The Victorian Budget - Bits and Bobs, but more to be done MEDIA RELEASE - 5 May 2026 The Victorian Government’s 2026/27 state budget has some good news, but plenty more needs to be done according to an advocacy group for public transport in Melbourne’s east. Cr Mitch Mazzarella, Chair of the Eastern Transport [...]
The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) has made a submission to the Victorian Government with a range of projects for funding consideration in the 2026/27 State Budget. We want Melbourne’s east to be Australia’s most liveable urban region, where people build the best future for themselves, their families, and their businesses. To realise this vision, [...]
The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) has today revealed its new Trails for Tomorrow: Invest in Eastern Melbourne's Active Transport Routes policy document, which seeks funding for 10 priority trails in the ETC region. This policy document advocates for government funding that will enrich our communities in Melbourne’s outer east, support sustainable transport, grow tourism [...]
The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC)Â along with member councils and other partners have demonstrated impact across a range of transport issues, ranging from active transport to rail, bus and road advocacy. A number of cycling and walking trail projects have been funded or delivered, while funding has also been provided for a number of rail [...]
The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) has welcomed today’s (14 September) announcement by the Victorian Government of the first areas across the state to conduct bus reviews. The ETC is a group of seven Councils advocating for sustainable transport across Melbourne’s east. Manningham – an ETC member Council – has been announced as one of [...]
The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) has expressed alarm at today’s (17 August 2022) announcement that the State Opposition plans to halt the Suburban Rail Loop project if elected in November. The ETC is a group of seven Councils advocating for sustainable transport across Melbourne’s east. Three member Councils (Monash, Whitehorse and Manningham) are along [...]
The Eastern Transport Coalition has written to the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government urging the Albanese Government to deliver on its promise to fund a business case for a Trackless Rapid Transit service from Caulfield to Rowville. The commitment was made in November 2021 by Minister Catherine King when [...]
The Eastern Transport Coalition has launched a public campaign to persuade state and federal politicians to commit to an affordable and innovative solution to public transport issues between Caulfield and Rowville. A joint proposal by Monash University and Vicinity Centres, Caulfield-Rowville Trackless Rapid Transit (TRT) is an innovative transport solution for Melbourne’s south-east. The [...]
The Eastern Transport Coalition is advocating for a full review of the bus network throughout Melbourne’s east. There are a lot of specific needs to be addressed and problems to be ironed out. The best way to do this is via a system wide review. Based on local knowledge, the ETC has identified a [...]
The State Budget has delivered a significant increase in public transport spending by the State Government, however two vital projects for Melbourne’s east have once again been sidelined. While the Eastern Transport Coalition welcomes the State Government’s investment in the Melbourne Metro project, the $6 billion to remove 50 level crossings, plus a commitment to [...]
