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Superloads in Francis Street
We have been informed by Vic Roads that there will be a series of Superloads bound for rural Victoria over the next two months be moved along Francis Street A Superload will be moved along Francis Street on Saturday 24th at around midnight.Darrell Gascoyne has...
Bigger trucks, the answer to road freight?
Trucks are increasingly clogging up Melbourne's roads and freeways.Is there a solution? Clay Lucas reports. From 2001 to 2008, the Government promised a freight strategy to deal with the huge growth of truck movements, propelled by a booming population, declining...
VicRoads Community Information Sessions in July ’09
MTAG encourages residents to attend these forums.There are several options for the alignment and implementation of the ramps being discussed, VicRoads is asking for community input. Truck Action Plan Community Information Dates 13 July 2009 6.00-8.00pm (6.30pm...
MTAG meets with Minister Pallas: “Westgate truck ramps will be built”
Maribyrnong Truck Action Group Press Release. Members of the Maribyrnong Truck Action Group have met with Minister for Roads and Ports, Tim Pallas, and have been given an assurance that despite no commitment of federal funds in this year's budget that truck ramps...
Public Information Display
The Victorian Government recently released its $38 billion Victorian Transport Plan.Members of the public are invited to a Public Information Display to learn more about the plan - including major road and rail projects to be delivered in Melbourne's west. This is an...
Victorian Transport Plan – Information Display Evening
The Victorian Government is having a Public Information Display about the Victorian Transport Plan.Members of the public are invited to the evening to learn more about the plan and to talk directly to project staff. This is a great opportunity to hear and ask about...
Victorian Transport Plan
The Victorian government today released its long awaited Victorian Transport Plan (VTP) A link to the plan can be found here: www4.transport.vic.gov.au/vtp/ So what's in the plan in relation to trucks in the inner west? The VTP contains a Truck Action Plan to be...
On off ramps for Westgate.
Maribyrnong Truck Action Group Press Release Maribyrnong Truck Action Group applauds plan to take trucks off streets After years of campaigning, the Maribyrnong Truck Action Group is today celebrating the announcement of the Brumby government's plan to build a route...
Victorian transport plan revealed
An expansion of Victoria's rail network and the go-ahead for new roads have been announced as the key elements of the State Government's transport blueprint. According to The Age, The Age believes Premier John Brumby will announce a "metro-style" rail tunnel from the...
John Faine with Peter Knight interview
A listen to the John Faine interview on ABC local radio discussing the protest action on the 12 April 2008.