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What we'll do

We’ll investigate how we can make areas around train stations, including car parking areas, more attractive and vibrant to encourage more people to use public transport.

Why this action is important

Many older train stations are boxed in by car parking areas and poorly used land, whereas the surrounds of new Level Crossing Removal Project stations are great shared spaces for cyclists, pedestrians, public transport users and others out enjoying themselves. They are safer and less congested and have great landscaping, artwork and sport and recreation facilities.

We can deliver accessibility upgrades for passengers, while respecting the heritage as we are doing for Ballarat Station, or it might also be possible to integrate shops and offices with stations (like at Box Hill Station) or re-purpose car parking areas for homes (like around Jewel Station in Brunswick).

Responsibility

  • Department of Transport (DTP)

Short term milestone

How we will do it

  • Update the Movement and Place Framework.

Leading pillar

Page last updated: 28/02/25