Eastern Transport Coalition https://etc.org.au/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:48:22 +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 Eastern Transport Coalition https://etc.org.au/ 32 32 ETC backs calls to ‘Bus the Loop’ and urges government investment https://etc.org.au/mr-bustheloop/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:54:23 +0000 https://www.etc.org.au/?p=13445 ETC backs calls to ‘Bus the Loop’ and urges government investment MEDIA RELEASE – 10 August 2026 The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) has joined Outer Melbourne Councils in calling on the Victorian Government to “Bus the Loop”, following the proposal reported in today’s Herald Sun. The proposal would introduce rapid orbital bus services along the […]

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]]> Eastern Transport Coalition 2026/27 Victorian Budget Response https://etc.org.au/eastern-transport-coalition-2026-27-victorian-budget-response/ Tue, 05 May 2026 07:33:07 +0000 https://www.etc.org.au/?p=13430 Eastern Transport Coalition 2026/27 Victorian Budget Response The Victorian Budget – Bits and Bobs, but more to be done MEDIA RELEASE – 5 May 2026 The Victorian Government’s 2026/27 state budget has some good news, but plenty more needs to be done according to an advocacy group for public transport in Melbourne’s east. Cr Mitch […]

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]]> Eastern Transport Coalition 2026/27 Victorian Budget Submission https://etc.org.au/vicbudgetsubmission26-27/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 03:34:16 +0000 https://www.etc.org.au/?p=13423 Eastern Transport Coalition 2026/27 Victorian Budget Submission The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) has made a submission to the Victorian Government with a range of projects for funding consideration in the 2026/27 State Budget. We want Melbourne’s east to be Australia’s most liveable urban region, where people build the best future for themselves, their families, and […]

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]]> ETC launches ‘Trails for Tomorrow’ policy document https://etc.org.au/etc-launches-trails-for-tomorrow-policy-document/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:06:27 +0000 https://www.etc.org.au/?p=13337 ETC launches ‘Trails for Tomorrow’ policy document The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) has today revealed its new Trails for Tomorrow: Invest in Eastern Melbourne’s Active Transport Routes policy document, which seeks funding for 10 priority trails in the ETC region. This policy document advocates for government funding that will enrich our communities in Melbourne’s outer […]

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]]> ETC and partners demonstrate impact https://etc.org.au/etc-and-partners-demonstrate-impact/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:37:03 +0000 http://www.etc.org.au/?p=13323 ETC and partners demonstrate impact The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) along with member councils and other partners have demonstrated impact across a range of transport issues, ranging from active transport to rail, bus and road advocacy. A number of cycling and walking trail projects have been funded or delivered, while funding has also been provided […]

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]]> Time to Get Bus Reviews on the road https://etc.org.au/time-to-get-bus-reviews-on-the-road/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 23:26:15 +0000 https://www.etc.org.au/?p=13295 Time to Get Bus Reviews on the road The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) has welcomed today’s (14 September) announcement by the Victorian Government of the first areas across the state to conduct bus reviews. The ETC is a group of seven Councils advocating for sustainable transport across Melbourne’s east. Manningham – an ETC member Council […]

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]]> ETC calls time on infrastructure political football match https://etc.org.au/etc-calls-time-on-infrastructure-political-football-match/ Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:38:17 +0000 http://www.etc.org.au/?p=13290 ETC calls time on infrastructure political football match The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) has expressed alarm at today’s (17 August 2022) announcement that the State Opposition plans to halt the Suburban Rail Loop project if elected in November. The ETC is a group of seven Councils advocating for sustainable transport across Melbourne’s east. Three member […]

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]]> ETC calls for delivery of Trackless Tram commitment https://etc.org.au/etc-calls-for-delivery-of-trackless-tram-commitment/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 05:50:06 +0000 http://www.etc.org.au/?p=13277 ETC calls for delivery of Trackless Tram commitment The Eastern Transport Coalition has written to the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government urging the Albanese Government to deliver on its promise to fund a business case for a Trackless Rapid Transit service from Caulfield to Rowville. The commitment was made in […]

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]]> Trackless Rapid Transit campaign https://etc.org.au/trackless-rapid-transit-campaign/ Wed, 04 May 2022 06:15:04 +0000 http://www.etc.org.au/?p=13279 Trackless Rapid Transit campaign The Eastern Transport Coalition has launched a public campaign to persuade state and federal politicians to commit to an affordable and innovative solution to public transport issues between Caulfield and Rowville. A joint proposal by Monash University and Vicinity Centres, Caulfield-Rowville Trackless Rapid Transit (TRT) is an innovative transport solution for […]

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]]> Plan for better bus services in Melbourne’s east https://etc.org.au/better-bus-services/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:00:23 +0000 http://www.etc.org.au/?p=13281 Plan for better bus services in Melbourne’s east The Eastern Transport Coalition is advocating for a full review of the bus network throughout Melbourne’s east. There are a lot of specific needs to be addressed and problems to be ironed out. The best way to do this is via a system wide review. Based on […]

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