Top bureaucrat, public servants, kept out of loop in massive Melbourne rail project

The public sector was marginalised as consultants steered the early development of Melbourne’s SRL.

7 December, 2023

Translink exec to lead Queensland TMR

Transport strategist Sally Stannard has been appointed the new Director General of transport and main roads in Queensland.

4 December, 2023

Taskforce recommends more turn-up and go buses

The NSW Bus Industry Taskforce has put forward a priority list for the establishment of turn-up and go bus routes in Greater Sydney.

26 October, 2023

Report shies away from recommending seatbelts on all buses

A NSW bus industry taskforce has shied away from recommending mandatory seatbelts on all buses.

16 October, 2023

NSW budget puts rail projects back on track

Major NSW rail projects have received a boost as part of a $72.3b transport and transport infrastructure spend.

21 September, 2023

Metro Trains Melbourne scoop rail industry awards

Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) has been recognised for excellence in safety, customer service, passenger operations and innovation.

14 September, 2023

The secrets of successful cities

US global cities expert James Moore shares his thoughts on cities, urban density and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.

12 September, 2023

Vic Transport Department asks for industry input on ZEB transition

Victoria has launched a consultation paper asking industry for input on the transition to zero emissions buses.

13 August, 2023

iMove CRC splashes $1m on innovative urban transport solutions

An app for vision-impaired public transport users and a new
micromobility platform have received government funding.

2 August, 2023

NSW rail project to go ahead despite warnings

The NSW government will deliver the south-western component of its Sydney Metro rail project after cost blowouts put its future under a cloud.

1 August, 2023

Making public transport better: lessons from the disruptors

What can digital disruptors like Uber and Amazon teach governments about public transport?

31 July, 2023

Pedestrians set to nudge out cars in central Melbourne

Melbourne City Council is considering a plan which, if approved, will see pedestrians given significant priority over cars in the city’s CBD.

29 May, 2023

LGNSW represented on bus industry taskforce

A taskforce has been established to improve bus services in NSW, including regional services and the shift to clean energy.

1 May, 2023

WA to add 130 electric buses to fleet

WA will boost its electric bus fleet with a $125 million funding injection in the state budget.

24 April, 2023