Accessibility of Tram Services
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This audit examined if tram services are meeting the accessibility needs of mobility challenged passengers.
Appendix A Audit Act 1994 section 16-submissions and comments
Introduction
In accordance with section 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994 a copy of this report was provided to the Department of Transport, VicRoads, Parks Victoria, the City of Melbourne, the City of Yarra, the City of Darebin and the City of Maribyrnong with a request for submissions or comments.
The submissions and comments provided are not subject to audit nor the evidentiary standards required to reach an audit conclusion. Responsibility for the accuracy, fairness and balance of those comments rests solely with the agency head.
3 Progress towards the strategy's goals
At a glance
Background
This part examines the progress made in the 20 months the Department of Transport (the department) and VicRoads had to apply the Victorian Cycling Strategy (the strategy).
Conclusion
While cycling journeys in inner Melbourne have risen over the past four years, the rate of growth is less than that needed if the long-term goal of transforming cycling into a major form of personal transport is to be realised.
2 The strategy as a blueprint for effective action
2.1 Introduction
Transforming cycling from a minor to 'mainstream' form of transport is a significant challenge. This part examines whether the Victorian Cycling Strategy (the strategy) formed a sound blueprint and foundation for doing this.
An effective strategy requires:
1 Background
1.1 Introduction
Cycling has increased in popularity and offers benefits over other forms of transport because it reduces congestion, is inexpensive, environmentally friendly and improves riders' health and wellbeing. However, cycling remains a minor form of personal transport because it is not perceived as a safe or convenient alternative to motorised travel.
The number of cycling journeys has increased over the past decade:
Audit summary
Background
Population and economic growth have increased motorised traffic and congestion and focused attention on less damaging forms of transport. Cycling offers benefits over other forms of transport because it reduces congestion, is environmentally friendly and improves riders' health and wellbeing.
Developing Cycling as a Safe and Appealing Mode of Transport: Message
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VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT PRINTER August 2011
PP No 50, Session 2010–11
The Hon. Bruce Atkinson MLC
President
Legislative Council
Parliament House
Melbourne
President
Legislative Council
Parliament House
Melbourne
The Hon. Ken Smith MP
Speaker
Legislative Assembly
Parliament House
Melbourne
Speaker
Legislative Assembly
Parliament House
Melbourne
Dear Presiding Officers
Reducing the Harm Caused by Drugs on Victorian Roads
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This audit assessed if Victoria Police’s roadside drug testing program operates effectively and achieves intended outcomes.
Safety on Victoria's Roads—Regional Road Barriers
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This audit looked at whether Victoria’s regional road barriers program has met its intended safety outcomes. To do this, we focused on the flexible barriers installed by VicRoads on 20 high-risk rural roads, which is known as the Top 20 Program. We assessed the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and VicRoads’ roles in planning, installing, maintaining and evaluating flexible barriers installed under the Top 20 Program.
Appendix E. Audit Act 1994 section 16— submissions and comments
In accordance with section 16A and 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994 a copy of this report, or relevant extracts from the report, was provided to the Treasurer and all relevant agencies with a request for submissions or comments.
The submissions and comments provided are not subject to audit nor the evidentiary standards required to reach an audit conclusion. Responsibility for the accuracy, fairness and balance of those comments rests solely with the agency head.
Responses were received as follows: