Consultants appointed

VicUrban has appointed consultants UrbanTrans to prepare a transport model and sustainable transport strategy for Docklands.

Acting Docklands general manager Simon Wilson said UrbanTrans was an acknowledged industry leader in developing integrated transport strategies with both the public and private sectors.

“VicUrban looks forward to working with UrbanTrans, the community and key Government stakeholders on this important project,” Mr Wilson said.

The Docklands Transport Model will take into account existing and future development and infrastructure proposals to provide traffic predictions, forecasts of public transport usage and an analysis of pedestrian and cycling patterns at key stages of Docklands development.

Building on the Transport Model, the Sustainable Transport Strategy will examine the key issues and influences on access and mobility at Docklands, to identify the priority transport projects and initiatives required in Docklands over the next 10 years and beyond.

It is expected to be complete by September.