A TRANSPORT AGENDA FOR MELBOURNE Delivering a more productive economy through better transport November 2014 www.ttf.org.au Tourism & T ransport Forum (TTF) i S A national, member- funded CEO forum , advocating ThE publiC poliCy interests OF leading corporations and iNSTitutions iN ThE Australian tourism, transport and Aviation sectors. For further information, please contact: Trent Zimmerman Deputy CEO and Director, Transport Policy Tourism & Transport Forum E: [email protected] Benoit Bost Transport Policy Analyst Tourism & Transport Forum E: [email protected] Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Level 8 8-10 Loftus Street Sydney NSW 2000 T: +61 2 9240 2000 www.ttf.org.au A transport agenda for Melbourne: Delivering a more productive economy through better transport 3 OvERviEW MESSAGE FROM TTF’S PLAN TO IMPROVE ThE CEO TRANSPORT IN MELBOURNE Investment in Melbourne’s transport infrastructure and Develop and seek bipartisan support for a improved transport services is critical to the productivity Transport Master Plan for Melbourne to guide of the Victorian economy and the liveability of the city. By 1 transport infrastructure investment for the investing now in critical projects, the Victorian government next 20 years can ensure the city’s infrastructure is able to support predicted population growth and accelerate economic Construct a new CBD rail tunnel to boost growth while also reducing traffic congestion. 2 capacity across the rail network This paper outlines the key projects and service delivery Build a railway line to Melbourne Airport reforms we believe are essential for ensuring Melbourne’s 3 transport system aids rather than hinders the growth of Continue the segregation of rail lines the city. 4 TTF is advocating for major investments in public transport 5 Give greater priority to high-capacity signalling and road projects. Our first priority is to see the capacity and new rolling stock of the Melbourne rail network expanded through the Implement a forward plan for the removal of construction of a new CBD rail tunnel. This will support 6 level crossings other critical extensions of the network, including a long overdue rail link to Melbourne Airport. We also endorse the additional capacity the East-West link will provide to 7 Progress a rail link to Avalon Airport Melbourne’s road network. 8 Accelerate the roll-out of E-class rolling stock We support the modernisation of the tram and bus networks on Melbourne’s tram network through better rolling-stock, greater prioritisation for both modes on Melbourne’s roads and a rationalisation of routes. 9 Plan a tram line to Fishermans Bend More efficient and customer-focused bus services can be delivered by the competitive forces of open tendering for Improve the efficiency and speed of the future contracts. 10 tram network TTF welcomes the recognition by all political parties that 11 Implement open tendering for all bus contracts there is much more to do to improve Melbourne’s transport network. With funding from sources like asset recycling Reform the bus network to improve speed and strong political leadership, Melbourne can have a better 12 and reliability transport system that supports its role as a major global city. 13 Give bus commuters more real-time information 14 Construct the East-West link Complete the CityLink-Tullamarine Margy Osmond 15 Freeway widening Chief Executive Officer Tourism & Transport Forum 16 Create a more walkable city 17 Unlock the potential of cycling Make public transport and myki easier for 18 visitors to use A transport agenda for Melbourne: Delivering a more productive economy through better transport 3 POPULATION GROWTH +53% © Tourism Australia/ Time Out Australia Photographer: Roberto Seba 2050 2012 iMPORTANCE OF TRANSPORT TO POPULATION GROWTH viCTORiA’S GROWTh ANDCOST PRODUCT OF CONGESTION+53%iviTy $6.1b $3b 2050 2012 With 4.25 million residents,1 metropolitan Melbourne is home to nearly three quarters of Victoria’s population and accounts PPOPULATIONopulat2005iON G GROWTHROWT2020h COST OF COSTCONGEST OF CONGESTIONiON for around 81% of Victoria’s GSP.2 Melbourne is the state’s economic powerhouse and its contribution to the Australian +53% $6.1b economy is expected to grow steadily over coming decades. However, further investment in critical infrastructure and CBD WORKERS’ TRANSPORT$3b services is required to build on this success and ensure MODE SHARE sustainable growth. 2050 2012 The Victorian capital’s population is expected to keep growing 2005 2020 rapidly, topping 6.5 million by 2050. Around 1.2 million additional jobs will be needed, requiring Melbourne to remain CBD WORKERS’ TRANSPORT MODE ShARE extremely competitive on both the domestic and international COST OF CONGESTION fronts. Traffic congestion is already reducing Melbourne’s 53%CBD Public WORKERS’ transport only TRANSPORT + $6.1b 53% Public transport only competitiveness, with related costs expected to double 10% combination10%MODE combination of SHAREpublic of public from 2005 levels to $6.1 billion annually by 2020.3 Tackling and privateand private transport transport $3b congestion requires investment in both public transport and 9% Active9% Active transport transport 2% Others, incl. taxis major roads, especially those bypassing city centres. 26% Private2% Others, vehicles incl. taxis The 2011 Census data revealed that 63% of CBD workers 26% Private vehicles commute by public transport and the CBD’s reliance on 2005 2020 + 53% Public transport only public transport is expected to grow with the increasing 10% combination of public TOTAL METROPOLiTAN PATRONAGE 1990 andTO private 2013 transport number of commuters and worsening traffic congestion. 550 Million 9% Active transport By 2031, average weekday boardings on metropolitan 500 2% Others, incl. taxis 450 26% Private vehicles trains are expected to double to 1.7 million, while tram and CBD400 WORKERS’ TRANSPORT 4 MODETOTAL350 SHARE METROPOLITAN bus boardings will both be near one million per day, in line 300 with existing trends. Over the last decade, public transport PATRONAGE250 1990 TO 2013 200 patronage has grown by more than 40% despite the GFC 150 500m100 and the proportion of commuters using public transport has 50 significantly increased across the metropolitan area. 0 1990 1994 TOTAL METROPOLITAN2005 2010 -1991 -1995 -2006 -2011 With over 800 kilometres of train tracks and one of the 400m+ 53% Public transportPATRONAGE only 1990 TO 2013 world’s largest tram networks, Melbourne’s transport 10% combination of public PUBLiC transportand private MODE transport500m ShARE (%) iN network has a solid base for meeting future demand. 9% Active transport METROPOLitan MELBOURNE FOR jOURNEy TO WORK However, recent patronage growth has stretched the 2% Others, incl. taxis +40% 300m Port Phillip26% Private vehicles capacity of the aging network. Limited network capacity Yarra 400m Stonnington leads to overcrowding on vehicles and platforms and Melbourne threatens the reliability of services. To face the long-term Moreland Maribyrnong +40% growth in transport demand and maintain Melbourne’s 1990 Darebin 1994 300m2005 2013 Glen Eira competitiveness, the Victorian government needs a clear Boroondara vision for the expansion and modernisation of the transport Moonee Valley TOTAL METROPOLITANWhitehorse network, supported by strong investment in infrastructure PATRONAGEMonash 1990 TO 2013 1990 1994 2005 2013 and services. Hobsons Bay Banyule 500m Bayside Kingston Brimbank Greater Dandenong 400m Wyndham Manningham Maroondah Nillumbik +40% 300m Hume Whittlesea Melton Knox Census 2011 1 Plan Melbourne, Metropolitan Planning Strategy – 2013 Casey Census 2006 2 Mapping Australia’s economy – Grattan Institute – July 2014 1990 Frankston1994 2005 2013 3 Estimating urban traffic and congestion cost trends for Yarra Ranges Australian cities – BITRE Cardinia Mornington Peninsula 4 Network Development plan – Metropolitan rail – Public Transport Victoria – December 2012 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% Source: Census data – method of travel to work by place of residence A transport agenda for Melbourne: Delivering a more productive economy through better transport 4 A transport agenda for Melbourne: Delivering a more productive economy through better transport 5 © Tourism Australia/ Time Out Australia Photographer: Roberto Seba TTF’S PLAN TO iMPROvE TRANSPORT iN MELBOURNE BETTER TRANSPORT iNCREASiNG ThE PLANNiNG CAPACiTy OF ThE RAiL NETWORK DEvELOP AND SEEK BiPARTiSAN 1 SUPPORT FOR A TRANSPORT MASTER PLAN FOR MELBOURNE TO GUiDE CONSTRUCT A NEW CBD RAiL TUNNEL TRANSPORT iNFRASTRUCTURE 2 TO BOOST CAPACiTy ACROSS ThE iNvESTMENT FOR ThE NEXT 20 yEARS RAiL NETWORK Transport infrastructure requires long-term planning and construction periods spanning many years. With finite funding and an expanding construction demand for major projects across several states, it is important the Victorian government has in place a transport master plan that will guide investment and priorities for the next 20 years. A Victorian transport master plan should build on planning work already completed, such as Plan Melbourne (which provides an integrated overarching framework) and the individual modal plans that are being developed by Public Transport Victoria. The master plan should identify priorities and timelines for the roll-out of new transport infrastructure for all modes of transport as well as setting growth targets for public and active transport mode share. Long-term transport planning would be aided by a master plan that has broad political support. This