tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18909424.post116159816126880708..comments2024-03-24T23:01:11.766+11:00Comments on Melbourne on Transit: Peter Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413976934040474125noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18909424.post-1162103814023040232006-10-29T17:36:00.000+11:002006-10-29T17:36:00.000+11:00Peter,I suspect that the comments in regard to pub...Peter,<BR/><BR/>I suspect that the comments in regard to public transport were made in relation to policy and advocacy coordination and not necessarily operating the services.<BR/><BR/>There is perhaps some scope in reviewing council boundaries to better reflect like communities (example includes Casey and Greater Dandenong) but I doubt that another round of wholesale amalgamation is required.<BR/><BR/>Ultimately it does make it easier for one larger body to advocate than several smaller bodies. The Brisbane example has seen local government work in a much more coordinated fashion particularly in the application of a holistic vision for the city.<BR/><BR/>In Melbourne's case perhaps there is strength in a regional focus rather than necessarily needing larger local governments. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Alex Makin<BR/>www.alexmakin.com.auAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com