Planning » Transport

E-bike and e-scooters debate re-emerges after misuse sparks calls for education

March 30th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The e-bike and e-scooter debate has again divided community opinion after a resident spoke of their frustration of seeing the electric-powered transport devices dumped across the Docklands precinct.

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E-scooters have launched

February 3rd, 2022 - David Schout

Hundreds of electric scooters will be available to hire across Docklands and nearby surrounds from February 1 as the City of Melbourne confirmed details of a long-awaited hire scheme.

Work on a brand-new rail infrastructure project at the Port of Melbourne is now under way, which Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne described as a “game-changer” for getting more big trucks off our roads.

Push for pre-Christmas e-scooter launch

December 1st, 2021 - David Schout

Electric share scooters could soon be available to ride on Docklands streets, with the City of Melbourne aiming to launch a 12-month trial of the micro-mobility option before Christmas.

Melbourne confirmed for electric scooter trial

September 29th, 2021 - David Schout

Docklanders will soon add “electric scooter” to their list of transport options as part of a 12-month trial set to begin in coming months.

New ferry terminal on the horizon

July 30th, 2021 - Docklands News

Melbourne billionaire Paul Little has unveiled plans to build a new ferry passenger terminal and community hub in Docklands in what could be a huge boost to "activate the esplanade".

It’s time to level with us about “zombie bridges”

June 2nd, 2021 - Sean Car

The Port of Melbourne (PoM) has reiterated its desire for a low freight bridge in front of the Bolte Bridge connecting the port's disparate parts, which local residents and businesses have long argued would kill the viability of Docklands.