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1. We specifically need the rail extension because: · Rail is more environmentally sustainable · There is social isolation for people who cannot otherwise get around · It will remove car-dependency - ie remove need for additional cars per household which are expensive · The rail line should be in place and supported by a network of buses before people move into new residential areas so they never need to buy extra cars · Fuel prices are at historically high levels and rising · The area is a major Melbourne growth corridor · Not everyone can drive eg youth, seniors, disabled, etc · Congestion on roads is increasing and people need an alternative · It is faster than other Public Transport modes and hence more competitive with private car and bus · It will help divert traffic off Plenty Road · It connects to an important Melbourne 2030 activity centre adjacent to the Plenty Valley Town Centre Shopping Centre · It would provide a high speed backbone to the public transport system in the area · It would serve the employment precinct planned for McDonalds/Plenty Roads · It would enable access to the re-located fruit and vegetable market in Cooper Street · It would assist in the transfer of school children with the Catholic School (both Primary and Secondary) now proposed to be built on the Mill Park Lake Estate. |
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