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Action 3
Integrate activity centres and transport

Connect activity centres
Lead agent: DOI
Major improvement is planned to link the network of activity centres to the PPTN. In addition to some rail improvement, many of the gaps in the system will be met by new strategic cross-town public transport routes.

In 2003, DOI will produce a service development and management plan for Melbourne that sets priorities and identifies the actions required to achieve the public transport use target of 20 per cent of motorised trips to be by public transport by 2020. This will include:

• improvements to the PPTN and a focus for local public transport services on transport interchanges at Principal and Major Activity Centres
• completion of the fast rail upgrade projects linking Melbourne to Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and the Latrobe Valley
• complementary activities, such as education and pricing policy, aimed at reducing travel demand.

Encourage pedestrian and cycling access
Lead agent: DOI
Walking and cycling, particularly to Neighbourhood Activity Centres, is an important mode of non-motorised transport. DOI will develop performance standards for safer pedestrian and cycling access to activity centres and other strategic redevelopment sites. Melbourne 2030 commits to the completion of the Principal Bicycle Network by 2015, availability of resources permitting, giving priority to sections that are linked to activity centres.

Review car parking policies
Lead agent: DOI
Understanding the provision and location of car parking is an important element in changing travel behaviour.

Melbourne 2030 commits to reviewing car-parking policies and management in Central Melbourne and at Principal and Major Activity Centres. This review will consider the needs of shoppers and short-term visitors and may encourage more people to switch to public transport.

DOI will undertake this work in consultation with relevant stakeholders in the short term.