It's no surprise to anyone who takes even a passing interest in these matters. It's been known for decades that bikes and mixed mode public transport are much more efficient, and much cheaper than trying to use private motor vehicles to move masses of people.
The big surprise is why haven't successive governments funded better public transport and bicycle infrastructure, and why they have funded enormous and inherently inefficient road projects.
Only the Greens have a clear vision for what is really needed to fix the transport issues in Victoria. You have a chance to change the way we do things around here this election - take it!
Prioritise public transport to take the pressure off our congested roads and improve our quality of life.
Invest in public transport and cycling instead of more tollways. This will reduce traffic congestion, make our cities more liveable and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save billions of dollars in lost revenue due to congestion.
Fund Melbourne Metro Rail, and invest in Doncaster Rail, extending rail to Mernda, and improving signalling to get up to twice as many trains safely into Melbourne?s train network.
Fund East-West light rail connections across inner Melbourne, and take the next steps to an Airport Rail Link.
Cut local pollution and make our streets safer by funding the Westgate Ramps Truck bypass, which will get trucks off residential streets in western Melbourne.
Invest $55 million in Victoria to make cycling safer and our city healthier.
