Smarter Transport
Getting smart on transport could help us significantly reduce our greenhouse emissions. It's a crucial part of getting a safe climate for our future.
That's why we're campaigning for strong government action on Victoria's transport.
There's lots of things you can do to reduce your own emissions when you travel. But so far, our state government's transport plans have failed to cut the mustard.
We need a plan for our future that makes a serious commitment to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. And we've got a climate change checklist that we're urging our government to use.
Calculate your greenhouse gas emissions for your travel journey by flight
We're going to be keeping up the pressure in coming months. And we have plans for a campaign on fuel efficiency standards.
Stay tuned for all the latest, below.
COAG meeting a chance to support greener, cheaper motoring
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting in Darwin tomorrow should introduce fuel efficiency standards for new cars and trucks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fuel bills,...
moreFast-track rail plans, dump road plans: Eddington review a mixed bag
Wednesday, 2 April 2008
Public transport improvements are the answer to Melbourne’s transport congestion problems – not more roads, Victoria’s peak environment group said today. Environment...
moreFree early bird travel a good short-term fix
Tuesday, 18 September 2007
The state government’s plan to introduce free train travel for “early bird’’ commuters was a good short-term initiative, Environment Victoria’s climate change director Tricia...
morePublic Transport the way to beat rising petrol prices
Monday, 14 August 2006
Environment Victoria has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement to introduce subsidies for LPG conversion and ethanol fuels but has called for the Federal Government to also fund improvements...
moreCommunity vows to fight for Rowville rail
Wednesday, 7 June 2006
Almost 100 Rowville residents this month voted to continue calling on the State and Federal Governments to improve public transport in the region.
Locals crowded the Rowville Community House on June 4 for a...
morePublic transport wins the race, strategy and speed gets them over the line
Friday, 2 June 2006
Parade College has emerged the victorious school in today’s 2006 Public Transport Challenge.
Parade College’s winning strategy included visits to checkpoints...
moreGovernment should ditch freeway plans and ‘get on track’
Wednesday, 17 May 2006
The Bracks Government’s Transport and Liveability Statement makes a substantial commitment to bus funding but fails to invest in much-needed rail extensions to Rowville and...
moreFederal Government ignores own research on sustainable cities
Tuesday, 9 May 2006
Environment Victoria has criticised the Federal Budget which ignores the recommendations of the Sustainable Cities Inquiry commissioned by the Federal Government.
The inquiry’s report...
moreCoalition condemns irresponsible freeway widening plans
Tuesday, 9 May 2006
Widening Monash Freeway at a time of soaring petrol prices is a waste of taxpayer dollars that should instead be invested in public transport, the Coalition for People’s Transport said today./p...
moreGovernment must not ignore own inquiry into traffic congestion
Wednesday, 5 April 2006
Environment Victoria welcomes today’s calls for major changes to transport planning in Victoria from an inquiry into traffic congestion across the state.
The Victorian...
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Environment Victoria's campaign highlights for the year
yep, there's a few...
It's never easy securing environmental victories, but we reckon we’ve had a pretty good year on the campaign trail. While we’re still not taking the critical big steps forward to reduce emissions, save our rivers and protect our...
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Let's be honest...
It's going to cost money. Get used to it.
Part of what we do here at Environment Victoria is meet with politicians, their advisors and government bureaucrats.
It’s how we atone for our sins.
When we meet with them, we make sure they hear what’s...
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- A climate change checklist for the State Government’s Transport Plan |
- Peak oil and Victoria |
- Rethinking Transport for Our Future - Why Melbourne needs sustainable transport |
- Walk and Ride on Wednesdays: A Kit for Schools and Parents |
- Cycling into a Sustainable Future: Engaging Schools in Cycling |
- Families of the Future: A community centre course to get families cycling |
- Getting About without a Car: Guidelines for promoting healthy transport to older people |
- Driving Smarter: How to change your driving style to reduce its impact |
- Eating Green: The Environment Victoria Guide to Seasonal Food |
- The Quick Guide to our Community Climate Action Plan |
Nothing to see here. Keep on moving...
