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Cycling Travelling on public transport General information CITY OF BOROONDARA TRAVELSMART MAP This map was originally developed by the State Government of Victoria with the City of Boroondara to provide a convenient sustainable transport guide with standard Melway references. The current edition was produced by the City of Boroondara with assistance from Public Transport Victoria. Walking and cycling, like any physical activity, should be undertaken using common sense. Stay within your abilities and follow any applicable laws. This map was accurate at the time of printing. For up-to-date public transport information and timetables visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily). Printed January 2015 EcoStar Silk 100% Recycled City of Boroondara Private Bag 1 Camberwell VIC 3124 T 03 9278 4444 F 03 9278 4466 TTY 133 677 then 9278 4444 Interpreter Services 03 9278 4002 E [email protected] W www.boroondara.vic.gov.au © City of Boroondara 2015 If you would like a section of this document translated please call Customer Service on 9278 4444 or make your request through Council’s free interpreting service on 9278 4002. 如果您希望我们翻译本文档的某部分，请联系议会的免费普通话口译服 务，电话：8692 2945 如果您希望我們翻譯本文檔的某部分，請聯繫議會的免費粵 語口譯服務，電話：8692 2941 Aν θέλετε τη μετάφραση κάποιου τμήματος αυτού του εγγράφου παρακαλούμε καλέστε την δωρεάν υπηρεσία διερμηνείας στο 8692 2943. ISe desiderate che vi venga tradotta una parte di questo documento, siete pregati di chiamare gratis il servizio telefonico di interpretariato del Comune al 8692 2944. Nếu quý vị muốn một phần nào đó của tài liệu này được biên dịch, xin hãy gọi đến dịch vụ thông dịch miễn phí của Hội đồng ở số 8692 2946. This map provides detailed information about bike, walking and public transport routes in Boroondara, making it easier for you to choose a sustainable way to travel. The road rules information contained in this publication is a guide only and does not intend to replicate or replace the Victorian Road Safety Act in any way. For definitive information please refer to the Road Safety Road Rules 2009 (Victoria) at www.vicroads.vic.gov.au Is a bicycle a legal road vehicle? Yes, bicycles are classified as vehicles under the Victorian road rules. This means that you have the same rights and responsibilities when you’re on a bike as when you are driving a car. Are the road rules the same when you’re on a bike or driving a car? Yes, except for a few differences and exceptions. Most of these are covered here, but for more details, visit www.vicroads.vic. gov.au What is a bicycle lane? A bicycle lane is a marked on-road lane designated for bike riders. It is signed as a bicycle lane at the start of the lane and ends either where an ‘end bicycle lane’ sign appears, or at an intersection. Am I required to ride within a bicycle lane if it is provided? Yes, unless is it impracticable to do so. Is it OK to drive a car in a bicycle lane? Only for 50 metres or less and only in the following circumstances: • When passing a vehicle turning right • When entering or leaving a side street, another traffic lane or parking space • When stopping or parking is allowed in the bike lane Usual lane-merging road rules apply, which means drivers need to give way to any bicycles using the lane. Why are some sections of a bike lane painted green? To encourage cyclists and motorists to take extra care at these locations. Are bicycles allowed to pass other vehicles on the left? Yes, except when those vehicles are indicating and turning left. All vehicles should only turn left when it is safe to do so. Who is at fault when a car door is opened into the path of someone on a bike? The car driver or passenger who opens the door is at fault and can be fined. ‘Car dooring’ can cause serious and potentially life-threatening injuries to cyclists. Is it OK to occupy a whole traffic lane when I’m riding my bike? Yes, this may be necessary in narrow traffic lanes where there is not enough space for another vehicle to overtake a bicycle safely within the lane. Is it legal to ride two abreast? Yes, but you must not ride more than 1.5 metres apart. What are the rules about waiting for stopped trams? When the tram doors on your side of the road are open and there is no safety zone, you must wait at the rear of the tram until the doors close and the road is free of crossing pedestrians. This rule is the same whether you are on a bike or in a car. Are all road users required to stop at red lights? Yes, this road rule applies whether you’re driving a car or riding a bike. There are no exceptions. Do I need to signal all turns when I’m riding my bike? You are required to give a hand signal when turning right or moving to the right. Hand signals are not required when turning to the left or stopping, but you may choose to signal at these times to let other traffic know what you’re doing. Eye contact is another great way to comunicate to other road users. 200 City (Queen St) to Bulleen via Kew Junction 207 City to Doncaster Shoppingtown via Kew Junction, Doncaster Park + Ride 216 Caroline Springs to Brighton Beach 219 Sunshine West to Gardenvale 220 Sunshine to Gardenvale via Footscray Market, Southgate, Prahran 250 City (Queen St) to La Trobe University 251 City to Northland SC 280 Manningham Loop via Tunstall Square SC, Doncaster Shoppingtown 281 Templestowe to Deakin University 282 Manningham Loop via Templestowe Village SC, Doncaster Shoppingtown 284 Doncaster Park + Ride to Box Hill via Union Rd 285 Doncaster Park + Ride to Camberwell via North Balwyn 302 City to Box Hill via Belmore Rd, Eastern Freeway 303 City to Ringwood North via Park Rd 304 City to Doncaster Shoppingtown via Belmore Rd 305 City to The Pines SC via Eastern Freeway 309 City (Queen St) to Donvale via Reynolds Rd 318 City to Deep Creek via Victoria St 350 City (Queen St) to La Trobe University via Eastern Freeway 508 Alphington to Moonee Ponds via Northcote, Brunswick 548 Kew (Cotham Rd) to La Trobe University Bundoora 567 Northcote to Regent via Northland SC 605 Gardenvale to City via Kooyong Rd 609 Hawthorn to Fairfield via Kew 612 Box Hill to Chadstone via Surrey Hills, Camberwell, Glen Iris 623 Glen Waverley to St Kilda via Mount Waverley, Chadstone, Carnegie 624 Kew to Oakleigh via Caulfield, Carnegie or Darling, Chadstone 684 Eildon to Melbourne via Lilydale Station 734 Glen Iris to Glen Waverley 766 Box Hill to Burwood via Surrey Hills 767 Southland to Box Hill via Chadstone, Jordanville, Deakin University 900 Rowville to Caulfield via Monash University, Chadstone (SMARTBUS Service) 905 City to The Pines SC via Eastern Freeway, Templestowe (SMARTBUS Service) 906 City to Warrandyte via The Pines SC (SMARTBUS Service) 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Road (SMARTBUS Service) For more information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily). The Community Transport Service provides a door to door service to local shopping centres, gentle exercise programs, excursions, community centres and libraries. It is available to residents who are frail, aged or have a disability and do not drive or are unable to access public transport. An assessment process is conducted to determine eligibility and appropriateness for this service. Community Transport services are available between 9am–5pm weekdays. A 10 seater bus is also available for hire after hours and on weekends to community groups and not for profit organisations. For more information, contact Health, Ageing and Disability Services on 9278 4777 TTY 9278 4848 www.boroondara.vic.gov. au/community-transport NightRider buses provide a safe, easy and inexpensive alternative for late night travel on weekends – all you need is a valid myki. Buses travel between the city (Swanston Street) and Melbourne’s outer suburbs every half hour between 1.30am and 4.30am on Saturdays, and between 1.30am and 5.30am on Sundays, with additional services on some routes. There are more than 460 NightRider stops along routes to Bayswater, Belgrave, Craigieburn, Cranbourne, Croydon, Dandenong, Doncaster, Eltham, Epping, Frankston, Healesville, Lilydale, Melton, Mornington, Rosebud, St Albans, Sunbury and Werribee. NightRider buses have phones on board so you can arrange for a taxi to meet you at your bus stop and take you home. Or for $1 you can use the phone to call a friend and ask them to come and pick up. For more information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily). What are the requirements for cycling at night? If you’re riding at night or in other low-light conditions you must have a white light on the front of your bike and a red light on the rear. These lights may be flashing or static and must be visible from at least 200 metres. Your bike should also have a red rear reflector visible from 50 metres. Is it necessary to wear high-visibility clothing for night time riding? This is not a legal requirement, but it is advisable to make yourself more visible on the road. Research has shown that it is particularly effective to wear reflective gear on moving parts of your body (such as your ankles). Trains All metropolitan train stations (except Heyington Station) and metropolitan trains are wheelchair-accessible. Passengers who need help boarding trains should wait on the platform near the front of the train. The train driver can help you board and depart the train by placing a ramp between the platform and the front carriage. Trams There are over 100 low-floor trams on Melbourne’s tram network, which offer allocated spaces for passengers using wheelchairs or mobility aids. This area is inside the double-door and marked with a wheelchair symbol. Some low-floor trams have buttons that alert the driver to activate a ‘bridging plate’ to bridge the gap between the St Paul’s Cathedral inset 970 FRANKSTON / MORNINGTON/ROSEBUD 10 942 ST ALBANS / MELTON/ SUNBURY 9 944 WERRIBEE 8 954 CRAIGIEBURN 7 Flinders La Bay Bay Flinders St Swanston St 961 DONCASTER (Departs from Flinders St) DANDENONG 980 1 CROYDON/LILYDALE 966 2 KNOX/ BAYSWATER/ BELGRAVE 968 3 ELTHAM 958 4 EPPING 5 6 956 City inset Spencer St Clarendon St St Kilda Rd Wurundjeri Way King St William St Queen St Yarra River Collins St Whiteman St Normanby St Bourke St Flinders St Fed Square Bourke St 961, 966 Etihad Stadium 942 Docklands 942 St Paul’s Cathedral (see inset) La Trobe St Lonsdale St Elizabeth St Swanston St Spring St Russell St Exhibition St Arts Centre 970, 980 Doepel Way NORTH Harbour Esp Docklands Dr Dudley St 944 942, 956, 958 Queens Bridge St 970 NORTH MAP NOT TO SCALE Effective February 2012 220113 © Public Transport Victoria 2014 NightRider network Ready to ride Cycling Pathway rules Bus routes on this map Tram routes on this map Access and mobility Community Transport myki myki is your ticket to travel on trains, trams and buses throughout Melbourne and much of regional Victoria. Keep your myki topped up and in your wallet, and you’ll always be ready to travel. You can buy and top up your myki at over 800 locations around Victoria, including all 7-Eleven stores, ticket office windows at Premium Stations and staffed V/Line commuter stations, from a myki machine (full fare myki cards only) located at all train stations and major tram and bus interchanges, at ptv.vic.gov.au or by calling 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily). Using your myki / touching on and off Whenever you enter or exit a train station or board a bus, you must touch on at the myki reader at the start of your journey and touch off at the myki reader at the end. Doing so ensures you pay the lowest fare based on your journey. When travelling on metropolitan trams, you only need to touch off if your entire trip is within Zone 2 to pay the lowest fare. myki money With myki money, you pay as you go. Once topped up, your myki will automatically calculate the lowest fare possible according to the zones you travel within as you touch on and off. You can also set Auto Top Up and link to a nominated credit card or bank account, and automatically top up your credit whenever your myki money balance falls below a nominated amount. myki pass myki pass is a great option if you’re planning on travelling regularly. Simply choose the zone/s you wish to travel in and the number of consecutive days of travel you need. You can buy a 7-day myki pass, or anywhere between 28 and 365 consecutive days of travel. Once you have a myki pass, you can travel as many times as you want in your chosen zone/s for the duration of your pass. Need more information? For more information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily). Information in other languages Public transport information is available in a variety of different languages. For public transport telephone enquiries, dial the number next to the language in the table. Arabic 9321 5440 Cantonese 9321 5441 Croatian 9321 5442 Dinka 9321 5452 Greek 9321 5443 Italian 9321 5444 Macedonian 9321 5445 Mandarin 9321 5454 Somali 9321 5446 Spanish 9321 5447 Sudanese 9321 5453 Turkish 9321 5448 Vietnamese 9321 5449 All other languages 9321 5450 Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses are an easy way to see all of the city’s best attractions, sporting venues and shopping precincts. Train and tram services operate between approximately 5am and midnight, Monday to Thursday, with extended operational hours on Friday and Saturday. On Sundays, trains and trams generally operate between 7am and 11pm. Bus services operate between approximately 7am and 11pm Monday to Friday, 8am and 11pm Saturdays, and 9am to 9pm Sundays. Public Transport Victoria Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is your central stop for information about public transport services, tickets, improvement projects and to provide customer feedback. For more information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily). Journey planner The journey planner on the PTV website and the PTV app allows users to plan out their travel in advance. Simply enter your origin and destination, and you’ll be provided with a detailed travel plan including maps, connections and estimated travel times. Getting around Blind Spot Blind Spot Blind Spot Wait for green light Stage 1 Stage 2 On the road If all cars parked with their doors open, where would you place yourself on the road to be safe? That is where you should aim to be all the time – far enough out so that your handlebar would not clip an open car door. Don’t be afraid to ride towards the right side of the bike lane. When using a single-lane roundabout, ride in the middle of the lane. This is so you are more visible to other road users and less likely to be cut off when other road users exit the roundabout. Make sure you signal your intentions and where possible, make eye contact to make sure other people have seen you. Cross tram tracks at a wide angle and take particular care in wet conditions when tracks can be slippery. TOP TIP: Take care when crossing tracks TOP TIP: Ride outside the door zone TOP TIP: Lock your bike carefully TOP TIP: Avoid driver’s blind spots TOP TIP: Take the lane at roundabouts TOP TIP: Take a hook turn For maximum security, buy a D-lock or heavy chain. Lock up to designated hoops where available and take care to secure any removable parts. When riding beside moving traffic, avoid staying in drivers’ blind spots to the side and next to their back doors. If a normal right-hand turn leaves you feeling exposed in an intersection, try a hook turn. Bike riders are entitled to use a hook turn at any intersection unless signage specifically prohibits it. You might be surprised to learn that use of shared paths and footpaths is covered in the Victorian road rules. Some of the key rules appear below: What is a shared path? A shared path is designed to be used by both pedestrians and bike riders. Signage indicates that the path is a shared path. Up to what age can children legally ride on the footpath? Children under 12 years are allowed to ride on the footpath. Adults who accompany children can also legally ride on the footpath. Who has right of way on shared paths and footpaths? Pedestrians. If you are riding a bike on a shared path or footpath you must give way to all pedestrians. Do I need to keep to the left when riding on a shared path or footpath? Yes, it is a legal requirement that you ride on the left unless it is impracticable to do so. Using shared paths is more about courtesy and common sense than rules. Here are some tips to keep in mind. On bike: • Pass other riders and walkers on the right and provide plenty of warning. It’s a good idea to ring your bell about 30 metres before passing. You can also use your voice to provide a friendly warning – for example, “passing on your right” • Travel at a safe speed so that you can stop quickly if necessary. Take particular care when passing in case your warning bell or call was not heard Do I need to wear a helmet when I’m riding a bike? Yes. Whether you’re on a road or path, you are required to wear a bicycle helmet that is fastened properly and meets Australian Safety Standards. Am I required to have a bell fitted to my bike? Yes, it is mandatory to have a bell, horn or similar warning device in working order. Melbourne train network Melbourne tram network Why do some signalised intersections have special waiting boxes for bikes? These line markings are designed to increase the visibility and safety of bike riders by placing them at the front of a traffic queue. Drivers of motor vehicles may be fined for allowing any part of their vehicle to enter the designated bike area whilst waiting at the lights. 3/3a Melbourne University to East Malvern 5 Melbourne University to Malvern 6 Melbourne University to Glen Iris 12 Victoria Gardens to St Kilda 16 Melbourne University to Kew via St Kilda Beach 48 North Balwyn to Victoria Harbour Docklands 64 Melbourne University to East Brighton 70 Waterfront City Docklands to Wattle Park 72 Melbourne University to Camberwell 75 Etihad Stadium Docklands to Vermont South 78 North Richmond to Balaclava via Prahran Free Tram Zone Melbourne now operates a new Free Tram Zone that covers much of the CBD and Docklands. While inside the Free Tram Zone, travel on all trams is free and does not require a myki. However, if your journey starts or finishes outside the Free Tram Zone, you must touch on your myki in the normal way to ensure your ticket is valid. Signs at tram stops will indicate the boundaries of the zone within the city. For more information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily). tram and the platform, while other trams have a specially marked call button that will override the automatic door closing mechanism to allow extra time to enter and exit the tram. Buses More than 80 per cent of Melbourne’s bus services are wheelchair-accessible on weekdays, including SmartBus, SkyBus and NightRider services. Some bus routes are fully wheelchair-accessible and others are partly wheelchair- accessible. At the stop, the bus driver places a ramp between the front door of the bus and the kerb of the road. For more information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily). • Keep an eye out for all pedestrians, especially children and dogs as their movements can be unpredictable • Encourage children to keep to the left and join you in warning other path-users of your approach. walking, cycling, public transport and car sharing City of Boroondara On foot: • Keep to the left of the path and walk in a predictable manner • Keep your dog on a lead when walking along shared paths • Help children to keep to the left, explaining that bike riders can come from both directions. Taxi services Melbourne’s taxis are a convenient way to get around and operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are planning to catch a taxi it’s recommended that you book in advance. You can use one of the taxi booking companies listed on taxi.vic. gov.au, search online or use one of the smartphone apps available. You can also use a taxi rank or hail a taxi safely from the side of the road. Always get a receipt at the end of your trip. Prepaid fares apply between 10pm and 5am. Estimate the cost of your trip at taxi.vic.gov. au/fareestimator. For more information on Victoria’s taxis visit taxi.vic.gov.au or call 1800 638 802.
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Travelling on public transport General information
CITY OF BOROONDARA TRAVELSMART MAP
This map was originally developed by the State Government of Victoria with the City of Boroondara to provide a convenient sustainable transport guide with standard Melway references. The current edition was produced by the City of Boroondara with assistance from Public Transport Victoria.
Walking and cycling, like any physical activity, should be undertaken using common sense. Stay within your abilities and follow any applicable laws.
This map was accurate at the time of printing. For up-to-date public transport information and timetables visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily).
Printed January 2015 EcoStar Silk 100% Recycled
City of Boroondara Private Bag 1 Camberwell VIC 3124
T 03 9278 4444 F 03 9278 4466 TTY 133 677 then 9278 4444 Interpreter Services 03 9278 4002
E [email protected] W www.boroondara.vic.gov.au © City of Boroondara 2015
If you would like a section of this document translated please call Customer Service on 9278 4444 or make your request through Council’s free interpreting service on 9278 4002. 如果您希望我们翻译本文档的某部分，请联系议会的免费普通话口译服务，电话：8692 2945 如果您希望我們翻譯本文檔的某部分，請聯繫議會的免費粵語口譯服務，電話：8692 2941 Aν θέλετε τη μετάφραση κάποιου τμήματος αυτού του εγγράφου παρακαλούμε καλέστε την δωρεάν υπηρεσία διερμηνείας στο 8692 2943. ISe desiderate che vi venga tradotta una parte di questo documento, siete pregati di chiamare gratis il servizio telefonico di interpretariato del Comune al 8692 2944. Nếu quý vị muốn một phần nào đó của tài liệu này được biên dịch, xin hãy gọi đến dịch vụ thông dịch miễn phí của Hội đồng ở số 8692 2946.
This map provides detailed information about bike, walking and public transport routes in Boroondara, making it easier for you to choose a sustainable way to travel.
The road rules information contained in this publication is a guide only and does not intend to replicate or replace the Victorian Road Safety Act in any way.
For definitive information please refer to the Road Safety Road Rules 2009 (Victoria) at www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
Is a bicycle a legal road vehicle? Yes, bicycles are classified as vehicles under the Victorian road rules. This means that you have the same rights and responsibilities when you’re on a bike as when you are driving a car.
Are the road rules the same when you’re on a bike or driving a car?Yes, except for a few differences and exceptions. Most of these are covered here, but for more details, visit www.vicroads.vic. gov.au
What is a bicycle lane? A bicycle lane is a marked on-road lane designated for bike riders. It is signed as a bicycle lane at the start of the lane and ends either where an ‘end bicycle lane’ sign appears, or at an intersection.
Am I required to ride within a bicycle lane if it is provided? Yes, unless is it impracticable to do so.
Is it OK to drive a car in a bicycle lane? Only for 50 metres or less and only in the following circumstances:
• When passing a vehicle turning right
• When entering or leaving a side street, another traffic lane or parking space
• When stopping or parking is allowed in the bike lane
Usual lane-merging road rules apply, which means drivers need to give way to any bicycles using the lane.
Why are some sections of a bike lane painted green? To encourage cyclists and motorists to take extra care at these locations.
Are bicycles allowed to pass other vehicles on the left?Yes, except when those vehicles are indicating and turning left. All vehicles should only turn left when it is safe to do so.
Who is at fault when a car door is opened into the path of someone on a bike?The car driver or passenger who opens the door is at fault and can be fined. ‘Car dooring’ can cause serious and potentially life-threatening injuries to cyclists.
Is it OK to occupy a whole traffic lane when I’m riding my bike?Yes, this may be necessary in narrow traffic lanes where there is not enough space for another vehicle to overtake a bicycle safely within the lane.
Is it legal to ride two abreast?Yes, but you must not ride more than 1.5 metres apart.
What are the rules about waiting for stopped trams?When the tram doors on your side of the road are open and there is no safety zone, you must wait at the rear
of the tram until the doors close and the road is free of crossing pedestrians. This rule is the same whether you are on a bike or in a car.
Are all road users required to stop at red lights?Yes, this road rule applies whether you’re driving a car or riding a bike. There are no exceptions.
Do I need to signal all turns when I’m riding my bike?You are required to give a hand signal when turning right or moving to the right.
Hand signals are not required when turning to the left
or stopping, but you may choose to signal at these times to let other traffic know what you’re doing.
Eye contact is another great way to comunicate to other road users.
200 City (Queen St) to Bulleen via Kew Junction
207 City to Doncaster Shoppingtown via Kew Junction, Doncaster Park + Ride
216 Caroline Springs to Brighton Beach
219 Sunshine West to Gardenvale
220 Sunshine to Gardenvale via Footscray Market, Southgate, Prahran
250 City (Queen St) to La Trobe University
251 City to Northland SC280 Manningham Loop via Tunstall Square SC, Doncaster Shoppingtown
281 Templestowe to Deakin University
282 Manningham Loop via Templestowe Village SC, Doncaster Shoppingtown
284 Doncaster Park + Ride to Box Hill via Union Rd
285 Doncaster Park + Ride to Camberwell via North Balwyn
302 City to Box Hill via Belmore Rd, Eastern Freeway
303 City to Ringwood North via Park Rd
304 City to Doncaster Shoppingtown via Belmore Rd
305 City to The Pines SC via Eastern Freeway
309 City (Queen St) to Donvale via Reynolds Rd
318 City to Deep Creek via Victoria St
350 City (Queen St) to La Trobe University via Eastern Freeway
508 Alphington to Moonee Ponds via Northcote, Brunswick
548 Kew (Cotham Rd) to La Trobe University Bundoora
567 Northcote to Regent via Northland SC
605 Gardenvale to City via Kooyong Rd
609 Hawthorn to Fairfield via Kew
612 Box Hill to Chadstone via Surrey Hills, Camberwell, Glen Iris
623 Glen Waverley to St Kilda via Mount Waverley, Chadstone, Carnegie
624 Kew to Oakleigh via Caulfield, Carnegie or Darling, Chadstone
684 Eildon to Melbourne via Lilydale Station
734 Glen Iris to Glen Waverley
766 Box Hill to Burwood via Surrey Hills
767 Southland to Box Hill via Chadstone, Jordanville, Deakin University
900 Rowville to Caulfield via Monash University, Chadstone (SMARTBUS Service)
905 City to The Pines SC via Eastern Freeway, Templestowe (SMARTBUS Service)
906 City to Warrandyte via The Pines SC (SMARTBUS Service)
907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Road (SMARTBUS Service)
For more information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily).
The Community Transport Service provides a door to door service to local shopping centres, gentle exercise programs, excursions, community centres and libraries.
It is available to residents who are frail, aged or have a disability and do not drive or are unable to access public transport.
An assessment process is conducted to determine eligibility and appropriateness for this service.
Community Transport services are available between 9am–5pm weekdays.
A 10 seater bus is also available for hire after hours and on weekends to community groups and not for profit organisations.
For more information, contact Health, Ageing and Disability Services on 9278 4777 TTY 9278 4848 www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/community-transport
NightRider buses provide a safe, easy and inexpensive alternative for late night travel on weekends – all you need is a valid myki.
Buses travel between the city (Swanston Street) and Melbourne’s outer suburbs every half hour between 1.30am and 4.30am on Saturdays, and between 1.30am and 5.30am on Sundays, with additional services on some routes.
There are more than 460 NightRider stops along routes to Bayswater, Belgrave, Craigieburn, Cranbourne,
Croydon, Dandenong, Doncaster, Eltham, Epping, Frankston, Healesville, Lilydale, Melton, Mornington, Rosebud, St Albans, Sunbury and Werribee.
NightRider buses have phones on board so you can arrange for a taxi to meet you at your bus stop and take you home. Or for $1 you can use the phone to call a friend and ask them to come and pick up.
For more information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily).
What are the requirements for cycling at night?If you’re riding at night or in other low-light conditions you must have a white light on the front of your bike and a red light on the rear. These lights may be flashing or static and must be visible from at least 200 metres. Your bike should also have a red rear reflector visible from 50 metres.
Is it necessary to wear high-visibility clothing for night time riding?This is not a legal requirement, but it is advisable to make yourself more visible on the road. Research has shown that it is particularly effective to wear reflective gear on moving parts of your body (such as your ankles).
Trains All metropolitan train stations (except Heyington Station) and metropolitan trains are wheelchair-accessible.
Passengers who need help boarding trains should wait on the platform near the front of the train. The train driver can help you board and depart the train by placing a ramp between the platform and the front carriage.
Trams There are over 100 low-floor trams on Melbourne’s tram network, which offer allocated spaces for passengers using wheelchairs or mobility aids. This area is inside the double-door and marked with a wheelchair symbol.
Some low-floor trams have buttons that alert the driver to activate a ‘bridging plate’ to bridge the gap between the
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Community Transport
myki myki is your ticket to travel on trains, trams and buses throughout Melbourne and much of regional Victoria. Keep your myki topped up and in your wallet, and you’ll always be ready to travel.
You can buy and top up your myki at over 800 locations around Victoria, including all 7-Eleven stores, ticket office windows at Premium Stations and staffed V/Line commuter stations, from a myki machine (full fare myki cards only) located at all train stations and major tram and bus interchanges, at ptv.vic.gov.au or by calling 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily).
Using your myki / touching on and off Whenever you enter or exit a train station or board a bus, you must touch on at the myki reader at the start of your journey and touch off at the myki reader at the end. Doing so ensures you pay the lowest fare based on your journey.
When travelling on metropolitan trams, you only need to touch off if your entire trip is within Zone 2 to pay the lowest fare.
myki money With myki money, you pay as you go. Once topped up, your myki will automatically calculate the lowest fare possible according to the zones you travel within as you touch on and off.
You can also set Auto Top Up and link to a nominated credit card or bank account, and automatically top up your credit whenever your myki money balance falls below a nominated amount.
myki pass myki pass is a great option if you’re planning on travelling regularly. Simply choose the zone/s you wish to travel in and the number of consecutive days of travel you need.
You can buy a 7-day myki pass, or anywhere between 28 and 365 consecutive days of travel.
Once you have a myki pass, you can travel as many times as you want in your chosen zone/s for the duration of your pass.
Need more information? For more information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily).
Information in other languages Public transport information is available in a variety of different languages. For public transport telephone enquiries, dial the number next to the language in the table.
Arabic 9321 5440
Cantonese 9321 5441
Croatian 9321 5442
Dinka 9321 5452
Greek 9321 5443
Italian 9321 5444
Macedonian 9321 5445
Mandarin 9321 5454
Somali 9321 5446
Spanish 9321 5447
Sudanese 9321 5453
Turkish 9321 5448
Vietnamese 9321 5449
All other languages
9321 5450
Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses are an easy way to see all of the city’s best attractions, sporting venues and shopping precincts.
Train and tram services operate between approximately 5am and midnight, Monday to Thursday, with extended operational hours on Friday and Saturday. On Sundays, trains and trams generally operate between 7am and 11pm.
Bus services operate between approximately 7am and 11pm Monday to Friday, 8am and 11pm Saturdays, and 9am to 9pm Sundays.
Public Transport Victoria Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is your central stop for information about public transport services, tickets, improvement projects and to provide customer feedback.
For more information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily).
Journey planner The journey planner on the PTV website and the PTV app allows users to plan out their travel in advance. Simply enter your origin and destination, and you’ll be provided with a detailed travel plan including maps, connections and estimated travel times.
Getting around
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On the road
If all cars parked with their doors open, where would you place yourself on the road to be safe? That is where you
should aim to be all the time – far enough out so that your handlebar would not clip an open car door. Don’t be
afraid to ride towards the right side of the bike lane.When using a single-lane roundabout, ride in the middle of the lane. This is so you are more visible to other road users and less likely to be cut off when other road users
exit the roundabout. Make sure you signal your intentions and where possible, make eye contact to make sure
other people have seen you.
Cross tram tracks at a wide angle and take particular care in wet conditions when
tracks can be slippery.
TOP TIP: Take care when crossing tracks
TOP TIP: Ride outside the door zone
TOP TIP: Lock your bike carefully TOP TIP: Avoid driver’s blind spots
TOP TIP: Take the lane at roundabouts TOP TIP: Take a hook turn
For maximum security, buy a D-lock or heavy chain. Lock up to designated hoops where available and take care to secure any removable parts.
When riding beside moving traffic, avoid staying in drivers’ blind spots to the
side and next to their back doors.
If a normal right-hand turn leaves you feeling exposed in an intersection, try a hook turn.
Bike riders are entitled to use a hook turn at any intersection unless signage specifically prohibits it.
You might be surprised to learn that use of shared paths and footpaths is covered in the Victorian road rules.
Some of the key rules appear below:
What is a shared path?A shared path is designed to be used by both pedestrians and bike riders. Signage indicates that the path is a shared path.
Up to what age can children legally ride on the footpath?Children under 12 years are allowed to ride on the footpath.
Adults who accompany children can also legally ride on the footpath.
Who has right of way on shared paths and footpaths?Pedestrians. If you are riding a bike on a shared path or footpath you must give way to all pedestrians.
Do I need to keep to the left when riding on a shared path or footpath? Yes, it is a legal requirement that you ride on the left unless it is impracticable to do so.
Using shared paths is more about courtesy and common sense than rules. Here are some tips to keep in mind.
On bike:
• Pass other riders and walkers on the right and provide plenty of warning. It’s a good idea to ring your bell about 30 metres before passing. You can also use your voice to provide a friendly warning – for example, “passing on your right”
• Travel at a safe speed so that you can stop quickly if necessary. Take particular care when passing in case your warning bell or call was not heard
Do I need to wear a helmet when I’m riding a bike?Yes. Whether you’re on a road or path, you are required to wear a bicycle helmet that is fastened properly and meets Australian Safety Standards.
Am I required to have a bell fitted to my bike?Yes, it is mandatory to have a bell, horn or similar warning device in working order.
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Why do some signalised intersections have special waiting boxes for bikes?These line markings are designed to increase the visibility and safety of bike riders by placing them at the front of a traffic queue.
Drivers of motor vehicles may be fined for allowing any part of their vehicle to enter the designated bike area whilst waiting at the lights.
3/3a Melbourne University to East Malvern
5 Melbourne University to Malvern
6 Melbourne University to Glen Iris
12 Victoria Gardens to St Kilda
16 Melbourne University to Kew via St Kilda Beach
48 North Balwyn to Victoria Harbour Docklands
64 Melbourne University to East Brighton
70 Waterfront City Docklands to Wattle Park
72 Melbourne University to Camberwell
75 Etihad Stadium Docklands to Vermont South
78 North Richmond to Balaclava via Prahran
Free Tram Zone Melbourne now operates a new Free Tram Zone that covers much of the CBD and Docklands. While inside the Free Tram Zone, travel on all trams is free and does not require a myki. However, if your journey starts or finishes outside the Free Tram Zone, you must touch on your myki in the normal way to ensure your ticket is valid. Signs at tram stops will indicate the boundaries of the zone within the city.
For more information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily).
tram and the platform, while other trams have a specially marked call button that will override the automatic door closing mechanism to allow extra time to enter and exit the tram.
Buses More than 80 per cent of Melbourne’s bus services are wheelchair-accessible on weekdays, including SmartBus, SkyBus and
NightRider services. Some bus routes are fully wheelchair-accessible and others are partly wheelchair-accessible. At the stop, the bus driver places a ramp between the front door of the bus and the kerb of the road.
For more information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily).
• Keep an eye out for all pedestrians, especially children and dogs as their movements can be unpredictable
• Encourage children to keep to the left and join you in warning other path-users of your approach.
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On foot:
• Keep to the left of the path and walk in a predictable manner
• Keep your dog on a lead when walking along shared paths
• Help children to keep to the left, explaining that bike riders can come from both directions.
Taxi services
Melbourne’s taxis are a convenient way to get around and operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you are planning to catch a taxi it’s recommended that you book in advance. You can use one of the taxi booking companies listed on taxi.vic.gov.au, search online or use one of the smartphone apps available. You can also use a taxi rank or hail a taxi safely from the side of the road.
Always get a receipt at the end of your trip.
Prepaid fares apply between 10pm and 5am.
Estimate the cost of your trip at taxi.vic.gov.au/fareestimator.
For more information on Victoria’s taxis visit taxi.vic.gov.au or call 1800 638 802.
