John Faine with Peter Knight interview

Posted by webmaster on Sep 17 2008 | Media files

A listen to the John Faine interview on ABC local radio discussing the protest action on the 12 April 2008.

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Eddington Truck Action Plan Westgate Freeway on/off ramps

Posted by webmaster on Sep 15 2008 | News, Press releases

The proposal
Construction of a new truck link to be built from the Westgate Freeway providing direct access to Hyde Street and onto the Port of Melbourne. The link would consist of two dual lane ramps for traffic travelling in both an easterly and westerly direction.

Why are the ramps needed?
Currently the only routes for trucks exiting [...]

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MTAG Westgate ramp coalition

Posted by webmaster on Sep 14 2008 | General Info, Media files, News

Unlikely coalition calls for Eddington’s Westgate truck ramps to be built
Prominent community voices that don’t usually agree on much have come together to call for the on/off ramps described in Sir Rod Eddington’s Truck Action Plan to be approved and built as soon as possible.
The Maribyrnong Truck Action Group and truck drivers have a history [...]

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PRESS RELEASE 28/08/08

Posted by webmaster on Aug 29 2008 | News, Press releases

PRESS RELEASE 28/08/08
MARIBYRNONG TRUCK ACTION GROUP
Maribyrnong Truck Action Group Response to Leaked B Triple Plan
The Maribyrnong Truck Action Group (MTAG) has called leaked plans to allow B Triple trucks to use suburban routes “scary” but expects Tim Pallas will not approve them.
“Anyone with a modicum of common sense will see immediately that B Triples using [...]

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Maribyrnong Truck Action Group
Working to ease the increasing truck numbers in Maribyrnong..

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Maribyrnong Truck Action Group (MTAG) Background and History
Francis St Yarraville April 2006 
MTAG was formed in late 2005 out of concern about the negative effects of the growing number of trucks using residential streets in the inner west Melbourne municipality of Maribynong, which includes the suburbs of Footscray and Yarraville. Its aim is to pressure Government [...]

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  • Peter: I haven’t got a kid in school or childcare that is affected neither does Martin or Vicki. Really, no personal interest here… hard to believe? Well don’t think I...
  • adam: For many ‘personal interest’ expands far more than current housing arrangements. Surely some people involved with MTAG has kids attending schools/care on major truck routes? >I...
  • Peter: Just for the record (again) I have no personal interest whatsoever and will not be affected whichever route is decided on. I live in a quiet street away from trucks and am involved in this...
  • adam: It concerns me most that people ACTUALLY believe that it will effect only Hyde Street residents south of Francis Street (and surrounding areas). If Hyde Street (North of Francis Street) is...
  • Luke: I think this a great proposal as it is realistic and achievable. It has the support of residents, Noonan, the TWU, Greens. It would help my family a great deal. The people living south of...
  • joel: By our, I assume you’re including her. You don’t want trucks going down her street. I just want everyone to have a fair go. Simple. Good on you Dannie :)