June MTF meetings key note presentation

Fast, frequent, fair: how buses can better connect Melbourne
Infrastructure Victoria

Neil France, Principal Infrastructure Advisor
Matthew Raisbeck, Principal Transport Planner

The presentation details the findings of IV extensive research and thinking on buses in Melbourne, including 10 recommendations for moving ahead.

Recommendation: making buses a competitive choice

1. Increase the frequency of bus services, beginning with outer and growth areas.
2. Optimise the existing bus network through fast and direct routes.
3. Extend operating hours to match passenger demand and improve timetable integration.
4. Strengthen the role of community transport across the network.
5. Speed up buses through on-road priority and smarter technology.
6. Plan and deliver bus rapid transit across Melbourne.
7. Improve the bus stop and interchange experience.
8. Substantially reduce bus fares relative to other modes.
9. Update the Principal Public Transport Network.
10. Provide funding certainty for growth area buses.

Lower fares increase patronage and improve equity