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CASEY.VIC.GOV.AU StreetsAhead Integrated Transport Strategy
This strategy provides guidance and direction on investment and improvements to all modes of transport.
Executive Summary
»» A ‘smart city’ approach to transport
planning is fundamental in improving
The average household in Casey makes transport conditions and reducing the
10 trips a day, with 83% made by the stress of commuting on residents.
private car. The projected 59% population
A growth in Casey by 2046 exhibiting the Applying a ‘Smart City’ approach will help
current mode split is unsustainable. understand transport issues and develop
effective solutions to address such issues.
Modelling of the transport network
anticipates significant congestion across the Achieving the strategic objectives of
network and continuing a business as usual StreetsAhead, will see positive transport
approach will result in negative effects on the and community outcomes, and create a
transport system and residents daily lives. connected City for everyone to work, live
B The vision of StreetsAhead is underpinned
and thrive in.
by the Council Vision to be Australia’s Most This Integrated Transport Strategy does
Liveable City which is set out in the Council not prescribe the specific actions or
Plan 2017–2021. detail particular transport programs of
improvement, but provides the strategic
The City of Casey is experiencing rapid population growth and The four strategic objectives of the strategy basis for Council decision making and
development. It has the highest car ownership rate per household required to realise the vision are: prioritising these decisions.
in Victoria. The City faces significant transport challenges. »» Establishing 20-minute
StreetsAhead, is an evidence-based The Integrated Transport Strategy neighbourhoods, where residents have
forward-thinking Integrated Transport recognises transport conditions will access to basic services within 20-minutes
Strategy for the City. worsen if targeted infrastructure is not by walking, cycling or public transport.
prioritised and a change in mode share »» Support and enhance sustainable
The Strategy provides guidance and
is not achieved. modes of transport, by prioritising
direction on investment and improvements
that are required for all modes of transport The StreetsAhead objectives, outcomes investment to make alternative modes
to be improved so the City effectively plans and actions are based on technical analysis of transport legitimate transport options.
for and gains the required level of investment of the network and findings from community »» Efficient and reliable network
in key infrastructure and mode shift required consultation. enables freight, vehicles and residents
for a Connected City. to undertake day-to-day activities in
a safe and timely manner.
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Contents
01 02 03 04
Executive Introduction Background Transport
summary conditions
in Casey
Page 03 Page 05 Page 06 Page 08
05 06 07 08
Roles and Planning Community Vision
Responsibilities context consultation
Page 10 Page 11 Page 13 Page 17
09 10 11 12
Objective 1: Objective 2: Objective 3: Objective 4:
Establish 20-minute Promote and Create an efficient Adopt a ‘smart city’
neighbourhoods enhance sustainable and reliable approach to
modes of transport network transport planning
Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22
Introduction
Transportation is the movement of Casey is one of the fastest growing
municipalities in Australia, with a population
people and goods from one place
of 313,000 and projected population of over
to another. The transport system 500,000 by 2040. Increasing population
underpins the ability to move growth and record car ownership and use is
around and carry out day-to-day placing pressure on transport infrastructure
and impacting the everyday life of Casey
activities. A safe, efficient and
residents.
accessible transport system can
The provision of transport infrastructure has
increase quality of life and enable
not kept pace with the population growth,
economic development. resulting in congestion and most significantly,
The performance of a transport system lack of transport alternatives. Rapid growth
carries social, economic and environmental and associated development has resulted in
consequences that impact on the a high proportion of car ownership and
community. Different modes of transport automobile-dependent communities.
have different requirements regarding Deficiencies in the transport network is
provision of infrastructure, behaviour and impacting economic productivity, and
perceptions, cost and sustainability. residents’ health and wellbeing.
Research shows private cars whilst effective The local government maintains and
are the least efficient mode of transport, operates the local road network, footpaths
whilst active modes of transport are the and cycle facilities and provides bus
most sustainable. transport infrastructure.
Integrated transport planning involves City of Casey plans for local transport and
providing for all modes of transport. Both land use, playing a critical role in achieving
integrated transport and land use planning integrated transport planning. This Integrated
help address the municipality’s long-term Transport Strategy sets out the current
challenges, such as substantial population transport conditions and the mandate for
growth and automobile dependence. improvement.
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Background
An Integrated Transport Strategy »» Public transport services analysis Continuing a business-as-usual approach to A list of priority infrastructure has been
covering current and future needs transport will result in congestion, transport concluded from network modelling and
plans for all modes of transport in
disadvantage and devastating impacts on extensive community consultation. The
conjunction with land use planning. »» The requirement for mode shift away
health and overall quality of life for Casey StreetsAhead action plan requires various
from the private car
Being StreetsAhead will mean facilitating residents. A forward-thinking integrated stakeholders to work together to achieve
efficient and effective sustainable transport »» Outcome from community engagement transport strategy is required to develop desired outcomes.
options. undertaken for the strategy alternative transport options to car and create
some connected City for Casey residents.
A refreshed Integrated Transport Strategy is »» Future opportunities that could support
required for Casey to reflect and keep pace transport outcomes. The roles and responsibilities of transport
with the growing community needs and planning in Victoria require a co-ordinated
The City of Casey currently has a population
current pressures facing the transport approach to achieve integrated transport
of around 313,000 (2017) people, making it
network. A technical document was planning.
the most populated municipality in Victoria.
prepared alongside the Integrated Transport
There is a necessity to advocate to the
Strategy to understand transport conditions, The projected population growth is to reach
Victorian State Government for the transport
pressures and patterns currently and 514,800 by 2041 with an average of 7,600
needs of Casey resident’s that are beyond
projected future conditions. The technical people moving to Casey each year.
the control of Council.
document details the following information: The current mode share split of 83% by
Council has modelled the performance of
»» Strategic alignment private car, and an average of 10 trips per
the transport network currently and to 2046,
household results in an unsustainable
»» Land use and transport network concluding extensive investment is required
transport system in Casey (Overleaf).
modelling covering the current, to keep pace with population growth that
2031 and 2046 scenarios Approximately 95,000 households in Casey we are currently behind on.
make almost one million trips on an average
»» Demographic, economic and day, at this rate, total trips made by Casey
lifestyle factors households are expected to grow more than
»» Travel patterns 1.6 million trips on an average day in 2046.
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FIGURE 01
Unsustainable
Transport
Congested network
1%
City of Casey 11% Mode share
Total trips per day
5%
Private car
10 trips per house
1,600,000
The Public transport
59% population growth Unsustainable Walking
Transport Cycling
948,695
Continuum
2016 2046
83%
Social Transport
exclusion stress
Vulnerability Inactivity and
to rising oil lack of access
prices to healthy food
Increased Less time
domestic with family
violence and friends
Impact of automobile dependence
Option 01
07
Transport conditions
in Casey
The City of Casey has the highest kept pace with population growth and with There are large residential catchments in modes a viable alternative to the car. Casey
growth predicted to continue, more car Casey that are poorly serviced by public has seen a significant decline in walking and
rate of car ownership in Victoria,
trips are being added to the network. transport, giving little or no alternatives to cycling to school over the past years, which
where over 60% of households the car. Majority of public transport trips aligns with the habits of much of Australia.
Automobile dependence is prevalent in
own two or more cars and are for trips towards central Melbourne
Casey, resulting in negative social, There is poor active transport access in
households average 10 trips environmental and health implications. Car
and not within Casey.
many parts of the municipality, due to a
per day, with 83% of trips made dependency is resulting in disproportionate Many residents do not have easy access to culture change and poor walking and
by car (Census, 2016). amounts of time spent travelling and public transport and for shorts trip around cycling infrastructure. There is a significant
residents are susceptible to increasing Casey, the car is the most convenient opportunity to facilitate mode shift of short
The current transport patterns, and lack of fuel prices. Development has resulted in transport option. Those who do not have trips from the car to sustainable transport,
transport alternatives is not a sustainable unequal access to essential food outlets1 easy access to public transport include the through both planning for and investing in
transport system. across the municipality, where 84% of transport disadvantaged; young people, sustainable transport infrastructure, and
Indicators of an unsustainable system residential properties are more than 400m elderly, low income earners and those with influencing travel behaviour. An increase
include: the network being frequently from an essential food outlet (Healthy Food mobility challenges. Transport disadvantage in transport by active modes have the
congested, negative impacts on economic Connect, 2016). Unequal access to health and social exclusion is exacerbated, potential to dramatically improve health
productivity and the wellbeing of our food and car dependence has resulted specifically in the Growth Areas of Casey. and congestion, and allow for more time
residents. These unsustainable transport in poor nutrition, inactivity and obesity Investment into alternative modes of transport to be spent with their family and friends.
indicators are frequent in the Casey becoming a significant issue in Casey. is imperative to ensure transport disadvantage
In addition, the technical analysis of the
transport network. and social exclusion is improved and Casey
transport network found:
becomes a connected City.
The City of Casey is growing rapidly, evident
Public transport is infrequent and poorly »» The coverage of the bus network is
by new residential greenfield developments, Pedestrian and cycling infrastructure
used, with only 8% of all trips made by currently inadequate to many of the
which is forecasted to continue. New provides access to affordable transport,
public transport (Census, 2016). new estates in Casey. The reliability and
Greenfield areas have been developed with physical fitness and recreation. In addition,
frequency of the bus network is not a
little or no alternative transport options to the appropriate active transport infrastructure
good as what is required for a connected
car, resulting in exacerbated traffic and social reduces the first and last mile effect of public
transport system. Proactive planning and
exclusion. Transport infrastructure has not transport2, making sustainable transport
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FIGURE 02
City of Casey – City of Casey –
Vehicle kilometres travelled (VKT) Vehicle hours travelled
investment into the bus network are 15,000,000 60,000
required if a mode shift away from the car
is going to be achieved and to make the
transport system accessible for all.
»» Parking at railway stations is a significant 50,000
pain point in the integrated transport 12,000,000
system and the ability for residents to
travel to work.
»» Connectivity of the walking and cycling 40,000
network reduces the ability for people to
use active transport modes for short trips. 9,000,000
»» The accessibility to transport in Casey is
not as good as what is should be. This 30,000
requirement for a better-connected
transport system is fundamental to the
6,000,000
functioning of the community and health
and well-being of Casey residents.
20,000
»» There is significant congestion on the
network that requires upgrades to
key arterials and intersections for the
3,000,000
transport network to function effectively.
10,000
1
Essential food outlet refers to those outlets that provide
items essential for a healthy diet. 2016 2046 2016 2046
2
The first and last mile effect refers to the beginning
and end of the journey between taking public transport. 0 0
09Roles and
responsibilities
The provision of transport Federal government State Government Local Government
infrastructure, planning and Responsible for the framework underpinning Transport for Victoria (TfV) – responsible City of Casey Council – responsible
delivery of transport services is: road, rail, maritime and aviation transport for the planning and coordination of all for maintenance and operation of the
in Australia. Federal Government is also transport systems in Victoria, essentially local roads.
involved through funding, in transport acting as the umbrella agency for Public
Council is also responsible for the
projects largely carried out by the State. Transport Victoria and VicRoads.
planning and design of paths and
The Department of Infrastructure and Public Transport Victoria (PTV) – trails, walking and cycling infrastructure
Regional Development provides strategy responsible for providing, coordinating within the City of Casey.
policy advice to assist the Federal and promoting public transport in Victoria.
Local Government is a responsible
Government to shape the framework
VicRoads – responsible for the planning and authority for the integrated transport
underpinning road, rail, maritime and
operation of the declared arterial network. planning of its area.
aviation transport across Australia.
VicTrack – owns, maintains and operates
rail infrastructure and associated railway
land corridor.
Department of Economic Development,
– transport regulatory policy and supports
major transport projects to improve public
and private transport infrastructure in urban
and rural Victoria.
Infrastructure Victoria – provide independent
and expert advice about Victoria’s current
and future infrastructure needs.
10Planning context
The development of StreetsAhead in C21 with specific objectives, outcomes and »» Diversity Access and Inclusion Policy 2016, neighbourhoods, where residents have
actions to improve the transport network. including the Accessibility Action Plan; access to basic services and jobs within
considers relevant transport and
20-minutes. This concept has been
land use strategies in place The Casey Planning Scheme details the »» Paths and Trails Strategy 2012;
incorporated into StreetsAhead as strategic
local planning provisions regarding land-use
covering Casey prepared by the »» Road Management Plan 2015; and objectives, where local jobs and access
transport. The Planning Scheme specifies
Federal and State Government, that planning in Casey should ensure an »» Various Urban Design Frameworks.
to basic services becomes a fundamental
requirement to reduce congestion and
regional authorities and within the integrated and sustainable transport system,
The Accessibility Action Plan includes promote alternative modes of transport.
City of Casey. providing access to opportunities and
improving the accessibility of the transport
contributes to environmental sustainability. Other relevant State Government policies
The Council Plan 2017–2021 adopted a system and best practice planning for
StreetsAhead aligns with the Casey planning and plans include:
vision for Casey to create Australia’s most transport. Achieving these are imperative
scheme, giving further strategic direction
liveable City. One of the strategic objectives to achieve the vision of Casey being a »» Cycling into the Future 2013–23:
to achieving an integrated and sustainable
of the Council Plan is to create a City with connected City for all. Victoria’s Cycling Strategy that aims to
transport system.
an accessible and well-connected transport grow and support cycling in Victoria.
Outside of Casey, Plan Melbourne 2017–
network. Sustainable Transport is a key enabler for
2015 is the Victorian Government’s vision »» Network Redevelopment Plan –
the success of many of Council’s strategies
Sustainable transport is a major focus for of the City, and guides Melbourne’s growth Metropolitan Rail: The PTV Network
and policies. These strategies and policies
Council’s long-term goals. Casey C21 is and challenges over the next thirty years. Development Plan is a long-term
aim to create a more connected and
Council’s long-term blueprint for shaping development plan for the public transport
accessible transport system for Casey Plan Melbourne identifies the need for
the City of Casey’s future. network. The Network Development Plan
residents. StreetsAhead has a strategic better connected services and infrastructure
details the network redesign to meeting
Casey C21 identifies congestion as an objective that focuses on promoting and in the suburbs. The strategy identifies that
the growing demands of Melbourne,
issue forecasted to get worse. enhancing more sustainable modes of future prosperity and liveability is influenced
maximise opportunities for coordination
transport. Key strategies and policies include: by how well we manage and develop the
Council continues to actively work to and expansion of the network.
transport system.
improve public transport, provide and »» Municipal Health & Wellbeing
advocate for better infrastructure and prioritise Plan 2013-2017; This idea is reiterated in StreetsAhead, as it
investment. The vision and strategic objectives is acknowledged the transport network is
»» Municipal Strategic Statement 2017;
of StreetsAhead builds on the issues identified fundamental in improving quality of life. Plan
»» Sustainability Plan 2010; Melbourne includes establishing 20-minute
11FIGURE 03
Planning context Strategic alignment of
continued the transport strategy
»» Regional Network Development Plan: Figure 03 demonstrates the relationship
guides short, medium and long-term of StreetsAhead and other Council
priorities required to improve public planning documents. Council Plan vision
transport in regional Victoria.
Casey C21: Council’s long-term blueprint for shaping the City of Casey
»» Victoria’s 30-year Infrastructure Strategy: City of Casey Vision – Creating Australia’s Most Liveable City of Casey
sets out required infrastructure initiatives City of Casey Council Plan 2017–2021
to be delivered to help create the best
possible future for Victoria. This includes
the Clyde Rail extension as a key
infrastructure priority.
Strategy Sustainability Plan
StreetsAhead Integrated
Transport Strategy Municipality Health & Well Being Plan
Paths & Trails Strategy
Cycling Strategy
‘Creating Implementation Diversity, Access
Australia’s most ible and Inclusion Policy
h an acceess
liveable city’ A city wit-co nnect
and wellrt network.
d StreetsAhead Action Plan
transpo Advocacy Smart City Strategy
Council Plan Annual
COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 3 26 City of Casey
Action Plan Various Development Plans
Accessibility Action Plan
12Community
Consultation
The development of the Integrated
Transport Strategy has been Casey Next Focus groups July – Sept 2016
informed by robust community
consultation. Casey City Council
engaged with the community,
key stakeholders and transport Focus groups and
Market Research July 2017
experts to get a thorough telephone surveys
understanding of the transport
challenges in Casey and to
develop innovative solutions Casey Conversations Online survey and
to achieve desired transport Oct – Nov 2017
Web page interactive webviewer
outcomes.
Consultation took place in the form of:
Surveys On the ground surveys Oct 2017
World café style
Workshop Oct 2017
workshop
13Community Consultation
continued
Those engaged in the consultation process From the 2,538 individual responses over a Casey Conversations
were particularly responsive regarding sever week period, ten key vision statements
transport improvements, challenges and emerged as the most commonly referred to “Casey would be a very welcoming An interactive webpage on Casey
what is desired for the transport network in aspiration for Casey. One of these vision place to live knowing there is regular Conversations (Casey’s community
Casey. Specific findings from community statements included: A well-connected and reliable transport.” consultation tool) was launched during
engagement are highlighted below: place. Specifically, a well-connected place, October 2017. The online webpage is open
Casey Resident to the public and was also distributed via
where residents can get from place to place
weblink to a database of approximately
Casey Next easily, in a timely and comfortable manner
Market Research 2,000 residents. The page allowed for
made up 10% of the reported aspirations by
Casey Next is the engagement program the community. A safe place where everyone residents to participate in community
Research was conducted to identify
that was undertaken between July and feels safe spending time in and moving consultation regarding the Integrated
community views on priority projects to
September 2016, designed to build a around the streets, in local neighbourhoods, Transport Strategy through a survey,
inform the advocacy efforts of Council.
deeper understanding of the growing on public transport and at home makes interactive web map and to register
The research involved eight focus group
Casey community and their needs and up 17% of recorded aspirations. attendance of an evening workshop.
discussions and a telephone survey of
expectations of Council.
Improving transport was the most important 800 people from within the City of Casey. Over 2,800 people visited the Casey
Casey Next engagement involved a seven- council service theme for the Casey Conversations page including more than 180
Comparable to the findings from Casey
week engagement program with local community. To address the service theme survey responses and 248 markers places
Next, the Market Research found that there
businesses, residents and visitors to Casey. of improving transport, the following was across the network identifying areas of
are significant projects in the municipality
Those involved could share their vision, needs identified as the key issue: improvement for different modes and areas
that residents believe are highly important
and what they deemed the most important of the transport network that currently work
»» Advocating for better public transport and and Council advocacy is critical.
Council services. Casey Next reached around well. The survey on Casey Conversations
480,000 people, with more than 3,600 people arterial roads (protecting the environment tested the strategic objectives, allowing
being directly involved. Particular effort was and improving transport. residents to communicate their view of what
made to reach out to those who are typically The community has expressed the a connected City in Casey could look like and
harder to reach in engagement processes, requirement of Council to advocate to what would it take for them to use alternative
such as Culturally and Linguistically Diverse State Government and other agencies modes of transport.
(CALD), youth and children, Aboriginal to invest in the network to meet the
people, elderly and those with a disability. transport needs of the residents.
14Analysis of community feedback from – Safety improvements (10%) »» The most common suggestion residents
residents found: believed how transport could be improved
– Bus improvements (8%)
for them was faster and more frequent
»» Of the 248 markers placed across the
– More walking facilities (8%) public transport.
network, the most common feedback
included the extension of the railway line The top two services that residents would »» Footpaths and cycle facilities were
in Cranbourne to Clyde, major arterial like to be within 20 minutes of walking, the most common suggestion for
road upgrades and additional walking cycling or public transport: how residents could be encouraged
and cycling facilities. to take sustainable transport modes
»» Public transport to key centres
for more trips.
»» When asked what a connected City in (78%), and
Casey would look like the four most
»» Local shops and services (70%)
common themes includes:
“I dream of the day the Cranbourne train
– Better buses (20%) On-the-ground Surveys line is extended to provide high capacity
– Better reliability/frequency/coverage Over four days, on the ground surveys were transport to the housing boom east of
of current transport options (19%) undertaken at key locations across Casey. Cranbourne.”
– Better integration/integrations These surveys looked to get residents Casey Resident
between modes (15%) feedback on their current travel patterns and
how transport could be improved for them.
– More investment into sustainable Approximately 40 residents participated
transport infrastructure (14%) in these surveys across Cranbourne and
»» In response to what would encourage Narre Warren Activity Centres. The following
residents to use public transport, walking conclusions were drawn from the surveys:
and cycling instead of the car, the »» The most commonly cited reason for
following four themes were most common: choosing their transport mode was
– General PT improvements (23%) because it is well connected to their
origin and destination.
15Community Consultation
continued
Workshop Summary of feedback
A diverse range of residents attended an A summary of the findings of the workshop are provided below. The community has consistently provided
evening workshop to test the strategic feedback regarding the following five themes:
Most common concerns: Strongly desired
objectives. For each strategic objective,
»» Feel unsafe walking and »» Real time information
three questions were asked at the table
cycling throughout Casey across the network
allowing the group to think of innovative
ideas and communicate their thoughts on »» Existing active transport »» Rail extension from Transport issues are impacting
the transport network in Casey. infrastructure is not connected Cranbourne to Clyde day to day activities
»» Significant areas of congestion »» Connected and extensive
An example of some of questions
affecting daily travel cycling infrastructure
workshopped included:
»» Parking at train stations »» Better road infrastructure Improved connection across
»» What are the current barriers and
is inadequate »» Better disabled access to modes and between facilities
constraints for you to access services
transport options
within 20 minutes? Barriers to behaviour change
»» What would encourage you to walk/ »» Car is more timely and convenient Frequently cited ideas included:
Support the need for a program
cycle for short trips? than any other transport option »» On demand transport services of bus and rail upgrades
»» Public transport does not »» Express shuttle buses connecting
»» What are the current pain points for
adequately serve travel habits estates to train station
you in the Casey transport network?
of residents
»» Incentivise people to use
»» What are the current barriers to Better active transport facilities
»» Must travel significant alternative modes instead
behaviour change/ moving away
distance to work of the car
from automobile dependence?
»» Poor perception of public »» Park and ride scheme
transport (safety concerns)
Desire a well-connected City
16Vision The City of Casey is a connected City for everybody to work, live and thrive in.
Strategy Strategic Objectives
StreetsAhead is a long-term plan that provides the framework to
effectively plan for and invest into the transport network. The vision of a
connected City looks to establish a connected transport network that 20
min
reduces travel time and promotes economic development and social
inclusion. A
B C
A connected city offers transport options StreetsAhead is driven by the needs of the
which are both safe and convenient community and reflects the residents vision 01 02
alternatives to the car. Advocated by the for the transport system. Four strategic
20-minute neighbourhood concept, a objectives have been developed that Establish 20-minute Promote and enhance
better-connected transport network enables underpin the overall vision of Casey as neighbourhoods sustainable transport modes
easy access to local services (social, a connected City. Outcomes for each
recreational, retail) and provides local jobs. strategic objective have been developed,
The vision of StreetsAhead for the City of reflecting what is required and desired
Casey to be ‘a Connected City’ is ambitious for the transport network.
and forms the basis for developing strategic
The StreetsAhead action plan sits beside
objectives, design outcomes and provide
this document, detailing the initiatives,
actions to improve the transport system.
programs and undertakings required to P
make Casey a connected City.
03 04
Create an efficient Adopt a ‘smart city’ approach
and reliable network to transport planning
18OBJECTIVE 01
Establish 20-minute 20
neighbourhoods min
A
B C
The ‘20-minute neighbourhood’ time spent in the car. Active transport would The benefits of 20-minute neighbourhoods
become prevalent, having positive impacts are numerous, including a reduction in
concept centres on residents
on social and physical wellbeing of the commute time and stress, so residents can
having access to all amenities and community. Residents would feel safe spend more time with family and friends. Establishing 20-minute
basic services within 20-minutes by using the transport network by all modes neighbourhoods anticipate
Further benefits include a reduction in
walking, cycling or public transport. of transport.
expenditure on transport costs and more the following outcomes:
The idea of a 20-minute neighbourhood To achieve 20-minute neighbourhoods, physical exercise is incorporated into daily life.
»» Majority of Casey residents can
originates from the Portland Plan, describing investment is required into alternative
Proposed 20-minute neighbourhoods access their day to day needs
a measurable neighbourhood strategy where transport infrastructure in areas that are
could result in a concentration of jobs in key within 20 minutes by walking,
‘quality, reliable basic services must be currently underserviced. Specifically, areas
activity centres with good accessibility by all cycling or public transport.
provided for all’ (City of Portland, 2012, pp. 6, of Greenfield development need alternative
transport modes, facilitating social inclusion
84). Therefore, day-to-day activities don’t transport provisions in the form of public »» Walking and cycling are
and high density, mixed use developments.
require large commute times, resulting in transport and walking and cycling convenient transport modes
Activities benefit from economies of scale,
positive economic, environmental and social infrastructure. Local jobs, council-run, and for short trips.
establishing these in key activity centres in
outcomes. state-run services are required to be in
Casey has benefits for businesses, residents »» Footpaths and bicycle facilities
suitable distances to residential catchments.
Schools, shopping centres and recreational and the urban form. effectively link from residential
facilities are concentrated near residential Having local jobs and services as well as areas to shops and services.
areas. A fundamental aspect of the 20-minute alternative transport provisions will make
»» Public transport is an accessible
neighbourhood is access to local jobs, the car less convenient. With safe and
mode for residents.
open space and the natural environment. appropriate infrastructure, walking and
cycling short distances across Casey will »» Maximise local employment
City of Casey residents make approximately
become an attractive and convenient option. opportunities.
10 trips per household per day, with 83%
Residents of all ages can incorporate active
made by car. Adopting the 20-minute
transport in their daily journeys and feel safe
neighbourhood concept strives to reduce
doing so.
the number of trips taken, and decrease
19OBJECTIVE 02
Promote and enhance
sustainable modes of transport
Sustainable transport includes provision for sustainable transport modes will investment needs to ensure both greater
aid social inclusion and reduce transport coverage and frequency throughout Casey.
walking, cycling and public
stress associated with transport costs
transport. Sustainable modes and congestion.
There are also significant greenfield
developments that are not services by By promoting and enhancing
of transport help meet the needs
Increased public transport and walking and public transport or pedestrian connectivity. sustainable transport modes,
of the current population with cycling trips are required to move away from the following outcomes are
Better connection of the path network has
the least harmful effect on future automobile dependence. The benefits of anticipated for the transport
potential for modal shift to walking and
generations. more trips made by sustainable transport
cycling. Shared and linking paths and bike
network and Casey community:
include increased health benefits.
Specifically, the goal of sustainable lanes on local roads, cycling maps, signage, »» Increase in school trips made
transport is to ensure that environmental, Amenity is increased when sustainable parking and end of trip facilities are critical by active transport
social and economic concerns are taken transport modes are prevalent and popular. in encouraging a greater mode share of
Making alternative modes of transport more cycling. Ensuring that design maximises »» The community feels safe and
into consideration in all decisions affecting
attractive is critical in attaining a greater safety, so cyclists do not have to be ‘brave’ confident using active transport
transportation design and construction
mode split. Through safe design, to cycle will facilitate greater mode shift modes for short trips.
(MOST, 1999).
connectivity and greater priority to from the car to cycling. »» Increased investment in
City of Casey requires a more sustainable sustainable transport modes, they will
School trips are mostly made by driving to sustainable transport
transport system, to give residents legitimate become a convenient and legitimate
and from school and for extra-curricular infrastructure.
transport options and incentives to use transport alternative to the car.
different modes. activities. There is a significant opportunity »» Community acceptance of
There have been strong growth rates in here to encourage more sustainable modes sustainable transport modes
Currently, automobile dependence is causing public transport usage across several cities of transport (walking and cycling) through as being legitimate transport
social exclusion and transport stress by in Australia.3 It is recognised by all levels of a behaviour change and investment into choices.
reducing alternative transport options and government that public transport investment infrastructure.
increasing total transport costs. Better is critical and fundamental to a city’s mobility
and overall functioning. Public transport
3
http://atrf.info/papers/2012/2012_Curtis_Scheurer.pdf
20OBJECTIVE 03
Efficient and
reliable network
An efficient and reliable transport high numbers of road-based freight times are also important for freight to ensure
movements, often exacerbating traffic deliveries are met, costs are kept down, and
network moves people and goods
congestion on the network. Traffic congestion their journey is safe.
safely, in a timely manner and is is associated with loss of productivity,
Strategic investment into the road and Establishing an efficient and
accessible for all. increased travel times, and environmental
public transport network plays a key role reliable network is anticipated
impact that all reduce liveability in Casey.
This objective strives for an efficient use of in making the network efficient and reliable. to have the following outcomes:
resources to enable economic productivity Funding is required from all stakeholders in The duplication and extension of the
and social connection. Connectivity across the network to improve infrastructure and Cranbourne rail line the most significant piece
»» Proactive and effective planning of
modes and distance, accessible land use and make the network more efficient. of infrastructure required in Casey to help
our transport network to respond
support of alternative modes are key factors meet the transport needs of residents. Rail
Safety is a key component of an efficient and to the growth pressures in Casey.
in ensuring an efficient and reliable transport and bus network improvements will provide
reliable network. Areas of high road safety
network in Casey. residents with alternative transport options »» Transport infrastructure and
risk require investigation and intervention
to the car, reducing congestion and create a services are delivered in a timely
The transport network is designed to enable measures developed to increase reliability and
more efficient and reliable transport network manner responding to network
the movement of people and goods, often ensure a safe network. The use of alternative
for residents. Many roads and intersections and community needs.
with conflicting priorities and incompatible modes of transport is not safe in some parts
across the network are at capacity and in
transport modes. Transport systems are more of the network, reiterating that investment into »» Cranbourne rail line duplication
peak times suffer significant congestion that
efficient when they provide for multiple modes active transport infrastructure is necessary. It and extension are delivered in
exacerbates existing safety issues. Investment
of transport, giving users choice on the most is acknowledged that local government plays the next five years.
needs to be prioritised into infrastructure
suitable mode for each trip. Creating priority a critical role in managing road safety.
upgrades at these key locations. »» Fast, frequent, reliable and
for different modes such as bike and bus
Reliable travel time is important to economic connected bus network across
lanes and applying technology to improve Forward and co-ordinated planning of our
productivity and commuters alike. There are Casey.
and encourage resource efficient modes. transport network is required to keep pace
routes along the Casey network that are
with population growth and establish a »» Existing transport infrastructure
The City of Casey’s increased growth and unreliable for drivers, and some public
connected City. Through appropriate planning and resources are used efficiently
lack of alternative transport provision has transport services deliver unreliable arrival
channels, effective transport planning should and effectively.
resulted in higher proportion of car ownership times. As travel time becomes unreliable,
be undertaken to understand transport effects
and car-based commuting trips. There are residents get frustrated which leads to unsafe
of new developments and ensure they are
driving manoeuvres and stress. Reliable travel
being appropriately provided for.
21OBJECTIVE 04
Adopt a ‘smart city’ approach P
to transport planning
The concept of a ‘smart city’ Through this technology, transport planning
can ensure greater participation and shared
involves how both information
knowledge of the transport network.
and communication technologies
Currently, there are no intelligent transport
can improve the functioning of › Real time information
› Dynamic signage solutions in the form of real-time public
the urban environment. › Adaptive signal control transport information along the Casey bus
Smart cities harness technology to increase routes. Data is not well harnessed to
› Self-driving cars
the quality of life of its residents. As cities Intelligent › Automated shuttles improve network efficiencies and to improve
grow, transport challenges increase, however, Transport access. There is significant opportunity to
the application of technology and data can Systems improve transport planning in Casey through
help develop transport solutions. the analysis of data.
As Casey continues to grow, smart transport Integrating the transport system with
solutions including using real time data and technology will also maximise the use of
analysing transport data of the transport existing resources and infrastructure.
Connected Automated
network become increasingly important to A smart city approach includes integrating
Vehicle Vehicle
ensure mobility and become better sources of mobility data, including the data
Systems Systems
connected. from public transportation, road sensors,
Intelligent transport solutions and both surveys and social statistics, and social
information and communication technology media. Transport systems have large
can provide residents with up-to-date, amounts of data, utilising this data to its full
convenient information on all modes of potential to create valuable strategies should
› GPS navigation › Automated parking
transport. Residents should have access › Smartphone linking › Traffic Jam Assist be undertaken. The application of data
to information on all modes of transport in › Lane-keep Assist analytics helps us understand how our
Casey to make informed travel choices. transport network operates and provides
opportunity for solutions and improvement.4
22Transport models driven by smart technology
can better connect Casey.
Real-time demand tracking allows for
on-demand services to operate efficiently The following outcomes are sought
across the network. Ridesharing can after by adopting a smart city
complement public transport when a service approach to transport planning:
is not available or suitable for the trip.
Ridesharing is also a valuable economic »» Smart data analytics inform
opportunity for facilitating local jobs in Casey. transport decisions.
»» Intelligent transport solutions are
applied across the transport
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»» Transport options driven by smart
technology are encouraged.
»» Casey residents have easy
access to information of available
transport choices.
»» Real time information is available.Contact
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