Increasing Sustainable Transport Service in Apollo Bay
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT Investor: Facilitator: Initial Workshop: Version no: Last modified by:
INVESTMENT LOGIC MAP BENEFIT
Reduced cost in road maintenance and preservation of National Parks and wildlife
PROBLEM
Volume of private vehicles causing local traffic congestion and infrastructure damage
STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS
Dedicated secure car park
Department of Sustainable Environment Olivia Fitch 26/05/2011 1.0 Olivia Fitch
CHANGES
Identify suitable car parking site
ASSETS NEEDED
Carpark and operator
Support from Otway Shire Council Increase in local employment and improved economy
Improved safety for the community and reduced health care costs
Prohibitive cost of private transport and lack of public transport to connect to community and visitor attractions
Above average road trauma due challenging road conditions and inexperienced drivers
A highly reliable shuttle community transport
Source funding for the shuttle service Support from tourist and local businesses
Minimum of two vehicles and operator
Agreed way finding system New way finding signs and bus stops
Upgraded V/Line service
Ministerial approval for service upgrade
Olivia Fitch