Transport Connections Evaluation Report - TDSA

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ABCD Transport Connections Pilot Project Department of Human Services Transport Connections Program Government July 2006 Name of Initiative Description of initiative Target Group Lakes Entrance town bus service proposal Buchan Bus N Freight demonstration project Mallacoota – Genoa bus service demonstration project (RS) Post-school student access on school buses – Buchan, Orbost, Far East networks (SB) The Department of Education and Training (DET) Aboriginal Liaison Officer and Let’s GET Connected entered into discussions to address aboriginal student absenteeism and the lack of a town bus service in Lakes Entrance. A partnership was formed and Lakes Entrance schools were then engaged. Through the schools students and families were surveyed to ascertain and demonstrate the need for a town bus service. Funding applications have been lodged to Departments of Victorian Communities and Infrastructure thus far without success. Currently the proposal is sitting with the Gippsland Regional Managers Forum and has been listed as a priority project to be funded in 2006. Buchan Bus N Freight is a passenger and freight service currently operating three days per week- Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It is the first time a bus service has operated the 80km route to Bairnsdale (one way) in 45 years. This initiative is the first demand responsive service in Victoria and aims to connect an isolated community to a V/Line service three times per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday). The service is demand responsive and will not run if there are no bookings. This initiative provides an affordable transport option ($4.20 one-way full fare) to Mallacoota and surrounding district residents. Protocols and access has been established with Orbost Secondary College for post school students to travel free on all school buses coming into Orbost – 7 buses approximately. The Principal of Buchan Primary school agreed to allow free travel on the school bus for any post school student needing to come into Buchan for training and education purposes – 1 bus. Residents of Lakes Entrance Buchan and surrounding districts residents Mallacoota and surrounding district residents Post school students, 15-24 years old Final Evaluation - Transport Connections Program 2006 51 © 2006 KPMG, an Australian partnership, is part of the KPMG International network. KPMG International is a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. The KPMG logo and name are trademarks of KPMG.
ABCD Transport Connections Pilot Project Department of Human Services Transport Connections Program Government July 2006 Name of Initiative Description of initiative Target Group East Gippsland transport assistance brochure Paynesville Transport Initiatives This initiative provides a comprehensive brochure outlining information regarding transport information and assistance, including, taxi subsidies, VPTAS scheme, Companion Card, taxis, health services transport and accommodation assistance. This initiative has the four following components: East Gippsland Shire Residents of Paynesville Bemm River Bus Stop Initiative - marketing & promotion - Paynesville Bus Services; - Paynesville & district transport profile; - undertake a feasibility study to ascertain the need to: • extend the existing route service to other abutting villages • propose an additional route service to connect with 6:15am V/Line train departing Bairnsdale through to Sale, Traralgon & Melbourne - accessible low floor bus proposal Bemm River’s nearest bus stop is located at Cabbage Tree approximately 55kms from the township. The Let’s GET Project on behalf of the community was able to negotiate a closer bus stop to be located at the Bemm River turn off, Princes Highway at Manorina – approximately 26kms. Residents of Bemm River and surrounding districts Final Evaluation - Transport Connections Program 2006 52 © 2006 KPMG, an Australian partnership, is part of the KPMG International network. KPMG International is a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. The KPMG logo and name are trademarks of KPMG.
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