Better shelters for bus users

CASEY’S bus users will soon wait for their service in the comfort of up to 40 new shelters.
The State Government recently announced 400 bus shelters would be replaced or upgraded across Melbourne.
Casey mayor Colin Butler welcomed the decision that will result in Casey receiving some of these upgrades.
However, Cr Butler wants more for Casey.
“Casey is one of Victoria’s fastest-growing municipalities and its most populous, and its location in the outer south-eastern metropolitan region means access to adequate public transport is an ongoing challenge for our community,” he said.
“We welcome the opportunity to receive new bus shelters from the State Government and council is currently developing a priority list for the State Government to consider in identifying the locations in most urgent need of shelters.”
Cr Butler said the provision of new shelters from the Department of Infrastructure program are of a higher standard than regular shelters and will include cleaning and maintenance.
“These proposed shelters have improved community safety features, such as internal lighting and clear panels, and they will be cleaned regularly and maintained promptly.
“Some of the shelters will include an advertising component and, as a result, the advertising income stream will offset the installation and maintenance costs,” he said.
Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky said there are 4500 bus shelters across Melbourne, some of them in poor condition.
“The Government has committed $650 million to improving bus services in Melbourne’s suburbs over the next 10 years,” Ms Kosky said.
“The bus service reviews are about ensuring local area buses meet the needs of the communities they operate in.
“Buses provide us with a flexible form of public transport and are vital in providing services to areas that fixed rail lines don’t extend to.”