Councils from Melbourne’s north have banded together to call on community members to give their input on the impacts of unreliable transport in their daily lives.
The connect Melbourne’s north campaign launched on Tuesday 7 October and brought together the municipalities of Hume, Whittlesea, Darebin, Merri-bek, Mitchell, and Nillumbik in a push for investment in public transport, connectivity, and active transport networks across the fast growing regions.
The campaign is led by the Northern Council Alliance advocating for transport improvements in better bus and rail networks, safer walking/cycling paths, improved health infrastructure, and road projects.
It came after recognition by councils of overloaded roads, unsafe bike links, and inadequate services in rural areas, as well as a lack of connected services in the inner suburbs.
Northern Councils Alliance chair and Merri-bek mayor Helen Davidson said community voices would help power the next stage of advocacy.
“Our region is one of the fastest growing in the country, yet our transport network hasn’t kept up,” Cr Davidson said.
“We need more than words – we need commitment and investment.”
Community members are being asked to visit www.connectmelbournesnorth.com and record their experiences to guide the way councils will deal with the proposed issues.
