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15 05, 2007

Look at all available models for public transport delivery

By |2018-02-27T13:44:53+11:00May 15th, 2007|Media Releases|0 Comments

The Chairperson of the Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC), Cr Van De Vreede said that who owned the Public transport system was not important, what was important was that the system responded to the needs of the community. “The State Government’s job is to ensure that commuter’s needs are met. “The history of the public transport [...]

8 05, 2007

Eastern suburbs miss out on Public transport funding

By |2018-02-27T13:44:53+11:00May 8th, 2007|Media Releases|0 Comments

The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) says that the failure of the Federal Government to fund significant public transport projects in the budget represents a missed opportunity to develop a truly sustainable transport system. The Chairperson of the ETC, Cr Van De Vreede said that the ETC requested that four public transport projects be funded in [...]

10 04, 2007

Eastern Transport Coalition makes Federal Budget bid

By |2018-02-27T13:44:53+11:00April 10th, 2007|Media Releases|0 Comments

The Eastern Transport Coalition has made a budget submission to the Federal Transport Minister, Mark Vaile requesting Federal Government assistance with major transport infrastructure. The Chairperson of the ETC, Cr Van De Vreede said that the billions that the Federal Government spends on major roads should be applied to significant public transport projects as well. [...]

28 11, 2006

Zone 3 abolition to drive commuter numbers

By |2018-02-27T13:44:53+11:00November 28th, 2006|Media Releases|0 Comments

Chair of the Eastern Transport Coalition, Cr Mick Van De Vreede has said that the east is looking forward to the extensive commitments by the Labor Government on public transport being implemented over the next four years. Cr Van De Vreede said “for the first time ever public transport was a live issue in the [...]

26 10, 2006

Zone 3 abolishment a step in the right direction

By |2018-02-27T13:44:53+11:00October 26th, 2006|Media Releases|0 Comments

Chair of the Eastern Transport Coalition, Cr Mick Van De Vreede has welcomed the commitment by the ALP and Liberal Party to abolish Zone 3. “The ETC is campaigning for a better transport system which has better buses, more rail, effective coordination and more people using it – the announcement to abolish Zone 3 shows [...]

16 10, 2006

ETC welcomes route 900

By |2018-02-27T13:44:54+11:00October 16th, 2006|Media Releases|0 Comments

Chair of the Eastern Transport Coalition, Cr Mick Van De Vreede has welcomed the launch of the Wellington Road SmartBus service by the State Government. “The ETC is campaigning for a better transport system which has better buses, more rail, effective coordination and more people using it. “The route 900 Smart Bus is part of [...]

7 07, 2006

Campaign for better Eastern suburbs transport launched

By |2018-02-27T13:44:54+11:00July 7th, 2006|Media Releases|0 Comments

Seven Councils in Melbourne’s east representing over 940,000 residents have commenced a long term campaign to improve transport choices. ETC Chair, City of Knox Councillor Mick Van De Vreede said the aim is to advocate for a transport system which has better buses, more rail, effective coordination and better patronage. The ETC comprises the cities [...]