Integrated transport strategy

• What is an Integrated Transport Strategy?

• In the past the City of Port Phillip has had separate strategies and plans for walking, bike riding, public transport advocacy and road safety. By committing to an integrated approach, this strategy will ensure the various modes of transport are aligned to support connected journeys and efficient networks, while also ensuring high quality public spaces are a priority.

  The development of an Integrated Transport Strategy will address how we connect and move around a growing Port Phillip, in a way that considers a broad range of users.

  The Council Plan 2017-2027 was adopted in June 2017 and includes a long-term commitment for a connected City with transport networks that make it easy to move around, smart parking management and streets and places designed for people.

• Why do we need this?

• Our City’s population is projected to grow 25 per cent by 2028. This will contribute to more pressure on our transport network, competition for on-street carparks, and demand for spaces to socialise, exchange goods and hold events. More people means an increased demand on our limited supply of road space, including footpaths. We need a plan to set the direction for how we address these challenges.

  The draft MOVE, CONNECT, LIVE Strategy is that plan. 

• What does this project cover?

• The Integrated Transport Strategy will have a 10-year horizon and be supported by a four-year action plan. We will continue to review the action plan to monitor progress, effectiveness and update actions.

  The strategy will set the direction for all current and future street uses to ensure people to have travel choices that suit their lifestyles and needs. The focus areas are:

  • 10-minute walking neighbourhoods
  • Prioritising safety and access
  • Space for walking, socialising and play
  • Boosting bike riding
  • Partnering to deliver reliable, accessible and more frequent public transport
  • Improved parking management

  Please read the draft MOVE, CONNECT, LIVE Strategy 2018-2028 for more information.

• Why did it take so long to develop this strategy?
• Offering the first Integrated Transport Strategy for the City of Port Phillip, the development of this strategy was devised as a three-year project between 2016-19. The project is complex and covers a number of challenges our City is facing. The project is split into three phases and will inform an ambitious 10-year strategy with a coinciding Action Plan.
  
  

  Phase 1. Evidence Base: What do we need to know?

  Phase 2. Setting the Direction: Where do we want to get to?

  This involved data analysis, direction setting, testing with stakeholders, engaging with our community and strategy development.

  Phase 3. Developing the key moves: What changes do we need to realise the outcomes?

  
  
• What progress have we made so far?

• Two years into the project, we’re at Phase Two in setting our Integrated Transport Strategy’s direction with the draft MOVE, CONNECT, LIVE Strategy now in its final stages.

  The project’s insights and work has already informed a number of key deliverables, which include:

  ·  Integrated Council Plan

  ·  Fishermans Bend Framework

  ·  Melbourne Metro Rail

  ·  Fishermans Bend Parking Project

  ·  Parking Technology Program

  We will then commit a further year to developing our key action plan to put this into action across the various of policies, programs, assets and people. 

Draft strategy

• How does the draft strategy relate to the Council Plan?

• The Council Plan 2017-2027 commits our City to creating an integrated transport network that makes it easy for people to move, connect and live in our City

  The draft MOVE, CONNECT, LIVE Strategy directly helps us achieve Directions Two and Four by:

  ·  investing $37 million over 10 years to deliver your transport priorities

  ·  partnering with the Victorian Government to deliver more public transport services, more often

  ·  continuing to work with our community to move toward change.

• How was the draft strategy developed?

• This current draft has been informed by the feedback of hundreds of residents and traders, alongside data analysis and consultation with transport expert.

  The first public engagement phase for this work was conducted in late 2017, and involved some 1500 public participants through the form of a survey, focus groups with local business and resident groups, and targeted discussions with hard to reach communities. 

• How is Council engaging with the community on this draft?

• We are offering a five-week period for the community to share their input from Friday 22 June.  This will involve a suite of activities and engagement initiatives including:

  ·  a digital campaign with online and print feedback opportunities

  ·  pop-up conversations across popular community destinations

  ·  advertising across local news, town halls and libraries

  ·  targeted engagement of key stakeholders and hard to reach communities. 

• What will the engagement focus on?
• We want to check the priorities, actions and targets we’ve set throughout this strategy are consistent with expectations of the community. 
• What are the next stages?
• We are seeking feedback on the draft MOVE, CONNECT, LIVE Strategy from 22 June to 30 July 2018.  Council will consider all feedback received in this time, and a revised version of the strategy will be presented to Council for endorsement in September 2018. Once endorsed, the final Integrated Transport Strategy will be released to the community.

How to get involved

• How can I be informed?
• Please view the short video and read the draft MOVE, CONNECT, LIVE Strategy
• How can I have my say?

• You can provide ideas and feedback through our community survey, which is available from Friday 22 June to Monday 30 July 2018. Hard copy surveys are available at all our town halls and libraries.

  You can also attend a number of community conversations over this period to raise any questions or ideas you have.

• What will happen with my feedback?

• Community feedback will be considered as part of the finalisation of the draft strategy. Some of those ideas will be great, some will be easily implementable, others may not be feasible or possible to include. 

  Council will consider all feedback received in this time, and a revised version of the strategy will be presented to Council for endorsement in September 2018.

  Once endorsed, the final Integrated Transport Strategy will be released to the community.

• How can I be kept informed?

• If you would like to be added to our email update list to stay informed of this project and other Council consultations, please register for updates.