Melton residents have been encouraged to share their thoughts on the current bus network in the area.
As part of the Metropolitan Transport Forum’s Bus Appreciation Week, Melton mayor Lara Carli and Melton MP Steve McGhie joined residents on a bus ride from Woodgrove Shopping Centre.
They called for Melton residents to try their local bus and complete the MTF’s Better Buses
survey to help shape an accessible, frequent and connected bus network in our community.
Council has called for a review of the municipality’s bus network to start as soon as possible, with modeling in it’s Moving Melton prospectus showing a cost-neutral reconfiguration of existing
routes could still double frequency and create new routes for areas not serviced by buses.
Cr Carli said all communities should have easy access to a reliable and frequent bus service that helps residents live, work and play.
“We need a comprehensive review of our bus network so that it better meets the needs of our
growing community,” she said.
“We have done the work already. Our Moving Melton prospectus outlines fully costed options
for all parties to consider.
“A reconfigured bus network for the City of Melton would provide residents with easy access to
frequent buses, and connect them to jobs, services, education and more.”
Mr McGhie encouraged people to share their thoughts about the local bus service.
“Melton is one of the fastest growing communities and we need to constantly improve and provide the bus services that meet the community’s needs,” he said.
The survey closes on Sunday, November 12.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/B593DLB
