Simple, connected journeys Our strategic plan 2019-23 Department of Transport Message from the Secretary I’m pleased to present the Freight needs to reach our first strategic plan for the new doors, ports, shops and Department of Transport. markets both interstate and overseas. On 1 July 2019, VicRoads and Public Transport Victoria DoT will plan and operate the (PTV) came together with transport system in a way the Department of Transport that responds to the needs (DoT) to create an integrated of the people and freight that transport department – in travel on it - focused on where step with other global cities. people and goods need to go, rather than what mode The way people travel is they use. integrated – we drive to the station, catch our train, then walk to work – and the way we 23 million trips are made each day plan, deliver and operate the in Victoria, and this is expected to system is integrated too. increase to 38 million by 2050. The new DoT gives us a single focus on tackling the big The new Department’s issues – from improving buses structure reflects the in growing suburbs to making importance of working it easier to walk and cycle with the Major Transport places and embrace new Infrastructure Authority technology. (MTIA). Working together Our job is to make journeys will allow us to meet the simpler, safer and more transport needs of Australia’s reliable for everyone. fastest-growing state and economy, and deliver a record 23 million trips are made each $57 billion investment in day in Victoria, and this is infrastructure. expected to increase to 38 million by 2050. The new DoT is all about our people. We're using People are moving to Victoria our collective skills and because it is a great place to knowledge to deliver the live and do business. integrated transport system To keep it that way, everyone Victorians deserve. needs easy access to jobs, schools, shops and services close to their homes, whether they live in Tarneit or Torquay, Paul Younis Camberwell or Cranbourne. Secretary Simple, connected journeys 3 A new Department of Transport The new integrated We work closely with the MTIA. Our legislation department brings together The new DoT will adopt a VicRoads and PTV with DoT whole-of-system approach The Transport Integration to plan, deliver and operate to improve coordination and Act 2010 (the TIA) is Victoria’s Victoria’s transport system. management of disruptions main transport statute. during the delivery of new It brings together the The new Department of infrastructure, and as we transport portfolio under Transport will: integrate new infrastructure one framework with the aim • respond much faster and to operate as part of the of developing ‘an integrated give people the information transport system. and sustainable transport they need to make the best system that contributes to As the Victorian Government’s travel choices - especially an inclusive, prosperous and central transport agency, DoT around major network environmentally responsible is accountable for all portfolio disruptions State’. funding provided through the • make better use of existing State Budget. The TIA aims to ensure road and rail, shifting more that Victoria’s transport journeys onto rail and Our role and purpose system delivers balanced prioritising public transport economic, environmental and on roads DoT’s purpose is to deliver social outcomes. Agencies • respond much quicker simple, connected journeys. responsible for urban and to innovation and new regional planning must transport technologies As we plan, deliver and have regard to the TIA when • take a holistic view in operate the transport system, making land use decisions planning for the future, to we ensure that it safely and that impact on the transport meet demand for more sustainably meets the needs system. than 38 million journeys a of the people and freight that day and a tripling of freight travel on it, both now and in Transport legislation will be by 2050 the future. We bring together amended in 2019 to formalise the integration of VicRoads • partner with others to management of ports, and PTV into the Department address a range of issues, boating and fisheries for of Transport. from safety to reducing commercial and recreational environmental impacts. uses. We ensure that transport agencies and operators work towards a common goal of an integrated transport system that contributes to an inclusive, prosperous and environmentally responsible state. DoT puts people at the centre of everything we do. People first People and their diverse journeys are at the centre of every decision Our vision Our Ministers Our portfolio partners include: Our vision is to meet the DoT provides independent • Major Transport aspirations of Victorians for advice and is accountable to Infrastructure Authority a transport system that is three ministers: • Transport Safety Victoria simple, connected, accessible, Hon Jacinta Allan MP reliable, safe and supports a • Chief Investigator, Minister for Transport productive, growing economy. Transport Safety Infrastructure • VicTrack In realising our vision, we Hon Melissa Horne MP • Transport Accident apply the objectives of the TIA Minister for Public Transport Commission to deliver: Minister for Ports & Freight • social and economic inclusion Hon Jaala Pulford MP Our transport agencies include: • economic prosperity Minister for Roads Minister for Road Safety and • environmental • Commercial Passenger the TAC sustainability Vehicles Victoria Minister for Fishing and • Victorian Ports Corporation • integration of transport Boating and land use Melbourne • efficiency, coordination • Victorian Regional and reliability Our portfolio Channels Authority • safety, health and • Port of Hastings Our department includes: wellbeing. Development Authority • Transport for Victoria • Gippsland Ports Our system-wide • Public Transport Victoria • Victorian Fisheries outcomes • VicRoads Authority • Road Safety Victoria • People and goods can get where they need to go • Regional Roads Victoria Our transport operators efficiently • Better Boating Victoria include: • Freight Victoria • People are connected to • Metro Trains Melbourne each other and the places • Active Transport Victoria. • Yarra Trams they work, study and relax • V/Line • Our system is reliable, • EastLink comfortable and safe • CityLink • SkyBus • Bus operators • Port operators. Simple, connected journeys 5 Our challenges The way we do Our new boom – Choosing the right transport in Victoria meeting the demands investments to unlock is changing of unprecedented more benefits, for growth more people The new DoT combines the expertise of the former Victoria’s population is An integrated approach department, VicRoads and growing fast, driving demand to system challenges, like PTV. By having one team and powering the economy. increased traffic and public for planning, delivering and Understanding changing transport patronage, can be operating transport, we patterns of movement – met in ways that don’t always can give people a common where and how people and involve large infrastructure picture of what’s going goods want to go – is critical projects. It makes the best use on, and more effectively to meeting future transport of what we have now, plans operate the system to demand and sustaining for the future and establishes improve everyone’s journeys. Victoria’s economic success. a blueprint to take advantage Working together - across of the opportunities. roads, public transport, Keeping people ports and freight - is the key Embracing to delivering the Victorian moving through a Government’s transport decade of major technology for a agenda. construction smarter future Population growth is driving Victoria is undergoing a the government’s record generational shift in transport $57 billion investment in new technologies which will transport infrastructure transform the way we use our to expand and modernise system. Emerging technology the system. Building this and future mobility services modern system does involve are rapidly changing the disruption. Coordinating a nature of transport and reliable transport system is empowering people in their critical to keeping people transport choices, requiring a moving. new vision for innovation. Outcomes focused Simple, safe and connected journeys for everyone Simple, connected journeys 7 Our focus and priorities Victoria is growing faster At DoT, we take a strategic • Deliver investments that than any other state or approach to delivering the unlock system-wide territory, and our growth Victorian Government’s benefits - delivering a is among the highest in significant transport agenda. record investment in the world. By 2050, As an integrated transport transport infrastructure department, we incorporate and upgrades 10 million people will the skills and expertise of a and coordinating live in Victoria and large portfolio. Our focus improvements so people’s Melbourne will be a is to: journeys are simpler, global city of 8 million. and the economy keeps • Operate a safe and For the first time, as growing. inclusive system - many people will live to creating a safe system the west of the Yarra as where it’s easy for • Innovate and engage with they do to the east. Our everyone to get around, no partners, industry and focus and key priorities matter when or why they the community - ensuring need to reflect this. are travelling. the whole system and its many operators and partners work as one, to • Design and plan a deliver better services and people-focused