ETC Monster Petition
Who is the Eastern Transport Coalition?
The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) represents seven Councils in the outer east and advocates for accessible and integrated sustainable transport in the eastern region of Melbourne to improve liveability and reduce car dependency.
The objective of the ETC is to gain commitments from all political parties to deliver improved public transport services in our region and to monitor the implementation of current commitments.
The ETC Monster Petition
The Monster Petition is made of multiple rolls of recyclable paper. Each is 15 metres long with two signature columns. The petition is housed in a custom-made timber box to facilitate transport. Any person over the age of 18 years of age can sign the petition.
The petition will seek commitments from the Government to modify the Victorian Transport Plan to include:
- A full and public feasibility study for a heavy rail line to Rowville
- A full and public feasibility study for a heavy rail line to Doncaster
- A greater commitment to the extension of the Metro rail tunnel from Domain to Caulfield
- A full and public feasibility study for an increase in capacity on the Belgrave/Lilydale and Glen Waverly lines
- Improved facilities for passengers, particularly at interchanges located in central activity districts – Ringwood, Dandenong and Box Hill
- Fully accessible public transport facilities and vehicles.
The Monster Petition will be with Maroondah City Council for three weeks. It has already travelled through five other outer eastern Council’s and will complete its journey at the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Upon completing its journey the petitions will be presented to the Victorian Parliament.
Petition locations in Maroondah
|
Date |
Location | Time |
| 2/11/2009 |
City Offices Service Centre |
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| 4/11/2009 |
City Offices Service Centre |
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| 5/11/2009 |
City Offices Service Centre |
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| 5/11/2009 | Ringwood Station | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| 6/11/2009 |
City Offices Service Centre |
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| 8/11/2009 | Maroondah Festival Town Park, Croydon |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| 9/11/2009 | Civic Square Service Centre Civic Square, Croydon |
8 :30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| 10/11/2009 | Civic Square Service Centre Civic Square, Croydon |
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| 11/11/2009 | Civic Square Service Centre Civic Square, Croydon |
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| 11/11/2009 | Swinburne TAFE - Croydon | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| 12/11/2009 | Civic Square Service Centre Civic Square, Croydon |
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| 12/11/2009 | Croydon Station | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| 13/11/2009 | Croydon Library | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| 14/11/2009 | Croydon Library | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| 15/11/2009 | Croydon Library | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| 16/11/2009 | Eastland Service Centre Eastland Shopping Centre, Ringwood |
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| 17/11/2009 | Eastland Service Centre Eastland Shopping Centre, Ringwood |
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| 18/11/2009 | Eastland Service Centre Eastland Shopping Centre, Ringwood |
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| 19/11/2009 | Ringwood Library | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| 19/11/2009 | Ringwood Station | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| 20/11/2009 | Eastland Shopping Centre | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| 21/11/2009 | Ringwood Library | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| 22/11/2009 | Ringwood Library | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Further information
Contact Michael Blowfield, Transport and Sustainability Planner on 9298 4452.
