A revamped bus network across Craigieburn and Mickleham will provide better access, coverage and more convenient services for residents, according to Yuroke MP Ros Spence.
Ms Spence said bus routes and timetables will be expanded across three key routes from April, as part of “one of the biggest-ever improvements to public transport access in Melbourne’s outer north”.
She said the revamped bus network had been designed to keep pace with residential growth and provide better transport options.
As part of the changes, routes 525, 528 and 529 will be realigned to better meet the passenger demands, with new bus stops to be built and more services provided.
Route 525 (Donnybrook Station to Craigieburn Station via Mickleham) is being realigned to improve access to schools and community facilities in Mickleham, with services to cover to Gaayip-Yagila and Holy Cross primary schools, as well as the Botanical and Trijena estates and new communities along Highlander Drive. Two additional services will also be added on Sundays.
Extending Route 528 (Craigieburn Station to Craigieburn Central) will provide additional coverage across the Aston estate and direct access to Elevation Secondary College and the Aston Village Shopping Centre.
Route 529 (Craigieburn Station to Craigieburn North via Craigieburn Central) will be extended along Brookfield Boulevard and Grand Boulevard towards the Trillium estate.
The improvements to the Craigieburn and Mickleham bus network are an initiative of Victoria’s Bus Plan, improving the state’s bus network to better meet demand, improve accessibility and performance, and deliver value for money, Ms Spence said.
“Our community is growing – so we’re delivering a better bus network that improves coverage, access and provides more services.
“These changes will make it easier to access local schools, workplaces, shops and services across Craigieburn and Mickleham.”
Timetables and further information will be released in the coming months via ptv.vic.gov.au
