Re: Vic ALP Transport Policies

["Johann Fan" <jyf@optusnet.com.au>]

They only promise these things are to be done within their current term in
office which means that they don't have to commit funding until the budget
before the next election, so some of these projects (most?) may be a few
years off (4+). And then they have to get the legislation through
parliament....

cheers
Johann

Brian Evans (IOM) <bevans@omni.com.au> wrote in message
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> Guys,
>
> Since it now appears the ALP may take control of Victoria, it is timely to
> reflect on ALP Transport promises.  The following was extracted from the
Age
> Newspaper online:
>
> "ALP: The return of tram conductors and extra station attendants, as well
as
> extended public transport routes and improved link roads were key features
> of Labor's transport policy, released on Day 17. Mr Bracks said the party
> would contribute $16.5 million to private operators to restore 100
"super''
> tram conductors and $14.1 million for 100 extra train station staff to
> increase public transport safety and usage. He said Labor would spend $9.5
> million to build a third railway track between Blackburn and Mitcham, and
> $19 million to extend the East Burwood tramline to the Knox shopping
centre.
> Labor would provide $32.4 million over four years to extend rail lines
from
> Coolaroo to Craigieburn, Epping to South Morang and Cranbourne to East
> Cranbourne. It would also negotiate with private operators to introduce
> flier trains on the Ringwood, Dandenong and Frankston lines. Mr Bracks
ruled
> out introducing tolls on new road projects and indicated an underground
> freeway linking the Eastern Freeway with City Link was "not a priority for
> Labor''. He also promised to: commit an initial $30 million to build the
> Dingley bypass between Warrigal and Springvale Roads; review the OneLink
> ticketing system and ensure all ticket machines on trams sell daily
tickets;
> reduce the cost of the tertiary student concession card. "
>
> I will be interesting to see how long it will take to implement some of
> these initatives.  I definately believe some of the rail related
initatives
> are well overdue. Particularily in the area of Standardisation and
> Electrification extensions.