Modern, well-maintained infrastructure is critical to the transport system.
While we’re investing in new infrastructure to help keep up with demand and to improve access to transport for all Victorians, we need to complement this by making the best use of our existing network and services.
We need to get smart about how we grow the transport network to get people and goods where they need to go.
By optimising our existing networks and supporting more efficient modes of transport, we can get the most out of our investments and assets.
What this means
Making changes to polices, services and operations will increase the capacity of the network alongside our infrastructure investments.
Capacity can be increased by making the network more efficient and enabling more trips to be made more quickly through the same network.
For instance, the Ballarat Line Upgrade(opens in a new window) has allowed us to run 135 extra weekly services.
What we're doing
New routes, new services
We’re updating our commercial arrangements with bus operators to deliver new types of services and new routes where they are needed in our growing suburbs.
Improving our road network
To keep Melbourne’s roads moving, we’re ramping up direct traffic interventions by tasking more response crews and traffic engineers with tackling congestion hotspots, incidents and blockages
Getting ready for the Metro Tunnel
We'll be making the most of Metro Tunnel by adding more services, more often on our rail network, and adding new tram stops to align with new train stations.
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