To me the issues of transport in our electorate mean more than just getting from A to B. It is about having more time to spend with the people that mean most to us, more time to do the things that we enjoy and spending less time in a car, train or bus, or waiting on a station platform.

Many people spend big chunks of their time (or contents of wallets) commuting by road, rail or bus to their chosen place of work. Remember that this commute time is taken directly from spending time with your familiy and your activities, so there is a direct and measurable sociai impact.

When I first had I Grace lamented the problems that we were having with only one car, when my husband had it, I didn't feel that I could trust the buses in the area to get me where I needed to go with a baby, which left me feeling isolated.

As a road user I can totally empathise with anyone who has to use the Westgate Freeway in the morning. It is often quicker for me to travel to Ballarat than it is to go in the city! Until the completion of Palmers Road, access out of Point Cook/ Seabrook was a nightmare. If you have ever used Boardwalk Boulevard or Point Cook Rd near the the freeway during the morning or afternoon peak, you will know what local congestion is.

There are 3 key problems, which I think are undeniable facts:

1. We have problems with public transport (or lack of).
2. We have a problem with the infrastructure for private transport.
3. And we have the problem of where people actually have to travel for their chosen occupation

• we need to improve timetables on the Werribee line,
• we need to have more express trains,
• we need to ensure that buses and trains meet up.
• We need more buses and bus routes, with increased frequency and extended coverage..

About private transport; 

• We need less congested roads for those who choose to use the roads (or have no choice).
• Substantially reduced travel times when using the Westgate Freeway (including the use of transit lanes)
• Consideration be given to the long term planning of an alternate route to take account of the expected significant traffic increases that will be coming through from Wyndham and Hobsons Bay over the next decade.
• some of our local road networks leave a lot to be desired.

In location of employment;

• We must address the challenge of growing employment (across the whole spectrum of careers and industries) in the area so that people don't need to commute for as long or as far (see Business & Employment).

What are your thoughts?

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