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Social media

Social media: Threads vs Twitter

(Not a transport post) I’ve used a few social media and instant messenger services over the years. I’m not sure if Usenet, IRC and ICQ count, but SixDegrees certainly does. Then came Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. In recent years I’ve mostly used the latter. The old Twitter wasn’t owned by angels, but at least they  ... [More]

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Photos from ten years ago

Old photos from June 2013

Oops, I missed posting these in June: old photos from ten years ago. I’ll zip through these and try and post the July set in July. Fog on Bourke Street. Big dual cab utes are not a new problem, though they’re unfortunately much more numerous now. The driver of this one did not cover themselves  ... [More]

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transport

Why no Footscray Rd bus lanes?

Three rail lines closed from the west, and the worst bus delays are precisely where they could allocate bus lanes.

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transport

Decarbonising transport

It’s not just about public transport

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transport

Fatigue

Too busy to blog last week, but may I recommend this article instead. I definitely get the sense that after years of disruptions, patience is wearing thin. In the face of confusing and sometimes wrong information, and inadequate staff and bus provision, this is hardly surprising – especially on the lines most regularly affected. As  ... [More]

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transport

X’Trapolis 2.0 mock-up

Previewing the next model of metro train

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Photos from ten years ago

Old photos from May 2013

Here’s another in my series of old photos from ten years ago – May 2013. Then Premier Napthine with member for Bentleigh Elizabeth Miller, transport minister Terry Mulder, PTV CEO Ian Dobbs and others, announcing the “Bayside Rail Upgrade” at Bentleigh station. The northern end of the platform at Bentleigh wasn’t exactly very roomy. But  ... [More]

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transport

Myki: the next generation

Challenges ahead for Conduent

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transport

Safety and access lagging on the trams

When we will have a safer, modern, fully accessible tram network?

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transport

PT access to Centrelink

How easy is it to access Centrelink offices by public transport?

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transport

The importance of bank card fare payments

Bank-issued cards for fare payment would largely resolve a multitude of problems

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Food'n'drink Going green

Electric cooking

Trying out cooking with electricity instead of gas