Join the petition for better public transport in the West

Almost everyone agrees that better public transport is important. With Melbourne growing by over 1000 people every week, it’s clear that more and better public transport is essential.
 
It’s good that the Brumby Labor Government has plans for the biggest investment in transport since World War II. But many in the community remain concerned that public transport projects are taking too long and may not reach the people that need them most.
 
Supported by local councils, pt4me2 is getting better public transport for local communities. We want the Brumby Labor Government to bring forward existing public transport projects, commit to new projects and accelerate plans to move freight off local roads and onto rail.
 
Faster Better Sooner: The West deserves the best public transport
 
Working with Wyndham, Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley councils, pt4me2 is giving you a greater say in public transport.
 
Start having your say by joining our Best for the West petition.

By joining this petition you’ll be supporting urgently-needed but feasible improvements to public transport in the West, including:
 
Tarneit rail link and Werribee train services

• Build the Tarneit rail link as an electrified suburban service by 2014.
• Improve service frequency and reliability on the Werribee line, with trains every 15 minutes at least throughout the day.
• Increase staffing at train stations to improve community safety.
• Read our fact sheet on the Tarneit line

• Improve bus frequency and speed, with buses having priority on roads.
• Fast frequent services connecting activity centres.
• More services on evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Upgrade bus interchanges including Moonee Valley and Footscray
• Quality bus route along CityLink and Tullamarine Freeway to CBD with appropriate park and ride facilities.
• New bus service to East Avondale Heights
• Access and mobility improvements at Moonee Ponds modal interchange
• Tram routes in Melbourne west should be extended (Tram route 57 and 59 for Moonee valley)
• Read our fact sheet on better buses.

• Electrify the line to Sunbury so it becomes part of the suburban train network by June 2010.
• Electrification and suburban services to Caroline Springs as part of the Tarneit line by 2014.
• Immediate commitment to duplication and electrification to Bacchus Marsh so it can be built by 2016
• Read our fact sheet on the Sunbury electrification
• Read our fact sheet on the Bacchus Marsh electrification.

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