The 17 million trips across all forms of transport a day in Melbourne could be more than 30 million a day by 2050.
The Department is making sure the whole network is connected properly, and in the right order, to provide the widest possible benefits.
Understanding travel needs
We have analysed every key movement corridor and place in Victoria, to understand our changing travel patterns and emerging trends, so we can advise on the pathways ahead.
Melbourne’s west is growing at twice the pace as the rest of the city, which is why the alternative crossing to the West Gate Bridge and major upgrades to the region’s arterials are now underway, but more infrastructure will be needed along with more services.
Regional Victoria’s population is set to double in 20 years.
Cities and towns within a two-hour arc of Melbourne growing the strongest, while other regions are facing the challenge of aging populations.
A sophisticated understanding of our changing economic patterns to link more people to jobs, and employers to employees, is vital to meeting future transport needs.
Changing lives and transport
Getting the balance right in managing demand, making the most of existing assets, taking up new technologies and planning for major infrastructure, requires thinking of transport as one system, not individual projects or modes.
Our key focus is on improving people’s access to jobs, opportunities and world-class education and health services, no matter where you live.
Improved transport links at key places will give people greater choice in where to live and work, and access to more education, healthcare and social opportunities.
Have a look at some of the work underway.
Community engagement
The Department is committed to working with the community and stakeholders to help shape transport outcomes.
We are dedicated to working with all people across Victoria to deliver transport planning projects and initiatives valued by the community.
Engage Victoria provides an opportunity for you to contribute your opinions, ideas and feedback on a whole range of projects and proposals.
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