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Policies and initiatives
> Direction 8. Better transport links
> Policy 8.4
Policy 8.4 – Coordinate development of all
transport modes to provide a comprehensive transport system
Previous transport strategies for metropolitan
Melbourne used a ‘predict and provide’ approach where
the provision of transport infrastructure was based on trend projections
of usage. Melbourne 2030 focuses on results. It aims to
meet specific mode share targets for public transport and freight,
and to increase walking and cycling.
The role and function of each mode will be determined
within the context of overall travel demand and the capabilities
of the transport system. Transport system management plans will
be prepared in key transport corridors or other parts of the region
where major investments are proposed, particularly where required
to implement the Principal Public Transport Network. These will
assess accessibility needs within each corridor or area, ensuring
a coordinated approach (see ‘Inner West Integrated Transport
Strategy’). All new transport projects will be evaluated against
common criteria that relate to the objectives of Melbourne 2030.
Melbourne 2030, identifies the major infrastructure
needs of the city. Over the life of Melbourne 2030, any
new proposals for changes to the transport system will be tested
for their consistency with its sustainability objectives.
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Inner West Integrated
Transport Strategy
This strategy will establish a 20-year regional framework
plan for developing and managing the transport networks of
the cities of Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley.
It will focus on all transport modes, emphasising
opportunities for better integration between modes and with
land uses.
It is being developed by the Department of
Infrastructure in partnership with the three local councils,
VicRoads and others. A communications strategy, including
ongoing public consultation, is part of the project.
The plan will provide:
- a more sustainable transport system that
encourages walking, cycling and public transport and reduces
private car dependency
- accessibility and coordination between
transport services
- maintenance of high-quality rail and road
links between the regions involved
- efficient links between industry and critical
transport infrastructure that build on other initiatives
(as at the Port of Melbourne), to provide better access
to strategic networks and increase the amount of freight
transported by rail
- management of the region’s arterial
road network, land-use and activity patterns to minimise
impacts on the amenity of residential and commercial areas
- reservation of land to serve long-term
needs.
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Initiatives
| 8.4.1 |
Prepare a new road development
and management strategy consistent with the outcomes and mode
split targets established in Melbourne 2030 |
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Incorporate provision for public
transport and cycling infrastructure in all major new State
and local government road projects |
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Develop new approaches and guidelines
to improve the application of development contribution plans
so that they help with the delivery of planned transport infrastructure,
including arterial roads that are required to meet the needs
of new communities |
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Incorporate public transport, cycling
and walking improvements with the freeway development in the
Scoresby Integrated Transport Corridor |
| 8.4.5 |
Develop integrated guidelines for
the evaluation and design of new developments which recognise
all transport modes, for private and business access |
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