Thread by @yarra_campaign

Full house tonight at Richmond Town Hall for #Yarra @transport_forum #SpringSt

@KPMaltzahn setting Greens' agenda for #doncasterrail and more public transport. Supports @WalmerStBridge #Yarra @transport_forum #SpringSt

@rwynnemp discusses poorly planned #EWLink, damage inflicted upon local residents. Broader focus on @DanielAndrewsMP public transport projects + increased capacity + Metro Rail #Yarra @transport_forum #SpringSt

@rwynnemp supports #WestGateTunnel and #NorthEastLink, dedicated #Doncaster bus route #Yarra @transport_forum #SpringSt

@rwynnemp supports @WalmerStBridge campaign #Yarra @transport_forum #springst

@DavidDavisMLC discussing public transport, population growth. Supports Metro Rail/LXRA but believes projects have been botched #Yarra @transport_forum #springst

@DavidDavisMLC discusses improvements for country & urban public transport, reckons Metro train services, buses have declined. Supports East West Link, West Gate Tunnel (now it's being built) Doesn't mention North East Link #Yarra @transport_forum #springst

Well now onto public question time, first question asking about intergrated approach for making public transport more accessible #Yarra @transport_forum #SpringSt

Glennys Jones asking about @WalmerStBridge and each parties commitment to funding @rwynnemp mentions $200k allocation for scoping for new bridge
#Yarra @transport_forum #springst

Next question: West Gate Tunnel & cycling veloway for Footscray Road

*Glennys also asked about Gipps Street Steps in Abbotsford, @rwynnemp answers about planning issues and ramps

@KPMaltzahn mentions cycling should funded properly, Victorian state govt approach is chronically underfunded and not taken seriously #Yarra @transport_forum #SpringSt

@HerschelLandes1 mentions @BridgeRdMelb issues, tram stops, proposed pedestrian crossing #Yarra @transport_forum #SpringSt

Politically charged question from audience member about ALP issues. Not transport related #Yarra @transport_forum #springst

Ok, this question was from us: will #doncasterrail reservation be protected, is there an opportunity with a new alignment via Melbourne Metro 2 #Yarra @transport_forum #SpringSt

Next questions: @amygillettfdn cycling safety issues, make min passing finally legal in Victoria? #Yarra @transport_forum #springst

More local cycling issues Virginia from Collingwood & Abbotsford Residents Association, when will Gipps Street Steps bypass finally be built? Animated discussion about planning, funding etc from @DarrenDavis10 @KPMaltzahn @rwynnemp #Yarra @transport_forum #springst

Question: will all future rolling stock be manufactured in Victoria? #Yarra @transport_forum #springst

Local resident question about level crossing access in Swan Street, Richmond #Yarra @transport_forum #springst

Local resident: public transport timetables and public transport frequency. Turn up and go? #Yarra @transport_forum #springst

Final question: Ian Huntley, grade separation, place making, why is LNP against grade sep/elevated rail? #Yarra @transport_forum #springst

Summing up time from @DavidDavisMLC @rwynnemp @KPMaltzahn Will try to type something concise after a little rest #Yarra @transport_forum #springst

Summing up #Yarra @transport_forum: big election pitches from ALP, GRN, LNP, @WalmerStBridge chucked a biscuit for scoping works, Gipps St Steps=too hard basket, ALP support #NElink #WestGateTunnel, LNP support those 2+ #EWLink, Greens' support #DoncasterRail #SpringSt

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