Draft Transport Strategy at a glance

The purpose of the Maroondah Transport Strategy is to:

• PRIORITISE Council’s transport actions
• Inform ADVOCACY with potential project partners
• INFORM the development of emerging and future Council strategies, plans and projects
• Show COMMITMENT to transport project priorities for funding bodies and project partners

1. Support compact and liveable activity centres. 

For example, Ringwood Metropolitan Activity Centre or Croydon Major Activity Centre.

2. Enhance cross region transit corridors. 

This includes major trails, pathways, roads and railway lines that should be our quickest forms of transport that has capacity to take the biggest volume of movement. For example, Lilydale to Belgrave rail line, major arterial roads including Maroondah Highway and bike trails such as the Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.

3. Deliver integrated, resilient and safe transport networks. 

This is a network where people have choice as to what mode of transport they want to catch, at suitable times, where they feel safe and it is accessible. 

For example, Melbourne CBD and Box Hill feature train, walking and cycling options that can be utilised interchangeably. 

4. Transition to low-carbon transport and economy.

For example, active transport (such as walking, cycling) and electric vehicles, which omit low or no carbon emissions. 

5. Deliver safe, accessible and low-stress pedestrian and cycling routes. 

For example, a walking or cycling route that is comfortable, safe and accessible for all individual users.

6. Pilot new and emerging transport systems and services.

For example, car sharing services, electric vehicle charging stations and intelligent park systems, which can be seen at Eastland and Devon Street Carpark. 

1. Incentives for sustainable transport options.

2. Advocating for investment in public transport systems and road upgrades to make them safer and usable for all road users. 

3. Enhance key transport routes through Maroondah to better cater for a range of transport options.

4. Using data and technology to better manage streets, trails, pathways and car parking. 

5. Implement footpath and bicycle upgrades through large infrastructure projects. 

6. Consider alternative shared transport options.

Please note that terminology has been simplified in some areas. Please reference the draft Strategy for official wording.

1. Ensuring transport allows more people to live in closer proximity to transport hubs in a sustainable way.

2. Enhanced transport system that is future-proofed, user-friendly and is convenient for those living, working and visiting our city.

3. Council will consider and deliver public safety, road safety and general safety in all transport project delivery.

4. Reduce car use for short trips within Maroondah.

5. Enhanced streets, places and routes for pedestrians and people on bikes to support local living in our neighbourhoods.

6. Increase awareness and use of sustainable modes of transport. 

7. Increase use of data and technology to maximise the use of existing roads and car parking.

8. Increase use of public transport through improved transport services that arrive more often, on time and when needed (eg. later at night).

Please note that terminology has been simplified in some areas. Please reference the draft Strategy for official wording.