Category: transport
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Better Transport Outcomes for Merri-bek and the Upfield Corridor Transport investments must maximise accessibility, reliability, and value for taxpayers while respecting local communities and active transport users. Responsible Infrastructure Investment With the Brunswick Level Crossing Removal Project projected to cost well over $1 billion, I believe major infrastructure projects must demonstrate clear public benefit and…
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Victoria gives Google its transport data for free. In return, it charges Victoria to use data about commuters. Does that seem fair to you? We need a better deal from Big Tech for civic planning data. While Google knows the location of any Google Maps user, the State of Victoria is still stuck collecting transport…
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The phrase “fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me” perfectly captures the public and political frustration surrounding Victoria’s public transport ticketing history. The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) repeated almost the exact same mistakes in 2023 that led to the original myki disaster in 2005. The Victorian public is again on…
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The Victorian government just walked onto the street and started throwing fistfuls of money around. It’s hard to think of a more shameless, flagrant, simplistic vote-buying exercise. Will it work? Well, it’s certainly hard to take the government seriously, and in an age of tremendous geopolitical and economic uncertainty, you’d like to think the adults…
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Increasing density and more complex rules for higher-density development mean the future for Brunswick is slower. But the current ad-hoc, inconsistent, poorly signed changes should stop. The inner north is riddled with ever-changing speed limits which make it genuinely confusing for motorists and pedestrians. Speed limits, when not the default, need to be much better…
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Should we have more bus services? Yes! We need to be realistic about what we can achieve in lobbying State government – we need local voices that carry some weight within Spring Street. Join their campaign at:
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Brunswick Voice has reached out to candidates on a range of issues. What is your position on removing on-street parking from sections of Sydney Road, Brunswick, to make space for a separated cycling lane and for the construction of accessible tram stops? I support implementing accessible tram stops on Sydney Road. I support greater prioritisation,…
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The SATS campaign wants accessible tram stops on Sydney Road from Brunswick Road to Bakers Road Coburg. https://www.facebook.com/SATScampaign I pledge that if elected, I commit to support the campaign for Sydney rd Accessible Tram Stops ● I commit to vote in favour of Council motions in support of the campaign ● I commit to show…
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The Age newspaper has sent out a survey to candidates – here are my answers. What are the three key issues you want to advocate for on council? The Age’s list is quite strange and they appear to be following certain issue threads, so: Should more housing be prioritised over green space and heritage? Can’t…
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Fair Parking Moreland have been active in ensuring that residents voices are heard and residential amenity protected in the Planning Scheme. Here are the questions they are asking candidates, and my responses. Moreland proposed a planning law amendment, C183, however a State-appointed independent planning panel determined council had not adequately conducted surveys and parking plans…
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While it is wonderful to see the work of groups like the Ewing Street Road Safety Campaign, this indicates that more overall planning is needed to address bottlenecks, rat runs and key pedestrian/ cyclist routes. I’m calling for more safe crossing points, especially on major school and kinder pedestrian routes. Everywhere people are being urged…
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Many parents use bike trailers around Brunswick. But locking them up is a challenge. Standard form bike racks are not always the correct size and the dimensions of bike trailers present a challenge. More parking spaces for trailers are needed, especially around shopping strips and public facilities such as childcare centres, schools, libraries, pools and…
Mel Yuan for Brunswick 