Blog post - Eastern Transport Coalition https://etc.org.au/category/blog-post/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:22:20 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://etc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Site-Icon-Image-150x150.jpg Blog post - Eastern Transport Coalition https://etc.org.au/category/blog-post/ 32 32 Project number 14: The Box Hill Transport Interchange https://etc.org.au/project-number-14-the-box-hill-transport-interchange/ Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:46:53 +0000 http://www.etc.org.au/?p=12646 Project number 14: The Box Hill Transport Interchange The Box Hill Transport Interchange is old, out of date, and not meeting the needs of the thousands of passengers who use it every day. It’s time for an upgrade. If you agree, like our video on Facebook  

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]]> The RACV On Track Survey https://etc.org.au/the-racv-on-track-survey/ Fri, 10 Nov 2017 02:56:46 +0000 http://www.etc.org.au/?p=12641 The RACV On Track Survey The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) supports the RACV On Track Survey and encourage that our residents in the east participate to share their knowledge on what improvements are needed for the eastern region. The survey runs through November.  

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]]> ETC meets with Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan https://etc.org.au/etc-meets-with-public-transport-minister-jacinta-allan/ Thu, 31 Aug 2017 07:18:25 +0000 http://www.etc.org.au/?p=12626 ETC meets with Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan The Eastern Transport Coalition recently met with Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan and Shaun Leane MP at Parliament of Victoria to discuss our transport priorities for the Eastern Region. Our Councillors did an excellent job of presenting our case for increased services for our local communities. We […]

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]]> Project 8: Upgrading the Croydon Station Precinct https://etc.org.au/project-8-upgrading-the-croydon-station-precinct/ Thu, 24 Aug 2017 06:56:12 +0000 http://www.etc.org.au/?p=12617 Project 8: Upgrading the Croydon Station Precinct Croydon is a great place to live and work, but the area around Croydon Station is congested and inefficient. By elevating the rail line, we can remove the Coolstore Road level crossing and completely revitalise the area with new shops, more parking, better bus connections and brand new […]

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]]> Project 3: Extending tram route 75 https://etc.org.au/project-3-extending-tram-route-75/ Mon, 07 Aug 2017 23:53:36 +0000 http://www.etc.org.au/?p=12611 Project 3: Extending tram route 75 Extending the route 75 tram to Knox Central would give more options to commuters and provide better connections between local businesses. It just makes sense – and that’s why it’s on our list. The 50 projects we advocate for will make Mebourne’s east more livable and prepare for population […]

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]]> 5 reasons to choose public transport https://etc.org.au/5-reasons-to-choose-public-transport/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 04:31:14 +0000 http://www.etc.org.au/?p=12594 5 reasons to choose public transport Public transport is crucial to the growth and wellbeing of our community. The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) strives to give commuters in Melbourne’s east access to safe and convenient public transport modes with frequent and reliable services. Here’s a few reasons why we think you should choose public transport […]

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]]> The ETC invited to comment on the CGD draft Integrated Transport Plan 2017-22 https://etc.org.au/the-etc-invited-to-comment-on-the-cgd-draft-integrated-transport-plan-2017-22/ Wed, 05 Jul 2017 00:37:54 +0000 http://www.etc.org.au/?p=12546 The ETC invited to comment on the CGD draft Integrated Transport Plan 2017-22 The ETC welcomes the opportunity to provide comment on the City of Greater Dandenong draft Integrated Transport Plan 2017 – 22. As City of Greater Dandenong state on their website: Transport is central to our modern way of life. It connects us […]

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]]> Priority project: Melbourne Water Pipe Track https://etc.org.au/what-we-want-a-shared-path-along-melbourne-water-land/ Mon, 26 Jun 2017 04:00:16 +0000 http://www.etc.org.au/?p=12532 Priority project: Melbourne Water Pipe Track Part of this off-road path has already been constructed. These two images give you an indication of what the path looks like before and after construction:

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]]> ETC’s BRT Series #5 https://etc.org.au/etcs-brt-series-5/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 06:32:04 +0000 http://www.etc.org.au/?p=12521 ETC’s BRT Series #5. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems around Australia and the world take thousands of cars off the road every day. If implemented in Melbourne, a BRT could get the 15,000 bus passengers using the Eastern Freeway each day to their destination more quickly.

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]]> ETC’s BRT Series #4 https://etc.org.au/etcs-brt-series-4/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 23:18:56 +0000 http://www.etc.org.au/?p=12514 ETC’s BRT Series #4 Over 15,000 passengers travel on a bus on the Eastern Freeway each day – a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service between Manningham and the city would make more than 3 million journeys per year more efficient and reliable.

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