Original toot date: 09 February, 2023

Ben Carroll MP I know you are currently working on bus projects for the west in addition to the SRL - as Minister for Public Transport, will you commit to advocating for more local transport projects over larger, more costly, State Government projects?

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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/feb/03/more-buses-in-underprivileged-areas-better-bang-for-buck-than-new-transport-projects-australian-research-finds

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Original toot date: 30 January, 2023

Last week I had an opportunity to speak with Ben Carroll (Minister for Public Transport) and continue our conversation about fares for users of the new Keilor East (Keilor Park) station.
I have been seeking clarification from Mr. Carroll as to whether the fare will be a PT Zone 2 fare or if users will be required to purchase a more expensive Airport Rail ticket.
Mr. Carroll has advised that he is following this up with Jacinta Allen (Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop), and that he hopes to have the station accessible on a Zone 1 (PT) ticket.
Whilst I understand a final fare price can not be confirmed until closer to the station opening, the community should at least know if passengers will access the new station on a Public Transport Ticket, or a dearer Airport Rail Ticket.
I appreciate Mr. Carroll continuing to follow this up and I ensure the community that I will continue to seek an answer and keep you updated with any new information I receive.

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Last week, I finally received the below response from Ben Carroll (MP), regarding my enquiry relating to access to the new East Keilor (Keilor Park) train station, that was sent 4 weeks earlier.
I find the response inadequate given that I am asking for a commitment that the station will be accessible on the public transport network & not exclusively on the new Airport Rail Link, not about the cost of the ticket itself.
As such, this morning I sent a reply & CC:'d Jacinta Allan (MP), which is also included below.

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Last week I had an opportunity to speak with Ben Carroll (Minister for Public Transport) and continue our conversation about fares for users of the new Keilor East (Keilor Park) station.
I have been seeking clarification from Mr. Carroll as to whether the fare will be a PT Zone 2 fare or if users will be required to purchase a more expensive Airport Rail ticket.
Mr. Carroll has advised that he is following this up with Jacinta Allen (Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop), and that he hopes to have the station accessible on a Zone 1 (PT) ticket.
Whilst I understand a final fare price can not be confirmed until closer to the station opening, the community should at least know if passengers will access the new station on a Public Transport Ticket, or a dearer Airport Rail Ticket.
I appreciate Mr. Carroll continuing to follow this up and I ensure the community that I will continue to seek an answer and keep you updated with any new information I receive.

#BetterPublicTransport #PublicTransport #InvestInTheWest #Brimbank #MooneeValley