Opportunity to help make bus services better in Maribyrnong

Published on 27 October 2023

Based on recent engagements with our community, we know our residents value public transport as a means of getting around and are keen to see improvements to the local network.

If you’re a bus user or would like to be, you can now also share your thoughts to help shape the future of public transport in Maribyrnong by completing the Metropolitan Transport Forum's (MTF) Better Buses Community survey, which has recently opened.

The survey seeks to understand how people currently use buses and gather feedback on ways to make buses work better for you.

Data from respondents who live in local postcodes will be shared with Council to add weight to our continued advocacy efforts to enhance bus, train and tram services across our municipality.

Council is already working in partnership with the Department of Transport and Planning to improve frequency, capacity and reliability, especially in areas such as parts of Braybrook where bus services are less frequent.

Earlier this year, we also added our voice to the Better Buses for Melbourne’s West Campaign, launched by Friends of the Earth in 2021, to argue for more frequent, connected and environmentally friendly buses to be rolled out in the municipality to increase public transport use, reduce emissions, and improve health and well-being.

The Metropolitan Transport Forum's (MTF) Better Buses Community survey is open until November 12, to participate follow the link below: 
Go to survey

MTF, which is made up of 26 councils, including Maribyrnong, is focused on improved transportation across metropolitan Melbourne by facilitating debate, conducting research, shaping policies, and sharing information to enhance transport options.

Message from the Mayor, Councillor Sarah Carter

"We welcome residents expressing their thoughts on how buses can better serve their individual needs. Whether it's about frequency, convenience, sustainability, or safety, your input will help guide transportation improvements in the west.”

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