Description:

Victorian Transport Action Group The Victorian Transport Action Group is an independent forum that addresses the challenges of transport in Victoria. The members have a range of expertise across transport, planning, State and Local Government, IT and the environment; including past employment with Government agencies, the Department of Transport and VicRoads. The participants are familiar with the challenges of developing and implementing transport plans across all transport modes and understand the difference between blue sky ideas and the reality of funding, political interest and community support. Members are particularly conscious that limits on funding necessitate placing priorities on projects; and that in turn leads to communities competing to achieve outcomes that satisfy their needs. VTAG has an extensive network of connections across the diversity of local government, planning and public transport that it can draw upon for insights into the complexity of transport issues and provide options for equitable, practical solutions. VTAG views public transport as the primary solution for commuting. However, we evaluate all appropriate options; identifying transport investment strategies that generate a fair return for tax payer dollars and deliver proven and even-handed benefits to the community. Initial contact: Mike Reece, Phone: 0417 544 685, Email: mikereece@ozemail.com.au