VICTORIAN ROADS GET SMARTER WITH NEW NETWORK PLANS
Source: Victoria. Minister for Roads & Ports. Media Release
"New world-leading transport management guidelines will reduce congestion and prioritise public transports routes, bringing the best out of Melbourne’s existing road infrastructure, Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas announced. Mr Pallas said the Australian-first SmartRoads operating plans would improve the efficiency of metropolitan road network for all transport modes – including trams, buses, taxis, cyclists, cars and walking.“The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to build a better transport system, so people can spend less time commuting and more time with family and friends,” Mr Pallas said.“SmartRoads is an innovative approach to managing Melbourne’s arterial road network – giving priority to different transport modes at certain times of the day.“By designating which modes have priority on particular roads, we can make the system work better for everyone, rather than every mode competing for space all on the one road. The aim is to reduce delays and congestion for commuters and make the most of our existing road space and use SmartRoads to guide planning into the future and encourage smarter road sharing.”