Agenda

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• Assessing the transport infrastructure needs of urban and regional communities
• Future recommendations
• Infrastructure projects accelerating growth and economic recovery

• Examining current and future growth opportunities at the Geelong Port
• The feasibility of moving car imports from Melbourne to Geelong

• Examining the differences in carbon intensity between transport modes and how that may affect transport operations

• Analysing the role of diffusing freight activities away from a single central metropolitan core as a solution to Melbourne’s current capacity constraints

• An overview of the Wimmera Regional Intermodal Freight Hub project
• Meeting the project’s objective of building the Wimmera region’s growth by reducing rail, road and ports bottlenecks
• Planning for and designing efficient and strategically located intermodal terminals to facilitate the transport of freight from one mode to another

• Strategies to attract the best talent and ensure the right people with the right skills are employed to build and operate our future transport network?
• Targeting skills shortages by developing, engaging and retaining your current workforce

• Why a road strategy was deemed necessary for Ballarat and what does it aim to achieve?
• Developing a strategy responsive to the needs and aspirations of the municipality
• Working with State Government bodies effectively to ensure the best result for the Ballarat community

• Examining the strength of Victoria’s economy and the appetite for transport infrastructure assets
• Priority setting models for funding decisions
• Sources of funding: Private, public, local, state and federal

• With unprecedented growth putting a squeeze on public transport capacity and encouraging unsustainable levels of private motor vehicle use what immediate and medium-term action is needed from transport planners and operators to prevent Melbourne from grinding to a halt?
• Encouraging urban and land-use planning around transport networks - Can the development of transit cities and activity centres across Victoria ease the congestion burden?
• Applying foresight and long-term planning to ensure Victoria’s future livability as the population continues to grow.

• What can we learn from leading practice and innovative strategy?

• How has Melbourne Airport attracted new airlines and services?
• Beyond catching planes – Insight into Melbourne Airport’s plans to meet future needs on and off the tarmac
• Progress update on Melbourne Airport’s international terminal redevelopment

• With demand on Melbourne’s roads continually increasing what strategies are being used to better manage our existing road network?
• How are Melbourne’s roads going to change to support a more sustainable transport future.

• Making walking, running and cycling an attractive and feasible option for Victorians