Shifting more freight to rail and working more closely with councils are key elements of the Victorian Government’s latest freight plan.
Category: Transport
States announce automated vehicle programs
Coffs Harbour and Armidale in NSW will be the first regional areas in Australia to host a fully automated vehicle trial, while Tasmania announces an electric vehicle program in local government.
Melbourne’s transport goes ‘backwards’ despite update
Proposals for an updated public transport strategy for Melbourne, which is leading the country in population growth, have come in for sharp criticism.
Local government key to tackling public transport woes: expert
One of Australia’s foremost public transport experts has called for greater local government involvement in Australia’s public transport system.
Mind the gap: Melbourne looks for transport fix as pressure mounts
As Melbourne explores various options to meet unprecedented demand for public transport, leading experts point to road pricing and improved traffic signaling as key solutions.
Federal Budget 2018: a state-by-state spending analysis
Government and public policy experts provide a state-by-state analysis of Budget 2018-19, handed down last night by Treasurer Scott Morrison.
Commonwealth launches major initiative to reduce truck crashes
Australian trucking company has partnered with government and researchers in a world-first intervention to reduce fatigue in heavy truck drivers.
Cycling and walking are short-changed when it comes to transport funding in Australia
To understand why Australian cities are far from being meccas for walking and cycling, follow the money.
NSW Government adopts infrastructure, transport plans
Greater Sydney will become a “metropolis of three cities” under a key region plan adopted by the State Government on Sunday.
Regulator releases policy on heavy vehicle records
Australia has moved a step closer towards adopting electronic diaries for truck drivers to more easily log work and rest times, but an expert says they won’t help improve road safety.