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Policies and initiatives
> Direction 8. Better transport links
> Policy 8.8
Policy 8.8 – Promote the use of sustainable
personal transport options
Melbourne 2030 encourages a change in travel behaviour
to more sustainable options, such as public transport, walking and
cycling. In particular, it promotes non-motorised travel for short
trips, and public transport for longer trips. Programs that will
be developed and implemented to achieve this will focus on raising
awareness of alternative means of travel, motivating people to use
them, reviewing how transport is priced (since most travel options
are not priced to reflect their true cost), and the amount of car
parking that is provided.
Encouraging travellers to use sustainable options
depends on changes in travel behaviour across the community. In
itself, the provision of improved transport networks and complementary
land uses may not be sufficient to achieve the desired degree of
change.
Initiatives
| 8.8.1 |
Complete the pilot TravelSmart
program, and independently review its outcomes |
| 8.8.2 |
Develop a comprehensive travel
demand management plan |
| 8.8.3 |
Develop improved systems that provide
comprehensive travel information so that people can make informed
choices |
| 8.8.4 |
Develop and implement ‘green
travel plans’ for Department of Infrastructure offices,
and promote these to other government departments and agencies
and other workplaces |
| 8.8.5 |
Review car parking policies and
management in Central Melbourne and at Principal and Major Activity
Centres while considering the needs of shoppers and short-term
visitors, so that more people will be encouraged to switch to
public transport |
TravelSMART
The TravelSMART program is an innovative project aimed at
encouraging people to choose sustainable travel alternatives
such as cycling, walking or catching public transport, and
reducing their dependency on the car. It involves State and
local governments working with individuals, households and
organisations to identify and promote these alternatives where
possible.
TravelSMART benefits participants by:
- saving time
- saving money from using your car less
- improving personal health
- improving knowledge of local transport
options
- increasing local connections with neighbours
and community.
TravelSMART benefits the community by creating:
- less car traffic on our roads
- less pollution and greenhouse gases
- improved community health and wellbeing
- stronger local economies
- improved community safety.
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