ACCESS DOCKLANDS A Strategy FOR THE DOCKLANDS TRANSPORT NETWORK

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Produced by Places Victoria and City of Melbourne 710 Collins Street, Docklands, Victoria 3008

Publication date: March 2013

Maps and figures shown are for illustration purposes only and are correct as at publication date. Contents

p10 p28 p38 executive summary The need for Docklands travel infrastructure targets p12 Vision and p29 P42 Recommendations Supporting Policies Main challenges and Strategies and opportunities p13 Short term p32 p44 action plan Docklands Vision and objectives Travel Patterns p14 p45 Concept plan p33 Strategic approach Resident Travel p20 Patterns p46 Introduction Walking and cycling p34 p22 Worker Travel p48 Aim of Access Patterns Public transport Docklands p35 p50 p23 Visitor Travel Roads Development of Patterns Access Docklands p52 p35 Programs and policies p26 Transport user needs Strategic Context p56 p36 Implementation p26 Future Travel Demands Melbourne’s Emerging central city Area p37 Inner west p27 travel demands Gateway to the west

4 Access Docklands 5 Access Docklands presents a vision of Docklands as an integrated, accessible and vibrant waterfront precinct at the heart of Melbourne’s new central city area. Executive summary Executive summary

Purpose of Access Docklands Study Method Key findings of Access Docklands

Access Docklands has been prepared by Places Victoria Access Docklands has been developed through an extensive Docklands travel patterns Docklands as a demonstration of transit oriented development and the City of Melbourne, in conjunction with UrbanTrans. program of consultation and analysis, including: Melbourne Docklands is performing as a successful transit The transport challenge in Docklands and central Melbourne more Key contributors to the project include Docklands residents, • The deployment of travel needs and behaviour surveys to more oriented development, with very high proportions of walking, generally is to improve livability, accessibility and productivity workers, business owners and a range of government agencies. than 19,000 Docklands workers, Docklands residents and over cycling and public transport use and low levels of car dependency. in the context of limited road space, congested public transport 3,000 Docklands visitors; In many ways, Docklands exemplifies the sustainable transport services and rapidly increasing travel demands. Access Docklands examines transport issues and opportunities in benefits that can be derived from urban consolidation around and around the Melbourne Docklands precinct. The study provides • The development of a detailed transport model to estimate major infrastructure, activity and employment nodes. The challenge is particularly pronounced in Docklands, as recommendations for improving access and mobility at Docklands, likely future travel demands in and around Docklands over the vehicle access to the precinct is unusually limited by structural as well as between Docklands and surrounding central city areas. next decade and beyond; and Future transport demands barriers including the water, Port of Melbourne land uses, rail • Assessment of the capacity of infrastructure networks to infrastructure and congestion on the surrounding arterial network. Access Docklands will be used by government agencies and Very significant residential and worker growth is expected accommodate the forecast demand and the determination community stakeholders to prioritise and coordinate the delivery of in and around Docklands over the next decade and beyond. of high priority infrastructure and program requirements. Access Docklands responds to this challenge by embracing the transport infrastructure and programs to support the ongoing growth Existing and planned central city growth areas around Docklands opportunity to confirm and strengthen Docklands’ position as a and development of Docklands and the central city more generally. could accommodate up to 400,000 new workers and residents, world class transit oriented development. For government and representing potential travel demands equivalent to the entire the community, a commitment to this approach means: population of Canberra. • Delivering the highest quality walking, cycling and public transport 80000 Central city growth of this magnitude has the potential to infrastructure to and through the Melbourne Docklands precinct, deliver significant economic, social and environmental benefits even whilst parts of the precinct are still being developed; 70000 for Melbourne and Victoria. There is an opportunity to boost Melbourne’s competitive advantages and economic productivity, • Managing the road network better to reduce travel times, particularly peak hour travel times between Docklands and 60000 by bringing people and jobs closer together spatially and through the provision of high quality transport links. surrounding arterial roads; • Working with the strong residential and corporate community 50000 For Docklands specifically, the significant growth still to occur in Docklands to deliver innovative travel policies and programs in and around the precinct represents an enormous opportunity18000 which foster reduced vehicle dependence; and 40000 to further activate spaces and enhance the precinct’s social16000 and economic vitality. • Over the longer term, delivering regional transport projects 14000 which facilitate Melbourne’s growth as a true transit city. s

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Figure 1: Docklands Resident and Worker Growth, 2011-2025 Figure 2: Docklands Travel Demand Forecasts, 2025

10 Access Docklands 11 Vision and Recommendations Short term ACTION PLAN

Access Docklands presents four strategic objectives to guide Importantly, the strategic objectives aim to deliver the shared vision the completion of Docklands as a world class transit oriented for Docklands, developed through recent community consultation: No. Action Responsibility Estimated Capital Cost development. The strategic objectives address Docklands’ In 2020, Melbourne Docklands will be an integral part of a creative, Extend the Collins Street tram service to Dock Square, Places Victoria / DoT / PTV 1 $20,000,000 transport challenges and opportunities at a precinct scale, well connected 21st century city. It will continue to be a key driver Victoria Harbour / Yarra Trams / Lend Lease as well as considering the vital role and function of the precinct of Melbourne’s economy and offer a unique urban waterfront which within a broader central city and metropolitan context. reflects Melbourne’s elegance, diversity and culture. Add traffic capacity on Bourke Street and Batmans Hill Places Victoria / CoM / 2 Drive, to improve traffic movements from Docklands to $150,000 VicRoads Strategic Objective 1 - Strategic Objective 2 - Strategic Objective 3 - Strategic Objective 4 - Wurundjeri Way Reconfigure Docklands and Wurundjeri Way intersections, Enhance Accessibility Enhance Mobility Create A Place Foster sustainable Places Victoria / CoM / 3 to improve travel times from Docklands to the surrounding $100,000 VicRoads and Activation and Circulation for People travel arterial road network Further activate Docklands and Improve key walking, cycling, Improve the travel experience Bring key corporate, Investigate options to increase the capacity and frequency 4 PTV / Yarra Trams To be confirmed integrate the precinct with key road and public transport in Docklands, particularly community and government of the Collins Street and Latrobe Street tram services surrounding areas and major routes within the Docklands through active and interesting stakeholders together to Improve pedestrian weather protection on Collins Street, transport hubs, including the precinct, address gaps and pedestrian routes, better participate in delivery of 5 Places Victoria / CoM $200,000 CBD, North Melbourne, Port conflicts in infrastructure signage and wayfinding behaviour change programs between Southern Cross Station and Victoria Harbour Melbourne, South Melbourne provision and develop a finer systems and enhanced comfort and pilot projects which 6 Complete the delivery of the Jim Stynes Bridge DPCD / CoM $12,200,000 and major surrounding urban grain grid structure. and protection along key strengthen Docklands’ position renewal precincts such as movement corridors. as a world best practice, Improve the pedestrian and cycling connection between 7 CoM / Places Victoria $1,500,000 E-gate, Fishermans Bend and transit oriented development. the Jim Stynes Bridge and Docklands Park Arden / Macaulay. Construct a new pedestrian and cycling underpass at Places Victoria / CoM / 8 Footscray Road / Citylink, to improve pedestrian and $1,000,000 Key recommendations: Key recommendations: Key recommendations: Key recommendations: VicRoads cycling safety and amenity on the Capital City Trail Medium term Short term Short term Short term Deliver new signage and wayfinding improvements across • New public transport • High capacity public transport • Weather protection on key • Formation of a joint 9 CoM $400,000 connection between North services between Southern pedestrian routes between Docklands Travel Docklands, to make the precinct easier to navigate Melbourne Station, E-gate, Cross Station and Victoria Docklands and major Management Association Widen the Footscray Road bike path and improve safety at 10 VicRoads $400,000 Docklands and the CBD Harbour (Collins Street) transport interchanges, representing Docklands key intersections particularly Collins Street, employers, residents and • High quality ferry service • Ongoing improvements to Latrobe Street and the government agencies, to 11 Deliver temporary activation projects on Harbour Esplanade Places Victoria $200,000 along the Yarra River, the Docklands road network, Bourke Street overpass pool resources and deliver connecting Federation including additional vehicle best practice travel programs Improve the safety of the Harbour Esplanade / Bourke Square with Victoria Harbour capacity on Bourke Street • Improved signage and 12 Places Victoria / CoM $40,000 and transport initiatives Street pedestrian and cycling intersection and Batmans Hill Drive wayfinding systems which • Continued development over better promote Docklands • Development of a digital Establish an Access Docklands Travel Management Wurundjeri Way to integrate • Improved construction Places Victoria / destinations and highlight Docklands travel application 13 Association with Docklands employers, community $500,000 Docklands with the CBD via management on key access DoT / CoM important pathways between which provides real time representatives and government agencies continuous street frontages roads to ensure reliable Docklands precincts and information on Docklands peak hour journey times 14 Construct small bike ramps on Etihad stadium staircases Places Victoria / CoM $40,000 • Development of new urban the CBD public transport services, Boulevards which bring • Ongoing upgrades to key car parking availability, Medium term Amend the City of Melbourne Planning Scheme to Melbourne’s established pedestrian and cycling paths destinations, events 15 implement Access Docklands and introduce revised car Places Victoria / CoM No capital cost street and boulevard which connect Docklands • Ongoing activation and and attractions parking provision rates for Docklands character to the west with surrounding areas, redevelopment of Harbour • Development of a Stadium including Northbank, Esplanade, to link Docklands Commence design and feasibility studies for Docklands Longer term Event Plan which promotes Footscray, Moonee Ponds precincts and provide a new 16 water transport systems, including the proposed Yarra River Places Victoria / DoT No capital cost Docklands destinations to • New public transport Creek and North Melbourne civic spine for Melbourne Ferry and Docklands Water Shuttles connection between the event patrons and spreads Medium term • Ongoing improvements CBD, Docklands and the demand on the transport Prepare transport strategies for the Fishermans Bend and Places Victoria / CoM / to Collins Street and the 17 No capital cost Fishermans Bend urban • New bridge and water network during events E-gate urban renewal precincts VicRoads / DoT Bourke Street pedestrian growth area shuttle links over Victoria • Electric vehicle trial in overpass and stadium Commence design and feasibility studies for a pedestrian and Harbour and the Yarra River, Docklands to promote the Places Victoria / CoM / • Continuous pedestrian and concourse as active public 18 cycling link between North Melbourne Station, E-gate and No capital cost to provide a complete circuit precinct as a sustainable VicRoads / DoT cycling connection between spaces and high quality Docklands, as well as a Lonsdale Street extension to the stadium around the harbour and transport hub. North Melbourne Station, gateways to Docklands. a finer grain, north-south TOTAL $36,730,000 E-gate, Docklands and movement structure. Northbank. Funding and implementation confirmed Project scoping underway

12 Access Docklands 13 Concept plan

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E-GATE Londsale Street West Melbourne East Melbourne Footscray Road Bourke Street Urban boulevard integrates MELBOURNE PORT Collins Street

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Westgate Freeway FISHERMAN’S BEND South Melbourne Development over road and rail connects Docklands with Central city strategic linkages North Melbourne Albert Park 35 Lake

Port Phillip Bay Building over road and rail 0 500 1000 1500m Potential deck over Wurundjeri Way creates a new pedestrian and cycling path, connecting Northbank through to North Melbourne

Lonsdale Street extension and Bourke Street overpass bring Docklands, the stadium and CBD together

Media House and Collins Street Bridge, Docklands

Linking over water Water shuttles provide pedestrian and cycling links between the north and south sides of Victoria Harbour and the Yarra River

Longer term bridges create walkable spacings between Yarra River crossings and a Victoria Harbour circuit whilst maintaining boat access Concept Docklands land ferry

Affordable public transport innovation New public transport link extends Collins Street through to Fishermans Bend

Iconic ferry service connects Docklands, the Yarra and the CBD

Transalon concept eco bus by Xiao-Fang Shen, China

14 Access Docklands 15 Docklands is a place people embrace to work, live and visit and has attracted around 8,000 residents and 30,000 workers to date. ACCESS DOCKLANDS A Strategy FOR THE DOCKLANDS TRANSPORT NETWORK Introduction

Access Docklands has been prepared by Places Victoria and the City of Melbourne, in collaboration with UrbanTrans. Key stakeholders consulted during development of the project include Docklands residents, workers, business owners, precinct developers and the wider community.

A number of government agencies have also provided input to the project, including the Victorian Department of Transport, Public Transport Victoria, VicRoads, the Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development and the Port of Melbourne.

Access Docklands examines transport opportunities and challenges in Docklands and the surrounding central city area. The study provides a suite of recommendations for improving access and mobility to and within the Docklands and the surrounding area over the short, medium and longer term.

Access Docklands will be used by government agencies and community stakeholders to prioritise and coordinate the delivery of transport infrastructure and programs, to support the ongoing growth and development of Docklands and the central city more generally.

Figure 3: Docklands regional context

20 Access Docklands 21 Aim of Access Docklands Development of Access Docklands

The overarching aim of Access Docklands is to confirm and strengthen Docklands’ position Access Docklands has been developed through an extensive as a world class transit oriented development (TOD). research program including consultation, strategic analysis and transport modelling. The research program included: RESIDENT The aim builds on the early vision of Docklands as a demonstration Confirming the commitment toTO D means that Access Docklands SURVEYS • Consultation with Docklands residents, workers, businesses, of sustainable urban development, which paved the way for very has a strong emphasis on delivering: VISITOR significant investment in transport infrastructure early in the life visitors and community stakeholders regarding Docklands RESEARCH • High quality walking and cycling networks that become people’s SURVEYS of the project. This included the provision of new tram services access and mobility issues, opportunities and needs; preferred and logical way of moving around; into NewQuay and Victoria Harbour, new road connections into the • Deployment of travel behaviour surveys to more than 19,000 CBD via Collins Street, Latrobe Street and Bourke Street, and the • Seamless access to public transport to ensure an attractive and Docklands workers, Docklands residents and over 3,000 creation of a new waterfront civic spine along Harbour Esplanade. competitive alternative to the car; Docklands visitors, to understand Docklands travel patterns and likely infrastructure requirements from the perspective of users; TRANSPORT In total, by 1993 approximately $250 million had been invested • Land use and development policies that reduce vehicle EMPLOYEE STAKEHOLDER into road, public transport and trunk infrastructure to support SURVEYS MODEL CONSULTATION dependence and maximise accessibility to key activity, • Preparation of a Docklands Transport Model to quantify future DEVELOPMENT Docklands’ early development. employment and service nodes; travel demands, including future walking, cycling, public transport and vehicle trips through and within the Docklands precinct; Today, Docklands benefits from a comprehensive public transport • Targeted road system enhancements that address congestion • Integrated land use and transport planning to identify the network that is being continually extended and augmented as hot spots, improve travel times on key routes and utilise existing highest priority access and mobility initiatives and policy OPTIONS development progresses (see Figure 4). In the past 5 years infrastructure in the most efficient manner possible; directions required in Docklands and surrounding areas over ANALYSIS alone, a further $7 million has been invested in public transport • A diverse range of land uses and choices, including residential, the next decade and beyond. improvements to service Docklands’ growing population. commercial, retail, community and educational development, high quality public open space and a variety of mobility options; This report presents the key findings and recommendations of Whilst Docklands has experienced some challenges as it has the Access Docklands study. The report builds on the following • Net social, environmental and economic savings and benefits to developed over time, the early provision of transport infrastructure background reports, which may be read separately: ACCESS to service the precinct remains a model for other urban renewal residents, workers and the wider community; and DOCKLANDS • Docklands Precinct Traffic Analysis at Key Intersections, RECOMMENDATIONS projects to follow. • Financial returns to investors and government to ensure UrbanTrans, January 2011 Docklands continued growth and success. • Docklands Transport Model Technical Report, UrbanTrans, August 2011 • Docklands Transport Plan Background Report, UrbanTrans, Figure 5: Development of Access Docklands December 2011 • Docklands Travel Time Comparisons, UrbanTrans, 2011 Bus Routes 232 Altona North - Queen Vic Market The remaining sections of this report include: 220 Sunshine - City - Gardenvale 237 City - Fishermans Bend • An overview of the strategic and policy context influencing access and mobility within and around Docklands; Tram Routes 30 North Balwyn - Etihad Stadium • Presentation of Docklands travel behaviour findings, including NORTH 86 Bundoora RMIT - Waterfront City surveys results from Docklands residents, workers and visitors; MELBOURNE MELBOURNE BUS 220 CENTRAL 70 Wattle Park - Waterfront City PARLIAMENT • Estimates of likely future travel demands at Docklands, 11 West Preston - Victoria Harbour including future public transport, vehicle, pedestrian and 42 Box Hill - Victoria Harbour FLAGSTAFF cycling trips at full precinct build out; 48 North Balwyn to Victoria Harbour • Discussion of the Docklands transport network, focussing on key BUS 216,219 City Circle Tram Free tram service for tourists challenges and opportunities; and TRAM 86 & 70 TRAM 30 TRAM CITY CIRCLE Train Lines • Strategic recommendations for access and mobility at Docklands, SOUTHERN including infrastructure priorities, policies and programs. CROSS Southern Cross Station Metro Trains (City Loop) BUS 232 FLINDERS STREET Regional Trains (Victoria and Interstate) TRAM 11, 42 & 48 Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle Free shuttle bus

Airport Skybus Tourist Bus Spencer Street - Airport

BUS 232 Ferry Route (Southbank to Williamstown)

Figure 4: Docklands Public Transport Options. Source: Draft Docklands Public Realm Plan, City of Melbourne, 2012

22 Access Docklands 23 From one of Victoria’s first ports to an industrial precinct in the 1990s, Docklands is being transformed into a modern residential, commercial and visitor destination in the heart of Melbourne. Strategic Context Gateway to the west

From one of Victoria’s first ports to an industrial precinct in the 1990s, 80000 Looking beyond the central city area, Docklands forms part of a Each of these influences is vital to Melbourne’s continued growth Docklands is rapidly being transformed into a modern residential, strategically significant urban corridor extending 6 kilometres west and prosperity. However, at times they have competing needs commercial and visitor destination in the heart of Melbourne. 70000 of Melbourne CBD to include the Port of Melbourne (including which must be appropriately balanced, including: Webb Dock), E-gate, Footscray and land on either side of Dynon • Growth of the Port and freight movements to underpin Victoria’s To date, Docklands has attracted more than $8.5 billion worth of Road that is currently used for freight purposes. 60000 long term prosperity; private investment, with the precinct now accommodating some Australia’s biggest businesses including the NAB, ANZ, AMP, Myer, This corridor represents a major gateway to Melbourne’s west • Growth of Melbourne’s productivity and knowledge economy 50000 Channel 7, Channel 9 and Fairfax. The economic success of the where a number of important land use and transport influences through well integrated, central city employment and residential precinct is underscored by the fact that, at project completion, more than converge. These include: development; and 40000 $100 of private sector investment will have been generated for every • Port of Melbourne operations • The need for transport infrastructure to bring people and jobs $1 of public expenditure at Docklands. closer together, connect the east and west and provide high 30000 Residents • Port related freight and logistics activity quality development address. Docklands has grown into a place people embrace to work, Workers • The central city growth and activity aspirations noted above; and live and visit, attracting more than 8,000 residents and 30,000 20000 Total workers to date. Residents and Workers • Major existing and planned transport links to connect 10000 Melbourne’s east and west. By 2025, Docklands is expected to become:

• Home to 20,000 people 0 2011 2025 • Workplace to 60,000 Year • Destination for millions of visitors annually Figure 6: Docklands Resident and Worker Growth, 2011-2025 Melbourne’s Emerging Newmarket Flemington Bridge Royal Park

Flemington Macaulay Kensington central city Area Racecourse Victoria Park Kensington Flemington Road 18,000

In line with its role as a nationally significant employment Collingwood Collingwood 20,000 North Melbourne ARDEN- precinct, Docklands has evolved into a westerly extension of South CITY NORTH Area New ResidentsNew Workers Kensington MACAULAY Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD). The significance DYNON CORRIDOR Carlton 10,000 Gardens of the precinct as a major residential and employment hub is Dynon Road Victoria Street Docklands Footscray N demonstrated by the fact that, with a site area of 190 hectares, 10,500 18,000 FOOTSCRAY CENTRAL 8,000 Footscray North Richmond North Docklands is the same size as the traditional CBD and has Latrobe Street 11,500Melbourne Melbourne E-GATE Central effectively doubled the city’s overall footprint. Fishermans Bend West Melbourne Londsale Street 70,00015,000 6,000 Parliament East Melbourne Footscray Road West Richmond Flagsta Bourke Street MELBOURNE PORT While Docklands is part of the CBD, the precinct is also located at Collins Street Southbank Jolimont the centre of a large urban renewal corridor flanking the northern, 80,00015,000 Flinders

20,000 Street Flinders Street western and southern parts of the CBD. In this way, Docklands will Seddon Etihad MCG play a vital ‘linking and connecting role’ between some of central Stadium 120,000 CBD 20,000 120,000 Southern Melbourne’s most significant urban growth areas. These include: 10,500 DOCKLANDSVictoria Cross 18,000 Harbour • To the north, potential urban renewal areas at E-gate, E-Gate 11,500 6,000 Yarraville Yarra River CityLink Arden – Macaulay and along the Dynon corridor Yarraville 80,000 SOUTHBANK Richmond • To the north-east, the City North area, including the City North 10,0008,000 15,000 biomedical research and university precincts 70,000 Clarendon Street Royal Botanic Garden • To the southeast, Southbank Westgate Freeway 15,000 Arden-Macaulay 18,000 20,000 220,000 New Residents • To the south, potential urban renewal areas at Fishermans FISHERMAN’S BEND South Melbourne 202,000 New Workers Bend and South Melbourne South Total 220,000 202,000 St Kilda Road Yarra • To the west, the Dynon Road urban growth corridor to Footscray. Spotswood Figure 8: Potential central city growth, 2012-2040. Source: Precinct Structure Plans and preliminary project estimates. Ultimately, these urban renewal areas could accommodate up to Figure 7: Potential central city growth, 2012-2040+. Source: Precinct Structure Plans and preliminary project estimates. 400,000 new residents and workers (see table and figure right) Albert Park 35 in an arc of central city growth around Melbourne CBD. Lake Port Phillip Bay Prahran

0 500 1000 1500m 26 Access Docklands 27 The need for Supporting Policies infrastructure and Strategies

Melbourne’s population and economic growth aspirations demand significant investment in new services and The delivery and management of Docklands public spaces and infrastructure is carried out through infrastructure – particularly transport infrastructure. The need for investment will be particularly acute in the west, a partnership between private sector developers and four agencies: Places Victoria, the City of where growth is rapid and where infrastructure delivery has traditionally lagged behind demand. Melbourne, Parks Victoria and the Department of Planning and Community Development.

Transport and land use planning and development within and around Docklands is guided by In recent years, a number of regionally significant transport projects • The delivery of the Regional Rail Link to separate suburban the policies and strategies of these agencies. Importantly, a number of new strategies and have been proposed to address the access and mobility challenges and trains from regional trains servicing Geelong, Ballarat and policies have recently been developed to help guide the future development at Docklands. opportunities confronting metropolitan Melbourne. From a Docklands Bendigo, to increase service capacity and reliability; and and inner west perspective, the most important of these include: These include: Of particular importance to this study is the City of Melbourne • Various options to remove freight traffic from suburban streets Transport Strategy Update 2011, which defines transport directions • Melbourne, Let’s Talk About The Future – Discussion Paper for the in the inner west and metropolitan Melbourne more generally. and policy targets for the City of Melbourne. The key directions • Additional east-west linkages through inner urban Melbourne, Metropolitan Planning Strategy, Ministerial Advisory Commitee, 2012 principally to supplement the West Gate Freeway and relieve identified in theT ransport Strategy Update are: For Docklands specifically, it is critical that regional transport projects pressure on the West Gate Bridge; • The City of Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS), City of look to relieve traffic pressure on the Wurundjeri Way corridor, Melbourne, 2011 • Go anywhere, anytime public transport for inner Melbourne • The potential for a high speed underground rail line linking by maintaining the corridor as a central city distributor servicing Melbourne’s inner west and eastern suburbs (Melbourne Metro), Docklands, the CBD and E-gate, rather than as regional arterial with • City of Melbourne Transport Strategy Update 2011, City of • Support public transport, walking and cycling as the dominant Melbourne 2011 modes of transport in inner Melbourne to facilitate higher frequency services on most rail lines and significant volumes of through traffic or freight traffic. address Victoria’s growing public transport demands; • Places for People Study, Places Victoria and the City of • Develop high-mobility pedestrian and public transport streets in Melbourne, 2010 the central city • Docklands Public Realm Plan, Places Victoria and the City of • Make Melbourne a true cycling city; and Melbourne, 2012 • Foster innovative low-impact freight and delivery in central Melbourne. • Docklands Community and Place Plan, Places Victoria and the City of Melbourne Access Docklands builds on the directions identified in the City of Melbourne Transport Strategy Update to provide detailed access and • Masterplans, Structure Plans and Development plans for various mobility actions and recommendations for the Docklands precinct. Docklands precincts and surrounding areas.

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Collingwood Collingwood North Melbourne South ARDEN- Transport Strategy 2012 Kensington MACAULAY CITY NORTH1 docklands community hub 11 Fox classic car museum 14 running and Walking tracks 17 harbour esplanade redevelopment 20 community (temporary building)Proposed Melbourne Metro alignment and exhibition space recreational sWimming pool A running and walking track will trace along Docklands’ The Harbour Esplanade redevelopment will ultimately see PLANNING FOR FUTURE GROWTH Opened to the public:Carlton July 2007 DYNON CORRIDOR Delivering a classic car museum for the public and providing promenade, attracting residents, workers and visitors this important public space transformed into a new harbourside A recreational swimming pool will attract more people to Gardens MARCH 2012 DRAFT Dynon Road community and exhibition spaces that will draw car enthusiasts to the waterfront. (Various routes under investigation.) destination for Melbourne. The redevelopment will include an the harbour, providing swimming opportunities for visitors 2 the harbour Family children’s centre from across the country. and locals alike. Footscray Victoria Parade Anticipated Delivery: Ongoing as development progresses investigation to restore heritage sheds along Harbour Esplanade. Abbotsford Street Opened to the public: January 2009 FOOTSCRAY CENTRAL Anticipated Delivery: 2012 Funding Parties: City of Melbourne Anticipated Delivery: TBA Anticipated Delivery: TBA Footscray 3 medibank icehouse Funding Parties:North Private Richmond sector, Places Victoria, City of Melbourne Funding Parties: TBA Funding Parties: Developer, Department of Planning North Latrobe Street 15 Facilities to support and Community Development Melbourne MelbourneOpened to the public: February 2010 12 garden shelter recreational Fishing 18 Water based artWorks Central E-GATE Londsale Street The Garden Shelter will provide a comfortable public place Improved facilities for Docklands’ recreational fishing Artworks inspired by the harbour and water will delight 21 community boating 4 kangan institute for people to meet, rest and enjoy the surrounding park West Melbourne Flagstaff Parliament East Melbourne community could include improved amenities such as and surprise onlookers. hub at victoria harbour Footscray Road Opened to the public:Bourke September Street 2006 and communityWest garden. Richmond pontoons for safe fishing. The Community Boating Hub will house Docklands’ existing Anticipated Delivery: 2013 boating community, and provide a place for the broader community MELBOURNE PORT Anticipated Delivery: 2012 Funding Parties: Developers 5 etihad stadiumCollins Street Anticipated Delivery: 2013 to experience the waterfront through boating activities. Jolimont Funding Parties: City of Melbourne Funding Parties: City of Melbourne, Places Victoria, TBA Opened to the public: March 2000 19 Floating (barge) stage Page 3 of 75 Anticipated Delivery: 2014 Flinders Flinders Street 13 southern star observation Wheel For events 16 temporary markets Funding Parties: Places Victoria, City of Melbourne Seddon 6 publicStreet berths A private sector led project Close to the water, these regular markets, that will move locations With more than 40 hectares of water, Docklands provides the DRAFT Etihad Opened to the public: various with ongoing delivery MCG as development continues, will bring life and colour to Docklands, perfect place for waterside events to take place on the water. 22 the docklands library Stadium The Southern Star Observation Wheel is currently under Southern as development progresses drawing residents and visitors to the waterfront. (One of several and community centre construction and is hoped to be a unique attractor to the area. Anticipated Delivery: TBA Cross possible activities occurring on Harbour Esplanade.) The Docklands Library and Community Centre will provide a docklands Funding Parties: TBA DOCKLANDS 7 sea pavilion (temporary installation) Anticipated Delivery: TBA meeting place and information centre for the local community. docklands St Kilda Road Anticipated Delivery: 2013 (onwards) community and place plan Opened to the public: November 2011 Funding Parties: Developer Funding Parties: City of Melbourne, Developers and /or Private Sector Anticipated Delivery: 2013 a guide 8 community garden Funding Parties: Places Victoria, City of Melbourne, Developer Yarraville Yarra River at victoria harbour melbourne.vic.gov.au/futuregrowth CityLink Opened to the public: April 2012 Yarraville SOUTHBANK Lorimer Street 9 melbourne city sports Richmond Opened to the public: TBA

10 markets ClarendonOpened Street to the public: various Royal Botanic Garden Docklands Public Realm Plan April 2012

Westgate Freeway over the last 18 months, p laces victoria FISHERMAN’S BEND South Melbourne and the city oF melbourne have met South With thousands oF people to plan For Yarra the Future oF docklands. this exercise and ongoing development has articulated Spotswood a series oF issues at docklands that Will need addressing in the short, Figure 9: Central City Strategic Linkages Figure 10: Supporting Docklands strategies medium and long term. this map begins to address the need For increased Albert Park community Facilities, Which Will see 35 Lake docklands become a place For people.

Port Phillip Bay Prahran 28 Access Docklands In 2010, the City of Melbourne and Places Victoria (successor to 29 VicUrban) embarked on a community engagement program to 0 500 1000 1500m determine and test the priorities for future development in Docklands. The community’s input, together with in-depth planning and design studies, helped shape the community and place projects outlined on this map, to create a place for people; a place where liveability is a priority, made possible by quality community infrastructure, welcoming open spaces, interactive street frontages and a vibrant waterfront destination for recreation and leisure. This document showcases priority projects committed to date by Places Victoria, the City of Melbourne, the State Government and the private sector to be delivered over the short, medium and long term. Further announcements over the coming months will address transport initiatives, housing diversity, retail mix and Docklands as a cultural precinct. docklands 23 neighbourhood 27 park improvements 31 maritime heritage trail 35 public vieWing platForm at victoria The projects outlined in this guide will also be delivered alongside community centre at yarra’s edge harbour control toWer community and place plan The improvements to outdoor facilities will enable more activities Ten key heritage landmarks including key buildings and locations will ongoing infrastructure projects such as improved public spaces, A community centre will provide amenities for local to take place with the addition of more outdoor seating, shelters, Bringing to life part of Docklands’ maritime history, the Victoria additional popular parks, improved pedestrian routes and the Drawing together ideas from the community, lessons learnt from be part of a trail that interprets Docklands’ unique maritime history. group events, services and meetings. drinking fountains, barbeques, picnic tables, rest areas , additional Harbour control tower will be restored with a public viewing expansion of the business networks along with the continued development so far, and future sustainability measures, Places play environments and increased connections to surrounding areas, Anticipated Delivery: 2013 platform, providing unrivalled views back into the CBD. delivery of community infrastructure such as a place of worship Victoria and the City of Melbourne have prepared the Docklands Anticipated Delivery: 2014 including the extension of Docklands park. Funding Parties: Places Victoria, City of Melbourne, Developers and public art projects. Community and Place Plan which is available from Funding Parties: Developer, City Of Melbourne (fitout) Anticipated Delivery: 2022 www.docklands.com/docklandscommunityandplaceplan Anticipated Delivery: 2014, with ongoing upgrades 32 community and sporting Facility Funding Parties: Developer, TBA 24 enhanced pedestrian routes Funding Parties: Developer in north-West docklands It sets out clear directions that underpin the Community 36 perFormance event venue Guided by the Public Realm Plan, the quality of the walking Sports park and oval with community facilities in north-west Docklands. minister’s message and Place projects to be delivered in Docklands over the experience will be improved through various measures. 28 Water Ferries A state-of-the-art performance and exhibition venue would Sed pharetra bibendum faucibus. Proin sit next 10 years and beyond. Water ferries to better connect Docklands with the Central City, Anticipated Delivery: 2015 Anticipated Delivery: 2013 (onwards) attract local and international visitors alike, becoming amet sagittis nunc. Lorem ipsum dolor sit providing a sustainable transport option for residents workers and Funding Parties: Tenants, Developer, TBA Funding Parties: Places Victoria, City of Melbourne a permanent landmark for Docklands. Central Pier’s iconic location amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Maecenas hoW do i get more inFormation? visitors. (A pilot study for a water ferry is currently underway – other fringilla mauris vel lectus aliquam dictum. Sed 33 school site and maritime history provide the perfect setting for it’s redevelopment To stay informed about the delivery of projects in Docklands go to 25 spaces For community water transport modes may follow.) into a destination of regional importance. facilisis mattis ultrices. Morbi feugiat nisl at odio A public primary school, to be located in Docklands and creative enterprises Anticipated Delivery: Pilot underway Anticipated Delivery: TBA The Honourable molestie auctor. Aliquam mollis vulputate metus, would serve the growing Docklands area. non convallis nibh elementum at. Cras congue Short to medium-term tenancies for creative enterprises to activate Funding Parties: Business Funding Parties: TBA Matthew Guy tristique diam, a porttitor urna vulputate non. key areas and diversify the business community. Anticipated Delivery: 2016* MLC 29 improved Way-Finding signage Funding Parties: Department of Education and Early Childhood 37 charles grimes bridge pedestrian Minister for Anticipated Delivery: 2013 Key pedestrian routes in and around Docklands, will soon see improved *Subject to feasibility by the Department of Education and cyclist link Planning Funding Parties: Developers way-finding signage installed to ease navigation for visitors and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) Under Charles Grimes Bridge, a new pedestrian and cycling connection will better connect Docklands to the North Bank precinct. lord mayor’s message 26 outdoor multi-purpose court Anticipated Delivery: 2012, with ongoing installation throughout development. 34 exhibition venue Pellentesque aliquam scelerisque felis quis Funding Parties: City of Melbourne Anticipated Delivery: 2014 Centrally located courts will provide a place to meet and play sport tristique. Quisque turpis sem, imperdiet id A flexible venue designed to encourage varied exhibitions. Funding Parties: Department of Planning and Community Development, with friends and colleagues. Potential use: basketball, soccer and netball pulvinar vitae, pulvinar nec nunc. Nam purus courts. 30 aboriginal heritage trail City of Melbourne Anticipated Delivery: 2015 orci, vulputate nec bibendum quis, vulputate at Celebrating Docklands’ early history, the Heritage trail will explore the Funding Parties: Developer, Businesses magna. In orci lectus, accumsan id ultricies non, Anticipated Delivery: 2012 Aboriginal history of the area. Funding Parties: City of Melbourne The Rt Hon. volutpat ut lectus. Aliquam lacus enim, blandit Anticipated Delivery: 2013 Robert Doyle ut varius non, imperdiet a erat. Suspendisse Funding Parties: Developers Lord Mayor imperdiet pellentesque purus vitae aliquam. of Melbourne Pellentesque ornare vehicula augue. In line with its role as a nationally significant employment precinct, Docklands has attracted more than 40 major corporations to the area, bringing with them more than 30,000 workers daily. Docklands Travel Patterns Resident Travel Patterns

In July and August 2011, travel behaviour surveys were issued to more Travel mode split Travel Patterns than 19,000 Docklands workers, 6,500 residents, 2,500 football RESIDENTS spectators and 900 visitors in Docklands, representing one of the Docklands residents use sustainable transport (including public • Most Docklands residents leave home in the morning and return largest transport surveys to be ever undertaken in Melbourne. transport, cycling or walking) nearly three times more than the home in the evening, for the purpose of going to work. Public Transport 30% average person in wider metropolitan Melbourne (VISTA 2007). The travel behaviour surveys were designed to help understand • Over 70% of residents leave home between 8 and 9 am. travelling habits to and from Docklands and to inform forecasts of • 34% of residents walk to work – ten times more than the Of these, nearly all (82%) left home to go to work. Cars 30% metropolitan average of 3% . future transport demands at key stages of Docklands development. • Over 60% of residents return home between 5 and 6pm. Foot 34% • 70% of residents use sustainable transport modes to travel to Of these, nearly all (85%) returned home after work. Based on the survey results, residents and workers in Docklands work – compared with 25% for metropolitan Melbourne and 59 • 9% of Docklands residents work in Docklands exhibit highly sustainable travel behaviour patterns, characterised % for inner Melbourne. by high levels of walking, cycling and public transport use, and low Bikes 6% • 43% work in the CBD levels of car dependency. Visitors, on the other hand, rely heavily • 30% of residents travel by car to work – compared with 75% on the car as the preferred mode of travel to Docklands. for metropolitan Melbourne and 41% in inner Melbourne. • More than 40% work in destinations that are beyond the CBD, Southbank and Docklands.

Key findings of the travel pattern analysis are highlighted in the • 30% of Docklands residents use the car for their journey to work. following sections. More detailed data is provided in the background WORKERS This demonstrates that even for longer distance trips, many report – Docklands Transport Model Technical Report. Docklands residents are willing to use sustainable transport modes. Public Transport 59% Cars 32% Foot 3%

Bikes 6% 13% 30% 34% 41% 75% WALK 12% 3% BIKE Figure 11: Docklands Travel Mode Split, 2011 3% PUBLIC TRANSPORT 19% 30% 6% 33% CAR

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Figure 13: Docklands Resident Origins and Destinations

32 Access Docklands 33 Worker Travel Patterns Visitor Travel Patterns

Travel mode split Visitor travel patterns have been assessed in Waterfront City, Spectator travel patterns for three successive AFL games at Etihad Harbour Town, NewQuay and the retail sections of Victoria stadium were also assessed. Irrespective of the teams playing, In comparing Docklands workers to their inner city counterparts Harbour. The analysis reveals that most after hours and weekend an overwhelming majority of spectators arrived at the stadium from (Melbourne, Port Phillip, Yarra and Stonnington, Vista 2007 / visitors to the retail and entertainment areas in Docklands rely the areas to the north and west of central Melbourne. This highlights Census 2006): on access by private car (between 60 and 80%). In contrast, the potential to capitalise on the presence of North Melbourne business hours weekday users of these same areas appear to be station immediately north of Docklands as a supplementary point • 59% of Docklands workers travel to work by public transport – 70% local workers and residents as car usage is only 8%. of departure and arrival for many spectators and visitors. compared with 33% across the inner four municipalities, and 62% of CBD workers 60% Number of visitors Mode Share Docklands • 67% of Docklands workers use sustainable transport modes Day of the week 50% to travel to work – compared with 58% across the inner four surveyed Car Public Transport Walk Origin municipalities and 72% of CBD workers 40% Friday (5-8pm) 290 78% 14% 8% 20% • 32% of Docklands workers travel to work by car – compared with Saturday (2-6pm) 280 65% 20% 15% 15% 42% across the inner four municipalities and 27% of 30% CBD workers. Tuesday (11am-3pm) 350 8% 10% 82% 87% 20% Figure 17: Visitor Survey Results Travel Patterns 10%

0% The peak hour travel periods in Docklands are highly concentrated 012345678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 and unusually short, representing an opportunity to relieve Hour congestion by spreading demand over longer AM and PM time periods through workplace policy and travel behaviour initiatives: Percentage of Employees Arriving Into Docklands

• 58% of employees arrive within the AM peak hour (8-9am) Percentage of Employees Departing Docklands • 49% of employees depart work within the PM peak hour (5-6pm) TRANSPORT User needs • During the day, the majority of Docklands workers travel to the Figure 15: Worker Peak Travel Periods 2011 retail heart of the CBD, presenting an opportunity to improve retail services within the Docklands precinct (see Figure 16). Participants in the Docklands transport Key findings include: • Over three quarters of respondents highlighted enhanced weather protection survey were asked to rank the relative • Nearly 100% of respondents nominated as a high or very high priority need; importance of potential improvements enhanced tram services as a high or to the transport network. The results of the very high priority transport need • More car and bike share stations were analysis are presented in the graph below. for Docklands; considered a relatively low priority.

Docklands Transport Needs Survey 3%6% Enhanced tram services Enhanced train services Enhanced weather protection for pedestrians Walk Better information on public transport options Bike Better street crossings for pedestrians 32% Enhanced bus services Public Transport 59% More cycle parking facilities Car More interesting street fronts Ferry connections to Flinders Station Enhanced facilities for casual cyclists Dedicated routes for higher-speed cyclists Better information on cycling options More taxi ranks Both Peaks Wider footpaths POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS More motorbike/scooter parking More shower and change room facilities Figure 14: Worker Travel Mode Split 2011 Figure 16: Docklands Worker Travel Destinations, daytime lunch hours 2011 More car-share vehicles More shared bike stations Charging points for electric vehicles (cars and scooters)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% PERCENT OF RESPONDENTS WHO NOMINATED IMPORTANT OR VERY IMPORTANT

Figure 18: Docklands Transport Needs Survey

34 Access Docklands 35 Car Trips – Distribution and Volume Public Transport Trips – Distribution and Volume

Increases in car trips are anticipated to be distributed among the The anticipated increases in public transport trips are mainly Future Travel Demands main entry roads as shown in the image below. reflected (over 80%) in increased train trips bound for Docklands in the AM peak. They are represented in the image below. The total The road carrying capacity associated with the increased car trips is substantial – equivalent to around seven extra full train loads per is equivalent to between one to two additional traffic lanes on hour – two of which would travel via North Melbourne Station key routes such as Footscray Road, Dudley Street and Jim Stynes (from train lines to the north and west) and five of which would arrive Bridge, which may need to carry as much as 1,200, 700 and 1,500 at Southern Cross Station from train lines to the south and east. Newmarket Flemington Newmarket Flemington car trips perBridge hour towards Docklands in the AM peak, respectively. Bridge Royal Park Royal Park

Flemington Macaulay Macaulay Kensington Flemington A multi-modal transport model has been developed for Docklands, Assuming that Docklands workers continue to behave in the Racecourse Victoria Park Kensington Victoria Park Kensington Racecourse Kensington Flemington Road FlemingtonFlemingtoFle Road ming as a highly detailed representation of the transport system with the same manner as their 2011 counterparts, the overall number of Footscray Road gton Road North Melbourne oad Dudley Street Collingwood Collingwood 3,900 Collingwood Collingwood ability to analyse current and future travel behaviour and demands trips into Docklands is likely to more than double – from around 2,000 North Melbournelbournelbe b urnrnrnene NorthNNoro thh MelbMMelbouMeMelbournelbb u e South South Kensington 1,300 in the precinct. 11,500 trips to over 25,000 trips per hour in the AM peak. Kensington 1,800 Carlton Southern Cross Carlton Gardensns Gardens Dynon Road 800 600 Dynon Road 2011 2021 VictoriaVictoriV to Street CBD VictoriaV to a StStreeteet Footscray N Footscray N 8,100 2011 2021 Footscray 2011 2021 1,700 North RichmondFootscray North Richmond The model’s ability to forecast likely future travel demands, The significance of this increase in AM peak hour trips can be North North Latrobe Street LatrobeLatroatr Street Melbourne Melbourne Stre Melbourne Melbournelbouou e Central nds Centratraral West Melbourne Londsale SStreet eet West Melbourne LoLondsale Street particularly in the critical morning and evening peak periods, summarised as follows: 800PaParrliamenia t East Melbourne 3,800 Parliament East Melbourne Footscray Road West Richmond Footscray Road West Richmond Flagsta Bourke Street Flagsta agstasta a Bourke Street has been made possible by the detailed travel behaviour StreetSt CollinsCo SStreet 12,000 2011t 2021 Jolimont Collins Street StStreet Jolimont Flindersders derdersers StrStreetStre Flindersinderi derer

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Prahran The baseline forecasts assembled for Docklands assume that the at Southern Cross Station and North Melbourne Station) Port Phillip Bay Port Phillip Bay Prahran precinct is built-out by 2025 and that today’s commendable travel • 3,800 Docklands workers alight at Southern Cross Station in 0 500 1000 1500m 0 500 1000 1500m behaviours continue. Alternative scenarios have also been modelled, AM peak and travel down the Bourke Street overpass or Collins Figure 20: Vehicle Trip Distribution and Volume – 2011-2021. Source: Docklands Transport Figure 21: Public Transport Trip Distribution and Volume – 2011-2021. Source: Docklands Model, 2011. Transport Model, 2011. which consider the impact of changes in travel behaviour over Street to employment areas in Docklands. In 2021, more than time, particularly reductions in vehicle use and increases in public 8,100 workers will make this trip transport, walking and cycling trips. These are presented on page 38 • Accommodating these demands will require significant capacity of this report. upgrades to tram and lightrail infrastructure in particular. Inner west travel demands

In addition to growth in Docklands, significant • Potentially, 5,000-6,000 trips (each • Peak period pedestrian demand urban renewal is expected in nearby precincts way) could be attracted to a tram service across Footscray Road between E-gate such as Fishermans Bend and E-gate – from Collins Street to new development and Docklands could reach 10,000 which will add further demand to inner city areas in Fishermans Bend pedestrians per hour roads and public transport services. 2011 AM Peak Employment 2021 AM Peak Employment Percentage increase, Inbound Trips Inbound Trips 2011-2021 The potential number of train trips Total train trips Total train trips generated by residential and commercial via Southern Total train trips via North Cross/Flinders Inbound – Car 3578 8117 126% development in both E-gate and Melbourne Fishermans Bend, by 2021, is equivalent Street Inbound – Tram 1156 2526 118% to 12/13 extra peak hour trains (four to E-gate Inbound 4,399 1,273 3,127 five trains servicing E-gate and seven to Fishermans Bend eight trains servicing Fishermans Bend). 7,718 2,233 5,486 Inbound – Train 5643 12078 114% Inbound These represent significant demands in AM Peak addition to the potential demand for an E-gate Outbound 1,087 324 764 Inbound – Bus 134 291 117% additional seven trains per hour identified Fishermans Bend for Docklands by 2021. 2,767 854 1,913 Inbound – Pedestrian 243 532 118% Outbound The extent to which these additional train E-gate Inbound 970 242 728 Inbound – Bike 645 1266 96% services would be required, and on what Fishermans Bend 2,641 1,015 1,626 lines, depends on where metropolitan Inbound PM Peak population growth will occur and whether Inbound – Other 123 274 122% E-gate Outbound 4,339 1,250 3,089 future workers may actually reside close Fishermans Bend Total 11521 25084 117% or within the urban renewal areas they will 7,613 2,193 5,420 work in (thus largely avoiding the need for Outbound Figure 19: Docklands Travel Demands, 2011-2021, Current Mode Split. Source: Docklands Transport Model, 2011. car and train travel to work). Figure 22: Potential E-gate and Fishermans Bend travel demands at full build out. Source: Docklands Transport Model, 2011.

36 Access Docklands 37 Docklands travel targets

The 2011 City of Melbourne Transport Strategy Update establishes a policy target Modelling has been carried out on the of 90% of all CBD commuter trips to be following mode split targets for Docklands: via sustainable transport modes in 2025.

Sustainable transport modes are generally Stretch target: Policy goal: defined as walking, cycling and public • By 2025, 90% of all Docklands • Bby 2025, 80% of all Docklands transport. As an integral part of the expanded commuter trips to be via commuter trips to be via CBD, Docklands must also aim for this goal sustainable transport modes sustainable transport modes as a long-term aspiration or ‘stretch’ target. Achieving the stretch target of 90% The impact of different model split Ultimately, if a 90% sustainable mode and/or policy goal of 80% will require outcomes on transport network demands split for the Journey to Work (JTW) is the delivery of world’s best practice are presented in the graph below. achieved in Docklands by 2025, the sustainable transport infrastructure As shown, significant increases in total volume of incoming car trips in and behaviour change programs at demand on the tram and train network the morning peak would be reduced by Docklands. In particular, if vehicle will need to be met through appropriate approximately 1,000 relative to current trips are to be reduced, public investment and capacity increases. levels, despite substantial growth in transport networks will have to cater for resident and worker population. If a more substantial increases in demand over conservative 80% sustainable mode split and above the baseline forecasts. is reached, incoming vehicle trips would remain equivalent to 2011 levels.

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Figure 23: Docklands Mode Split scenarios 2025

38 Access Docklands Access Docklands focuses on four strategic objectives considered vital to the ongoing success of Docklands as an integrated, accessible and vibrant CBD precinct located on Melbourne’s waterfront. Major barriers to movement A sample of walking distances

Main challenges 380m and opportunities 935m

During the first decade of development, Docklands benefitted from very low levels of peak hour demands on the transport network. Significant road, public transport, walking and cycling infrastructure was 955m 315m delivered ahead of demand, meaning that users enjoyed relatively unconstrained access to the precinct. 1055m

Even today, AM and PM peak hour travel times into and out of Docklands are better than for comparable 530m 1 routes in the traditional CBD. 100m 600m

As development in Docklands continues, The main challenge in Docklands is similar Against these challenges, Docklands remains 1000m the precinct is growing into a westerly to that of most developing cities – to manage only 50% developed, providing the ideal extension of the Melbourne CBD. significant growth in transport demand context to deliver public realm, infrastructure Some peak hour congestion on both the without major increases in road capacity. and buildings that reduce vehicle road and public transport network is dependence and position Docklands as an Spenc therefore to be expected, as it is in the However, the task for Docklands is made more exemplar transit oriented development. Victori Yarra’s remainder of the CBD and other major complex by the fact that access to Docklands Etihad employment precincts around the world. is unusually constrained by the water, port land, The main challenges and opportunities regional rail infrastructure and congestion on for access and mobility at Docklands are Figure 24: Accessibility to Docklands is constrained by the Yarra River, Victoria Harbour, the stadium and major road and rail corridors. Docklands is about the same size as the surrounding arterial network. summarised in the table below. the Hoddle Grid, with significant walking distances between key destinations.

Main Challenges Main Opportunities • Forecast growth in resident and worker • The Docklands local road network has • There are conflicts, long wait times and/or • Docklands remains only 50% developed, • With the ongoing re-development • Water transport along the Yarra River and populations in and around Docklands limited through connections, as much of poor crossings at key parts of the Docklands providing the ideal context to deliver of areas to the north, south and within Victoria Harbour can play a major will place significant demands on the precinct is bound by water, Port of walking and cycling network, including: public realm, infrastructure and buildings west of Docklands, there is a ‘once role in improving access to and activating transport infrastructure networks. Melbourne land uses, rail infrastructure that reduce vehicle dependence and off’ opportunity to secure important Docklands and various Yarra River - Bourke Street and Harbour Esplanade Early investment in public transport, and arterial roads. The local road network position Docklands as an exemplar walking, cycling and public transport precincts. A new water based transport walking and cycling infrastructure and is predominantly a cul-de-sac, making - Footscray Road and Moonee Ponds sustainable transport precinct. connections that physically, socially service for Melbourne will be integrated Creek and economically integrate Melbourne’s programs is required to accommodate traffic management more complex. • Docklands has a spatially defined, with the wider public transport system, demand, facilitate the early adoption of emerging central city landscape. offer a high quality service, and be • Conditions in Docklands can be - Docklands Drive and Harbour Esplanade closely connected corporate and sustainable travel behaviours and reduce designed as a Melbourne icon which unfavourable for sustainable travel, residential community. There is an • There is potential to build a finer grain vehicle dependence. This is particularly - Wurundjeri Way and Batmans Hill Drive promotes the city’s waterfront. with public transport services at capacity opportunity for the local community and grid structure in Docklands and better important in the context of constrained in peak periods, sometimes poor climatic - Missing links between Lorimer Street government agencies to pool resources connect area by building over major • Train services to Southern Cross Station road capacity in Docklands and the conditions and streetscapes that can lack and Docklands and work collaboratively to define and road and rail infrastructure, introducing support commuter and recreation central city area. human comfort. The quality of the travel - Missing links between Docklands deliver innovative travel programs and connections over the water and requiring demands at Docklands, including • Wurundjeri Way is the primary local experience between Southern Cross and Northbank. transport initiatives. public access through large block demands during events at Etihad developments. Whilst the east-west access road for Docklands, yet it is also Station and the major employment areas • The travel behaviours of Docklands stadium. The train provides convenient • Docklands is challenged by a perception elements of the traditional CBD a major east-west arterial route carrying at Victoria Harbour should be addressed workers and residents are extremely transport to the east end of Docklands and expectation that it is one grid already extend into Docklands, with tram services and shuttle buses significant volumes of through traffic. as a priority. commendable. Docklands residents Peak hour traffic congestion at the major neighbourhood and therefore should be new connections will focus on extending connecting people to the north and • The Bourke Street pedestrian overpass exhibit the most sustainable travel Wurundjeri Way intersections (Dudley easily traversed by foot, yet the area of the north-south elements. west. North Melbourne train station is a poor gateway to Docklands. This is behaviours in the inner Melbourne Street / Footscray Road and Montague Docklands is about the same size as is physically close to Docklands and due largely to confusing level changes, area, whilst Docklands workers exhibit • The Docklands waterfront provides a new Street / Jim Stynes Bridge / Westgate the Hoddle grid. The significant walking there is the potential to better link the lack of shelter, poor signage and travel behaviours similar to their CBD public realm experience for Melbourne Fwy) constrains vehicle access into and distances in Docklands can be exacerbated precinct with this station through the wayfinding, inadequate cycling counterparts. There is an opportunity to and helps to define Docklands as a out of Docklands and the southern parts by large staircases, a lack of shelter, development of E-gate. infrastructure and inactive streetscapes. consolidate and promote this strength. place. The waterside promenades provide of the central city. passive ground floor uses and lack of walking, jogging and cycling routes that • Tram services at Docklands provide a • Wayfinding at Docklands can be confusing, interesting street life. • Docklands is strategically located at • Walking, cycling and public transport extend for long distances without having choice of routes and a high frequency with a need to better emphasise and the centre of a large urban growth and connections between Docklands and to cross vehicular traffic routes, including timetable, including strong connections promote major gateways, landmarks, renewal corridor flanking the northern, areas to the north, south and west are a potential 2.5km circuit around Victoria back into the central city. destinations and pathways through western and southern parts of the CBD. poor. This constrains access Harbour. They provide a foundation appropriate urban design and signage. Residential and employment growth in • As the central city expands, there is an to Docklands and, therefore, for a pedestrian and cycle-friendly and around these areas has the potential opportunity to extend Melbourne’s iconic activation of the precinct. environment, as well as recreational to dramatically activate Docklands, street amenity and boulevard character opportunities that are rare elsewhere • Rail infrastructure, arterial roads and the enhance the vitality of the precinct and into new urban areas, particularly in the in the central city. stadium represent barriers to movement contribute to the Victorian economy. inner west. between Docklands and surrounding areas. These need to be permeated to enhance precinct connectivity and activation.

1 Docklands Travel Time Comparisons, UrbanTrans, 2011

42 Access Docklands 43 Vision and objectives Strategic approach

Access Docklands presents four strategic objectives to guide the completion of Docklands Options Analysis The criteria used for prioritising the proposed actions are as follows: as an exemplar transit oriented development. The strategic objectives respond to Docklands’ • Value for money • Feasibility of implementation access and mobility requirements at a precinct scale, as well as considering the vital role A long-list of potential initiatives to achieve and function of the precinct within a broader central city and metropolitan context. the objectives of Access Docklands have been Government and the community would the initiative would be technically assembled and assessed by the agencies see the initiative as representing feasible to implement. Importantly, the strategic objectives will help to deliver the The analysis includes: involved in the development of Access good value for money. broader shared vision for Docklands: • Definition of principles to guide the development of each Docklands. This includes initiatives to: • Community priority In 2020, Melbourne Docklands will be an integral part of a creative, transport mode • Impact on amenity and mobility well connected 21st century city. It will continue to be a key driver Tthe initiative would be seen • Reduce demands on transport networks, of Melbourne’s economy and offer a unique urban waterfront which • Definition of high priority actions over the short, medium and the initiative would improve the as implementing a clear e.g. through improved land use policy and reflects Melbourne’s elegance, diversity and culture. longer term; and quality of the travel experience for community priority. travel programs; visitors, residents and workers. • Definition of key success factors, which represent significant The remaining sections of Access Docklands present the key opportunities for Melbourne to develop innovative responses • Improve the efficiency and productivity of objectives and recommendations for access and mobility in and which add value to the city’s livability and uniqueness. the transport network, e.g. through better around the Docklands precinct, focussing on: management of existing assets; and • Walking and cycling Implementation is discussed in the last section of the report. • Increase the supply of transport • Public transport infrastructure, e.g through additional road • Roads; and space and public transport services. • Policies and programs.

The strategic objectives of access Docklands are: Based on the options analysis, in summary the strategy proposed by Access Docklands is:

SHORTER TERM (1-2 years) MEDIUM TERM (3-9 years) LONGER TERM (10+ years) Enhance Accessibility Enhance Mobility and Activation and Circulation DELIVER THE BASICS FOR Expand the Integrate central city COMFORTABLE TRAVEL city grid growth areas FurtherINTEGRATION activate Docklands CONNECTIVITYImprove key walking, cycling and and integrateFacilitate access the topre Docklandscinct by public transport routes within the • Early delivery of safe, complete and • Incremental addition of new links over • Complete the delivery of regional road better integrating the precinct with AND CIRCULATION with keykey surroundingsurrounding areas, areas including ImproveDocklands key walking, precinct, cycling and address gaps activated walking and cycling networks, the Yarra River and Victoria Harbour, projects that relieve congestion in the inner and majorthe CBD, transport North Melbourne, hubs, publicand transport conflicts routes; in develop infrastructure even whilst other aspects of the Docklands to build a finer grain network and west, particularly along major access roads Port Melbourne, South Melbourne, a finer grain grid structure; and precinct are still being developed; complete harbour circuit; and arterials which service Docklands and includingand major the surroundingCBD, N orthurban makeprovision better use andof the developwater as a a finer adjacent urban renewal precincts; Melbourne,renewal precinctsPort Me suchlbourne, as transportgrain corridor.grid structure. • Peak hour capacity increases on public • Continued staged development over E-Gate and Fisherman’s Bend. South Melbourne and major transport routes between Docklands Wurundjeri Way and the rail corridor, • Complete the delivery of new public surrounding urban renewal employment areas and major public to stitch Docklands and Etihad stadium transport links which connect and integrate precincts such as E-gate and transport interchanges; back into the traditional CBD and Docklands and the expanding central city; Fishermans Bend. complete the extension of the Hoddle ACCESS DOCKLANDS • Optimisation of the local road network, • Complete the development of urban Grid into Docklands; RECOMMENDATIONS including the addition of vehicle capacity boulevards to provide high quality on key Docklands entry and exit roads • The implementation of high quality addresses and interfaces for new and improved construction management water transport between Docklands development. and the CBD; and • Engagement of the strong corporate • Complete development over road and Create a Place for People Foster Sustainable Travel community in Docklands to deliver • Complete the development and activation of rail infrastructure to seamlessly integrate shared travel behaviour initiatives which key Docklands gateways and civic spaces, inner western urban growth areas, Improve the travel experience Bring key corporate, community A PLACE LEADERSHIP AND deliver real benefits and cost savings for particularly the Bourke Street pedestrian including Arden Macaulay, E-gate, in Docklands, particularly and government stakeholders FOR PEOPLE COLLABORATION employers and employees. overpass and Harbour Esplanade. Docklands and the CBD. through active and interesting together to participate in delivery Improve the travel experience Bring corporate, community and government pedestrianin Docklands routes, through better active stakeholdersof behaviour together changeto participate programs in the signagepedestrian and wayfinding routes, better signage definitionand pilot and delivery projects of innovative which and wayfinding, and enhanced programs, policies and statutory systemscomfort and and enhanced protection. mechanismsstrengthen that strengthenDocklands’ Docklands' position comfort and protection along positionas a asworld a world’s best best practice practice, transit key movement corridors. sustainableoriented transport development. precinct.

Figure 25: Access Docklands Strategic Objectives

44 Access Docklands 45 Walking and Cycling

Newmarket Flemington Bridge N Royal Park Key principles Proposed Docklands walking and cycling network

Flemington Macaulay The key principles to guide future development of the walking and cycling Kensington Racecourse Victoria Park Kensington Existing on-road bicycle lane network within and around Docklands are: Flemington Road • Expand the Hoddle grid further into Docklands, through the provision Future on-road bicycle lane of finer grain north-south and east-west connections Existing shared pathsCollingwood Collingwood North Melbourne South Future shared paths • Provide safe, continuous and comfortable pathways Kensington • Create pedestrian gateways and nodes which provide a sense of place and Carlton Priority Docklands pedestrian gateway Dynon Road Gardens connection to Melbourne’s waterfront Victoria Street Development over road and rail infrastructure Footscray

Abbotsford Street • Ensure pedestrian and cycling links retain boat access to Victoria Harbour and the Yarra River Footscray North Richmond North Priority pedestrian and cycling grade separation Melbourne Melbourne Central Key recommendations West Melbourne Flagstaff Parliament East Melbourne Footscray Road West Richmond The key walking and cycling recommendations of Access Docklands are: Jolimont Flinders

SHORTER TERM MEDIUM TERM LONGER TERM Seddon Street

1. Weather protection on the key pedestrian 6. Continued development above 10. Construction of a pedestrian and Etihad MCG Stadium Southern routes to major transport interchanges, Wurundjeri Way along Flinders Street, cycling link over Victoria Harbour Cross Victoria particularly Collins Street, Latrobe Street Collins Street, the Bourke Street and the Yarra River, connecting the Harbour and the Bourke Street overpass overpass and Latrobe Street to provide north and south sides of Docklands continuous street frontages from the on a Bolte Bridge alignment, whilst Yarraville Yarra River 2. New signage infrastructure to better CityLink CBD into Docklands maintaining boat accessibility Yarraville promote Docklands destinations and highlight important pathways between 7. Ongoing activation and redevelopment 11. Development of a continuous Richmond Docklands precincts and the CBD of Harbour Esplanade, to link Docklands pedestrian and cycling connection

precincts and provide a new civic spine between North Melbourne Station, Clarendon Street Royal Botanic 3. The introduction of a Docklands Water for Melbourne E-gate, Docklands and Northbank Garden Shuttle to provide a low cost pedestrian Westgate Freeway and cycling connection around Victoria 8. Development of Collins Street and 12. Extension of Lonsdale Street into South Harbour and the Yarra River, ahead of any the Bourke Street overpass as priority Docklands via a new pedestrian and Melbourne South longer term bridge links (see opposite) gateways to Docklands, including cycling overpass between Spencer St Kilda Road Yarra provision of a clear pathway between Street and the stadium 4. High priority upgrades to pedestrian and the stadium concourse and the Spotswood cycling links at the Jim Stynes Bridge, waterfront at Harbour Esplanade Footscray Road, Harbour Esplanade and around the stadium (see p56-57) 9. Introduction of line marking and technology to promote the stadium Albert Park 5. Optimisation of all intersections to 35 Lake concourse as a walking and running improve east-west crossing times circuit outside of event periods Port Phillip Bay Prahran

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The ability to deliver pedestrian and cycling links over Victoria Harbour and the Yarra River whilst retaining boat access to key water assets and destinations, including:

• Water shuttles, land ferries and other low cost solutions which can be implemented over the shorter term to deliver innovative connectivity and activation for Docklands • Larger scale opening and closing bridges which can be implemented over the longer term as attractions and icons for Melbourne. Iconic water link – Gateshed Millennium Bridge, UK Innovative water link – concept Docklands land ferry A Docklands water shuttle or punt can provide pedestrian and cycling connections across Victoria Harbour and the Yarra River ahead of any longer term bridge links. Artist impression only. Source: Studio Periscope for Places Victoria

46 Access Docklands 47 Public Transport

Newmarket Flemington Bridge N Royal Park Key principles Docklands public transport network Flemington Macaulay The key principles to guide future development of the public transport network Kensington Victoria Park Racecourse Kensington within and around Docklands are: Flemington Road Tram / Lightrail investigation corridor • Provide direct and intuitive routes that minimise travel time Yarra RiverCollingwood ferry investigation corridorCollingwood options • Create accessibility and address for central city growth areas through North Melbourne South public transport provision Kensington Commuter ferry investigation corridor Carlton • Connect people with important employment and activity areas Gardens Dynon Road Future interchange Victoria Street

Footscray Abbotsford Street

Footscray North Richmond Key recommendations North Melbourne Melbourne Central

The key public transport recommendations of Access Docklands are: West Melbourne Flagstaff Parliament East Melbourne Footscray Road West Richmond SHORTER TERM MEDIUM TERM LONGER TERM Existing tram services Jolimont 1. Extend the Collins Street tram service to 4. New tram connection between North 6. High capacity peak hour public Flinders

Existing bus services Dock Square, Victoria Harbour Melbourne Station, E-gate, Docklands transport services between Flagstaff Seddon Street Etihad MCG and the CBD, to position North Station and Docklands North Stadium 2. High capacity peak hour public transport Southern Melbourne Station as a public transport (Latrobe Street to Docklands Drive) Cross services between Southern Cross Station and Victoria interchange for Docklands Harbour Victoria Harbour (Collins Street alignment) 7. new light rail connection between 5. Provision of a Yarra River Ferry Service Footscray and the CBD, following a 3. Develop a Docklands travel application Yarraville Yarra River with the following key attributes: Dynon Road to Victoria Street alignment CityLink which provides real time information Yarraville to directly connect Footscray into on Docklands public transport services, • Purpose designed low wake, Richmond Melbourne’s north-south tram network car parking availability, events and low height vessel which fulfils Yarra

key destinations River functionality requirements 8. Nnew light rail connection between the Clarendon Street Royal Botanic (see concept design opposite) CBD, Docklands and the Fishermans Garden 4. Ensure Docklands public transport Bend urban growth area, following a options are highlighted in all marketing • Full integration with Melbourne’s wider Westgate Freeway Collins Street alignment to directly South and promotional campaigns public transport ticketing system extend Collins Street into Fishermans Melbourne South • Ferry arrivals and departures every Bend via an iconic Yarra River crossing St Kilda Road Yarra 30 minutes minimum, to provide an and green transport link ‘eye-ball’ timetable; and Spotswood 9. Potential ferry service bringing • Arrival and departure points at commuters from the western suburbs key tourism destinations including into Docklands and the CBD Albert Park Melbourne Park, Federation Square, 35 10. Investigate the potential to open Lake Crown Casino, Southbank, World Trade Flagstaff Station on the weekends, to Prahran Centre, Bourke Dock (Docklands) and Port Phillip Bay improve public transport services to Waterfront City (Docklands) key visitor and tourist attractions as Docklands approaches completion 0 500 1000 1500m

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The ability to deliver innovative, cost effective public transport systems in the short term: • Shorter term eco buses and shuttles which are well designed, innovatively branded and can potentially operate in tram reserves • Longer term light rail links which catalyse and add amenity to new development at Docklands, Arden Macaulay, E-gate and Fishermans Bend.

2012 Melbourne tram Transalon concept eco bus by Xiao-Fang Shen, China Concept Yarra River ferry (see key recommendation 5)

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Newmarket Flemington Bridge N Royal Park Key principles Proposed Docklands roads network Flemington Macaulay The key principles to guide future development of the road network within and around Kensington Victoria Park Racecourse Kensington Docklands are: Flemington Road • Minimise peak hour travel times between Docklands and the surrounding arterial network E-gate local road investigation corridors Priority Docklands Collingwoodaccess road Collingwood • Manage Wurundjeri Way and Footscray Road as primary Docklands access roads North Melbourne South • Extend Melbourne’s iconic street amenity and boulevard character to the west. Kensington Carlton Future boulevard Dynon Road Gardens Victoria Street Key recommendations Footscray Abbotsford Street Development over road and rail infrastructure Footscray North Richmond North Central City traffic management priority The key road recommendations of Access Docklands are: Melbourne Melbourne Central

West Melbourne Flagstaff Parliament East Melbourne SHORTER TERM MEDIUM TERM LONGER TERM Footscray Road West Richmond 1. Promote Bourke Street, Batmans Hill 6. Integrate E-gate with Docklands, Arden 9.  complete the development of urban Drive and Docklands Drive as the primary Jolimont Macaulay and City North via fine grain boulevards which create development Flinders

local access roads between Docklands north-south and east-west connections address and amenity for central city Seddon Street Etihad MCG and the Wurundjeri Way corridor growth areas, including: Stadium 7. Redevelop Footscray Road, east of the Bolte Southern Cross 2. Add traffic capacity toB ourke Street Bridge, as a high quality urban Boulevard • Dynon Road – Victoria Street Victoria and Batmans Hill Drive, to reduce integrating Docklands and E-gate (linking Footscray to the CBD) Harbour travel times between Docklands and the 8. Ensure that the ongoing development • Footscray Road – Harbour EsplanadeYarraville Yarra River

Wurundjeri Way corridor CityLink of Wurundjeri Way and the central city (linking Docklands and E-gate to Yarraville

3. Configure key intersections across the arterial road network maintains local the waterfront) Richmond Docklands precinct to: vehicle access to Docklands • Boundary Road – Victoria Street • Optimise traffic flows along Bourke (connecting Arden Urban Growth Clarendon Street Royal Botanic Street, Batmans Hill Drive, Docklands Area to the CBD) Garden Drive and Wurundjeri Way Westgate Freeway • Lorimer Street (integrating South • Discourage any traffic, particularly Fishermans Bend and Docklands) Melbourne CBD traffic, from using Docklands as a South through route 10. Deliver regional transport projects St Kilda Road Yarra which relieve vehicle congestion in Docklands local road improvements 4. Prohibit peak hour lane closures on the central city area and improveSpotswood 1 Restrict role of McCrae 7 Increase capacity of the Bourke Street, Batmans Hill Drive, accessibility to public transport Street on east side of west-to-south right turn Harbour Esplanade and the Jim Stynes Batmans Hill Drive movement in the PM peak Bridge, to minimise disruptions to Albert Park Docklands commuter journey times; 2 Provide additional35 Lake turning 8 Limit right turn capacity in capacity from Batmans Hill the PM peak. Discourage Prahran 5. Commence an arterial road strategy for the Port Phillip Bay Drive into Wurundjeri Way through movements along central city area, including for the urban Harbour Esplanade across 3 renewal precincts at Docklands, E-gate, 0 500 1000 1500m Install new fully controlled Bourke Street Arden Macaulay and Fishermans Bend 9 right turn for north-to-west movement  9 Improved pedestrian crossing times 6 Key success factors 5 4 Install new fully controlled 8 7 4 right turn for west-to-south Promote Docklands The ability to construct transport links, public spaces and development over major road 9 movement vehicle movement at and rail infrastructure, including: 3 intersection of Dudley 5 Implement a staged Street and Wurundjeri Way 9 1 9 prohibition of the right turn • Continued development of public spaces and streets over Wurundjeri Way and the 2 from Etihad stadium into Promote Docklands Spencer Street rail corridor, to stitch Docklands back to the CBD whilst retaining freight Bourke Street vehicle movement at and arterial functionality and capacity at grade intersection of Flinders • Development over road and rail infrastructure around North Melbourne Station to 6 Provide a second left turn Street and Wurundjeri Way Development over road and rail infrastructure – Media lane for the west-to-north seamlessly integrate the Arden Macaulay, E-gate and Docklands House and Collins Street Bridge, Docklands movement from Bourke Street into Wurundjeri Way

Docklands intersection improvements (see key recommendation 3)

50 Access Docklands 51 Programs and Policies

Key principles What is a Travel Management Association? The key principles to guide the development of transport policies At a basic level, TMAs are simply an organisational In addition, the local geographic knowledge of the key and programs for Docklands are: framework. They provide a platform for businesses and stakeholders of a TMA, and their commitment to the governments to work together in a collaborative effort to process, helps ensure that any transport strategies • Foster sustainable travel behaviour improve transport conditions in a defined geographic area. developed through the TMA have a greater chance of • Deliver benefits for workers, residents and visitors success than those developed by an external stakeholder TMAs bring together a variety of interested stakeholders, • Pool resources and work together. less familiar with local conditions and priorities. and provide a central coordinating entity to facilitate and implement programs outlined by the group. The motivation for business involvement in TMAs Key recommendations stems from the impact that transport problems have Broadly, TMAs share the following characteristics: on business (congestion-related travel delays, The key program and policy recommendations of Access Docklands are: • They provide an organisational framework for employee or shopper access issues, parking shortages, addressing transport issues etc.), and from the beneficial impact that business SHORTER TERM Medium TERM decisions can have on the transport system. 1. Establish and fund a joint Docklands Travel 4. Establish a shared electric vehicle 7. Implement land use policy which • They identify the specific transport-related Management Association representing trial in Docklands to further promote spatially consolidates housing, challenges impacting their area, and develop Every TMA focuses on the issues most relevant to Docklands employers, residents and the precinct as a demonstration of employment and activity areas, tailored solutions uniquely suited to that area their local context. TMAs are not typically constrained government agencies, to pool resources sustainable transport outcomes to minimise travel times and • They focus on transport issues, primarily utilising by political boundaries, which sometimes are not contiguous with activity centres, corridors, or other areas and deliver innovative travel programs and 5. Amend car parking provision rates in vehicle dependence transport “management” strategies, potentially transport initiatives at Docklands with transport issues or travel patterns in common. Docklands to align with broader CBD rates 8. Review Access Docklands every five encompassing both demand-side and supply-side management strategies 2. Develop a digital Docklands travel 6. Complete road and public transport years, with a specific focus on whether Importantly, TMAs are not designed to replace or replicate application which provides real time strategies for the central city area, the strategy is achieving the travel • They serve well-known and distinct geographic areas, services provided by government. Instead, TMAs seek to information on Docklands public including the E-gate and Fishermans behaviour targets which have been such as a central business district (CBD), activity foster innovative new programs, enhanced coordination, transport services, car parking availability, Bend urban renewal precincts established for Docklands centre, business park, or major transport corridor and provide unique and valuable services to area destinations events and attractions • They are often a formal, legally constituted organisation organisations and area travellers. 3. Develop a Stadium Event Plan which promotes Docklands visitor attractions to • They are led by the private sector which can event patrons and spreads peak demand include major employers, business association on the transport network during events representatives, property developers, retail centre/ district representatives, institutional leaders (ie, schools, hospitals), privately-owned public transport operators, business park managers, and others • They are a collaborative partnership between businesses and relevant public-sector transport agencies (transport planners and engineers, TDM planners, public transport providers, land planners, etc.) • They exist to solve transport problems. TMAs are not, in and of themselves, a strategy to improve access to and within a particular area, but instead simply represent the most efficient organisational framework for collaborative development and implementation of strategies to improve transport problems. The strength of the TMA as an organisational concept lies in the synergy between multiple organisations and individuals. Together, they often have a greater chance of addressing difficult Examples of innovative transport applications which could be developed by a Travel Management Association: transport challenges than any one government agency, 1) SF Park, by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, which employer, developer, or individual traveller could provides real time car parking information to San Francisco drivers; and accomplish alone. 2) Lets Go Together, by Access Melbourne, which allows users to post and accept car pooling opportunities. Source: San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Access Melbourne, Apple iTunes Store, 2012

There is an opportunity to enhance Docklands social and economic vitality by promoting Docklands events and attractions to stadium patrons

52 Access Docklands 53 As Docklands moves through its second decade of development, the precinct is growing into a nationally significant employment and residential hub and an integral part of the Melbourne CBD. Newmarket Flemington Bridge N Royal Park

Flemington Macaulay Kensington Victoria Park Racecourse Kensington Potential Docklands pedestrian and cycliFlemingtonst wa Roadter shuttle circuit

Collingwood Collingwood North Melbourne Docklands water shuttle circuit South Implementation Kensington 1 Collins Landing Carlton Point Park Dynon Road Gardens2 Victoria Street Footscray Abbotsford Street 3 Bourke Dock

Footscray North Richmond North 4 Yarra’s Edge West Melbourne Melbourne Central 5 Sir John Coode Park West Melbourne Flagstaff Parliament East Melbourne Delivery of transport policies and infrastructure at Docklands occurs under a whole of government partnership Footscray Road 6 Western Park West Richmond between the City of Melbourne, Department of Transport, Public Transport Victoria, VicRoads and Places Victoria. Waterfront City Marina 7 Jolimont Flinders

Dock Square Other key stakeholders involved in transport at Docklands include The local road, public realm, walking and cycling Seddon Street 8

Bicycle Network Victoria, the Department of Planning and recommendations established by Access Docklands will be taken Etihad MCG Stadium Southern Community Development and various community organisations. forward for delivery by Places Victoria and the City of Melbourne. 7 Cross 8 Projects will be funded via budget allocations and development 6 Victoria Harbour Specific delivery responsibilities include: contributions over the short, medium and longer term. 5 9 • Local road management – City of Melbourne; Places Victoria and the City of Melbourne will work with the Yarraville Yarra River 3 CityLink 4 1 Yarraville • Arterial road management – VicRoads; Department of Transport, Public Transport Victoria and VicRoads to 2 ensure that recommendations relating to public transport and arterial Richmond • Public transport provision – Department of Transport and roads are taken forward for further development and consideration by Newmarket Flemington Public Transport Victoria; those agencies, particularly through relevant transport planning for Bridge N Clarendon Street Royal Botanic Royal Park • Facilitation and coordination – Places Victoria; and the central city area and designated specific urban renewal precincts. Garden In general, arterial road and public transport projects to service Flemington Macaulay • Public realm design and development, including walking and Westgate Freeway Kensington Victoria Park South Racecourse Kensington central city growth areas will be articulated in the relevant precinct Flemington Road cycling networks – City of Melbourne and Places Victoria. Structure Plans, and funded by a mix of development contributions, Melbourne South St Kilda Road Yarra negotiated agreements and government budget allocations. Collingwood Collingwood North Melbourne South Spotswood Kensington Carlton Dynon Road Gardens Victoria Street Footscray

Abbotsford Street

Footscray North Richmond Albert Park North 35 Lake Melbourne Melbourne Central

West Melbourne Flagstaff Parliament East Melbourne Port Phillip Bay Footscray Road Prahran West Richmond

Jolimont Flinders

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Clarendon Street Royal Botanic Garden

Westgate Freeway South Melbourne South St Kilda Road Yarra

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Artistic impression – Jim Stynes Bridge (subject to change). Source: Aurecon Group / Cox Architects / Oculus Landscape Architects for the Department of Planning and Community Development. Artistic impression – Capital City Trail Footscray Road underpass (subject to change). Source: Hyder Consulting for Places Victoria.

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