Merri-bek Transport Advisory Committee

This committee develops, promotes and assists Council to achieve the aims of the Merri-bek Integrated Transport Strategy.

Role

This committee:

advises Council on priorities, processes and programs
facilitates partnerships and developing opportunities among Council, the community and transport agencies, providers and operators
identifies key strategic transport and land use opportunities
provides a consultative forum and link to a wider network of community transport organisations
promotes community support for the implementation of projects and programs, and
generates discussion on and evaluating transport policies and initiatives as they impact upon the Merri-bek Integrated Transport Strategy and its implementation.

Scope

The Transport in Merri-bek forum provides input on the implemention of the Merri-bek Integrated Transport Strategy (MITS), Brunswick Integrated Transport Strategy, Bike Strategy, Pedestrian Strategy and Parking Management Policy and on the development of strategic transport policy.

Members

Cr Conlan
Cr El-Halabi
Members of the Community, representing the views of each of the 4 transport networks: walking, public transport, cycling and car/truck.
Directors of City Infrastructure, or their representatives, a traffic engineer, the Transport Co-ordinator and a strategic land use planner.
Representatives from interested parties including PTC or the Department of Infrastructure, Private Transport Operators, VicRoads, RACV, PTUA, Bicycle Victoria, and commercial vehicle operators.

Meetings

This committee meets 3 times per year at 6.30 pm at Council Chamber, Merri-bek Civic Centre.

Terms of reference

Terms of Reference for the Transport in Merri-bek Forum (DOC 54Kb)