Topic Action Response

ARUP Organisation

Adopting an outreach and education strategy to ease public adoption of initiatives. behaviour

change Include

Agree. Include action relating to Council’s communication and promotion of capital works projects, to ensure public understanding of what and why works are taking place.

6 Alan Todd Individual Need to review helmet legislation to enable growth in cycling participation.

bicycles Include Include as 'issue' in bike share section

6 Alan Wade Individual Support for cyclist priority at traffic lights.

bicycles Include Change strategy to acknowledge need for co-ordinated traffic signals that prioritise cycling.

6 John

Handley Individual

Support for review of helmet law. bicycles Include

Include as 'issue' in bike share section.

6 Melbourne

BUG Organisation

Include an objective to promote cycling as an active transport option for children. bicycles Include

Address via discussion around improving mobility for all ages.

6 Melbourne

BUG Organisation

apply cycling integration actions across the network.

bicycles Include Agree. Add where possible.

5 Bridget Roberts

Individual Bikes on PT. bicycles and

public transport

Include Add support for carrying bicycles on public transport.

5 John

Handley Individual

Bicycle parking cages at suburban train stations.

bicycles and public

transport Include

Emphasise need for secure bike parking at suburban train stations.

5 John

Handley Individual

Support bikes on trains - including V-Line. bicycles and public

transport Include

Add support for carrying bicycles on public transport.

5 Rebecca Cannon

Individual A lack of provision for bikes on trains makes car-free travel in Melbourne, Vic difficult.

bicycles and public

transport Include


5 Melbourne

BUG Organisation

Integration of cycling with metropolitan trains and buses and also with VLine services.

bicycles and public

transport Include


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6 Bicycle Victoria

Organisation

Tram stop designs need to consider impact on bicycle network and bike access.

bike lanes Include

Agree. Add clear policy RE ensuring bike lanes are incorporated into street redesign projects “Careful planning is also required to ensure that other improvements and changes to streets do not adversely impact on bicycles. In particular new taxi ranks and tram stop designs must consider bicycles.”

6 Bicycle Victoria

Organisation

Need to articulate importance of the North Bank bicycle route connecting Princes Bridge and Docklands, and proposed 'Veloway' design.

bike lanes Include

Agree. Add

6 Bicycle Victoria

Organisation

Need to consider bikes when designing and relocating taxi ranks.

bike lanes Include

Agree. Add “Careful planning is also required to ensure that other improvements and changes to streets do not adversely impact on bicycles. In particular new taxi ranks and tram stop designs must consider bicycles.”

6 Bicycle Victoria

Organisation Need to consider bike lane/path widths and ability to accommodate increase in cyclist numbers.

bike lanes Include Agree. Add policy RE maintenance and upgrading of bike and shared paths as more people use them.

6 Bicycle Victoria

Organisation Various proposals for priority bike route changes for short term construction.

bike lanes Include Agree. Make alterations

6 Craig

Beissel Individual

Support for improvements to off-street bike paths and shared paths. bike lanes Include

Add policy to address maintenance and renewal of off-street bike/ped paths.

6 Craig

Beissel Individual

Sea level rise will result in more frequent inundation of Yarra River pedestrian and cycle shared paths.

bike lanes Include Change strategy to acknowledge need for contingency when Yarra trails flood.

6 Craig

Lambie Individual

Make Spencer Street a bike street. Connect Cecil into Docklands with minimal diversions. bike lanes Include

Include Spencer Street as a long term priority for the bicycle network.

6 David Cook Individual Support for separated bicycle lanes on major streets accessing the central city - especially St Kilda Road.

bike lanes Include Change plan to include St Kilda Rd on short term bicycle infrastructure map.

6 Disability Advisory

Committee Organisation

Albert Street bike lane is not a suitable design; it does not adequately convey to car passengers that they are stepping into a bike lane from the kerb side of their vehicle.

bike lanes Include

Discuss needs of car passengers in accessing vehicles when streets are redesigned such as the Albert Street bike lanes.

6 Doone Clifton

Individual Concerns RE proposals for Queensberry Street - bike route and proposed bus route. This needs clarification; proposed design treatment

bike lanes Include Agree. Highlight priority of bicycle use in Queensberry St.

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for Queensberry Street similar to Canning Street Carlton.

6 Melbourne

BUG Organisation

The high-priority works list should also include the creation of separated lanes in: Royal Pde, Flemington Rd, Elizabeth Street north and St Kilda Rd.

bike lanes Include

Add St Kilda Rd. Others will be considered for development post 2016.

6 Pitt & Sherry Organisation Support for buses catering for cyclists (eg. front-of-bus bike racks).

bike lanes Include Add support for carrying bicycles on public transport.

6 Pitt & Sherry Organisation Need to improve bicycle access to the CBD from St Kilda Rd. bike lanes Include

Agree. Add St Kilda Rd to short term bicycle network priorities

6 Rebecca Cannon

Individual All new road projects should include separated bicycle infrastructure.

bike lanes Include Already Included, no change needed

6 Steve Doyle Individual

Need to improve design of bike lanes to make them safer. Particular problem where bike lanes meet tram platform stops, and pedestrian areas and landscaping is extended; these often restrict bike access and result in unsafe street for cycling.

bike lanes Include

Clearly articulate how bike infrastructure will be incorporated into future street designs - including High Mobility Streets. “Careful planning is also required to ensure that other improvements and changes to streets do not adversely impact on bicycles. In particular new taxi ranks and tram stop designs must consider bicycles.”

6 Steve Doyle Individual No need to use concrete in separated bike lanes - for environmental reasons. bike lanes Include

Add policy of CoM testing and piloting bike lane designs and treatments, with a view to meeting ESD best practice.

6 Bicycle Victoria

Organisation Parkiteer cages proposed for various train stations. bike parking Include

Agree. Add advocacy for secure bicycle parking at train stations.

6 Craig

Lambie Individual

Support for bike lockers in central city - could potentially use car parking spaces. bike parking Include

Add discussion RE end-of-trip facilities for cyclists, not just for workers but also people cycling to the city for social recreational reasons.

6 Doone Clifton

Individual

Proposed trial of bicycle parking (cages) in on-street car parking spaces, to support residents of terrace housing. bike parking Include

Agree on need to support resident access to bicycles for transport, on street bike racks can provide short term parking and a bike share station can provide a bicycle transport option for local residents.

6 Horst (Oz)

Kayak Individual

Shared bike / pedestrian paths carry significant risks for elderly people walking. This is amplified by high speed cyclists using paths.

bike ped conflict

Include Address issue of conflict on shared paths.

6 Jeannette Harrison

Individual Need to address issues of unsafe cyclists on shared paths. Need to create separate space

bike ped conflict

Include Address issue of conflict on shared paths.

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for bikes so that walkways can be safe for children.

6 Moreland

City Council Organisation

Concern for the potential pedestrian / cyclist conflict, caused by contra flow bike lanes on one way streets.

bike ped conflict

Include Add discussion regarding the need to consider safety issues of contra flow bicycle lanes.

5 VicRoads Organisation

Section 5.6 (Bike Share); Objectives and Actions -Proposed actions to construct separated bicycle routes and advocate for. slower traffic speeds in the Central City. Need to define what Central City is; does it extend to Victoria Street? City Road? etc.

bike share Include

Define central city.

5 Alex

MacLeod Individual

Need improved legibility of bus services (stops, signage, information).

bus Include Agree. Add to Bus section.

5 Bus

Association of Victoria

Organisation Need to improve bus stop infrastructure.

bus Include Agree. Add

5 Bus


Organisation Need for mention of charter busses, the role they play and Council support / policy. bus Include

Agree. Add

5 Bus


Organisation

Enhancing bus routes offers a cost effective alternative to the tram route extensions proposed in the draft strategy. Enhancements could include improved stops, real time information, etc.

bus Include

Include discussion RE the potential to introduce high quality bus as an interim solution to long term tram network changes.

5 City of

Melbourne Organisation

Add peer to peer information in car share section page 42

Car share Include Add.

5 City of


More emphasis on Council supporting innovative businesses that encourage reduced car ownership. Collaborative consumption – talk up trends from owning to sharing. Results of EOI

Car Share Include

Expand car share section.

5 Flexicar Organisation 're-purposing' street space for car share parking should be mentioned in the strategy.

car sharing Include Agree. Make change.

5 Flexicar Organisation (section 1.9) The target of 300 car share cars in CoM by 2016 should be referred to as a minimum, to allow for unexpected growth.

car sharing Include Agree - make change.

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5 Flexicar Organisation

Benefits of car sharing (eg. reduced car ownership) should be acknowledged, as the benefits of using car parking spaces for a tram stop are acknowledged on p. 66

car sharing Include

Agree. Highlight benefits of car sharing.

5 Flexicar Organisation

Off street car share spaces require 24/7 access, easy to locate. car sharing Include

Add discussion RE the requirements of off-street car sharing locations, and the priority to provide car share parking on street where possible.

5 Flexicar Organisation Need to clearly recognise car sharing as public transport. car sharing Include

Emphasis car sharing as public transport throughout strategy.

5 Flexicar Organisation Forthcoming car share policy should be identified to be complete by a certain date. car sharing Include

Agree - set timeframe for the development of a City of Melbourne car share policy.

1

DoT - Freight

Logistics and Marine

Organisation

Amend “road pricing in Melbourne is complete” to read “smart truck/traffic/road/route management in Melbourne is completed”. Melbourne does not just need a pricing study but rather a management / regulatory / pricing study.

congestion charge

Include

Change text; ‘A major State Government study into road management and pricing is complete.’

5 Owen Oneill Individual Support for improving cycling data collection methods - suggest use of social media and automatic counters.

data Include Agree. Include crowd sourcing, social media and automatic counters to discussion RE bike data.

Bev Touzel Individual Need for more explanation of how the Disability Discrimination Act target will be achieved. dda Include

Highlight CoMs involvement in achieving the mobility requirements of the DDA.

5 Alex

MacLeod Individual

Need for improved disabled access to underground stations, and general integration with land uses via ramps and underground access.

dda Include

Include support for access to stations - increasingly important with proposed future expansion of underground rail.

5 Alvaro Maz Individual

Need for public transport, parking and the public realm to be suitable for people with disabilities, especially given the ageing population.

dda Include

Emphasise the benefit provided to people with disability and mobility impaired people when High Mobility streets concept is achieved.

7 MTF Organisation

The MTF is pleased to see the high priority given to pedestrianisation, but notes that there is little mention of facilities for all abilities. Perhaps the first functional objective could read "A pedestrian-oriented fully-accessible streetscape"

dda Include

Agree. Added

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7 MTF Organisation the reference to “high mobility streets” (page 55) could be phrased to also include fully accessible in terms of DDA compliance.

dda Include Agree. Added

5 City of


Accessible Transport The City of Melbourne's Disability Action Plan - Our Melbourne 2010 - 2013 outlines the vision for Melbourne to be a barrier free city where people with a disability can access and participate in all aspects of life with dignity and independence. Context Twenty percent of the Victorian population and fifteen percent of the resident population of the City of Melbourne experience some form of a disability. The Disability Discrimination Act (1992) makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person on the grounds of a disability in regard to work, accommodation, public transport and access to premises. Currently many people with a disability experience barriers to accessing and utilising Melbourne transport system. Objectives and Actions Reduce and eliminate barriers in the transport system, whether they are infrastructure, services or information. Work with transport and other relevant stakeholders to increase the accessibility of public transport, accessible taxis and car parking spaces

Disability and Mobility

Include

Add throughout as appropriate.

5 Bus


Organisation

Doncaster rail link is not justified - improvements to DART can deliver travel time and reliability benefits for Manningham-City travel.

doncaster Include

Emphasise DART and need for short term improvements. Retain rail option as part of long term vision for train network.

8

DoT - Freight


Organisation

Re p60 Melbourne Metropolitan Freight Terminal – should read “Action The City of Melbourne supports initiatives to rationalise Dynon rail freight precinct”

dynon Include

Agree. Add

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1 City of


Increase the strategic case for East West Transport. Draw together EJD, SNAMUTS, findings from EWLNA, WestLink, the MSS, MM1, RRL, Tram Rerouting and the SGS discrete labour market regions to outline how this strategy will address and consider East West Transport movements within central Melbourne.

East West Include

Add throughout as appropriate for each mode / section of strategy.

Alex

MacLeod Individual

Inconsistencies between proposals of draft Transport Strategy and draft Structure Plans.

editing Include Check and ensure consistency.

DPCD Organisation Needs editing for repetition and clarity. editing Include Agree. Check and fix.

DPCD Organisation Various specific comments relating to referencing, timeframes, details and grammar.

editing Include Agree. Check and include.

6 Craig

Beissel Individual

Education to improve safety on shared paths and reduce bike/ped conflict.

education Include Include more on education RE bike/ped conflict.

5 Alex

MacLeod Individual

EGate tram should link to Nth Melbourne Station or Dynon Rd. egate Include

Add connection to Dynon Rd through EGate and emphasise importance of pedestrian connections to North Melbourne train station.

9 City of


Add more detail to Electric Vehicle section page 68 http://www.transport.vic.gov.au/web23/Home.nsf/AllDocs/246D50F44EB2272DCA2576A50015AE1E?OpenDocument

Electric Vehicles

Include

Agree. Add

5 Bus


Organisation Need for automated camera based enforcement of bus and tram lanes. enforcement Include

Include discussion RE automated enforcement of on-road PT infrastructure.

5 Victoria Walks

Organisation

Recommends that the City of Melbourne advocate Victoria Police pay greater attention to issuing infringement notices when cars block intersections of fail to stop behind the stop line at traffic lights in particular

enforcement Include

Agree. Add to enforcement section.

9 Victoria Walks

Organisation

Strongly recommends greater attention be given to enforcing laws aimed at keeping footpaths accessible, such as when cars block footpaths over driveways and crossings, goods are placed on footpaths, vegetation on footpaths and cafe seating etc.

enforcement Include

Agree. Add

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6 Alan Parker Individual Support for electric bicycles to be included in the strategy.

EV Include Discuss role of power-assist bicycles in enabling more people to cycle.

9 Maribyrnong City Council

Organisation

Electric Vehicles - The issue of the provision of charging points or the development of battery change stations is worthy of further discussion and encouragement.

EV Include

Agree. Add

Bev Touzel Individual

Need clearer detail on how transport and access to transport will be provided for parents with prams and disabled children. families Include

Include benefits of tram stop improvements and other pedestrian oriented proposals in strategy. Make the link between improvements and beneficiaries (eg parents with prams) clearer.

Families and Children's Advisory

Committee

Organisation

Need to have a more explicit policy to take account of the rights (or special needs) of discrete groups such as children and their families.

families Include

Add reference to Council’s Children’s Plan and Disability Action Plan.

5 Alex

MacLeod Individual

Alignment of the proposed Fishermans Bend tram is not optimal - as it restricts potential catchment (due to the Westgate Fwy).

fishermans bend

Include Change Fishermans Bend tram alignment to reflect latest known redevelopment area.

7 A Phefley Individual

Need to manage café / restaurant kerb side dining so that it does not impede pedestrian mobility.

footpaths Include

Highlight the need for footpath space to cater for walking through, as well the value in spaces designed for sitting, staying in.


Organisation

It is suggested the Transport Strategy Update 2011 further consider the issues associated with heavy freight from the Port of Melbourne and other areas such as the Dynon Freight Terminal that have a high impact upon the City of Maribyrnong.

freight Include

Agree, include further consideration of port and freight related issues. The interfaces between the MMFT and future urban renewal areas in the inner west will need careful management. Council supports 24/7 operations of the MMFT, and recognise that buffering against noise and light is likely to be required for adjoining land uses.

1 Deakin

University Organisation

Substantial investment in public transport from state, federal and private investors is critical to achieving the aspirations of this strategy.

funding Include Highlight the importance of funding (Federal, State and Private) in achieving the goals of this strategy.

1 MTF Organisation Broader advocacy is sought on enhanced funding from Federal and State Governments. funding Include

Agree. Add clear action RE Council’s advocacy for investment in public transport.

1 City of


Targets for travel within City of Melbourne need to be incorporated. General Include

Add data for travel within the municipality, from VISTA 2007.

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1 Helena &

John Bishop Individual

Insufficient consideration of the current traffic and parking issues facing inner Melbourne and the resulting situation that would result if these Structure Plans were implemented. Public transport is already to capacity.

General Include

The strategy outlines proposals to significantly lift public transport capacity across the network. Add detail to Council’s approach to on street parking management in local residential areas.

2 City of


Add more material to the “Identity” section in “Planning for future growth” Page 9.

General Include Include in ‘livability and social inclusion’ section.

1 City of


This strategy is not limited to parts of the transport sector that are wholly the responsibility of the City of Melbourne. An integrated approach is required to deliver the best outcomes. There is a strong need to work together to produce an effective and integrated transport system. New collaborative ways of working together are required to fully realise the benefits of growth and maximise our return on our investment in the transport system and the city. One way to do this is to share information and form agreements and relationships at high levels within various transport agencies to integrate and improve the transport system. http://melbourneurbanist.wordpress.com/2010/11/09/is-management-of-public-transport-a-mess

Governance Include

Include new Key Direction; Integrated Transport and Land Use Planning. Emphasise collaboration and open government throughout strategy.

1 John Baxter Individual Needs greater emphasis on how Council will progress many of the issues / actions that are the responsibility of State Government.

governance Include Emphasise where Council will advocate for State Government action.

1 ARUP Organisation Using temporary pilot programs to test public response to new ideas.

implementation Include Agree. Add action relating to the use of pilot programs.

11

Australian Conservatio

n Foundation

Organisation

The targets set by the City of Melbourne need to have dates attached to them.

implementation Include

Include date's where possible.

11 City of


Insert table at back with all actions in it Implementation

Include Add list of all actions.

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11 DPCD Organisation

Needs clearer implementation plan.

implementation Include

Agree. Improve implementation plan to define what Council will do, what it will advocate for and what it will partner with other agencies to deliver.

8

Monash University - Institute of Transport Studies

Organisation

Encourage the implementation of pilot projects and trials to test and evaluate new technologies and approaches. implementation Include

Include in strategy. Action: The City of Melbourne will encourage and trial innovative approaches to last km freight and deliveries, especially in the central city.



Need better provision of transport information in languages other than English. CoM should advocate for improved information in other languages.

information Include

Add policy advocating for improved public transport and way finding information in languages other than English.



Passenger information on public transport for accessibility needs to be improved (for people with vision impairment or who are deaf).

information Include Discuss specific needs of people with vision and hearing impairments using the public transport system.

8 City of


Port of Melbourne Emphasise the role of the Port in the Vic and Australian economy. MAP – Freight routes for Port related traffic (current and proposed). Add more after we receive PoMC submission.

Inner Urban Freight

Include

Done, see other items below.

MTF Organisation better account of integration between policies is suggested

integration Include Noted

1

DoT - Freight


Organisation

The document should acknowledge cross boundary constraints on transport demands so that transport functionality is promoted across local government areas..

integration Include

Agree. Add emphasis on integrated planning and delivery of transport projects – including better coordination between Council areas .

11 MTF Organisation

The MTF encourages MCC to ensure the transport strategy is a whole-of-council commitment and fully embedded in all departments.

integration Include

Agree. Add discussion RE implementation and need for whole-of-council approach.

4 ARUP Organisation

Defining the role of mobility hubs and thus better integrating transport modes. integration Include

Include clear discussion RE integrating modes – especially locations where train/tram, train/bus, tram/bus, etc. transfers are important.

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4 ARUP Organisation Highlighting the importance of transport-land use connectivity in design and policy. integration Include

Agree. Include key direction RE Integrated transport and land use planning.

4

DoT - Freight


Organisation

By the report structure being mostly one mode per chapter there is insufficient emphasis on between mode and multimodal initiatives. There is potential for a greater role for smart, new technology, demand management, and non-traditional initiatives that address multimodal aspects. A chapter should be devoted to these.

integration Include

Revise chapter structure to include; Flexible and adaptable private transport, Effective and integrates public transport, Efficient urban Freight. Allow for ‘cross-mode’ discussion and policy in the context of each of these sections.

4 DPCD Organisation

It should include an explanation for the change in strategy direction and emphasis, which links the past frameworks based on walking, cycling, public realm focus of Jan Gehl’s work for many years and build the link to the increasing future transport tasks.

integration Include

Agree. Add discussion RE the history of designing the city for walking - ‘Places for People’ - to the Walking City section.

4 MTF Organisation Key direction 1 - the MTF suggests a fourth initiative. This is ‘an integrated system’ integration Include

Agree. Add key direction on integrated transport and land use planning.

5 Ian Jones Individual

Needs more detail on how Council will improve interchange opportunities between public transport modes.

integration Include

Agree. Discuss RE High Mobility Streets and improving stop and station design to better integrate with footpath network – eg. Cleve Plaza tram stop in St Kilda.


Organisation It is recommended some discussion be included regarding bikes on buses

integration Include Add support for carrying bicycles on public transport.

5 Alex

MacLeod Individual

Need improved connection at Lonsdale and Spencer - important considering high density residential development currently underway.

interchange Include Agree. Include in reasoning for improved interchange at Spencer Lonsdale

5 Bus


Organisation

The most important bus interchange points in the CBD are with tram routes, Melbourne Central Station and Parliament Station. Passenger interchange at Southern Cross Station / Lonsdale Street terminus is not a high priority.

interchange Include

Retain Lonsdale / Spencer as an important interchange, considering significant development in the area. Highlight importance of interchange between bus / tram, bus / train in central city.

5 Yarra Trams Organisation

Recommend the inclusion of the Elizabeth/Flinders Street intersection as a key public transport interchange in need of attention in the short term.

interchange Include

Reference need for short term action at the Elizabeth/Flinders intersection.

4 MTF Organisation there could be greater discussion of residential density linked to public transport

land use Include Include in reference to High Mobility Streets

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5 Bus


Organisation Intensification along PT routes should include bus and tram routes. land use Include

MSS highlights urban renewal areas.

5 Bus


Organisation Support for late night PT improvements. Bus can potentially fill late night transport gap. NightRider needs greater capacity.

late night Include Agree. Add discussion RE night rider meeting late night transport needs.

7 MTF Organisation MTF is concerned with the amount of motor bike parking on footpaths.

motorbike parking

Include Articulate policy RE motorcycle parking on footpaths.

9 City of


Motorcycle crash risk is 14 to 38 times higher than car crash risk. SKM report P2W Include

Articulate policy RE motorcycle parking on footpaths and refer to pedestrian plan.

9 DPCD Organisation More policy could be developed in relation to providing motor bike parking spaces.

p2w Include Articulate policy RE motorcycle parking on footpaths.

9 Jeff Stocco Individual Need for enforcement of motorcycle use and parking on footpaths.

p2w Include Add discussion RE enforcement of motorbike parking

9 Pitt & Sherry Organisation Potential of motorcycles and motorised scooters as sustainable transport should be acknowledged.

p2w Include Agree. Add


With respect to the proposed new tram routes, it is important to consider any such proposals in the context of a complete public transport network. The city currently has a number of car parks on principal tram routes such as Flinders Street. Access to car parking on such routes and parking on Elizabeth Street should be reviewed.

parking include

Add comment tram section highlighting issues involving cars obstructing trams can be most obvious on streets which provide access to off street car parking.

9 City of


How parking will be managed in urban renewal areas Development sites will be ‘cut out’ of parking permit areas to form their own pp areas (like practice in East Melbourne). Maximum parking rates applied – planning scheme amendment

Parking Include

Add section to Smart City Driving RE ‘Managing on-street parking more intensively’.

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9 City of


How parking ‘spill over’ will be mitigated in stable areas: deny access to parking permit schemes to new residential development that increases density. Increase eligibility criteria for access to parking permit schemes, to ensure local residents can obtain permits and non-residents cannot.

Parking Include

Add section to Smart City Driving RE ‘Managing on-street parking more intensively’.

9

DoT - Freight


Organisation

Do not allow so-called early bird commercial car park price discounts to entice commuters to travel to and from the CBD in peak hours, exacerbating road congestion.

parking Include

Agree. Include discussion RE the impact of early bird parking on the transport network, and its role as an incentive to car use in peak times.

9 Hugo Shum Individual

Support for CoM to initiate a trial of variable parking fees, similar to San Francisco. parking Include

Discuss variable priced parking schemes - specifically San Francisco’s approach - and relate to CoM further investigation into this in coming years.

9 Moreland


Discuss parking enforcement and use of in-ground sensors. parking Include

Include discussion RE parking enforcement and use of parking sensor technology.

9 Going Solar Organisation

Off-street parking; Support for de-coupling of parking from residential property titles, designed to be adapted to different uses in the future, incorporate environmentally sustainable design principles.

parking Include

Add discussion RE 'future proofing' of any car parking that is built in CoM, to enable future land use change.

9 MTF Organisation

The State Government commuter parking levy could be mentioned in this context, and also the focus of expenditure of the MCC share of this levy.

parking levy Include

Agree. Add discussion about Parking Levy.

7 Hugo Shum Individual Support for pedestrianisation of the Elizabeth Street tram terminus (Flinders Street to Flinders Lane).

pedestrianisation

Include Include specific discussion about the Elizabeth/Flinders intersection, and priority for short term.

7 Maelor

Himbury Individual

Support for closure of Elizabeth Street (Collins to Flinders) to car access.

pedestrianisation

Include Include specific discussion about the Elizabeth/Flinders intersection, and priority for short term.

1 DPCD Organisation Need to mention the planned Metropolitan Planning Strategy being developed by end 2012.

Planning Include Agree. Add to State Government policy discussion.

1 DPCD Organisation DOT’s Pedestrian Access Strategy and Cycle Strategy should be referenced under the policy settings.

policy Include Add these two strategies to discussion on changes since 2006.

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1 DPCD Organisation The Climate Change Act 2010 will come into force on Friday 1 July 2011 policy Include

Include Climate Change Act 2010 to discussion on changes since 2006.

1

Families and Children's Advisory

Committee

Organisation

A rights based approach tends to look at the issue of service provision in light of 4 qualitative requirements: (a) availability of the service (b) accessibility of the service (physical, financial, economic and information accessibility) (c) acceptability (from the perspective of different groups – women, persons with disabilities, children and adolescents, cultural groups); and (d) quality (ie: that the service is of an appropriate standard, safe etc).

policy Include

Incorporate into above policy.

8 Port of

Melbourne Corporation

Organisation

One of PQMC'S primary aims is to protect the port from encroachment of inappropriate land use and development that may impact on the long, term viability of the port to operate 24/7.

Port Include

Added

8 Port of


Organisation

The two-way consideration of amenity impacts is consistent with the recently released National Ports Strategy which includes a recommendation (P23) for: Policies,and planning schemes (and controls) at all relevant levels of government to include 'buffer' strategies for the relevant ports and freight, corridors and other related places, to: • ensure the continued ability to conduct the freight atid related activities identified in the plans • minimise impacts on communities of these activities.

Port Include

Added

8 Port of


Organisation

In the current strategy freight issues are covered in Chapter 8 under the key direction "Innovative urban' freight logistics". The focus of the strategy is on the last mile of freight with less coverage of the broader freight issues that impact on the City of Melbourne and the port. In not addressing, these areas fully there is a

Port Include

Agreed, restructure freight chapter.

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danger that other transport policies are not considered within the context of the possible impacts on freight access and port operation,

8 Port of


Organisation

PoMC would like to emphasise the importance of policies which seek to protect the port and freight routes from encroachment which may ultimately restrict the ability of the port to operate to its full capacity. This includes policies which take a two way approach to amenity protection and buffering.

Port Include

Added

8 Port of


Organisation

Section 2 Planning for future growth Figure 3.1 shows land north of the Port of Melbourne between Footscray Road and Dynon Road as 'Land Not Governed By The City of Melbourne'. This land is within the Melbourne planning scheme and given thatthe current use for rail freight, logistics and industry is set to continue it would, perhaps be more appropriate to designate it as a 'Stable Area'.

Port Include

Correct this in Transport strategy map and also in the MSS map and our GIS system

8 Port of


Organisation

While support for the expanded use of the Port of Hastings to relieve pressure on Melbourne is consistent with government policy, the proposal that this will open opportunities for urban renewal on land currently used for freight and logistics needs to recognise the ongoing opera tion and intensification of trade through the Port of Melbourne.

Port Include

The City of Melbourne supports any investigations into the expanded use of the other Victorian ports, to assist in accommodating the forecast growth in port activity. This may include a wider role for the Port of Hastings, and other strategic locations for new port facilities that enable efficient links to intermodal terminals and Melbourne’s key industrial precincts.

8 Port of


Organisation As Melbourne grows a shared port -city vision and whole of supply chain and transport network approach is required.

Port Include Added

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8 Port of


Organisation

PoMC believes that integration of transport with land use development is more than consideration of public transport routes and intensification of activity. It should extend to the recognition of freight routes, both road and rail and tine need to facilitate appropriate development along those routes such that unmet amenity expectations do not cause pressure for bans and curfews for freight movements.

Port Include

Support the Port of Melbourne The Port of Melbourne is one of the primary origins and/or destinations for freight traffic in Victoria. To maintain and enhance the performance of the Port, Council ensure planning scheme controls and future urban renewal opportunities respect and allow for Port operations. This includes recognition of both road and rail freight routes and the need to facilitate appropriate development along those routes whilst maintaining efficient freight movement and port operation. Action: Council planning policy will require acoustic attenuation measures for dwellings and businesses adjacent to major freight routes and in vicinity to the Port.

8 Port of


Organisation

Section 10 Regional and global transport connections In discussing regional and global transport connections the connections provided by the port of Melbourne should also be considered. The port is serviced by more than 40 shipping lines and provides a gateway to over 300 international markets. It is located at the heart of Victoria's major road and rail network, providing efficient connections for Regional export markets in South Australia. regional new south wales and the east coast of the Australian mainland, in addition, it is also a primary gateway for Tasmania both for freight and passengers.

Port Include

Added

8 Port of


Organisation

PoMC considers that the changes proposed are consistent with Clause 18.03 of the State Planning Policy Framework which includes provisions recognising the importance of the Port of Melbourne and tine need for buffer protection. Policy 18.03-2 addresses planning for land adjacent to ports and specifically planning for Fishermans Bend.

Port Include

To maintain and enhance the performance of the Port, consistent with the state planning policy framework, Council will ensure planning scheme controls and future urban renewal opportunities respect and allow for Port operations.

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8 Property Council

Organisation

Port and industry is located in Melbourne's west, therefore Port location needs to be near by (Hastings not suitable).

port Include

Include in discussion RE the Port of Melbourne, the distribution of Melbourne's industry / origin and destination of Port related goods.

5 City of


Say that the tram network would be the envy of cities around the world and that we should build on its strength and potential. Maybe the existing strategy focuses too much on the downside of tram operations.

Public Transport

Include

Add detail on the strength of Melbourne tram network and potential to be an international exemplar.

5 Yarra River Business

Association Organisation

Integrate public river transport with other PT. river Include

Add support for integrating river transport and PT transport services.

9 DPCD Organisation

In the past COM has been a proponent of the international hierarchy of movement and this report departs from that, so an understanding of current priority shifts would help clarity of context.

road network Include

Agree. Add context


Section 1.4 (Make Melbourne a true cycling city) -The ability to allocate road space for bicycle lanes on the arterial road network is an important issue.

roadspace reallocation

Include

Noted .

9 Bus


Organisation

Priority (signals and road space) should be afforded to on-road public transport - no need for distinction between tram priority and bus priority.


Include

Agree. Add to bus section and network operating plan section

5 MTF Organisation Recommended inclusion of the Rowville rail line to Monash University and beyond rowville Include

Add Rowville to discussion of future rail line extensions currently being studied.

5 Jo Swift Individual Need to improve the amenity, safety and cleanliness of Flinders Street train station. safety Include

Recommend general improvement to the amenity and safety of the Flinders Street Station precinct.

9 VicRoads Organisation Section 1.8 (High level policy targets) -Road safety targets should also be included

safety include Include road safety targets from future Melbourne


Road Safety does not get a specific mention until page 67. VicRoads believes that the topic should warrant greater emphasis in delivering a connected liveable city.

safety Include

Initiatives we could implement to improve road safety would be to reduce speed limits in the central city. Include graph from Page 36 of Moving people and freight "impact speed and risk of death"

7 Horst (Oz)

Kayak Individual

Need for a seating and rest strategy. seating Include

Link this proposal to the development of a pedestrian plan

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7 MTF Organisation improving city amenity for walking (page 54); seating and drinking fountains should be added

seating Include Agree. Add

6 R Razga Individual

Cyclists travelling at high speed through shared ped / bike areas is unsafe for elderly pedestrians. More clarity between bike and ped areas is required.

shared zones Include

Address issue of conflict on shared paths.

7 Victoria Walks

Organisation recommends strongly that the City implement more shared zones

shared zones Include Agree. Add

9 Victoria Walks

Organisation

Recommends an audit to assess the phasing of all traffic signals in the City. All traffic lights should have auto green and advance start for pedestrians (and bicycles and public transport).

signals Include

Agreed, Traffic signals are a key component of Key Direction 2.

5 City of


Add some information on Smart Cities, perhaps from MIT in the Open Transport Data Section Page 44

Smart cities Include Add to Transport Information section.

5 City of


Support free Wi-Fi on trams, busses, trains and at stations. Discuss in terms of ARUP ‘public transport, public space’ and importance of PT offering a better option than car.

Smart city Include

Include in Transport Information section.

9

DoT - Freight


Organisation

Refers to NOPs as Smart Roads. Add mention of the government’s proposed principal freight network and the desirability of identifying roads that freight can be encouraged to use, as well as roads that provide tram priority.

smart roads Include

Agree. Change


Section 9 (Smart City driving); Objectives and actions -Network Operating Plan. First paragraph, second sentence -The Network Operating Plan doesn't provide a means to allocate space on footpaths. Replace with "The plan allocates priority to various modes of transport on different roads at particular times of the day or days". First paragraph, second sentence -The Network Operating Plan doesn't provide a means to allocate space on footpaths. Replace with "The plan allocates priority to various modes of transport on different roads at particular times of the day or days". The second dot point -it is suggested that

smart roads Include

Agree. Amend text to reflect the role of Network Operating Plans.

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"Greater priority to space ... " be used rather than "Priority must be given ... ". The third dot point -replace" ...must not degrade ... " with "Reduce the impact of through traffic on the amenity... ".

9 Cycling

Promotion Fund

Organisation

Introduction of permanent 30km/hr speed restrictions in school zones and non-arterial roads outside the Hoddle grid. speed limits Include

Explain CoM proposal to VicRoads for a 40km/h speed limit, and intention to continually evaluate speed limits and reduce them where appropriate. Highlight the importance of speed limit reduction in facilitating a cycling city.

9 EIANZ Organisation

Recommend aim to eventually reduce car travel speed, particularly on roads with high bicycle and pedestrian traffic, further than the proposed 40km/h to 30km/h.

speed limits Include

Explain CoM proposal to VicRoads for a 40km/h speed limit, and intention to continually evaluate speed limits and reduce them where appropriate. Includes long term proposal for 30kph in central city.

9 Going Solar Organisation

Proposed extension of the (proposed) 40km/h speed limit area - to Carlton and North Melbourne. speed limits Include

Explain CoM proposal to VicRoads for a 40km/h speed limit, and intention to continually evaluate speed limits and reduce them where appropriate. Includes long term proposal for 40kph across municipality.

9 Melbourne

BUG Organisation

Reduce traffic speeds to 30km/hr in the central city and around shopping areas, residential areas and schools and conduct driver education programs.



9 Moreland


Need to clarify if CoM are seeking a 30km/h speed limit and why. speed limits Include

Explain CoM proposal to VicRoads for a 40km/h speed limit, and intention to continually evaluate speed limits and reduce them where appropriate.

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9 Stephen Alomes

Individual

Need to extend pedestrian and cycling plans to Kensington, including a 40km/h traffic speed limit and enhanced ped and cycling amenity. speed limits Include

Explain CoM proposal to VicRoads for a 40km/h speed limit, and intention to continually evaluate speed limits and reduce them where appropriate. Includes long term proposal for 40kph across municipality.

9 VicRoads Organisation The issue of the central city should be better defined, in particular when referring to speed limits.

speed limits Include CHECK

9 Victoria Walks

Organisation

40 km hour is still too high and the CBD limit should be 30 km



1 City of


Add “CO2 emissions” to Page 2 Sustainability Include

Add emissions discussion throughout.

1 City of


Add “Health and environmental benefits” to Page 5

Sustainability Include Add to Cycling City section.

1 City of


Add buildings such as D2/Eastgate (find out more about these) to page 6, Key direction 5

Sustainability Include

Add Action: The City of Melbourne will work with the State Government to implement appropriate land use controls to ensure urban renewal of land near the Dynon Road freight precinct is compatible with MMFT operations.

4 City of


Consider CO2 cost of electric cars, page 18 Sustainability Include

Add to Smart City Driving section.

4 City of


Reference Zero Net Emissions “Transport emissions” page 18

Sustainability Include Include throughout as appropriate.

5 City of


Include a few sentences about greenhouse issues for taxis. (page 40) Hybrid Program? http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/row-puts-brakes-on-hybrid-taxis/story-e6frf7kx-1225705542092


Agree. Add

5 City of


Include a few sentences about greenhouse issues for buses. (page 36-37) Natural Gas? (p 38) http://www.transport.vic.gov.au/projects/news/video-updates/victorian-hybrid-electric-bus-trial


Include.

5 City of


What should we say about Zero Net (In powering Melbourne Public Transport system. Sustainability Include

Include discussion on Council’s Zero Net Emissions strategy throughout, including de-carbonising the PT system.

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8 City of


Add Greenhouse Impact to Innovative Urban Freight Logistics under context page 59

Sustainability Include Agree. Add

8 City of


Add greenhouse emissions under “issues” page 59

Sustainability Include Agree. Add

1 Mike Burton Individual Review Fringe Benefits Tax that promotes car use. tax Include

Update FBT section to reflect changes since draft strategy was published.

1 RACV Organisation FBT has changed since strategy was drafted.

tax Include Update FBT section to reflect changes since draft strategy was published.

5 Going Solar Organisation Proposed new design for taxi fleet, and introduction of a small electric vehicle fleet to offer a local (Melbourne LGA) taxi service.

taxis Include Add discussion RE the use of smaller, fuel efficient vehicles for taxi fleet.

5 MTF Organisation

Taxis are a particularly important mode for people with disabilities, which could be recognised in the transport strategy as this service could be greatly improved, and for late night travel, as discussed. The MCC weekend security provision at late night taxi ranks could also be mentioned.

taxis Include

Agree. Add

10 Yarra River Business


Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle should charge passengers for use. Potentially $2 per person. Should be integrated into one ticket for use across modes.

tourism Include

Add recommendation the Tourist Shuttle is integrated with other visitor transport - eg. city circle tram.

Hugo Shum Individual

Flagstaff Station needs to match other city loop train stations to enhance western end of the city and improving the pedestrian and retail aspects of the Flagstaff Gardens precinct.

traffic Include

Include advocacy for Flagstaff Station to operate hours and standard of other loop stations.

5 John

Gibbons Individual

Need higher capacity trams on routes 1 and 8. trains Include

Emphasise frequency boost on all tram routes (including routes 1 and 8).


Organisation

it would be preferred the tram connection to the Footscray CAA continue along Dynon Road/Hopkins Street to Irving Street ( or possibly to Leeds Street ) to connect to the existing tram network.

tram Include

Highlight that the strategy presents this idea in concept only and that detailed alignment of a new tram route will be subject to further analysis.

5 Bus


Organisation A reduction in the number of tram stops may lead to increased time penalties for interchanging between services.

tram stops Include Add discussion RE the need to balance pedestrian and tram operations needs when rationalising tram stops.

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5 Bus


Organisation

Tram and bus interchanges need to be considered when planning tram stop removal or relocation (eg. Swanston and Lonsdale). Interchange opportunities should be enhanced, not dis-integrated.

tram stops Include

Agree. Add

5 City of


Link concept of Cleve Plaza stop design with Jan Gehl – shared space, ped priority, safe city, etc.

Tram Stops Include Agree. Add

6 Rob

Catchlove Individual

Need for more emphasis on the role of vegetation and water, in supporting people cycling and walking and using public transport.

trees Include

Agree. Add discussion RE Urban Forest Strategy, and the role of vegetation in enhancing walking and cycling routes. Add to ‘mitigating the urban heat island effect’.

3 ARUP Organisation Framing the long-range planning against a more positive vision.

vision Include Highlight the Future Melbourne Connected City vision.

3 Melbourne

BUG Organisation

The Strategy should include a vision of Melbourne in 2020.

vision Include Reference the Future Melbourne Connected City vision.

3 Moreland


The draft strategy is too focussed on the central Melbourne CAD - not enough discussion of City of Melbourne as a whole. vision Include

The strategy provides a policy approach for the municipality. Details for local areas will be pursued via detailed structure plans and operational plans, eg. Bike Plan.

3 MTF Organisation Various additional transport goals suggested. vision Include Include as appropriate.

5 Bus


Organisation The final strategy should have a single vision for the whole PT network - especially tram and bus considered together.

vision Include Agree. Include in Effective and Integrated Public Transport section.

7 City of


Refer to need for public realm to enable stopping, dwelling, sitting, interacting, socialising

walking Include

Add; An interesting and pleasant urban environment “City streets and laneways should not only be suitable for the efficient movement of lots of people. Consideration of the need for stopping, dwelling, sitting, interacting, socialising will improve the overall quality of the walking environment.”

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7 City of


Refer to Places for People, and strong history of this in Melbourne.

Walking Include

Twenty years ago the City of Melbourne set about transforming the municipality’s walking environment. Guided by the Places for People studies in 1994 and 2004, this was done by widening footpaths, laying good quality pavements, reducing traffic signal cycle times, building attractive pedestrian spaces, attracting residents to the central city and supporting improvements to public transport.

7 City of


Add proposal for a CoM Pedestrian Advisory Committee, made up of Victoria Walks, DoT, VR, CoM work areas, other stakeholders (?).

Walking Include Incorporate this idea into the development of a Pedestrian Plan.

7 Victoria Walks

Organisation

Suggest the City utilise the State level Principal Pedestrian Network methodology to identify and develop pedestrian networks across the entire municipality.

walking Include

Include within scope of pedestrian plan RE PPN

7 Victoria Walks

Organisation

recognise the extent to which ‘pedestrians suffer severe trauma from falls in public space’. walking Include

Add; A high quality walking environment can also reduce the risk of pedestrian injuries occurring from falls and other accidents.

7 Victoria Walks

Organisation Support for measuring walking, to account for the many health benefits: social; physical; mental and economic.

walking Include Agree. Add

7 Victoria Walks

Organisation

Victoria Walks believes that Victoria would benefit greatly from a high-level forum to coordinate walking issues across government, local government and communities and recommends the City advocate the State Government establish such a forum.

walking Include

Incorporate this idea into the development of a Pedestrian Plan.

7 City of


Add some Jan Gehl material early in the strategy to reflect that we have a history of doing ped projects and this will keep going but that this strategy focuses more on walking as a form of transport.

Walking City Include

Agree. Add discussion RE ‘Places for People’ to Walking City section.

10 City of


Regional and global transport connections – provide a legible transport network for visitors. this action also supports our accessibility area. Provide a link somehow?

wayfinding Include

Agree. Add

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Pitt & Sherry Organisation Need clearer position RE WestLink.

westlink Include Add clear discussion of east-west transport needs and opportunities to improve current inefficiencies.

Rob Krelle Individual Need to articulate Council's position on the east west road tunnel concept. westlink Include

Add clear discussion of east-west transport needs and opportunities to improve current inefficiencies.

Jane Farago Individual Need for more end-of-trip facilities for long distance bike commuters.

bicycles No

Change Agreed, No change needed

Melbourne

BUG Organisation

Include an objective that states that space must be claimed from motor vehicle traffic and used for segregated bicycle lanes.

bicycles No

Change

No change needed. Strategy clearly states that road space will be used more and more for efficient transport modes.

Alan Wade Individual Opposed to ban on cyclists in gardens.

bike lanes No

Change Refer issue of ban on cycling in gardens to Bike Plan and Open Space Strategy

Carol Ryan Individual

Need to improve Rathdowne St, Carlton, for bike use and walking. This improvement must include restricting car access. bike lanes

No Change

No change required. Rathdowne Street is an important north south road for bike, car and bus traffic. The draft strategy indicates catering for all of these modes is important.

A Phefley Individual Cyclists should be required to dismount when using pedestrian crossings.

bike ped conflict

No Change

Cyclists are already legally required to do this.

Going Solar Organisation Investigate trolley-bus systems to enable electric bus routes. bus

No Change

The strategy places an emphasis on phasing in a fuel-efficient bus fleet.

Pitt & Sherry Organisation

Support extensions to the bus network to facilitate home-to-train station trips.

bus No

Change

The strategy outlines several bus route changes and extensions that connect to rail stations and other modes in accordance with the bus service review. Wider ‘home to train station’ bus routes may be more applicable in suburban areas.

Alex

MacLeod Individual

Recommend consideration of alternative measures to increase train capacity. capacity

No Change

The strategy includes Council’s assessment of the most effective measures able to deliver rail capacity improvements.

A Phefley Individual

Car sharing should not be prioritised over resident parking.

car sharing No

Change

The strategy highlights the benefits of car sharing as a way to reduce car parking demand in local areas. Council will continue to support car sharing in residential and mixed use areas.

Alex

MacLeod Individual

The phase out of city loop only train services has led to poor connectivity in the City. city loop

No Change

SNAMUTS analysis identifies preferred improvements to train accessibility.

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Britta

Klingspohn Individual

Support for congestion change. congestion charge

No Change

Clearly articulate Council's position on congestion charging.

Craig

Lambie Individual

Support for congestion charging. congestion charge

No Change


Gavin

Wigginton Individual

Support for a congestion charge. congestion charge

No Change


Mike Burton Individual Support for a joint CoM and State Gov congestion tax.

congestion charge

No Change


Patricia Van

Buynder Individual

Support for road pricing or congestion tax. Emphasise need for Council position on this issue.

congestion charge

No Change



The Hoddle Grid bounded by Spring, Flinders, Spencer and La Trobe streets is perhaps a good a place to consider placing the cordon for congestion charging – when the time is right.

congestion charge

No Change


Doone Clifton

Individual Recommended improved consultation methods to better represent community views. consolidation

No Change

Noted. Refer to management and other teams in CoM (Community Engagement)

Bicycle Victoria

Organisation

Question use of VISTA data - Census data, in conjunction with VicRoads and CoM bike counts and Super Tuesday, can provide a reliable picture of bike use.

data No

Change

VISTA data is useful for its representation of bicycle use in the context of general transport behaviour. Council will continue to use bicycle specific data sets to track bicycle use in the municipality.

DoT - Freight


Organisation

Mandate provision in commercial car parks at or near ground level for short-term delivery vans and shoppers, which supports their retail land uses

deliveries No

Change

This proposal will be pursued via further work regarding last km freight and delivery.

DoT - Freight


Organisation

As some transport initiatives are currently being reviewed by the new Government it may be necessary to amend some views as the results of the Government’s reviews become known.

editing No

Change

No change needed.

MTF Organisation Also questioned, is the restriction on bicycle use in the Bourke Street mall. enforcement

No Change

Highlight why Bourke Street is a pedestrian mall, and the reasoning behind discouraging cycling through mall.

Alan Parker Individual Support for changes to state laws to facilitate electrical bicycle use.

EV No

Change No change required.

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Strategy should consider Urban light Transport.

EV No

Change

Inclusion of Urban Light Transport is not considered appropriate for this iteration of Melbourne's Transport Strategy. The function of ULT is currently performed by the tram network in inner Melbourne. The draft strategy highlights many initiatives to improve the tram system, reducing the need for additional infrastructure such as that proposed by the ULT system.

ARUP Organisation Developing freight and delivery policy targets.

freight No

Change At present, not enough is known about freight and delivery in the city to identify reasonable policy targets.


Section 9 (Smart city driving); An east-west road link - It also should be noted that one of the primary drivers for WestLink is to address and accommodate the forecast growth in the freight task out of the Port of Melbourne.

freight No

Change

The strategy highlights the value of the Truck Action Plan and the need for improved priority on the existing freeway network, to enable efficient Port freight movements.

RACV Organisation Grade separation of Hoddle Street

hoddle street No

Change Include discussion of Hoddle Street noting Council will consider future proposals.


The strategy is aspirational and makes many network assumptions which are dependent upon the delivery of state infrastructure, however, it does not consider a fall back position. For example, what happens if the Melbourne Metro is not operational by 2020 or if the high level policy targets (including mode shift assumptions) are not attained? As such, implementing some of the recommendations in the strategy may be challenging, take longer to achieve or ultimately need revision. On this basis and given the uncertainty of the network-wide impacts, VicRoads suggests that the actions outlined in the strategy need regular review.

implementation No

change

Agreed, a regular review of the strategy and continued work on subsidiary plans is important.

DPCD Organisation

An interesting transport strategy for comparison is the Maribyrnong Integrated Transport Strategy. Both Councils would benefit from looking at transport issues across their joint boundaries and how they can work together to resolve a list of priorities across all

integration No

Change

Noted

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modes.

MTF Organisation

Of approximately 80 actions, only one third – 26 – are for MCC to either to carry out or plan. The MTF hopes that the MCC will resource a vigorous advocacy program and collaborative exercises to further the remaining two thirds of its plan. It suggests mentioning this in the implementation schedule.

integration No

Change

Noted. Address this with a clear implementation plan which highlights what projects Council will do, what Council will advocate for, and what Council will partner with other agencies to achieve.

Alex

MacLeod Individual

Tram interchange opportunity at Collins and Market Street - if tram is diverted from William to Market (between Flinders Lane and Collins.

interchange No

Change

This is not a priority for tram network, the strategy does talk about diverting St Kilda Rd services to the west of the CBD and diversion occurs south of the CBD.

Doone Clifton

Individual

Proposed tram and bus interchange on Errol St.

interchange No

Change

Strategy supports better integration of all modes and changes to the 402 to bring it past North Melbourne Town Hall and Errol Street. This, combined with better tram and bus stop design, will enable easy transfers between modes.

4 MTF Organisation The proposal to intensify development along tram lines also deserves greater focus.

land use No

change MSS highlights urban renewal areas.

John Smith Individual

The Metro Rail Tunnel, as a means of increasing inner Melbourne rail capacity, is not needed, as capacity can be increased at far less cost in other ways.

melbourne metro

No Change

The metro rail tunnel is consistent with the MSS and overall objectives of untangling the rail network and increasing capacity.

Caitlin

McCleary Individual

Need to consider middle and outer suburbs in transport planning. metropolitan

vision No

Change

No change needed. The transport strategy has been developed using various research and analysis methods which consider transport throughout metropolitan Melbourne.

Victoria Walks

Organisation disallow the parking of motorcycles on footpaths under any circumstances.

motorbike parking

No Change

The strategy outlines policy RE providing motorcycle parking so it does not obstruct walking.

Victoria Walks

Organisation Advocate for a change in Road Rules to disallow motor bikes from parking on footpaths

motorbike parking

No Change

City of Melbourne will ocntinue to manage motorcycle parking

9 Jeff Stocco Individual Support for more motorcycle parking provided on-street (off footpaths).

p2w No

Change Agree, No change needed.

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Park and Ride schemes should be supported at public transport 5km from city centre.

park and ride No

Change

further work to identify priorities for travel to suburban stations would be required. Walking , cycling, local bus and private car may yield different results depending on the situation.

Disability Advisory


Does the strategy support park and ride? Current park and ride does not have enough accessible buses for people with mobility restrictions to be able to realistically use this service

park and ride No

Change

CoM support park & ride facilities at middle and outer suburban public transport interchange points.

Pitt & Sherry Organisation Support for park & ride on outskirts of City.

park and ride No

Change CoM support park & ride facilities at middle and outer suburban public transport interchange points.

DoT - Freight


Organisation

Have charges that encourage short term parking over commuter parking.

parking No

Change

No change needed – this is covered in the strategy.

MTF Organisation more needs to be done to limit (off-street) parking provision in the city

parking No

Change No change needed – this is covered in the strategy.

Pitt & Sherry Organisation Support for variable priced on-street car parking. parking

No Change

CoM is not considering variable on street parking pricing at this time.

Victoria Walks

Organisation

Recommends exploring the possibility of implementing variable on-street car park pricing that is determined by demand to ensure that approximately 15% of parking places free at any one time.

parking No

Change

Add; Council will utilise innovative technologies which encourage turnover and provide parking vacancy.


Limiting off street parking -Will Council further enforce limiting on street parking permits or the development of alternative parking facilities if demand exists?

parking No

Change

Add; “In streets with established dwellings that have limited or no option for on-site parking, such as restrictive heritage controls and an established history of permit restricted parking on their local street, the City of Melbourne will provide a well managed resident only parking scheme that matches the number of available parking spaces in the street with the number of dwellings. The scheme will prevent over-subscription and remove access to the scheme for new, additional dwellings which increase the site density.”

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Melbourne

BUG Organisation

Princes Bridge is reduced from four to two lanes of motor traffic. pedestrianisati

on No

Change

No change needed. Significant changes to Princes Bridge will require close design and collaboration with various stakeholders.

RACV Organisation Elizabeth Street from Flinders to Bourke should be car free

pedestrianisation

No Change

No change needed. This level of detail will be assessed as part of a future high-mobility street project.

Deakin


Strategy should note impact of further usage of Port of Geelong. port

No Change

Discussions with Port of Melbourne note that even with relocation of some port activity to Geelong, growth in Melbourne is still occurring.

QVM Organisation

Strategy needs to acknowledge the role cars play in providing access to businesses such as the Market. The market should be identified as a car reliant business.

qvm No

Change

No change needed. Strategy acknowledges car use is important for some residents, businesses and visitors.

Deakin


Support for improved public transport access to Avalon airport, and high speed rail to Geelong. regional

No Change

General public transport accessibility improvements are supported in the strategy. Projects such as the Regional Rail Link will improve links with Geelong.

Going Solar Organisation

Need more support for river and bay transport services (high speed ferries connecting various origins and destinations around Port Phillip Bay).

river No

Change

The strategy highlights the role of water based transport in the as relevant to the City of Melbourne.

Yarra River Business


Increase river speed limit to allow boat transport to be more time competitive.

river No

Change

The Yarra River speed limit has been implemented to protect the river environs from excessive erosion, and for amenity reasons. At this time, Council will not pursue an increase to the speed limit to enable faster river transport. The strategy highlights the role of water based transport, and it’s role in servicing tourism and visitor transport needs.

DoT - Freight


Organisation

Rather than simply restrict through traffic only to the few congested roads, freeways and tollways “designed to cater for bypass traffic” Council should not overlook the series of other roads that function as minor circumferential distributors.

road network No

Change

The strategy outlines the role of smart roads, high mobility streets and other streets.

RACV Organisation

Support for freeway link from Eastern Freeway to Western Ring Road road network

No Change

No change needed. The strategy provides an evaluation of east-west transport needs and opportunities to improve current inefficiencies.

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John

Handley Individual

Support East-West road tunnel

road tunnel No

Change

No change needed. The strategy provides an evaluation of east-west transport needs and opportunities to improve current inefficiencies.

Carlton

Residents Association

Organisation

Support for a car free CBD.


No Change

No change needed. Car access is acknowledged in the strategy as offering a unique and niche mobility, essential for some trips. Car use in the CBD will be managed to compliment other modes and not deteriorate urban amenity.

Maelor

Himbury Individual

Support for restrictions to car use and through traffic in the central city.


No Change

No change required.

Owen Oneill Individual Need for more action from Council to redress the imbalance of space allocated to cars - walking, cycling and PT need more space.


No Change

No change needed.


9 (Smart city driving); Goal -What is the intent of this statement and what, if any, are potential impacts on the arterial road network?


No Change

This goal statement has been adapted from Future Melbourne, and represents Council’s intention to cater for vehicle access to the City that is complementary to the central city activity, and efficient transport modes that also use city streets. Implications on the arterial road network of any design or management interventions will be assessed as required.

John Smith Individual Alternatives to the Tarneit link should be considered.

rrl No

Change No change needed – out of scop of this strategy.

John Smith Individual

The Tarneit link will not improve services to Geelong, as it increases the distance by about 10km and, even allowing for faster running, will not save time overall.

rrl No

Change

Tarneit link will improve services overall across the network even if some services experience no change specifically.

VicRoads Organisation

Section 4.2 (Connecting the current and future Melbourne) -With reference to sub-section "Road" what are the actions in the strategy to address the problem of road trauma involving pedestrians and cyclists?

safety No

Change

Reduced speed limits and greater separation of bicycle infrastructure

Melbourne

BUG Organisation

That a casualty reduction policy target be included in the Bicycles policy targets. safety

No Change

This is addressed in the broader targets and future Melbourne targets.

VicRoads Organisation At this time, VicRoads does not support the general need for 30km/h speed limits.

speed limits No

Change Noted.

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9 Wayne Pappin

Individual Opposed to reduced speed limits

speed limits No

Change Clarify the case for reduced speed limits, including the benefits to road safety.

Going Solar Organisation Support for alternative train route extensions, including a 'middle rail loop'. traffic

No Change

Analysis demonstrates benefits of proposed train route changes.

Hugo Shum Individual Need to address congestion on Dudley Victoria Peel Streets.

traffic No

Change This specific detail is not addressed in the strategy.

Going Solar Organisation Support for freight trams, cable trams and aerial trams. tram

No Change

Analysis has not included benefits / costs of cable or aerial trams. Unlikely CoM will consider these in near future.

Matt

Mushalik Individual

Need for multi-unit trams, as provided in Frankfurt, to run on light rail (separated from roads).

tram No

Change

Tram proposals identified in the strategy include longer tram stops, which may be able to accommodate longer / multi unit trams in future.

5 VicRoads Organisation 5.2 (Tram); Issues, Objectives and Actions -The term "running speeds" is inappropriate and should be replaced by "travel time".

tram No

Change

Average tram speeds is one factor to consider in the overall context of travel time.

Disability Advisory


Level access stops re not being put into the right places, they are being put where it’s easy to put them and not where people need them to be. tram stops

No Change

No change needed. CoM support the roll out of DDA compliant tram stops across the network, and acknowledge the ambitious timeframe for implementing stops across 90% of the network by 2017.

Melbourne

BUG Organisation

An action to “identify and eliminate all gaps in the existing bicycle network by 2016”

vision No

Change No change needed. Such an action would be unrealistic.

Melbourne

BUG Organisation

Target modal share for bicycles by 2030: 30% vision

No Change

No change needed. Targets for 2030 will be reviewed as the strategy is updated (every 5yrs)

Carlton


Organisation

Challenge Council's general approach to accommodate population and employment growth. vision

No Change

No change needed. The transport strategy update follows the lead of Council policies such as Future Melbourne and the Municipal Strategic Statement, which establish the 'Planning for Future Growth' strategy.

Victoria Walks

Organisation recommends that the development of the Pedestrian Plan to be bought forward to 2011/12.

walking No

Change

No change needed. Development of Pedestrian Plan will be considered for 2012/13.

Cycling

Promotion Fund

Organisation

Introduction and support of education and behaviour change programs to support greater use of bicycles.

behaviour change

Refer

Behaviour change programs are important to address the cultural and perceptual barriers to increased cycling. Refer to bike plan

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Moreland


Need more behaviour change strategies. behaviour change

Refer Behaviour change strategies to be considered in the context of specific plans for each mode/key direction.

Cycling

Promotion Fund

Organisation Introduce incentive based schemes to promote greater use of bicycles for transport to work. bicycles Refer

refer to bike plan

Hugo Shum Individual Need for local government to investigate rebates and financial mechanisms that promote bicycle use.

bicycles Refer refer to bike plan

6 Rob


Need safe bike routes through the western half of the CBD.

bike lanes Refer

Improved bicycle links on LaTrobe and Collins Street are highlighted as short term priorities. Other routes such as Spencer Street will be considered in the update of Bike Plan.

6 Simon

Batterbury Individual

Intersection of Canning Street and Alexandra Pde needs greater priority for cyclists or grade separation to provide for continuous bicycle travel.

bike lanes Refer

Grade separation of this intersection is not currently considered feasible. Refer to Bike Plan and the Network Operating Plan for further analysis of the potential for greater signal priority.

Bicycle Victoria

Organisation Question the role of bikes on Dudley, Spencer and the Regional Rail Corridor.

bike lanes Refer Refer to bike plan

Britta


Support for cycling in Carlton Gardens. bike lanes Refer

Refer issue of ban on cycling in gardens to Bike Plan and Open Space Strategy.

Craig

Lambie Individual

Allow bicycles to travel two ways along one way streets and laneways.


John

Handley Individual

Support for allowing bikes 2 way movement on one-way streets.

bike lanes Refer Refer issue to ESG and Bike Plan

MTF Organisation Suggest convert Flinders Lane and Little Bourke Street to contra flow cycling


Patricia Van

Buynder Individual

Support for more bike lanes in the CBD than those shown in the draft strategy.

bike lanes Refer Refer to bike plan.

6 Bicycle Victoria

Organisation

Use proposed bike parking locations from the 2009 BikeScope report.

bike parking Refer

The strategy nominates a target of delivering 20 bike parking corrals by 2016. Locations of these will be nominated in the Bike Plan update, which will consider the 2009 Bike Scope report.

DPCD Organisation

Cycling facilities also need to be better linked with the street and with the work spaces. Perhaps some best case examples would be of benefit.

bike parking Refer

refer to bike plan

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BUG Organisation

Amend the planning scheme to require at least one bicycle parking space per bedroom. bike parking Refer

Further work will be done to review parking requirement rates for non residential land uses in 2012. refer to local policy

A Phefley Individual Cyclists should be required to adhere to a speed limit - eg. fast walking pace.

bike ped conflict

Refer Refer to bike plan and pedestrian bicycle conflict

Horst (Oz)

Kayak Individual

Cycling speed limits should be enforced. bike ped conflict

Refer Refer to bike plan and pedestrian bicycle conflict

Pitt & Sherry Organisation Proposal for a separated bicycle path on the Yarra River (south) to reduce ped/bike conflict and increase viability of cycling.

bike ped conflict

Refer Refer to bike plan



Resolve the serious pedestrian-cyclist conflict issues on Southbank. bike ped

conflict Refer

Refer particular site to bike plan. Add discussion regarding the provision of an on-street bicycle facility parallel to Southbank, to minimise use of Southbank by 'fast' cyclists.

Jane Farago Individual Need to provide helmets with the bike share bikes, as opposed to locating them away from the bikes.

bike share Refer Refer helmet suggestion to Melbourne Bike Share (and RACV).

Maribyrnong City Council

Organisation The expansion of bike share into the City of Maribyrnong is worthy of further examination

bike share Refer Refer to RACV/Melbourne Bike Share


Section 5.3 (Bus); Objectives and Actions -The document discusses increased bus services and improved corridors however there is no emphasis on major terminal treatments to address this increase in commuter buses similar to that of planned Central Activity Areas. This will be an important issue for the expected shift to 90% commuter trips by 2020.

bus Refer

These issues have been considered in more detail in the Metropolitan Bus Service Review and the Single Bus Terminal study undertaken in 2010.

6 Tom Ranger Individual

Something I would mention regarding the Public Transport plan is that road surface is extremely important for cyclists. Pot holes are death traps and lengthwise 'seams' in road surface are also a problem.

Cycling Refer

Refer to Bike Plan and ESG


Section 1.5 (Foster innovative low-impact freight and delivery in central Melbourne) -It is stated that future streetscape developments will give priority access to freight delivery and service vehicles -issue of impact, if any, on the arterial network.

deliveries Refer

This issue will be pursued further in the development of the Network Operating Plan.

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QVM Organisation

Ease of delivery of goods is very important to the Market. There are various implications likely to result from the relocation of the wholesale food market to Epping and changes to the seafood wholesalers. These may include; larger vehicles doing fewer trips, and movement of goods in peak am times.

deliveries Refer

No change needed. Refer issue to QVM project.

Bryce

Burridge Individual

Entry to Ethiad Stadium parking should be restricted to deter commuters driving to Docklands.

docklands Refer Refer to Vic Urban Docklands Transport Strategy

MTF Organisation

Suggest a planning scheme amendment providing charging points for electric vehicles in developments, both for power assist bicycles and other electric vehicles.

EV Refer

Refer to local policy for further investigation.

7 Victoria Walks

Organisation

We recommend installing stop signs, or at the very the least stop lines, at the exits of all laneways across the municipality so that cars must give way to pedestrians who are crossing laneways entrances while walking on footpaths.

footpaths Refer

Agree. Refer to pedestrian plan

Carlton


Organisation Need for continual monitoring of the encroachment of dining areas, bicycle and motorcycle parking on pedestrian walk ways.

footpaths Refer Refer to pedestrian plan


n Foundation

Organisation

Mechanisms for sourcing funding need to be explored so promises are delivered.

funding Refer

Refer to council business division for perusal in budget planning

6 Craig

Beissel Individual

Support for an overarching body within the City of Melbourne to plan and manage cycling infrastructure.

governance Refer

Refer to Bike Plan Implementation. Transport Strategy Implementation plan to include High Mobility Streets program - integrating cycling with other street changes.

Going Solar Organisation Urban form comments RE density, community and environmental design considerations

land use Refer Refer to Structure Plans

Victoria Walks

Organisation Advocate to Victoria Police to issues infringements to motor bikes riders who ride on footpaths to park.

motorbike parking

Refer City of Melbourne does this as required when it meets regularly with Victoria Police.

Carlton


Organisation Unmetered, long-term on-street parking in Carlton is used by business, limiting parking for visitors.

parking Refer Refer to Parking and Traffic

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Planning for declining on-street parking supply must consider needs of emergency vehicles, loading and freight tasks, and Council's revenue.

parking Refer

Refer to Parking and Traffic, ESG and Council Business

QVM Organisation Car parking is a high priority for the market and on-street parking near the Market should not be reduced.

parking Refer Refer issue to QVM project.

Property Council

Organisation CoM need to recognise impact of declining car use on revenue. parking Refer

Refer to council business division for perusal in budget planning

8 Port of


Organisation

The major freight routes have not been identified and there are-no policies regarding protection and1 buffering of these routes. The current policy that requires acoustic protection measures for dwellings and businesses adjacent to major freight routes, and in the vicinity of the port, should be included.

Port Refer

Include and Refer to NOP working group

Victoria Walks

Organisation

Need to address the shortcomings of many shared signalised crossings as a matter of urgency. The Canning Street/Princess Street crossing is a case in point whereby many pedestrians, including some of the most vulnerable (children and older walkers) are forced to walk outside the safety of the crossing

safety Refer

Identify the intersection of Canning and Alexandra Pde as an important bicycle and walking route which requires greater North-South priority.

Victoria Walks

Organisation

Recommends the City investigate installing such crossings with a different coloured surface at all crossings around the municipality (whether or not vehicles must yield to pedestrians).

safety Refer

Refer to engineering services.

8 Port of


Organisation

"Section 1.3 Key direction 3 PoMC is concerned at the designation of sections of some freight and port access routes such as Footscray Road, Dynon Road and Lorimer Street as high mobility, pedestrian and public transport streets with policies that may adversely impact on their port'access role. Reference to .and consistency with Vicroads Smart Roads - Road Use Hierarchy should be considered."

Smart Roads Refer

Include and Refer to NOP working group

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The recognition and protection of freight routes is essential to port viabili ty. In this regard Council should consider the VicRoads declared road network, Department of Transport proposals for a principal freight network. National Ports Strategy, National Urban Policy and National Land Freight Strategy Discussion Paper.


VicRoads has concerns that the strategy does not consider the adequacy of the wider transport network to support the changes. For example, the strategy suggests that through motor vehicle traffic should use the roads on the perimeter of the city (designated 'Preferred Traffic Routes') however there is no consideration of whether these roads (including Hoddle Street, Alexandra Parade, Cemetery Road-Macarthur Road-Elliott Avenue) provide adequate alternative routes. The Preferred Traffic Routes proposed in the strategy are widely spaced and encourage the use of the freeway network for short regional trips bypassing the area covered by the strategy. This should be discouraged as freeways are designed for longer trips and do not replace the arterial road function.

Smart Roads refer

refer to smart roads working group


Whilst most of the network referred to in the strategy is managed by the City of Melbourne, the proposed changes will flow-on to the VicRoads network. Any reallocation of road space or reduction in the number of traffic lanes requires further investigation (including appropriate transport modelling, Network Fit Assessment and analysis of future road space requirements) based on a network-wide transport consideration.

Smart Roads Refer

Refer to network operating plan working group

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A Network Fit Assessment would be needed for the proposals in order to understand how they align with the Road Use Hierarchy and Wider network implications. It is therefore suggested that the word "investigate" or similar be used for those proposals that are likely to impact on the arterial road network.

Smart Roads refer

refer to smart roads working group

Bus


Organisation The proposed Fishermans Bend tram loop will have a limited catchment, due to division caused by Westgate Fwy.

tram Refer Refer to DoT Tram People

MTF Organisation Various additional tram routes suggested. tram Refer Refer to DOT for ongoing tram planning



Improve amenity and capacity of pedestrian underpass linking North Bank and Elizabeth Street, in CBD.

walking Refer refer to pedestrian plan as well as metro/dot

ARUP Organisation Emphasising the importance of accessibility.

accessibility Supports Strategy

Agreed, No change needed

John

Gibbons Individual

Support airport rail link. airport

Supports Strategy

Agreed, as included in Draft Strategy

Moreland


Support for airport rail link. airport

Supports Strategy

Already Included, no change needed

RACV Organisation Support for airport rail link

airport Supports Strategy

No change needed

Patricia Van

Buynder Individual

Support for removal of on-street parking to install separated bike lanes in CBD. bicycles

Supports Strategy

No change needed, Refer to bike plan.

Anne

Bardoel Individual

Support for cycling proposals in draft strategy. bicycles

Supports Strategy


Bridget Roberts

Individual Support cycling city strategy.

bicycles Supports Strategy


John

Handley Individual

Head start for bikes at traffic signals. bicycles

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Lesley Smith Individual Specific support for cycling proposals.


No change needed

Rebecca Skinner

Individual Support cycling city strategy.



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Stephen Alomes

Individual

Support for cycling proposals of the draft strategy.


Refer suggestions for Kensington to the Arden Macaulay Structure Plan. Highlight importance of walking & cycling in CoM local areas, including Kensington.

Victoria Walks

Organisation

Supports the Council’s efforts to encouraging cycling in the City of Melbourne and believes that more bicycles on the roads generally mean a safer walking environment. Victoria Walks believes that as bicycles are vehicles they belong on the road, both in terms of riding and parking.


No change needed

Cycling

Promotion Fund

Organisation Greater integration of active transport options, including improved transport of bicycles.

bicycles and public

transport

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Melbourne

BUG Organisation

Include an objective/actions to identify gaps, especially routes that terminate without connecting.

bike lanes Supports Strategy

No change needed. This is included in the action to 'develop a bicycle network Level of Service monitor'.

Owen Oneill Individual

CoM should adopt a quality standard for bicycle infrastructure (covering design, traffic speed, intersection treatment, signage, shared paths, etc)


No change needed. This may be progressed with the development of a 'level of service' monitor for the bicycle network'.

Alan Wade Individual Support for high service bike lanes.



Bicycle Victoria

Organisation Support for bicycle network 'level of service' monitor. bike lanes

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Bridget Roberts

Individual Better East West bike route through CBD.



Britta


Bicycle routes need to be continuous. bike lanes

Supports Strategy

No change required.

David

Randell Individual

Support for bike facilities parallel to Southbank, to offer bike riders an alternative to riding in shared ped / bike space.


No change needed

EIANZ Organisation Supports the proposed planning and construction of high-service bicycle lanes in the centre of the city


No change needed

Faith Hunter Individual Support for separated bicycle lanes on major streets accessing the central city - especially St bike lanes

Supports Strategy

No change needed

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Felice Jacka Individual

Need for improvements to bike infrastructure on Spencer, Elizabeth and east-west across CBD.


Acknowledge need for bike improvements on Spencer Street. Note support for Elizabeth Street bike improvements

Gavin


Support for greater measures to ensure cyclist safety. bike lanes

Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Horst (Oz)

Kayak Individual

Support for continuity of bike lanes. bike lanes

Supports Strategy

No change needed.

John

Gibbons Individual

Support for safe E-W bike route through CBD. bike lanes

Supports Strategy

Agreed, strengthen in Bike Plan

MTF Organisation

General bicycle accessibility around the city area needs to be vastly improved. There is particular need for west-east cycle travel through the city.


No change needed.

Simon

Batterbury Individual

High service bicycle lanes should not divert onto side roads and roundabout routes and must provide continuous travel (ie, no long waits at traffic lights or crossing points).


No change needed

Toby

Handfield Individual

Support improved bike infrastructure in CBD bike lanes

Supports Strategy



Consider innovative approaches to bicycle parking.

bike parking Supports Strategy

The strategy highlights Council’s approach to improving bicycle parking, including converting car parking spaces to cater for bicycle parking, and more off street facilities for cyclists.

DPCD Organisation Need for research in relation to current provision of off-street bicycle parking facilities in the central city and surrounds.

bike parking Supports Strategy

No change needed. This is addressed in draft strategy.

DPCD Organisation Visitor bike parking needs to be better identified and located. bike parking

Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Victoria Walks

Organisation Supports strongly the position taken by the city not to allow bicycles to be ridden in parks such as Carlton Gardens.

bike ped conflict

Supports Strategy

No change needed

RACV Organisation Bike share supported

bike share Supports Strategy

No change needed.

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Alex

MacLeod Individual

Reliability of busses is a significant issues (Queen St, lesser extent on Lonsdale). bus

Supports Strategy

The strategy includes proposal for Queen Street bus lanes and priority.

Bus


Organisation Support recommendations of the Bus Service Review. bus

Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Going Solar Organisation Support for the Smart Bus routes and bus priority. Need for effective enforcement of bus lanes to keep them clear for busses.

bus Supports Strategy

Include discussion RE automated enforcement of on-road PT infrastructure.

Victoria Walks

Organisation Supports the plan to investigate designing centre of the road bus routes. bus

Supports Strategy

No change needed

RACV Organisation Support Victoria Pde/Hoddle Street bus lanes

bus Supports Strategy

No change needed. Council has supported this project.

John Smith Individual To increase rail capacity, a Northern-Burnley loop and longer trains can provide significant benefit.

capacity Supports Strategy

The strategy outlines significant expansion of rail capacity


Public transport needs to provide more seats.

capacity Supports Strategy

No change needed. Under the frequency and capacity improvements proposed in the strategy, theoretically, more seats will be available at peak times.

MTF Organisation Suggest inclusion of an action / implementation item RE carpooling. car pooling

Supports Strategy

The strategy supports car pooling.

EIANZ Organisation Encourages further support for car sharing as a catalyst for reducing car reliance and improving efficiency of use.

car sharing Supports Strategy

Car sharing is supported in the strategy.

Flexicar Organisation More pro-active support for car sharing will help achieve the goals of the strategy. car sharing

Supports Strategy



Organisation

Encouraging the expansion of car share is supported, however there is a need integrate with surrounding municipalities and consider one-way journeys


Expansion of car sharing is supported in the strategy.

MTF Organisation Car Share - suggest an advocacy item to increase car share in new developments as an alternative to providing individual car spaces.



RACV Organisation Car share to be in existing on-street parking spaces car sharing

Supports Strategy

Car share including on street is supported in the strategy.

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Brunella Phillips

Individual Support for car share schemes - facilitate employers promoting car sharing. car sharing

Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Carlton


Organisation Support for car sharing as a tool to reduce car ownership, ease congestion and parking demand.



Flexicar Organisation (section 1.2) Car share is relevant to key direction 1 - go anywhere any time PT. car sharing

Supports Strategy

as above.

Flexicar Organisation (section 4.1) Car sharing will attract more residents to CoM. car sharing

Supports Strategy

Highlight the potential for car sharing to attract people to CoM to live.

Flexicar Organisation (section 5) Ideally car sharing will be integrated with the public transport network (spaces, MYKI ticketing)


No change needed.

Flexicar Organisation (section 5.4) Car sharing should be referred to as public transport, as taxis are. car sharing

Supports Strategy

as above.

Horst (Oz)

Kayak Individual

Support for car sharing. car sharing

Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Jane Farago Individual Support for car sharing.


No change needed.

Rob


Support for car sharing - encourage a diverse car fleet, not just small sedans. car sharing

Supports Strategy

No change needed


Organisation

Support establishment of a network for administrators, researchers and industry to develop solutions that are needs based. collaboration

Supports Strategy

Include in strategy.

Property Council

Organisation CoM should facilitate freight consolidation for last km deliveries. consolidation

Supports Strategy

No change needed.


Organisation

Need for data collection to identify and quantify freight problems.

data Supports Strategy

Add discussion RE importance of data to developing freight policy.

John

Handley Individual

Educate drivers RE cyclists. education

Supports Strategy

No change needed

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Helen Oakley

Individual Need to police cyclists.

enforcement Supports Strategy

No change needed

Victoria Walks

Organisation There needs to be better policing of illegal bike riding on footpaths and on crossings.

enforcement Supports Strategy

Agree, Include in pedestrian bicycle conflict.

Property Council

Organisation Freight should not be moved through central Melbourne using transport infrastructure needed for people movement.

freight Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Carlton


Organisation Support for the development of freight hubs.

freight hubs Supports Strategy


Craig

Lambie Individual

Support for a freight distribution hub to improve last km freight efficiency. freight hubs

Supports Strategy

No change required.

A Phefley Individual Support for Public transport frequency boost.

frequency Supports Strategy

No change needed.


n Foundation

Organisation

An organisation such as Transport for Melbourne is needed to coordinate and deliver on commitments.

governance Supports Strategy

Agree, include in Governance

10 City of


Our strategy needs a clear position on a high speed rail link to Sydney high speed rail

Supports Strategy

Carlton


Organisation Support for PT, walking and cycling proposals. Need for strong alignment between CoM and State Government.

implementation Supports Strategy


Bus


Organisation Support emphasis on integrated public transport system. integration

Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Gavin


Support for an integrated rail and tram system. integration

Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Going Solar Organisation Support for integration of walking cycling with public transport. integration

Supports Strategy

No change needed.

RACV Organisation Better public transport integration across modes needed. integration

Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Rebecca Cannon

Individual Better integration of PT required.

integration Supports Strategy


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Deakin


Need for reduction in provision of car parking and increase in provision of public transport - these two elements must be tackled in parallel.

integration Supports Strategy

No change needed

Disability Advisory


The need for more 24 hour public transport and just generally more late night public transport services, particularly on Friday/Saturday nights.

late night Supports Strategy

No change needed.

5 Paul

Anderson Individual

Specific support for Footscray-Caulfield rail link.

melbourne metro

Supports Strategy


Mike Burton Individual Support for Melbourne Metro rail tunnel, creation of a metro train system, and redevelopment opportunities at train stations.

melbourne metro

Supports Strategy


RACV Organisation Support for Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel

melbourne metro

Supports Strategy

No change needed.

ARUP Organisation

Enhancing reverse-peak travel to support the development of growth areas outside of the CBD Integrating suburban, inter-urban and international travel.

metropolitan vision

Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Victoria Walks

Organisation Install signage to ban motor bike parking on footpaths.

motorbike parking

Supports Strategy

The strategy outlines policy RE providing motorcycle parking so it does not obstruct walking.

Victoria Walks

Organisation Enforce laws when parked motor bikes block footpaths.

motorbike parking

Supports Strategy

City of Melbourne does this as a regular part of parking enforcement

Disability Advisory


Need more disabled parking in the CBD. Limited PT accessibility means people with a disability are more reliant on car based modes of transport.

parking Supports Strategy

No change needed. Disabled parking is one of the highest order uses of on-street parking in CoM, and will continue to be managed to support disabled access.

Patricia Van

Buynder Individual

On-street parking is a low value use of land - especially in the CBD. parking

Supports Strategy


RACV Organisation

Convert on-street parking space to movement space parking

Supports Strategy

No change needed. Strategy notes on-street parking will play a reduced role in the future. Street space has many different uses in a vibrant city.

Victoria Walks

Organisation

Victoria Walks believes that the current provision of low cost on-street car parking is a poor use of public space that does not recognise its true economic and social value.


No change needed

Carlton

Residents Organisation

Support for replacement of on-street car parking with bicycle parking (as implemented in parking

Supports Strategy


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Association Lygon St).

DPCD Organisation

More could be discussed on the current off street parking provision for new development. The physical area and amount of uses covered by C133 may need to be expanded and the rates for the existing area reviewed in the next few years.


No change needed – this is covered in the strategy.

Mike Burton Individual Support for maximum parking rates for new developments. parking

Supports Strategy


Matt

Mushalik Individual

We have passed peak oil. Investment in public transport is required. peak oil

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Pitt & Sherry Organisation Proposed re-design of the area between Fed Sq and Flinders Street Stn

pedestrianisation

Supports Strategy

Agreed, Already in draft strategy


Various locations require pedestrianisation (Flinders/Swanston, Flinders/Elizabeth, between Fed Sq and Flinders Street Stn, Southern Cross Stn.

pedestrianisation

Supports Strategy

No change needed

QVM Organisation Support for the walking and pedestrianisation proposals. Specific support for a Pedestrian Plan.

pedestrianisation

Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Victoria Walks

Organisation

Examine expanding car free zones in the municipality, particularly to include Elizabeth Street and to expand the Bourke Street Mall.

pedestrianisation

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Deakin


Strategy is well aligned with Federal urban and population policy. policy

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Carol Ryan Individual Support for restriking car use and through traffic in the central city.


Supports Strategy

No change needed

Craig

Lambie Individual

Support for a reduction in on street car parking, to allow for wider footpaths and more separated bike lanes.


Supports Strategy

No change required.

Craig

Lambie Individual

Need for greater priority at traffic signals for pedestrians and cyclists.


Supports Strategy

No change required.

Cycling

Promotion Organisation

Increased prioritisation of cycling, public transport and walking in the design of transport


Supports Strategy

No change needed

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Fund networks.

David

Randell Individual

Support for the proposals to increase road space and traffic light priority for pedestrians and cyclists, and reduce the role and impact of cars in the central city.


Supports Strategy

No change needed

EIANZ Organisation

Strongly supports the SmartRoads Network Operating Plans and integrated transport planning as excellent approaches to managing traffic in the inner city


Supports Strategy

No change needed

EIANZ Organisation

Strongly endorses the Strategy's emphasis on increased public transport and active transport over private motor vehicle usage in the inner city area.


Supports Strategy

No change needed

EIANZ Organisation

Agrees with making better use of existing infrastructure, especially roads, by increasing priority for the most space-efficient transport modes.


Supports Strategy

No change needed

Hugo Shum Individual Support for temporary road closures. roadspace

reallocation Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Jane Farago Individual Need to minimise the use of cars. roadspace

reallocation Supports Strategy

No change needed.

MTF Organisation

The MTF fully supports the transfer of road space to other more space-efficient uses, which is backed up by some useful research and discussion in the transport plan. There may well be some short-term congestion as driver behaviour adjusts to the new arrangements; but with good provision and communication of transport choices, this would be expected to alleviate over time.


Supports Strategy

Noted

Pitt & Sherry Organisation Support for a reduction in through traffic using inner city streets.


Supports Strategy

No change needed

Marion Crooke

Individual Need safer and more inviting public transport service and quality standards. safety

Supports Strategy

No change needed

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William Coogan

Individual Support for measures to improve pedestrian and cyclist comfort and safety safety

Supports Strategy


Cycling

Promotion Fund

Organisation Vulnerable road users be specifically prioritised in the design and delivery of integrated travel networks

safety Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Melbourne

BUG Organisation

segregated bike lanes in the CBD - North/South: William, Swanston and Spring Streets. East/West: Latrobe, Bourke and Flinders Streets.

separated lanes

Supports Strategy

No change needed. Many of these included in short term priorities. Others will be subject to close analysis post 2016.

EIANZ Organisation supports the key direction that “the service provided by Melbourne’s public transport needs to be significantly improved”

service Supports Strategy

No change needed

Carlton


Organisation

Need for more street crossings for pedestrians on streets such as Lygon Street. signals

Supports Strategy

No change needed. Improved street permeability for pedestrians is supported throughout CoM. Specific street crossings will be implemented incrementally.

Carlton


Organisation Support for automated pedestrian activation of traffic signals. signals

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Moreland


Support for 'scatter crossings at intersections of high ped volumes to allow multi direction movement.

signals Supports Strategy

No change needed. Support for 'scatter crossings' is implied in discussion RE pedestrian priority.



Support for pedestrian priority at traffic lights - especially Queensbridge St, Southbank Blvd intersection.

signals Supports Strategy

Refer specific site to Pedestrian Plan. Already Included, no change needed


VicRoads commends Council in supporting SmartRoads and its desire to use the SmartRoads approach in future decision-making. SmartRoads objectives include balancing competing interests by giving priority use of the road to different transport modes at particular times of the day. In this way, all road users will continue to have access to all roads.

Smart Roads Supports Strategy

No change needed

Alex

MacLeod Individual

Tram proposals need to include Sturt Street realignment (Southbank Structure Plan). southbank

Supports Strategy

Agree, no change required.

A Phefley Individual Support for 40 km/h traffic speed limit.

speed limits Supports Strategy

No change needed.

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Carlton


Organisation Support for reduced speed limits, and need for analysis to justify 40km/h and 30km/h zones throughout the City of Melbourne.


No change needed

Pitt & Sherry Organisation Support for reduced CBD speed limit.


No change needed

Craig

Lambie Individual

Support for lower speed limits in high pedestrian and cyclist areas - 20-30km/h. speed limits

Supports Strategy

No change required.

Mike Burton Individual Support for cycling proposals (including 30kph speed limit for CBD traffic) speed limits

Supports Strategy



I am pleased to provide the following comments on The Melbourne Transport Strategy Update 2011. VicRoads is supportive of Council's development of such a strategy and appreciates the opportunity to be involved.

support Supports Strategy

No change needed

1 Tom Ranger Individual

Broadly speaking I believe the two drafts reflect a city I would like to live in. They provide the forwards thinking that appears to lacking from planning in this city at the moment.

support Supports strategy

No Change

5 Paul

Anderson Individual

Support for PT recommendations of the strategy. support

Supports Strategy

Agreed, strengthen in strategy

Alex

MacLeod Individual

General support for the draft strategy. support

Supports Strategy

No change needed

ARUP Organisation General support for the draft strategy.


No change needed

Britta



Supports Strategy

No change required.

Carlton


Organisation General support.



Craig

Lambie Individual

General support for the strategy. support

Supports Strategy

No change required.

Cycling

Promotion Fund

Organisation General support for the draft strategy.


No change needed

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Deakin


General support. support

Supports Strategy

No change needed

DoT - Freight


Organisation

General support for the draft strategy.


No change needed.

EIANZ Organisation General support for the draft strategy.


No change needed

Felice Jacka Individual General support.


No change needed

Flexicar Organisation General support for the draft strategy.


No change needed.

Gavin



Supports Strategy

No change needed

Going Solar Organisation General support for the draft strategy.


No change needed.

Horst (Oz)

Kayak Individual


Supports Strategy

No change needed

Ian Jones Individual General support for the draft strategy.


No change needed.

Jane Farago Individual General support for the draft strategy. support

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Jeff Stocco Individual General support for the draft strategy.


No change needed

John Baxter Individual General support for the draft strategy


No change needed

John

Gibbons Individual


Supports Strategy

No change needed

John

Handley Individual


Supports Strategy


Lesley Smith Individual General support for draft strategy.


No change needed

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No change needed.

Melbourne

BUG Organisation


Supports Strategy

No change needed

Mike Burton Individual Support for all key directions of draft strategy.




Organisation

General support for the draft strategy.


No change needed.

Moreland



Supports Strategy

No change needed

MTF Organisation General support for the draft strategy.


No change needed

Owen Oneill Individual General support for the draft strategy.


No change needed.

Patricia Van

Buynder Individual

Support for all key directions of draft strategy. support

Supports Strategy


Property Council

Organisation General support for draft strategy.


No change needed.

Rob



Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Rob Krelle Individual General support for the draft strategy.


No change needed

Stephen

Miller Individual

General support for draft strategy. support

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Victoria Walks



No change needed

Yarra Trams Organisation General support for the draft strategy.


No change needed.

Deakin


Support for a metro train system, improved frequency and capacity on tram and bus support

Supports Strategy

No change needed

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Jeannette Harrison

Individual Support for public transport proposals of draft strategy. support

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Patricia Van

Buynder Individual

Support to further prioritise sustainable modes of transport. support

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Marion Crooke

Individual Support for cycling and walking proposals in the draft strategy. support

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Stephen

Miller Individual

Specific support for the bicycle proposals in the draft strategy. support

Supports Strategy

No change required.

Stephen

Miller Individual

Specific support for the Swanston Street redevelopment

swanston street

Supports Strategy

Deakin


Support 90% by 2020 target. target

Supports Strategy

No change needed

RACV Organisation Australia’s tax system should be overhauled in line with recommendations of the Henry Review

tax Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Disability Advisory


Taxis are an essential part of the way people with a disability access the City. Need to ensure that this mode of transport and appropriate infrastructure is available for people with a disability.

taxis Supports Strategy

No change required.

Jo Swift Individual Support for safe city taxi ranks.

taxis Supports Strategy

No change needed

Jeannette Harrison

Individual Need simple ticketing system - coin only metcard for visitors is problematic. ticketing

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Peter

Episcopos Individual

Upgrade train signal system to handle more trains traffic

Supports Strategy


Peter


Purchase more trains traffic

Supports Strategy


Peter


Build at least 2 new tracks traffic

Supports Strategy


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Property Council

Organisation Support for Melbourne Metro rail tunnel and Regional Rail Link. traffic

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Bryce

Burridge Individual

Support for rationalisation of tram stops and increased priority for trams. tram

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Going Solar Organisation Support for expanded tram network.

tram Supports Strategy

No change needed.

Hugo Shum Individual Support for improved tram service on William and Peel Streets, to link with Queen Vic Market.


No change needed.

John

Handley Individual

Infrastructure to improve tram times. tram

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Laurel

Hemming Individual

Support for east-west tram along the Victoria Street corridor, linking Carlton Gardens with QVM.


No change needed

Maelor

Himbury Individual

Support for improved tram frequency. tram

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Maelor

Himbury Individual

Support for tram stop improvements. tram

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Mike Burton Individual Support for improved tram priority (specifically at Swanston and Victoria Street intersection). tram

Supports Strategy


Paul

Prentice Individual

Support for re-routing tram services from St Kilda Rd / Swanston Street corridor to the west of the CBD.


No change needed

Pitt & Sherry Organisation Support for tram proposals.


No change needed

Toby

Handfield Individual

Support more frequent tram and trains accessing CBD. tram

Supports Strategy


Maelor

Himbury Individual

Support for proposals to separate cars from tram carriageway. tram

Supports Strategy

No change needed


Tram and bus should be considered for their ability to assist last-km freight and delivery task.


No change needed. The emphasis of the tram and bus strategies is to improve their roles in meeting the passenger transport needs.

Jo Swift Individual Support for level-access tram stops.

tram stops Supports Strategy

No change needed

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Need for restrictions on Heavy Goods Vehicles in the central city.

trucks Supports Strategy

Noted, there are already some restrictions in place and council recognises the importance of maintaining access for deliveries. Council will work with freight operators to improve delivery efficiency and reduce impacts through a range of mechanisms.

Melbourne

BUG Organisation

Aim to increase the share of trips by bicycle to 10% in the next 5 years vision

Supports Strategy

EIANZ Organisation

Supportive of the direction of the new pedestrian plan for the City of Melbourne, which would give greater priority to pedestrians especially walking to and from public transport.

walking Supports Strategy

No change needed

Brunella Phillips

Individual Need improved connections for pedestrians crossing major streets. walking

Supports Strategy

No change needed

Caitlin

McCleary Individual

Support for increasing accessibility for walking and cycling. walking

Supports Strategy

No change needed


Organisation

The Objectives and Actions listed in the Draft City of Melbourne Transport Strategy Update 2011 will dovetail well into Council’s Walking Strategy including the high level of pedestrian priority on key routes in the network operating plans.


No change needed.

Mike Burton Individual Support for walking proposals.



Stephen Alomes

Individual Support for walking proposals of the draft strategy. walking

Supports Strategy

Victoria Walks

Organisation

the existing poor level of pedestrian service, particularly at signalised crossings should not be made worse by giving tram movements traffic signalling priority.


No change needed. Pedestrian priority is #1 in CoM.

Moreland


Opposed to both the WestLink concept and an East-West road tunnel. westlink

Supports Strategy

No change needed

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