ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE ITLUS CONNECTING GREATER BENDIGO Actions Lead Partners Period Progress FEB 2017 Comments FEB 2018 Update Council is having ongoing discussions with State Government A Local Transport Forum was held in November 2017 Consolidate existing services to improve public transport and provate operators about how to best improve public that looked at alternative ways to improve transport in 1 connections between Heathcote and urban Bendigo with PTV S In Progress transport connections to outlying areas, including Heathcote, rural areas including Heathcote. Advocacy is ongoing to services for Axedale and Junortoun. Axedale, Junortoun and Marong. the State Government. Work with the development industry to reinforce the sense of place through high quality urban design and place City of Greater Development This action is ongoing work being carried out by staff when 2 S Continual Work Ongoing work. making initiatives of existing and planned Bendigo (City) Sector working with developers at the design and planning stage. neighbourhoods. Introduce, as a priority, a high frequency, longer span bus service and more train services along the main four transit corridors of urban Bendigo, namely: Kangaroo Flat to City The City will advocate for a review into the Bendigo Bus Centre, Huntly to City Centre, Eaglehawk to City Centre First stage bus and train timetable improvements introduced. Network. Since the timetable changes, a number of 3 and Strathfieldsaye to City Centre (bus only); as well as to PTV S In Progress Reviews to be carried out as necessary, i.e. when new hospital changes have occurred in Bendigo including large the specialist centres of activity including the Bendigo is fully operational and open. residential developments and the new Bendigo Hospital Hospital, and La Trobe University to induce and support a opening up. growth in patronage by attracting car commuters onto public transport. Conduct a study of the ease of use, efficiency and safety of the current pedestrian network in the City Centre by analysing desire lines, waiting times at signalised 4 intersections, vehicle speed limits and locations of City VicRoads S Not Yet Started pedestrian crossings to inform the development of a Principal Pedestrian Network and the introduction of pedestrian priority measures.
Work with VicRoads to apply the latest network planning and traffic management tools such as Smart Roads framework and Austroads Guide to Traffic Management: First stage mapping completed. VicRoads needs to allocate Awaiting further work to be completed on 5 Part 7: Traffic Management in Activity Centres to plan the VicRoads City, PTV S In Progress resources to complete. SmartRoads/Movement and Place Bendigo urban road network and particularly to prioritise people, public transport and active travel in the City Centre and in the major activity centres.
Coordinate local and regional timetables so that bus-to-bus and bus-to-train interchanges are efficient and convenient New bus timetables and routes deliver on this. Further PTV review of updated Bus Network in 2017 is still yet to 6 PTV S In Progress for public transport users, particularly at the four Bendigo implementation still required in future. produce any changes. railway stations. Rollout ‘real time’ bus arrival information in Hargreaves Real time bus information available at Bus Bays A & B in 7 PTV City S Completed Mall bus waiting facility. Mitchell Street
Develop ‘transport hub and urban renewal implementation plans’ for Bendigo, Eaglehawk, Epsom and Kangaroo Flat railway stations and surrounding precincts with a focus on Contracts for Bendigo and Eaglehawk Station Design improved and safer pedestrian and cycling access and $15.8M in funding received for Eaglehawk and Bendigo Railway have been awarded in mid 2017 and construction is 8 circulation, improved urban spaces and landscaping, bus State Government City S In Progress Stations. Further work to be done on other stations. expected to begin in early 2018 according to the State network and interchange facilities, commercial Government. development and medium density housing incorporating affordable housing options.
Work closely with the Bendigo Taxi Directorate to identify opportunities to widen the scope and better integrate their Local Transport Forum held in November 2017 looked at services with public transport and community transport, City, The Local Transport Forum would work on addressing this taxis as a potentially underutilised asset in rural transport 9 particularly in addressing the needs of residents in isolated, TfV Bendigo Taxi S In Progress issue. but further discussions are required to progress this rural communities who have limited access to public Directorate, PTV further transport or private vehicles and those with special transport needs.
Investigate the potential of telecommuting, teleconferencing etc. as a means of reducing the need for some daily travel and for improving access to those with This is ongoing work that will continue to become This action will be investigated over time with Transport and 10 issues, such as a disability or living in an isolated location; City S Continual Work increasingly viable for more tasks to be completed via Liveability Mapping beginning to go live in March 2017. and consider the means by which government and the 'tele-commuting' private sector can assist individuals and businesses in making the most of ‘on-line travel’. Actions Lead Partners Period Progress FEB 2017 Comments FEB 2018 Update A brief for the Heathcote Township and Development Plan is Develop Township Structure Plans for Elmore and being finalised and will be reported to Council for endorsement. Heathcote to provide a framework for their growth, The plan is likely to take a year complete. Heathcote Township Plan work is underway and is 11 improved public transport connections with Bendigo, City M In Progress expected to be finished in 2018 improved walking and cycling options and development Preliminary work on the Elmore Township Plan is expected to which will protect their towns’ unique character. commence towards the end of 2017.
Develop a detailed Precinct Structure Plan for Marong to support its development into a township supporting about Structure Plan to be finalised in 2018. Vline are factoring 12 8,000 people, and serviced by high quality public City S In Progress First draft to Council in March 2017 for community engagement. in a passenger rail service to Marong in their forward connections to bendigo, including provision for a rail planning. service.
Capitalise on the National Broadband Network (NBN) City, State 13 rollout to improve township and rural communities’ access M Not Yet Started Awaiting further rollout of NBN. Government to employment, education, shopping and services.
Local Transport Forum held in November 2017 Investigate opportunities to improve connections between generated some good discussion about how smaller rural Greater Bendigo’s townships with a view to increase This action will be addresed by the establishment of the Local 14 City M In Progress towns could work together to capitalise on opportunities interaction between the township communities and to Transport Forum. and work together to support transport services that may generate mutual support of township businesses. be set up or trialled in the region. Encourage and support innovation, diversification of uses and generation of investment to strengthen the township Action included in Rural Communities Strategy - Heathcote Marong Structure Plan partly addressing this action 15 centres of Heathcote, Axedale, Elmore, Goornong, Marong, City M Continual Work Township and Development Plan will address this. Plans for delayed by large bushfire overlay amendment. Due to be Raywood and Redesdale as focal points of community Marong and Goornong are due by mid 2017. completed in mid-late 2018. interaction and business activity.
Identify areas suitable for activation including night-time, The Moonlight Market, twilight farmer's market and particularly in the City Centre, and investigate a range of Being addressed through work being done on City Centre events like filmed by bike in the mall are examples of 16 City M In Progress initiatives and options giving consideration to public safety Retail. activating spaces within the CBD. CCTV cameras are and impact on residential population. due to be finished being upgraded by EOFY 17/18.
The City has begun work on a new Cycling and Walking Extend the prioritisation of people, public transport and Subject to finalisation and rollout of SmartRoads framework by Strategy. As part of this strategy there will be a focus on 17 active travel to other activity centres across Greater City, VicRoads PTV M In Progress VicRoads. where prioritisation of cyclists and pedestrians is Bendigo to maximise levels of safety and economic vitality. appropriate or necessary.
Recognise and reinforce Pall Mall as Australia’s premier There are a number of investigations underway in the The significance of the precinct is being considered in the City 19th century boulevard and ensure that urban design CBD as a whole, including Pall Mall. The City Centre Centre Heritage Study and the Heritage Strategy. Both will be features and transport network planning measures balance Heritage Study, SmartRoads and a possible future push 18 City, VicRoads State Government M In Progress finalised in the next 6 months. These may facilitate action on its heritage architecture and contemporary uses, prioritise for world heritage status for Pall Mall and the entire changing the role and function of Pall Mall from a traffic movement of people, create a sense of place and support Goldfields area also have implications for how Pall Mall is perspective, but hinges on completion of SmartRoads. business activity. used in the future.
Advocate for a progressive rollout of ‘real time’ bus arrival Mitchell Street completed - Further rollout of others yet to be 19 information across the city’s interchanges and at bus PTV City M In Progress Nothing additional to report here determined. stops.
Progressively improve patron comfort and safety, as well Some works completed at Epsom and Kangaroo Flat stations. A new parkiteer cage has been installed at Kangaroo Flat as pedestrian, cyclist and bus access to and within public 20 PTV City M In Progress Upgrades at Bendigo and Eaglehawk Stations have $15.8M in Station and construction on the upgrade of Bendigo and transport interchanges, particularly near Kangaroo Flat, funding from State. Eaglehawk Station is expected to start in early 2018. Eaglehawk and Epsom railway stations.
Investigate access and safety improvements, development and public realm activation opportunities on land 21 City PTV M Not Yet Started designated for and near proposed new and reinstated railways stations. New Bus timetable rolled out Feb 2016 and Rail being Revise and improve public transport timetabling and the continually advocated for and improved. Most recent addition of Bus network under periodic review. Awaiting outcomes 22 level of service as the network and demand for services PTV M Continual Work service for Bendigo on 29 January 2017 with an extra two daily from recent discussions and advocacy about the network expand. services. Explore opportunities to legitimise community transport as The Local Transport Forum was held in November 2017 This action will be addresed by the establishment of the Local 23 a mode of choice to be accessed by all members of the TfV City M In Progress and discussed community transport at length - awaiting Transport Forum. community, particularly those in isolated and rural areas. follow up from TfV
Construct public transport interchanges, including new railway stations, in line with population growth, future Designs for Bendigo and Eaglehawk upgrades Upgrades to Bendigo and Eaglehawk Railway Stations begin to 24 network planning strategy (such as the Regional Network State Government L In Progress completed in mid 2017 and construction should begin in address this action. Development Plan) and required increase in public early 2018 transport services. Actions Lead Partners Period Progress FEB 2017 Comments FEB 2018 Update Ensure that new railways stations and other public Various minor works to be undertaken at Eaglehawk, Epsom, transport interchanges are accessible by safe and Kangaroo Flat and Bendigo Stations. convenient walking and cycling infrastructure and provide Larger works planned for Eaglehawk and Bendigo Stations in Bendigo and Eaglehawk upgrades will provide improved patron facilities such as bicycle parking, seating, shelters 17/18 spaces and patron facilities. As newer stations are built 25 State Government PTV, City, ATV L In Progress and real time service arrival information etc. and are Mitchell Street Bus Bays completed and upgraded these facilities for other station users will supported by mixed use developments that generate Potential for CyclePort to provide an innovative cycling solution be incorporated economic activity and contribute to public transport at stations making them more accessible and safer for people demand. catching public transport. Revisit the potential opportunities of Bendigo Tramways to State Government, 26 assist public transport service when Bendigo’s population City L Not Yet Started Bendigo Trust exceeds 150,000 residents. HEALTHY GREATER BENDIGO Actions Partners Period Progress Comments
Use strategic planning tools such as the Principal The Victorian Cycling Strategy outlines the need for Pedestrian Network (PPN) Principal Bicycle Network Strategic Cycling Corridors to be focused on to (PBN), the Bicycle Priority Routes (BRTS) and Strategic developed complete and connected bicycle 27 VicRoads City S In Progress Incorporated into SmartRoads work being done by VicRoads. Cycling Corridors (SCC) to identify the priority and the type infrastructure. The City will work with Transport for of improvements required and to assist with funding Victoria to identify these to establish needs and applications to relevant state bodies. opportunities to fund any infrastructure upgrades.
Update the City of Greater Bendigo Road Safety Plan 2007- 2011 in line with VicRoad’s Towards Zero Strategy 28 principles for minimising road fatalities and injuries, City S Not Yet Started particularly among vulnerable road users, pedestrians, cyclists, the young and the elderly.
Apply the latest road, intersection, footpath, pedestrian crossing and cycle path etc. design solutions to achieve the This work is continually being completed by the City's 29 City VicRoads S Continual Work Towards Zero Strategy objectives of death and injury Engineering Department. reduction in our neighbourhoods and activity centres.
Investigate the relative merits, costs, impediments and approvals required of both: (1) Removing the ban on bicycles in Hargreaves Mall and linking the southern and northern sections of the Bendigo Creek Trail through the Preliminary investigation of Hargreaves Street has been City Centre including using the Hargreaves Mall by safely completed and a brief is about to be released to 30 City S In Progress These two options are currently under investigation. integrating cycling with pedestrians and crossing Pall Mall investigate the Bendigo Creek channel as a possible to link the Trail back to the Creek and (2) continuing the option. Trail within the Bendigo Creek channel and providing for cycle access points at key locations for access to the city centre, Rosalind Park and schools.
Mandate the provision of end-of-trip facilities such as Ongoing implementation via the Planning Scheme - Clause The Victorian Cycling Strategy identifies Clause 52.34 of 31 bicycle parking, lockers, change rooms in new State Government City S Continual Work 52.34 deals specifically with this for new developments and new the Victorian Planning Provisions as needing updating to developments where the scale is relevant to these facilities. uses ensure end-of-trip facilities are provided where needed.
Link the O’Keefe Rail Trail to the Bendigo Bushland Trail to 32 improve connections between off-road shared paths to City S Not Yet Started This is recommended in the Public Space Strategy. encourage use for transport and recreation. Explore the introduction of a specialised, high frequency (10 minutes) and longer span ‘shuttle’ service between La Modified version of this introduced as part of new bus timetable Advocacy on bus connection to the Hospital is continuing 33 PTV City S In Progress Trobe University, the City Centre and to the Bendigo from February 2016 with PTV Hospital. Community Reference Group has raised this as a project Identify bus stops and bus stop access (footpaths and This has been marked for inclusion into the Transport and that needs ot be completed and suggested an audit could 34 shared paths) that need improvement and are not Disability City PTV S In Progress Liveability Mapping being worked on. be completed across the city to identify bus stops that Discrimination Act (DDA 1992) compliant need to be improved. Provide a ‘shuttle service’ between Eaglehawk and Bendigo at a 20 minute peak and 40 minute off peak Advocacy continuing. CoGB is advocating for a further 35 PTV City S In Progress Partially achieved with new bus timetabling. frequency – so as to provide a transfer service at Bendigo review of the bus network to be improved. railway station. Investigate bus priority measures on the primary bus City, 36 network (e.g. traffic signal priority, high occupancy VicRoads Local Bus S Not Yet Started Will begin when VicRoads completes SmartRoads project. Awaiting action from VicRoads on SmartRoads work vehicle/transit lanes). Operators Increase the number of regional rail services to existing Further services were added to the Bendigo Line in 2017 stations in Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo, Epsom and Eaglehawk Gradually being implemented with additional services being however there are still issues with not all services 37 to establish a local commuter train service for Bendigo, PTV S In Progress announced as recently as January 2017. beginning/ending at Eaglehawk/Epsom to complement including having all Melbourne services commencing and Bendigo Metro Rail. Advocacy is continuing. terminating at Epsom. Actions Lead Partners Period Progress FEB 2017 Comments FEB 2018 Update The re-routing of the Goldfields Track to link with the Bike Bendigo has recently received a grant from DEDJTR to Spring Gully Creek Trail is continuing. The underpass at Partner with Bike Bendigo to capitalise on Ewing Park’s work with La Trobe University, the City and other stakeholders McIvor Hwy is under construction now and this further strategic location by establishing it as a ‘regional trail head’ to build a cycling culture at the University. This includes 38 City Bike Bendigo S In Progress raises the profile of Ewing Park as an ideal location for a that raises the profile of key destinations and cycling and consulting with students on the University to City Centre (and trail head with access to the Goldfields Track, Bendigo walking trails that are accessible from this point. Hospital) cycling connection which will interface with the Ewing Creek Trail and O'Keefe Trail easy for families and Park trail head visitors
The Local Transport Forum was held in November 2017 and discussed the Heathcote corridor. Advocacy from the Consolidate existing services to improve bus frequency This action will be addressed by the establisment of Local community and the City is continuing. Community and span of operating hours between Heathcote and urban 39 PTV S In Progress Transport Forums. Some preliminary discussions about the consultation on changes to the route were held in April. Bendigo via Axedale and Junortoun and include this route Bendigo to Heathcote route have occurred with a bus operator. The proposed changes included standardising the as part of the Bendigo Bus Network. timetable and adding weekend return services bring the total number of return services to 28 a week.
Investigate opportunities for funding signalling and track $91M was announced in the Victorian Budget for track improvements as well as for increasing regional coach 40 PTV State Government S In Progress Identified as a priority on RDA's L-M regional priorities and signalling works from Bendigo to Epsom and services to improve level of service for regional commuters Bendigo to Eaglehawk. to Bendigo. Additional services added to the Bendigo Line in January 2016 Provide additional train service on the Echuca to Bendigo and a further 10 services per week will be added in January line and an additional early morning service on the 2017. Many of these services now extend to Epsom and There have been track upgrades between Bendigo and 41 PTV S In Progress Melbourne to Bendigo line to facilitate additional demand at Eaglehawk facilitating the first part of Bendigo Metro Rail. Echuca. Still awaiting on an additional service to Echuca. Castlemaine. Supporting work is being carried out (i.e. Northern Transport Corridor Opportunities Study). VicRoads, Ensure that bus access requirements are met for new Development Work being continually carried out by staff to ensure this action 42 City S Continual Work residential subdivisions. Sector, Local Bus is met at the planning stage. Operators The intersection of Ellis and Somerville Streets received blackspot funding and will be upgraded. As a part of this Develop and progressively implement a high quality, fully Included in Bicycle Network's submission to the State work, cyclists travelling along Ellis Street and accessing separated from other vehicles, cycling and walking link La Trobe University, Government Budget. Preliminary scoping work being done in- Wallace Avenue to get to the Spring Gully Creek Trail will 43 City M In Progress between La Trobe University, Bendigo Railway Station and VicTrack house to move the project to shovel-ready stage with the aim to be able to cross at designated cyclist lights. Part of this the City Centre. seek funding in 2017/18 FY planning also allows for room to complete a bi-directional protected bike lane along Ellis St at some point in the future.
A small way finding trial was implemented as part of the Open Streets component of the Innovation in Cycling Showcase. This will form a major part of the new Walking and Develop and implement a walking and cycling way finding A cycling comfort map is under development that will help to Cycling Strategy. Wayfinding has also been identified as 44 strategy for the activity centres identifying key public City M In Progress achieve a well thought out way finding scheme a significant deficiency by the Cycling Tourism transport, walking, cycling and link connections. 2015/16FY saw CBD signage updated, plans are being Assessment of Bendigo undertaken by CycleLifeHQ developed for Kangaroo Flat and Eaglehawk
The Cycling and Walking Strategy will also address this in part. The Cycling Strategy released by the State Government identifies 52.34 as needing updating - this Undertake and progressively implement a strategy Early discussions with a number of major trip generators around directly addresses end-of-trip facilities and bike parking. identifying the type and location of bicycle parking and end- the potential of CyclePort or a system similar to facilitate cycling 45 City State Government M In Progress The City was successful in receiving a grant from the of-trip facilities to be provided near public transport stops, and reduce the number of trips taken by car for business within New Energy Jobs Fund to investigate the merits of a in activity centres and other major trip generators. Bendigo. shared e-bike fleet and using a system like CyclePort to manage the fleet and parking requirements. This business case is due for completion in June 2018
There has been a large amount of work undertaken with developers in the northern growth corrdior of Bendigo Ensure that new residential developments are linked to the Staff working with new developers to ensure new developments through Epsom and Ascot with many kms of shared path Development 46 bicycle and pedestrian network and provide appropriate City M Continual Work do connect with existing off-road and on-road infrastructure and put in place by developers that the City can connect to Sector walking and cycling infrastructure inside the development. networks for active travel the broader trail network and provide these new developments with good active transport connections to their neighbourhoods and the centre of Bendigo.
The Public Space Plan is nearing completion and sets Develop the City of Greater Bendigo north-south and east- Bendigo Creek Trail improvements are being investigated as out a number of transport corridors that achieve this west Strategic Cycling Corridors by removing conflict points VicRoads, State well as the development of the Ironbark Gully Trail. Still work to action. Ironbark Gully Trail planning is well underway and 47 City M In Progress at intersections, improving lighting, surface quality and by Government be done to assess and improve surface quality and lighting. This some construction may start in late 2018. The Victorian providing separation between cyclist and vehicle traffic. action is part of the recommendations in the Public Space Plan. Cycling Strategy also advocates for low-stress, seperated cycling corrdiors. Provide new services to induce local travel as new train 48 PTV M Not Yet Started No new train stations this applies to have been opened as yet. stations are incorporated into the network. Actions Lead Partners Period Progress FEB 2017 Comments FEB 2018 Update
PTV in partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo and the community to periodically review bus services in order to City, Greater Review is ongoing with periodic improvements being 49 progressively increase frequencies, extend hours of PTV Bendigo M Continual Work New bus timetables will be reviewed. made. operation and weekend coverage on all routes, while Community providing a high level of coverage on the distributer routes.
Implement bus priority measures on the primary bus City, Local Bus SmartRoads framework developed by VicRoads which will 50 VicRoads M Not Yet Started network and elsewhere as required. Operators inform this action in coming years. Still being completed as new bus stops are built. Develop a complete, high quality, DDA compliant network Progressively being implemented across the city as new bus Significant work to be done making sure access to these 51 City L In Progress of bus stops and bus stop access routes. stops are constructed. bus stops is DDA compliant from the footpath and from the bus itself. Advocate for the provision of a new railway station at Initial conversations being held - investigations into new stations Regional Partnerships has a focus on rail and Huntly with the capacity for grade separation, a new station PTV, State in Central Victoria is an action in the Regional Network 52 City M In Progress discussions are continuing with the knowledge that at the rear of Lansell Square and a new station at Harcourt Government Development Plan released by the State Government in mid- additional stations will be required. in Mount Alexander Shire. 2016
Advocate for the reopening of the Golden Square railway station; the construction of a new railway station at the Bendigo Showgrounds; in conjunction with urban PTV, State Being included in Plan Bendigo and Bendigo 2015-2030 & 2030- 53 City M In Progress Advocacy continuing through Plan Greater Bendigo development for new stations at Maiden Gully with the Government 2050 framework plans capacity for grade separation; a new station at Marong and a planned station at the Marong Business Park.
Investigate opportunities for establishing a ‘stand alone’ urban rail system with its own operator, rolling stock, This action is not specifically mentioned in Plan Greater Project is being considered as a part of the Plan Bendigo 54 maintenance and stabling facilities to services a network of PTV M Not Yet Started Bendigo. It will possibly need to be investigated when project. ‘infill’ stations spaced at 2km intervals to maximise Bendigo Metro Rail is fully operational coverage and access. Continue advocating for an increase in the level of service Advocacy is continuing. Signalling upgrades and 55 to Bendigo for regional commuters along the Swan Hill and City PTV M Continual Work Continued work with Railing Ahead group to advocate trackwork underway on both lines between Bendigo and Echuca lines. Eaglehawk and Epsom. Develop a ‘stand alone’ urban rail system to provide for high-speed and high-capacity movement of people to and Project is being considered as a part of the Plan Bendigo This will also potentially need to be evaluated when 56 PTV L Not Yet Started from the City Centre and to activity centres located along project. Bendigo Metro Rail is fully operational. the railway network. MOVING GREATER BENDIGO Actions Partners Period Progress Comments
Implement SmartRoads framework and principles for urban Bendigo to help identify and prioritise improvements to make the best use of existing road space, maximise safety, Work still to be completed by VicRoads prior to these 57 and provide broader transportation benefits to the VicRoads City, PTV S In Progress Awaiting completion of SmartRoads by VicRoads prioritisations being made. community which address traffic growth by facilitating the use of sustainable transport modes such as public transport, cycling and walking.
Introduce vehicle access restrictions to Williamson Street from its intersection at the five ways roundabout at Somerville Street to address safety issues and to test its 58 City S Not Yet Started potential to become part of a high quality bicycle walking corridor between Flora Hill, La Trobe University, Bendigo Railway Station and the City Centre.
Review the relevant Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme The Car Parking Strategy for Bendigo City Centre is 59 Clauses relating to car parking provisions so as to align City S In Progress being updated in FY 18/19. The Planning Scheme them with the ITLUS strategic directions. Review is also currently underway. Implement a process to ensure that the car parking requirements for new land uses and developments in the City Centre so as to support sustainable transport The Car Parking Strategy is being updated in FY 18/19. 60 alternatives to the motor car, limit the growth in car parking City S Not Yet Started The Planning Scheme Review is also underway at provision and demand and promote more efficient use of present and may identify changes that are needed. car parking spaces through the consolidation of car parking facilities. Update the Bendigo CBD Parking Strategy to align the provision of car parking with ITLUS and recently completed The Car Parking Strategy for Bendigo City Centre is 61 strategies such as the Residential Strategy, Commercial City S Not Yet Started being updated in FY 18/19 Land and Activity Centre Strategy and the Bendigo Hospital Structure Plan. Bendigo Freight Study has been completed. Signage and Improve designated freight route signage to ensure its Is being addressed for implementation via the Bendigo Freight 62 VicRoads City S In Progress wayfinding for freight routes is a key action heard in legibility for heavy vehicle operators. Study. consultation and identified in the plan. Actions Lead Partners Period Progress FEB 2017 Comments FEB 2018 Update Update the Schedule to the Parking Overlay in the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme to align with ITLUS and to Bendigo Planning Scheme Review is currently underway 63 remove the trigger for a Planning Permit resulting from a City S In Progress and will look to update the Parking Overlay change of use when there is no increase to the floor area of an existing building.
Consider refining the City of Greater Bendigo Home Based Work Policy to include telecommuting and teleconferencing 64 City S Not Yet Started opportunities that could be available to staff who are eligible and wish to reduce their daily car travel to work.
Undertake a detailed, Bendigo specific freight study to identify inhibitors that impact on the efficiency of road and Bendigo Freight Study has been completed and rail freight as well as to explore opportunities for enhancing represents one of the most comprehensive the productivity of the freight sector and for minimising its Freight Operators Project is underway. Some early results can be expected in understandings of the local freight task in the country. 65 impacts on residential City and Generators, S Completed 2017. There are discussions about the need for an extension of amenity and the city’s liveability, such as through VicRoads the project to incorporate a wider area to form a regional identification of preferred freight hub locations and freight study. utilisation of state of the art information technology based logistics. Investigate intersection improvements at the Specimen Hill 66 Road and Chum Street, to increase safety and VicRoads City S Not Yet Started VicRoads intersection that requires their action. manoeuvrability. Test the effectiveness of existing arrangements and the The Bendigo Freight Study did identify that a major need for the introduction into the Greater Bendigo Planning VicRoads, concern in the future will be the protection of freight Scheme of any new land use and development planning 67 City Freight and Industry S In Progress This will be addressed as part of the Bendigo Freight Study. routes and recommends that a city wide freight corridor tools to protect designated freight routes from encroaching Sector and precinct plan be developed to take Bendigo and its development, particularly in areas designated for freight task into the future. residential growth. Pilot and implement, where appropriate, Intelligent Awaiting completion of Bendigo Integrated Transport Modelling Transport System technologies for smarter traffic 68 VicRoads City M Not Yet Started and SmartRoads to inform this action. Potential to be pushed management, including network monitoring and real time through the Smart Cities bid if that is successful. information dispersal devices. Upgrade the Howard Street and Midland Highway 69 VicRoads S Not Yet Started VicRoads intersection that requires their action. intersection to improve safety and manoeuvrability.
Build on the knowledge gained through ongoing consultation with the freight and industry sector and apply the SmartRoads framework to refine the designated freight route network, where appropriate and to prioritise improvements designed to increase manoeuvrability, safety Bendigo Freight Study has been completed. Awaiting and access of freight vehicles, including examining the Freight study underway now will inform decision making 70 City VicRoads S In Progress further work on SmartRoads/Movement and Place to be potential designation of Strickland Road as part of the regarding this action. completed. City’s arterial road network to support freight movements; and reconstruction of the roundabout at the intersection of Strickland Road and Murphy Street to accommodate freight truck movements.
Consider waiving or reducing the statutory car parking requirements for businesses which establish arrangements to enable employees to work from home and can 71 City M Not Yet Started demonstrate the implementation of other measures (such as through a Green Travel Plan) to reduce staff travel as single occupant drivers.
Pilot a staggered hours arrangement for City of Greater Bendigo employees who choose to opt in with a view to test 72 the potential for reducing impact on the city roads at peak City M Not Yet Started times and collaborate to seek an extension of such arrangements to other major employers, if successful.
Commence discussions with commercial car sharing companies and provide incentives to encourage them to 73 set up schemes in Bendigo, including the provision of on- City M Not Yet Started street parking spaces (‘car share pods’) in prime locations inside the City Centre for the exclusive use of shared cars.
Manage a safe and efficient road network that reinforces 15/16 and 16/17 budgets of $1M per year for footpaths/cycle ITLUS public transport and freight objectives by managing paths addresses this by encouraging shift from single occupant 74 the capacity at 2015 levels through strategic investments City VicRoads L Continual Work car use. SmartRoads and Bendigo Integrated Transport Work is continuing on this action and programs aimed at shifting away from single occupant Modelling will also help once completed. The Bendigo Freight vehicles travel for daily needs. Study will greatly assist in the freight component of this action. Actions Lead Partners Period Progress FEB 2017 Comments FEB 2018 Update As car parking demand reduces over time, progressively 75 reduce the level of car parking in the City Centre, City L Not Yet Started supplemented by facilities in satellite locations. Provide parking dispensations to residential developments 76 which incorporate one or more shared cars for use by City L Not Yet Started residents and bicycle facilities. Investigate options for improved north-western freight City, connections between Epsom and Marong including This action is to be addressed through part of the Marong - This action forms part of the recommendations in the 77 VicRoads Freight and Industry M In Progress potential enhancements along over - dimensional Route Western Bendigo Framework Plan work. Bendigo Freight Study Sector 18.
Assess the type and priority of works required to progress VicRoads has been looking at the Elmore-Raywood Rd in the improvement of an east-west connection in the northern City, Freight and 78 VicRoads M In Progress conjunction with the Greater Bendigo Farming Advisory parts of Greater Bendigo, with particular focus on key roads Industry Sector Committee. between Elmore, Raywood and Bridgewater.
Explore the establishment of freight hubs on the periphery of urban Bendigo, as part of the Bendigo Freight Study, to Freight and Industry support the freight industry and to minimise the impact of Sector, State This action will be given some clarification on ways forward from This action is specifically identified as a priority in the 79 City L In Progress freight operations on the city’s liveability with initial Government, the Bendigo Freight Study. Bendigo Freight Study consideration being given to sites at Big Hill and Marong VicRoads Business Park. ENGAGING GREATER BENDIGO Actions Partners Period Progress Comments Provide every Greater Bendigo Primary School with an Toolkit prepared and distributed to schools in the area. This was Active Travel Tool Kit, which has been developed as an first done in 2015 and again in 2016 with Walk to School ITLUS active travel initiative and progressively implement 80 City Bendigo Schools S Completed Resources the key elements so as to increase the level of walking, This toolkit has also been distributed to 4 Jenny's Early Learning cycling and public transport use among school Centre's which have expressed interest. communities. Continue the existing collaboration between the City and Bendigo TAFE, Completed. Community Compass to be incorporated into Bendigo TAFE to maintain and progressively expand the 81 City Bendigo S Completed Liveability and Transport Mapping being completed at the ‘My Local Neighbourhood’ mapping system as part of the Community moment. Community Compass platform. Collaborate to tap into existing road safety training Bike ed continues to be ran and in late 2017 an programs for traffic engineers, transport planners, police, VicRoads, Bendigo additional program was ran with funding from VicRoads city officials, drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, particularly Police, Bendigo Discussions held with VicRoads regarding funding to run value 82 City S In Progress and Road Safe Central Victoria that focused on children and the elderly, to share knowledge and ideas Schools, Roadsafe adding programs alongside bike ed in Schools within Bendigo wayfinding to Epsom, Huntly and White Hills Primary about how to make our roads, neighbourhoods and activity Central Victoria Schools centres safer. Collaborate to develop a Greater Bendigo focused marketing campaign to promote public transport use 1 Day in 5 program has been rolled out in Epsom with good 83 focusing on new improvements, health benefits and City PTV, Bus Operators S In Progress results. This initative will continue to be rolled out across economic savings to individual people, households and Bendigo for indivisuals and organisations businesses.
La Trobe University, Bike Bendigo completed an extensive program with La Bike Bendigo and the City are working with La Trobe in their Work closely with educational institutions and other places TAFE, Engineering Trobe University on building a cycling culture at the efforts to influence beaviour change through infrastructure and of knowledge on identifying, testing and resourcing Australia, Planning university. This included a survey, cycling classes and 84 City S In Progress facilities. Ongoing work occuring through programs like Walk to innovative infrastructure, land use planning and design Institute of community rides. Walk to School ran successfully again School. Bendigo Community Health's Healthy Together program solutions and behaviour change programs. Australia, Private in 2017 and the Join the Ride project with Epsom, Huntly also working on this. Sector and White Hills Primary Schools
Explore opportunities to develop a Bendigo branded public Transport and Liveability Mapping being worked on at the 85 transport app for mobile devices which makes it easy to City PTV S In Progress moment provides scope to fill this role in a holistic way. navigate the public transport system. Collaborate with secondary schools to develop an Active 86 Travel Tool Kit that responds to their specific needs and City Bendigo Schools M Not Yet Started accounts for older children’s abilities.
Develop an educational campaign to dispel the danger The Join the Ride project addressed this in part in the Beginning to address this action through promotion of Walk to myths surrounding children’s independent travel to school, northern corridor along Napier Street. The model is 87 City M In Progress School and addressing barriers and concerns Parents and particularly focusing on stranger danger and road safety currently being evaluated and can potentially be rolled Guardians have. More work to be done though compared with the issues associated with car travel. out across multiple areas with minimal funding.
Consider offering incentives to private companies who 88 develop their own green travel plans and can demonstrate City M Not Yet Started that they have had a measured impact.
Provide incentives to developers who wish to build shared, communal or short-term office space in designated areas 89 City L Not Yet Started such as Local Neighbourhood Activity Centres to bring employment closer to where people reside. Actions Lead Partners Period Progress FEB 2017 Comments FEB 2018 Update INSPIRING GREATER BENDIGO Actions Partners Period Progress Comments Establish an ITLUS governance structure by formalising ITLUS Steering the membership of the current ITLUS Steering Committee Committee and Governance structure developed and awaiting approval by The new governance structure was approved by Council 90 City S Completed and the Implementation Group and defining their terms of Reference Group Council. in March 2017 and is now in place. reference. Members Formalise an ITLUS delivery, monitoring and reporting ITLUS Steering framework for cross-organisational integration, coordinated Committee and Being drafted for comment once governance framework is Priorities are currently being discussed by the ITLUS 91 City S In Progress decision-making and measurable performance against Reference Group outlined and adopted by Council. Steering Committee and Community Reference Group refined targets and indicators. Members ITLUS Steering Apply refined processes for the prioritisation of projects and Committee and Addressed as part of the governance of ITLUS. Awaiting Priorities are currently being discussed by the ITLUS 92 City S In Progress budgeting so as to implement ITLUS. Reference Group governance structure approval before finalising. Steering Committee and Community Reference Group Members Incorporate the relevant aspects of ITLUS into the Greater Amendment adopted by Council at December 2016 meeting - 93 City S Completed Planning Scheme Amendment Gazetted in March 2017 Bendigo Planning Scheme. Awaiting final approval from Planning Minister.
Coordinate an integrated delivery, monitoring and reporting Priorities are currently being discussed by the ITLUS ITLUS Steering process through an ‘Implementation Group’ and ensure Steering Committee and Community Reference Group. Committee and Governance structure addresses these points. Awaiting Council 94 that this process is transparent and well communicated to City S In Progress Part of the Community Reference Group's role is to Reference Group adoption of structure. key stakeholders, project partners and the broader provide advice on how best to ensure the process is Members community. communicated to all stakeholders effectively
VicRoads, PTV, Trial a fully integrated and collaborative planning and State Government, delivery model comprising PTV and V/Line for buses, trains ITLUS Steering (including the roll out of Bendigo Metro Rail) and taxis Governance structure begins addressing these points. Awaiting 95 PTV Committee and S Not Yet Started working in partnership with the City. This would include a Council adoption of structure. Reference Group coordinated approach to community consultation, high level Members, Bendigo network planning, timetabling and marketing. Taxi Operators, City
Trial a range of on-road separated bicycle lane treatments, Ellis Street is currently being investigated as a site for a cyclist and pedestrian priority and safety improvements, An initial trial was held during Open Streets Bendigo on the 26th significant trial of on-street protected lanes as part of the 96 including a separated bicycle lane solution through the City City VicRoads S In Progress of November 2016. Further assessment will be carried out in upgrade to the Ellis and Somerville St intersection. The Centre to connect the southern and northern sections of 2017 lessons from this site will be directly applicable to any the Bendigo Creek Linear Trail. installation on Hargreaves St in the future.
City, Bus The bikes on buses trial has been completed. The trial Conduct a trial of carrying bicycles on buses to make it Association Whitmore's Buses has one of 4 trials in the state and is routes have applied for an extension to the relevant 97 easier for people to combine these two modes of transport PTV S Completed Victoria, Whitmores collecting promising data NHVR permits they hold to allow it to conitnue while into their daily trips. Bus Service plans are discussed to expand the trial to more routes.
Test new place making and public realm improvements The Moonlight Market, twilight farmer's market and Local Retailers and through the use of temporary installations and prototyping Public Space Plan investigates and suggests further direction events like filmed by bike in the mall are examples of 98 City other Commercial S In Progress to make activity centres more people friendly and to on this action. activating spaces within the CBD. CCTV cameras are Businesses improve retail and other business activity. due to be finished being upgraded by EOFY 17/18.
CyclePort Installation is due to be completed in early 2017. Discussions commenced about formalising maintenance, CyclePort installation not complete as yet due to delays replacement etc of fleet bikes. Estralian to provide novated in manufacturing and design problems. Bike Fleet Policy leasing of E-Bikes for staff. Two e-bikes added to the fleet in being updated and the management of the fleet is Maintain and progressively expand as required the City 99 City S In Progress 2016 to increase accessibility. More formal arrangement currently being streamlined. Options to rationalise the corporate bicycle fleet. regaridng management and maintenance of the fleet and fleet are being discussed as it has now grown to be systems will be in place once CyclePort is fully operational.This approximately 20 bikes. 8 e-bikes have now been added will involve engaging a local bike shop on a contract to provide to the fleet in late 2017 and these are proving popular. maintenance services as needed. Continue using telecommunication devices and web-based applications, such as the City’s Community Compass, to Liveability Mapping being worked on at the moment and first 100 promote walking and cycling to daily destinations and City S In Progress stage expected for release in early 2017 which will identify community networking at a local level thus promoting the everyday locations that can be cycled/walked to easily. ‘10 minute neighbourhood’ concept. Explore opportunities, through future transport network planning (including the Regional Network Development A Local Transport Forum was held in November 2017 Plan), to trial a system of alternative transport services City, PTV, Bendigo that looked at alternative ways to improve transport in 101 TfV S In Progress Will be addressed through Local Transport Forum. such as the use of taxi vouchers during down times, Taxi Directorate rural areasthrough alternative methods. Awaiting particularly in rural areas and townships not well serviced outcomes from TfV by public transport. Continue discussions with PTV on the possibility to trial a 102 ‘free transit zone’ for bus travel covering the CBD and PTV City S Not Yet Started Bendigo Hospital precinct. Actions Lead Partners Period Progress FEB 2017 Comments FEB 2018 Update
Align future local and regional strategies/plans with the Regional ITLUS being promoted to many external agencies and is well- 103 ITLUS objectives through on-going monitoring and City Partnerships, State M Continual Work known within the region and State Government. More work to be refinement. Government done on ensuring its implementation in these broader plans.
ITLUS Steering New governance structure to be continually reviewed and Periodically evaluate and refine the effectiveness of the Committee and improved as needed. Full review to be undertaken within 3 104 City L Continual Work established governance structure and delivery framework. Reference Group years of it being in operation to address any implementation Members issues.
Seek ways to tap into existing successful rural and Rural Communities Strategy provides direction on this. 105 township businesses to spread innovation locally and City M Not Yet Started Establishment of Rural Advisory Committee will greatly assist in through sub- regional networks to strengthen town centres. this action being carried out.
Plan for the ‘e-future’ by investigating the issues and opportunities associated with e-commerce, online 106 City M Not Yet Started education and telecommuting, with the view to support local businesses and rural communities.
The City has partnered with Monash University to take Lobby State Government and work with the service part in a study as to how electric buses might work in a Seeking funding for a feasibility study into a pilot program for 107 providers to initiate a demonstration project for an City M In Progress regional setting. The City is also working with State Bendigo. alternative fuel bus fleet. Government departments on potential for trials of alternative fuel buses in Bendigo. This work is ongoing.
This action is partly addressed by the introduction of CyclePort Invest in latest technologies for the City’s corporate vehicle to manage the bike fleet in a smarter way. Further work can be The City has purchased an Mitsubishi EV that now sits in 108 fleet that minimise emissions and reduce energy City M In Progress done to identify other areas of improvement as technologies the fleet. consumption. progress. Investigate the feasibility of employing new information technologies, including web-based systems, to increase Freight and Industry This action will be discussed and explored in the Bendigo 109 City L In Progress freight sector efficiencies and minimise impact on Sector Freight Study. residential amenity. Plan for the likely uptake of new technologies in private/ shared vehicle markets, for example smart cars; their This action can partly be addressed through the Local Transport 110 potential to service the needs of more isolated, rural City VicRoads, PTV L Not Yet Started Forum while technology is still being tested and developed in communities and their likely impact on the city’s the industry. infrastructure and service provision. Support new pricing and market-based approaches 111 designed to instigate a shift towards cleaner, more active City L Not Yet Started transport. ITLUS ACTIONS WHICH SUPPORT OTHER POLICIES AND STRATEGIES CONNECTING GREATER BENDIGO Actions Partners Period Progress Comments
Increase access options to key destinations by focusing growth and encouraging residential development in: • targeted infill sites, precincts that are supported by public transport and offer employment opportunities. Plan Greater Bendigo identifies this as a crucial State Government, 2015-2030 and 2030-2050 Strategic Framework Plan under • land in close proximity to current and proposed train component of a growing Bendigo. This action is also 112 City Development S In Progress preparation. Plan Bendigo has the potential to address this stations and along the main transit corridors connecting the supported through the Housing and Residential Sector action also. City Centre and the principal activity centres. strategies. • neighbourhoods which have a high level of walkability, strengthen the public transport network and cycling connections.
Continue to support development in the designated growth areas of Jackass Flat, Huntly, Strathfieldsaye and Maiden Gully and small towns, principally Heathcote, Marong, State Government, 113 Elmore and Axedale to minimise encroachment on the City Development S Continual Work Ongoing through many strategies. city’s forests and agriculturally productive land, to maximise Sector access to existing infrastructure and to optimise the efficient provision of public transport.
Continue the progressive implementation of community- based township plans, including their recommendations for 114 detailed structure planning with emphasis on improving City S Continual Work Ongoing through a number of current and future strategies. walking, cycling and public transport connections and access to services and facilities.
Require new housing developments and structure plans to The Implementation Plan for the Greater Bendigo Housing Implementation Plan for Greater Bendigo Housing 115 incorporate minimum residential density requirements that City S In Progress Strategy will make recommendations around density targets in Strategy was adopted by Council in January 2018. support public transport services. accessible locations. Actions Lead Partners Period Progress FEB 2017 Comments FEB 2018 Update
Develop Urban Design Frameworks for the activity centres identified by the Commercial Land and Activity Centres Strathfieldsaye UDF has been adopted by Council and Strathfieldsaye - Council in February Strategy, namely, Epsom, Strathfieldsaye, Maiden Gully, is being implemented. Marong Structure Plan has been Marong - Draft to Council in March Marong, Golden Square and Ironbark to guide delayed until mid-late 2018 due to State Government 116 City S In Progress Maiden Gully - To commence in mid 2017 development in and around these centres and train station updates to Bushfrie Management Overlays. Elmore Golden Square - Report to Council in April precincts, to accommodate a growing population and to scheduled for 2018/19 FY. Golden Square brief is being Others to be scheduled induce and support public transport use and active travel developed at present by people living in and accessing the activity centres.
Implement the Eaglehawk Structure Plan town centre State Government, Amendment approved by the Minister - plan being implemented. recommendations to maximise development opportunities 117 City Development S In Progress Eaglehawk Railway Station Master Plan developed and with Eaglehawk Railway Station upgrade due to begin soon. in and around the Eaglehawk Railway Station and increase Sector State for implementation (part of the $15.8M funding). the residential and commercial development opportunities.
Develop a ‘Postcode 3550’ Strategy to encourage high quality, well designed, mixed use residential development of two to four stories that respect existing heritage settings One of the main themes of Plan Greater Bendigo is 'A This action will be included in the review of the residential and neighbourhood character in and around the City Stronger and More Vibrant City Centre' - this group of 118 City S Not Yet Started strategy. This also has potential to be picked up in Plan Centre, including Bridge Street leading to the Bendigo projects includes boosting the level of residential Bendigo. Hospital Precinct, to accommodate 3,000 people living in premises in the CBD. and around the City Centre by 2030, consistent with the Greater Bendigo Residential Strategy.
Implement the Bendigo Railway Station Masterplan facilitating improved access to the northern platform, Funded through the State Government 16/17 Budget. $15.8M of providing for DDA compliant access between the two City, PTV, VicTrack 119 State Government S In Progress works to be carried out at Bendigo and Eaglehawk Railways Bendigo and Eaglehawk upgrades will begin in 2018 platforms and the safe circulation of pedestrians, cyclists Stations. and vehicles outside the station area to respond to the station’s expanding role as a regional public transport hub.
Support the Bendigo Trust in implementing the findings of State Government, the Bendigo Tramways Strategic Plan (April 2015) for 120 City VicRoads, Bendigo S In Progress Implementation underway. enhancing Bendigo Tramways as a tourist attraction, thus Trust ensuring the Tramways on-going operations.
Complete Stage 2 of the Bendigo Airport Redevelopment Project involving construction of a new runway and airside State Government, infrastructure required to support the long-term viability of 121 City Federal S Completed Stage 2 works expected to be completed by February 2017 Stage 2 was completed and opened in mid-2017 the airport as a regional passenger hub and improve Government access for emergency service providers such as medical, police and fire aircraft.
Plan for the expansion of the UGB as part of a systematic process in accordance with the Greater Bendigo Residential Strategy and Greater Bendigo Housing State Government, The changes to the UGB are being contemplated at this time Strategy in locations that are well supported by a range of 122 City Development M Not Yet Started and will be considered as part of the next review of the Greater transport options and where such development will further Sector Bendigo Housing Strategy strengthen the public transport, walking and cycling networks.
Assist the Bendigo Hospital Precinct to be regional State Government, Victoria’s premier health centre by progressively New bus timetable in place begins to address this point. This is VicRoads, PTV, 123 implementing the Bendigo Hospital Precinct Plan initiatives City L In Progress to be reviewed once the new hospital is opened and its impact Development relating to transport and mobility, land use and is understood further. Sector development and open space improvements. MOVING GREATER BENDIGO Actions Partners Period Progress Comments Review the strategic role and design of Arnold, Barnard and Bridge Streets as part of the SmartRoads process with consideration of the Bendigo Hospital Precinct Structure Being reviewed as a part of SmartRoads. This action is awaiting Plan recommendations for improved walkability, safety, City, PTV, Bendigo 124 VicRoads S In Progress further work from VicRoads on SmartRoads and for the Still awaiting action from VicRoads on SmartRoads work universal access, parking, connectivity with the City Centre Health Hospital's impact to be better understood once operational. and accessibility by public transport and emergency services.
State Government, Complete the Loddon Campaspe Integrated Transport VicRoads, Southern The Strategy has been completed and is now being 125 TfV S Completed Strategy and commence its progressive implementation. Loddon Mallee implemented. Region Councils Actions Lead Partners Period Progress FEB 2017 Comments FEB 2018 Update
Progressively implement the recommendations of the Strathfieldsaye Township Traffic Management Plan (2015) Work on the Tannery Lane intersection has begun and Strathfieldsaye Town Centre Urban Design Framework (UDF) 126 prioritising safety and addressing traffic flow issues along VicRoads City M In Progress will be ongoing through 2018. The Strathfieldaye UDF going to Council for adoption in Feb 2017. Wellington Street (Strathfieldsaye Road) from Tannery was adopted and is being implemented now. Lane in the west to Emu Creek Road in the east.
State Government, Implement the findings of the Bendigo specific freight study VicRoads, Loddon Bendigo Freight Study completed and set to be 127 and the Regional Transport Strategy relating to both the City L In Progress Bendigo Freight study underway. Mallee Region implemented in the coming years. metropolitan and regional road and rail network. Councils HEALTHY GREATER BENDIGO Actions Partners Period Progress Comments Ensure all new footpaths and shared paths meet the DDA Continual work carried out by Presentation and Assets 128 requirements and are compliant with the Bendigo City S Continual Work Directorate. Community Access and Inclusion Plan.
Complete the Bendigo Bus Network Review to improve the level of service by increasing the span of hours and bus frequency and to induce a growth in patronage, particularly Review completed. New Bus Timetable has partially addressed 129 PTV S In Progress Review of the network is ongoing. along the four main priority routes namely: Kangaroo Flat to this. Further monitoring as land use and population changes. City Centre, Huntly to City Centre, Eaglehawk to City Centre and Strathfieldsaye to City Centre.
Construct the La Trobe University Bus Transport Hub with a new access road and bus stop within a central location of Scheduled for inclusion in stage two upgrades at La Trobe 130 La Trobe University PTV S In Progress Works have begun onsite at La Trobe. the La Trobe University campus and realign the existing University's Bendigo Campus - due for completion in 2018. bus route to service it. Investigate critical success factors including land use and urban development opportunities as well as productivity, liveability and health dividends associated with providing State Government, 131 City S Not Yet Started Partly addressed in the Marong Structure Plan work. additional railway stations at Huntly, Maiden Gully, Golden PTV Square and Marong, as identified by the Residential Strategy.
Complete a Regional Network Development Plan to set out the long term direction and priorities for regional public 132 transport over the next 20 to 30 years, including better State Government S Completed Plan complete and announced in mid 2016. coordinated and improved bus and rail services, network extensions, infrastructure upgrades and new rolling stock.
Advocate for the inclusion of townships identified by the Residential Strategy for future growth namely Marong, Elmore, Axedale and Heathcote and those located along Advocacy continuing through forums like the Farming Continual advocacy being undertaken by many areas of the 133 the Swan Hill and Echuca railway lines, particularly City S Continual Work Advisory Committee, Rural Communities Advisory Group organisation to try to meet rural communities' needs. Raywood and Goornong, in planning for public transport and Local Transport Forum improvements including the Regional Network Development Plan. CONNECTING GREATER BENDIGO Actions Partners Period Progress Comments Continue working with service providers and the State Government, development industry to ensure that greenfield and infill PTV, Development 134 City S Continual Work Continual work carried out by units within the organisation. development sites maximise walking, cycling and public Sector, Local Bus transport use to daily destinations. Operators Use relevant planning tools and policies to continue 135 protecting the character of urban Bendigo and rural City S Continual Work Continual work carried out by Planning. townships Funding opportunities are being explored from multiple Continue to bid for potential State, Federal and private agencies and levels of Government. Funding being actively 136 sector funding to fund projects and programs that assist in City S Continual Work investigated through VicRoads, New Energy Jobs Fund and implementing ITLUS. Building Better Regions Fund Continue to plan for the development of Bendigo as a City of 200,000 people based on about 85 per cent of the population being provided for within the Bendigo Urban 2015-2030 & 2030-2050 Strategic Framework Plans take this Plan Greater Bendigo is nearing completion and largely 137 Growth Boundary – including Marong Township and 15 per City State Government L In Progress into account and plan for it. Plan Bendigo also addresses this addresses this point. cent in the City’s small townships, principally Heathcote, point in part Elmore and Axedale and those rural areas zoned to support residential development.
Complete Stage 3 of the Bendigo Airport Redevelopment Project involving a contemporary business park to 138 City State Government M Not Yet Started Stage 3 will commence after completion of Runway accommodate potential expansion of existing businesses and new business establishments. Actions Lead Partners Period Progress FEB 2017 Comments FEB 2018 Update Leverage the infrastructure investment associated with the State Government, completion of the Airport Redevelopment Project by Federal Discussions are continuing with a number of commercial 139 supporting the airport becoming Bendigo’s major gateway City Government, L In Progress airline operators about operating flights to capital cities for business, leisure and freight transport and a key Loddon Mallee direct from Bendigo. economic driver for the Loddon Mallee Region. Councils Assist the Bendigo Hospital Precinct to be regional State Government, Victoria’s premier health centre by progressively VicRoads, PTV, 140 implementing the Bendigo Hospital Precinct Plan initiatives City L In Progress New bus timetable begins addressing this Development relating to transport and mobility, land use and Sector development and open space improvements. HEALTHY GREATER BENDIGO Actions Partners Period Progress Comments Accelerate the progressive roll out of, footpaths, shared paths, bicycle paths and trails and bicycle parking in Council has allocated additional $1M for 2015/16 and 2016/17 Bendigo and key townships, with a focus on improving 141 City VicRoads S Continual Work budgets. 2017/18 funding is subject to the budget process this Work continuing across multiple departments in the City safety, access and connections to key destinations such as year. schools, public transport, sport and recreation facilities and activity centres. Maintain a comprehensive network of footpaths, bicycle Council has allocated additional $1M for 2015/16 and 2016/17 lanes and shared paths throughout the city so that a budgets. 2017/18 funding is subject to the budget process this 142 City VicRoads L Continual Work Work continuing across multiple departments in the City significant portion of journeys can be made by walking or year - this concept is incorporated and strongly supported in cycling. Council's Public Space Plan. Continue to identify infrastructure, service and network Plan Bendigo has a role in identifying future infrastructure Plan Greater Bendigo is nearing completion and largely 143 improvements to ensure a growing share of travel is PTV L Continual Work needs, particularly with regard to transport. addresses this point. undertaken by public transport.
Implement a Design and Development Overlay as part of the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme based on the Heart Foundation’s Healthy by Design Guidelines and apply the healthy, walkable neighbourhood design principles when Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme under review in 2018. 144 undertaking structure and master planning for Urban City S In Progress This action will need to be raised with the working group Design Frameworks for activity centres, planning for on the review. development near public transport interchanges, particularly railway stations and along main bus transit corridors.
MOVING GREATER BENDIGO Actions Partners Period Progress Comments Complete investigations, concept design and community consultation for an upgrade to the Napier Street section of the Midland Highway, in the north of Bendigo (Weeroona Avenue to Scott Street), to inform a full business case for Stage 1 completed on Napier Street. Stage 2 beginning 145 improvements addressing traffic growth and which VicRoads City, PTV S In Progress Project scoped, designed and funded. To begin in 2017 in Jan 2018. VicRoads have committed to undertaking a supports and promotes corrdior study to the north of Bendigo for bicycles. the use of alternative transport modes such as public transport, cycling and walking.
Maintain existing access restrictions for B-Doubles and other higher mass limit vehicles through the City Centre to ensure a high level of residential and public realm amenity 146 that contributes to commercial business activity and the City VicRoads S Continual Work city’s economic prosperity and to minimise road fatalities and injuries, particularly among vulnerable road users, namely pedestrians, cyclists, the young and the elderly.
Complete the upgrade of the Ravenswood interchange involving a large circulating road as well as two bridges to 147 safely carry vehicles over two new Calder Freeway VicRoads S In Progress Under Construction Due for completion in March 2018 carriageways thus improving safety and heavy vehicle access and manoeuvrability. ENGAGING GREATER BENDIGO Actions Partners Period Progress Comments Continue supporting community groups seeking funding 148 grants under the TAC Active Travel Program and other City S Continual Work State and Federal funding sources Bendigo City of Greater Bendigo Healthy Together program ceased in Continue encouraging healthy, living, eating and physical Community Health 2015 however a number of programs targeting healthy living are 149 activity in the community via the State Government’s Bendigo Health S Continual Work Services, Victorian still undertaken as well as working with Bendigo Community Healthy Together program. Government Health on their Healthy Together Program. Actions Lead Partners Period Progress FEB 2017 Comments FEB 2018 Update
Engineering Continue working with leading institutions, businesses, Australia, Outside community groups and organisations to promote travel the Square, Urban behaviour change and increase understanding of the Development Continuing work by Active and Healthy Communities and 150 City S Continual Work benefits of urban consolidation and living a more active Institute of Strategy Units. lifestyle, by co-funding innovative programs and co- hosting Australia, BE. public events and information sessions. Bendigo, Bendigo Sustainability Group
The New Energy Jobs Fund project is looking at how a Continue working with large employers and trip generators La Trobe University, shared ebike fleet might be rolled out among large The Northern Transport Corridor Opportunities Study is working to share knowledge regarding travel patterns and to identify Bendigo Health, employers within Bendigo. This includes gaining an 151 City S Continual Work with large employers to identify improvements in the region new ways of encouraging telecommuting, commuting by Bendigo & Adelaide understanding of the transport task for organisations and addressing this action. public and active transport. Bank how we can improve the efficiency of trips for employers and employees.
Strathfieldsaye Community Enterprise, Northern Continue working with local businesses and community District Community 152 enterprises to co-fund new infrastructure and other City S Continual Work Enterprise, improvements on a district and neighbourhood level. Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise INSPIRING GREATER BENDIGO Actions Partners Period Progress Comments Continue lobbying the State Government for a rollout of WiFi in public areas including Mitchell Street Hub has been 153 free public wi-fi onto Bendigo's public transport and to City S In Progress implemented activity centres.