OBJECTIVES

• State and Commonwealth Government recognition and integration with long term planning of the region’s infrastructure needs and priorities

• An equitable distribution of Commonwealth and State Government funding to meet the transport needs of the South Metropolitan Region industries and communities

• Greater emphasis on alternative transport options to reduce the usage and dependence upon private motor vehicles

STRATEGIES

• Advocate to State and Commonwealth Governments the agreed regional priorities for transport for the South Metropolitan Region

• Encourage integration of provision of transport infrastructure with mid to long term regional planning by all spheres of government

• Promote planning for the integration of public transport with the development of residential and commercial areas

• Progress regional transport studies and transport trials that examine innovative options such as light rail and intra community bus services