South Morang Rail Alliance Rally
Join the South Morang Rail Alliance Rally on Sunday 8th October 2006 and send a clear message to all candidates running in this November's state election. More

Coalition condemns irresponsible freeway widening plans
Tuesday, 9 May 2006: Widening Monash Freeway at a time of soaring petrol prices is a waste of taxpayer dollars that should instead be invested in public transport, the Coalition for People's Transport said today. More

Melbourne's transport system is in crisis

Growing traffic levels are putting our quality of life at risk from increasing congestion, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Rising petrol prices are hurting our hip pockets, while people without cars are cut off from jobs and social events. Even the Premier Steve Bracks has admitted public transport is getting worse, despite a huge increase in subsidies since privatisation. We deserve better. It’s time for Transport Minister Peter Batchelor and the Government to get on track! More

Government should reject tunnel proposal
Friday, 3 February 2006: The controversial cross-city tunnel proposal should be ruled out by the State Government, the Coalition for People’s Transport said. More

Time to put budget surplus to work on Melbourne's public transport
Friday, 6 January 2006: Part of the estimated $11.5 billion Federal surplus should be invested in Melbourne’s public transport system, which fails to reach two thirds of the city's residents, says the Coalition for People’s Transport. More

Protestors demand PT not roads
Tuesday 8 November, 2005: The State Government must end the roll-out of elaborate freeway plans and massively invest in public transport, a coalition of protestors demanded at the VECCI summit. More

Get Active!: Let the Government know that you’re not happy with its performance on transport

• Email Peter Batchelor or write to him at PO Box 219, Thomastown 3074.
• Write to your local MP – let them know you feel strongly about the need for improved public transport services. You can find your MP's address here.
• Tell your friends, write letters to the newspapers – make some noise!

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