Eastern Transport Coalition - April 2007

Published by Alex Makin on Thursday 19th of April, 2007

Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting continued to discuss the need for Federal involvement in urban public transport, as well as measures to continue holding the state government accountable for public transport outcomes in the outer east.

The current focus includes direct lobbying of MPs to ensure that public transport remains high on the state political agenda. With the recently released congestion inquiry demonstrating the ever increasing economic cost of congestion and the growing need to abate rising greenhouse emissions, the impetus for expanding and improving Melbourne’s public transport system has never been greater.

Federal involvement in urban public transport would help ensure that the State Governments deliver upon their commitments for sustainable transport and would ensure a holistic approach to the national problems of congestion, social isolation and greenhouse emissions.

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About Alex Makin

Alex Makin is a candidate for Mullum Ward in Maroondah City Council. Alex has been a councillor since 2005, representing ratepayers, businesses, community groups and residents.

I aim to provide an active voice for the community and welcome any thoughts you may have in regard to life and business in Maroondah.

Phone: (03) 9812 2337 or 0409 136 213
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Alex Makin with the inaugural members of the Maroondah Disability Action Group Alex at the Stringybark Festival advocating for public transport improvements. Alex enjoying the serenity of our natural environment Alex with Adam from the Ringwood Spiders Alex with family members Alex campaigning for the upgrade of Ringwood Station. Alex with Jo-anne Taylor, the current councillor for Mullum Ward at his campaign launch. Alex launching the Maroondah Mobility Expo Alex speaking about the need for better public transport in the outer eastern suburbs.