Goal 6: A Connected City

Expand and prioritise a connected, safe and easy to access pedestrian network

Proposed Actions:

61. Implement the Walking Plan

Make the municipality more bicycle friendly through our Bicycle Plan 2012-16 and endorse a new bicycle plan by March 2016

Proposed Actions:

62. Implement the Bike Plan

Implement the Transport Strategy 2012 for flexible and adaptable private transport, effective and integrate public transport and efficient urban freight

Proposed Actions:

63. Continue to work with the State Government on the Melbourne Metro Rail Project, including coordinating CoM's response to Environment Effects Statement planning process.

64. Progress a Planning Scheme Amendment to Panel for the purposes of revising motorcycle parking requirements in the Municipality.

65. Complete consultation and adopt the Elizabeth Street Streetscape Plan.

66. Identify an approach to require the appropriate amount of car parking in new developments in line with the objectives of Council’s Transport Strategy.

67. Implement and review the Car Share Policy.

68. Consult on the development of a masterplan for Spencer St, focusing on the area around Southern Cross Station.

69. Engage in the development of plans for the Western Distributor and advocate Council's position consistent with council policy