Eastern Transport Coalition meeting

Published by Alex Makin on Wednesday 19th of December, 2007

Thursday, 24 January 2008
6:30 pmto9:00 pm
Thursday, 21 February 2008
6:30 pmto9:00 pm
Thursday, 20 March 2008
6:30 pmto9:00 pm
Thursday, 17 April 2008
6:30 pmto9:00 pm
Thursday, 15 May 2008
6:30 pmto9:00 pm
Thursday, 19 June 2008
6:30 pmto9:00 pm
Thursday, 17 July 2008
6:30 pmto9:00 pm
Thursday, 21 August 2008
6:30 pmto9:00 pm
Thursday, 18 September 2008
6:30 pmto9:00 pm
Thursday, 16 October 2008
6:30 pmto9:00 pm
Thursday, 20 November 2008
6:30 pmto9:00 pm
Thursday, 18 December 2008
6:30 pmto9:00 pm

The Eastern Transport Coalition consists of seven outer eastern metropolitan councils (Maroondah, Knox, Whitehorse, Yarra Ranges, Manningham, Monash and Greater Dandenong) and is a regional based advocacy group that lobbies for better public transport in Melbourne’s outer east.

The Eastern Transport Coalition meets on a monthly basis to discuss the transport priorities of the region and to further its advocacy for public transport. I have been Maroondah’s delegated representative on the Eastern Transport Coalition since my election in November 2005 and have been re-appointed as the delegate for 2008.

For more information on the Eastern Transport Coalition please visit www.etc.org.au.

2 Comments

Comment by david bramwells on Sunday 6th of July, 2008

G’day Alex, wellwe have had two weeks to bask in the triumph of the Eastern Tollway’s succes or lack therof.

Why am I not surprised that the exit points are choked and the Governments response is to have a review of this situation, that will also take into account the observation by the people now using this piece of transport infrastructure that they have had their trip times increased by 20% due to congestion.

Comment by Alex Makin on Sunday 6th of July, 2008

Hi David,

Certainly agree that EastLink has failed to meet the transport needs of the eastern region, particularly as petrol prices continue to increase.

Public transport improvements are required so as to provide an alternative to rising petrol prices and worsening traffic congestion. The Eastern Transport Coalition has had some success in securing public transport improvements, particularly in regard to the removal of zone three and bus upgrades but much more is required.

Thanks,

Alex

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About Alex Makin

Alex Makin is a councillor for Maroondah City Council representing the ratepayers, businesses and residents of Loughnan's Hill Ward.

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) 9870 8202 or 0409 136 213
Email: alex@alexmakin.com.au

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