New model bike cages that save space and improve cyclistsā security are needed in Melbourneās outer east, a council transport advocacy group has said. The Eastern Transport Coalition, representing one million residents of the cityās outer east, have submitted a list of priority stations to the office of Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky. ETC chair [...]
Ā The Victorian Upper House Inquiry into Train Services is investigating the right sector but the wrong problem, according to advocacy group the Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC). Ā ETC chair Cr Samantha Dunn, who will appear before the inquiry on Tuesday September 22nd , said an investigation into last Decemberās Connex service meltdown was no longer the [...]
FRUSTRATED communities will pressure the Brumby Government for better public transport across Melbourneās east with the collection of tens of thousands of signatures on a āMonster Petitionā launched today. Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) chair and Shire of Yarra Ranges councillor Samantha Dunn said "We launched our Monster Petition today at Monash University in Clayton because, [...]
The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) has constructively submitted to many Victorian and Commonwealth government forums, reviews, inquiries and consultation processes in the most recent years regarding the provision of sustainable transport options for the eastern region of metropolitan Melbourne. The respective communities represented by the ETC have been vocal supporters of improved public transport in [...]
The Eastern Transport Coalition has welcomed the fact that the Federal Government is now contributing to the funding of urban public transport but called on both Federal and State Government to consider a plan for the future that includes improved rail in the Melbourneās east. ETC Chairperson Cr Samantha Dunn said that the ETC had [...]
ETC Chairperson, Councillor Samantha Dunn has welcomed and endorsed a call by the Member of Legislative Council Brian Tee for bike parking facilities at the Doncaster Park and Ride. Cr Dunn said that improved bike parking facilities was a great idea for the Doncaster Park and Ride and should also be considered at a number [...]
The Eastern Transport Coalition has welcomed the investment in buses made in the State Budget. ETC Chairperson Cr Samantha Dunn has welcomed the commitment to implementing the Doncaster Area Rapid Transport (DART) project - as long as it delivers train like services. āBy providing $112.1 million the State Government has committed one third of the [...]
At its February meeting the Eastern Transport Coalition elected Yarra Ranges Councillor, Samantha Dunn as its new Chairperson. Cr Dunn takes over from Cr Van De Vreede who had served in the role for the past four years. Cr Dunn has represented the Lyster Ward in the Shire of Yarra Ranges since 2005. Cr Dunn [...]
ETC Chairperson, Cr Mick Van De Vreede has said that whilst the eastern region missed out on any boost for public transport in the $42B stimulus package the ETC remained confident of funding from the Building Australia Fund. "The ETC made a submission to the Building Australia Fund last year and we are hopeful that [...]
