Transport Integration Act 2010
The Transport Integration Act 2010 is a law enacted by the Parliament of the State of Victoria, Australia. The Act is the prime transport statute in Victoria, having replaced major parts of the Transport Act 1983, which was renamed as the Transport Act 1983.
Transport Integration Act 2010
Clifton Hill railway station provides an example of integrated transport and land use planning at local level. The station services suburban trains to and from the city of Melbourne on the Hurstbridge and Mernda railway lines. Bus services operate near the station on Hoddle Street. The station also has a number of bicycle racks. In addition, the station has car parking facilities and is within walking distance of tram services on Queens Parade.
Shot of the airport control tower and a United B747 at Melbourne Airport. Transport to and from the airport is currently only available by car or bus. The absence of an integrated rail link has been a matter of public debate in Victoria in recent years.
A train loaded with containers at Swanson Dock East at the Port of Melbourne. Legislation like the Transport Integration Act and its underlying policy framework seeks to prompt State and local government agencies to improve transport and land use integration. Future Government policies and projects can be expected to result in improved rail connectivity at places like Victoria's ports.
Director of Public Transport
The Director of Public Transport was the head of the Public Transport Division (PTD) of the Victorian Department of Transport. PTD was the government agency responsible for promoting, providing, coordinating and regulating public transport in the state of Victoria, Australia between August 1999 and June 2013. The Director of Public Transport was created as a statutory office supported by staff of the Department of Transport.
Metro Trains Melbourne X'trapolis train, part of the suburban train fleet in Melbourne. In 2009, the Director of Public Transport entered into a franchise contract with Metro for the provision of train services in metropolitan Melbourne. The contract has since been transferred to Public Transport Victoria.
Buses in Melbourne and regional areas were operated by private providers under contract to the Director of Public Transport.
Taxis and trams in Melbourne. Taxis in Victoria were regulated by the Victorian Taxi Directorate, a business unit previously located in the office of the Director of Public Transport.
A tram operated by Yarra Trams under contract to the Director of Public Transport at Spencer Street in Melbourne.