bus services – Alex Makin Candidate for Montague Ward

Maroondah Leader: Half-hearted trips

Feb 8, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

While there was a definite need for the Department of Transport to undertaken a review of bus services across metropolitan Melbourne, some of the resulting changes have not provided better services. The Maroondah Leader has reported on changes to bus route 364, which was altered to terminate at Warrandyte Bridge instead of Doncaster Shoppingtown. Cr…

Eastern Transport Coalition – State Candidates Forum at Maroondah

Oct 13, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Transport Coalition is a council initiated advocacy group, covering Melbourne’s seven outer eastern Councils; Greater Dandenong, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. As part of its advocacy campaign, the Eastern Transport Coalition is holding a series of candidate forums, throughout each of the member councils. The evening was…

The Age: State failing to act on bus reviews

Sep 16, 2010

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alex

in Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Over the past several years the State Government progressively undertook a review of bus services across metropolitan Melbourne, examining network coverage, route configuration, operating span and frequency. The reviews were conducted along council boundaries, with Maroondah’s being undertaken last year, with the final report and recommendations not being made available until this year. Unfortunately the…

Maroondah Leader: bus routes upgrade on agenda

Apr 20, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The State Government has finally released the Knox/Maroondah and Yarra Ranges bus review, which covered a total of 57 bus routes, serving a population of almost half a million people. The review includes a number of short-term initiatives, including more frequent services for route 670, which will also be extended to Swinburne University in Lilydale. …

Maroondah Journal: One step at a time for Mayor

Apr 6, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

One of the first initiatives I implemented as Mayor was to return the Mayoral car, meaning I would continue to utilise sustainable transport, such as buses, trains and walking when undertaking Council commitments. The Maroondah Journal has reported on my usage of sustainable forms of transport within my Mayoral term: Maroondah mayor Alex Makin has…

Maroondah Leader: Demand for details

Mar 23, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The State Government’s review into bus services within Knox, Maroondah and the Yarra Ranges commenced in October 2008, including two workshops that were held in February and June last year. The second workshop presented draft recommendations with the facilitator stating that a final report would identify improvements to the bus network. Despite the workshops being…

Eastern Transport Coalition – Final Meeting as Maroondah’s delegate

Dec 17, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) is a Council based advocacy group seeking to improve public transport within the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Member councils include the City of Maroondah, the City of Greater Dandenong, City of Knox, City of Manningham, City of Monash, City of Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Each year…

Maroondah Leader: Going public

Dec 8, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

One of my first acts as the Mayor of Maroondah was to refuse the mayoral car. I have been undertaking my council duties utilising a range of transport options, including public transport and walking. I believe it is imperative that we continue to encourage the use of sustainable forms of transport. The Maroondah Leader has…

Eastern Transport Coalition – strengthening the bus service reviews and community advocacy

Sep 17, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Transport Coalition represents approximately one million residents, through its seven members council and advocates for public transport improvements within Melbourne’s outer eastern suburbs. Tonight’s meeting further discussed the State Government’s lack of progress in regard to the bus service reviews, with the final recommendations for Monash, Whitehorse and Manningham’s review still being unreleased.…

Speaking at the Kerrabee Club

Aug 14, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

The Kerrabee Club, located in Croydon, is a Planned Activity Group for the frail aged and people with disabilities. The Club is operated by the City of Maroondah and is available for eligible recipients of Home and Community Care (HACC). This morning I was invited to speak to the Kerrabee Club about my role as…

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