Transport

Analysis
Victoria Police, Public safety, Transport

Protective service officers: A smart return on transport investment?

October 1, 2014

With studies showing that increased police patrols have no effect on serious crime rates, and that the poor are unfairly targeted for minor forms of “anti-social behavior”, the role of PSOs must be questioned, writes Dave McDonald. 

Victoria 2014
Analysis
Transport, Planning

Journey into the future: A vision for public transport

October 6, 2014

A 21st century public transport system for Melbourne will require action beyond incremental service improvements or fragmented pieces of infrastructure. Public transport networks, not roads, must define city-shaping agendas, argue John Stone and Jan Scheurer. Image: Fairfax

Victoria 2014
Analysis
Planning, Transport, Democracy

The East West Link and Melbourne's democratic 'deficit'

October 7, 2014

Because Canberra holds the "pot of money", it calls the tune on big ticket infrastructure spending. It's time metropolitan constituencies like Melbourne gained recognition and power to define their own futures, argues Richard Tomlinson. 

Victoria 2014
Analysis
Economy, Infrastructure, Transport

Infrastructure: Where debt is not a dirty word

October 9, 2014

When big infrastructure projects are scrutinised, prioritised and chosen on merit, future generations won't curse us for the cost, argues John Freebairn. Image: Dandenong Road tram track construction.

 

Victoria 2014
Analysis
Transport, Infrastructure, Polls, Voting

Vote compass: Voters want East West Link built

November 28, 2014

The majority of Victorians support same-sex adoption, more TAFE funding, and the right to wear the burqa. They also want the East West Link built, Vote Compass results show.

Victoria 2014