Planning » Transport

Calls for parking overhaul at Yarra’s Edge to deter hooning activity

April 2nd, 2025 - Sean Car

A Yarra’s Edge resident is calling on the City of Melbourne to consider making substantial changes to car parking arrangements surrounding Point Park in response to past hooning activity seen in the area.

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The importance of public transport systems in growing cities

November 29th, 2024 - Docklands News

As the worldwide population grows, cities are experiencing unprecedented growth, and the challenges of urbanisation become increasingly complex.

Docklands News tours the West Gate Tunnel Project

August 28th, 2024 - Rebecca Shepherd

A busload of curious locals set out for a behind the scenes tour of the West Gate Tunnel Project on Saturday, July 27, as part of the Open House Melbourne weekend.

New Docklands Station under Metro 2 plans, but what about Yarra’s Edge?

June 26th, 2024 - Sean Car

The state government has revealed its preferred route for the long-awaited Metro 2 underground train to Fishermans Bend, but locals in Yarra’s Edge are pushing for the inclusion of a dedicated station of their own.

“Cycling super-highway” under way amid further local safety concerns

May 28th, 2024 - Sean Car

The Victorian Government has begun construction of a new 2.5-kilometre “cycling super-highway” to Docklands as calls mount for safety upgrades to dangerous intersections around the West Gate Tunnel project.

E-scooter trial extended for the third time

April 5th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The controversial e-scooter trial in the inner city has been extended for a further six months as the state government seeks to investigate “additional safety and compliance measures”.

Footscray Rd and Wurundjeri Way reopen

March 27th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Footscray Rd and Wurundjeri Way have reopened to traffic as part of the step in the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP), much to the relief of motorists.

New smart poles rolled out in Fishermans Bend

March 27th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

New smart poles featuring weather sensors, transport sensors, LoRaWAN connectivity and smart lighting will be activated as part of a 12-month pilot program in Fishermans Bend.

Residents unhappy over “secretive” local West Gate Tunnel projects

February 28th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

A $100 million “transport and amenity program” (TAP) that was supposed to ease traffic impacts in Docklands and West Melbourne when the West Gate Tunnel opens is being used to finance projects in the CBD, outraging residents.