Another video special, this time on Infrastructure Victoria's 30 year 2025 - 2055 strategy released a few days ago on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
IV strongly recommends better use of existing infrastructure including faster and more frequent trains, trams and buses. This is a higher priority than 'Big Build' road and rail projects that have dominated this government's agenda since 2014. However outer suburban rail and inner-middle suburban tram extensions are still recommended to support growth and housing development. The strategy makes some fairly pointed comments about the need for more progress on matter such as PT network accessibility and bus network reform.
My video below gives you a summary of the strategy, my thoughts and some ideas on where its emphasis could have been stronger.
My video below gives you a summary of the strategy, my thoughts and some ideas on where its emphasis could have been stronger.
The strategy has received significant media coverage including from ABC, Guardian, Australasian Bus & Coach and The Indian Sun (last two with supportive reactions from the Fix Dandy Buses campaign).
IV is a publicly funded but independent advisory body. It is freer in what it can say than the Department of Transport and Planning but the government can take or leave its recommendations as they see fit.
IV is a publicly funded but independent advisory body. It is freer in what it can say than the Department of Transport and Planning but the government can take or leave its recommendations as they see fit.
After watching the video I recommend reading the strategy and supporting documents.
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