The way we plan and operate our transport system needs to enable everyone to participate fully in society, regardless of ability. An accessible transport network not only supports people with disability, but benefits many different groups like elderly people, parents using a pram or stroller, people using a personal shopping trolley or carrying groceries, and people with short-term mobility issues (such as an injury).

From the Discussion Paper

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Accessibility vision

  • We will work to make our infrastructure accessible to all within our projects.
  • We will advocate to the State Government for change where accessibility does not meet community needs, including level access tram and bus stops, and accessible trams.

Accessibility objectives

  1. Our transport system enables everyone in Merri-bek to meet their daily needs and to fully participate in our community.
  2. Transport infrastructure and services belonging to the state, particularly public transport, is accessible to everyone

    What idea do you have to make our transport system more accessible?


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    1 September, 2023

    BrendonAgpasa says:

    I need to Improve accessibility for people with disability aids include mobility devices such as wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

    1 September, 2023

    dazza says:

    I have seen the Sydney Road Accessible Tram Stops campaign around the municipality and this is a campaign the council needs to support 100%

    21 August, 2023

    DanZiffer says:

    Our footpaths are, largely, woeful. Thin, broken, dipping sharply to roads. Focus on making crossings safer and more people will use them.

    11 August, 2023

    Lloydjames says:

    Footpaths footpaths footpaths. Send your officers out in a wheelchair note down all problem spots.

    5 August, 2023

    local says:

    Accessible and safe access to medical centres from the road needs to be a priority regardless of mode of transport

    3 August, 2023

    aidenh37 says:

    There's still plenty of places where pedestrians are forced onto a narrow, uneven footpath with no ramps up/down kerbs.

    28 July, 2023

    Belinda111 says:

    Prioritize pedestrian crossings at busy intersections to give people more time to cross.

    25 July, 2023

    ChrisB says:

    Reduce speed limit of the residential back streets. This will allow residents with mobility issues to cross roads much safer.