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Planning starts on WestLink
 Planning is about to start on a major road connection linking the Port of Melbourne to the Western Ring Road. The $10 million study, announced on Wednesday 18 November, is the first major step in the WestLink project, which will connect our western suburbs and cater for future growth in Melbourne.
The project will provide an alternative to the West Gate Bridge, cater for the expansion of the Port of Melbourne, remove cars and trucks from local roads and create more jobs.
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Final bids in for Peninsula Link
 The Victorian Government is evaluating the final bids to build and operate the Peninsula Link on the Mornington Peninsula.
The Peninsula Link contract is expected to be awarded by the end of 2009. The successful company will finance, design, build, maintain and operate the toll-free road.
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RACV to run new bike hire scheme
 The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) will run Melbourne’s new bike hire scheme, in partnership with Alta Planning and Design and BIXI, Montreal’s Public Bicycle System. Melbourne’s first Public Bike Hire Scheme is due to start operating in mid 2010.
People will be able to use the bike hire system for as little as $50 per year. Cyclists will have to buy a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly subscription to use the bike hire system.
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Melbourne’s first new train unveiled
 The first new suburban train has been unveiled at Newport. The new X’trapolis trains feature a new seating arrangement, wider doors and extra grab handles.
The improved carriage layout will allow passengers to get on and off the train much more easily and quickly, which will reduce the time trains spend at stations.
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Regional Rail Link design contract awarded
 Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR) and Arup have been awarded a design contract on the $4.3 billion Regional Rail Link project.
Initial works at platforms 15 and 16 of Southern Cross Station began in August, with major construction along the route scheduled to start next year.
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myki to save passengers money
 People using myki money will only ever pay for what they use when they touch on and off. This will save them money in unused fares.
There are times when people pay more than they need to because their travel plans change during the day. For example, if they buy a daily Metcard but then get a lift home after work.
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Laverton rail footbridge takes shape
 The main parts of the new Laverton Station footbridge have been lifted into place. This new accessible bridge is a key feature of the $92.6 million Laverton Rail Upgrade project.
Other work that is underway includes the construction of a new platform on the northern side of Laverton station, a new rail bridge over Merton Street, about 300 new car parking spaces and works to the M1 Princes Freeway abutment.
Bulk earthworks for an additional kilometre of track between Laverton Station and the Altona loop junction have started. This new track will remove a major bottleneck on the metropolitan network and allow services to start and end at Laverton Station.
The new footbridge is due to be completed in 2011. Once opened, it will provide commuters with an attractive and modern structure that is fully compliant with disability guidelines including lift access to the station platforms.
See the project: Laverton Rail Upgrade
Similar footbridges are under construction at Footscray Station and Coolaroo Station. Watch time-lapse footage of the construction of those bridges.
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Call for federal funds for local roads
 A new strategy highlighting the importance of local roads to the Victorian industry the national economy is now available. Minister for Roads and Ports, Tim Pallas, launched 'Victoria's Local Roads: critical links in the national supply chain' on Thursday 29 October.
The strategy will form part of the Victorian Government’s submission for funding from Infrastructure Australia, to help upgrade and maintain the vital local road network.
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West Gate works will cause delays
Major construction will continue on the West Gate Freeway throughout November, December and early 2010.
Major delays are expected during these works, so remember to plan your route in advance.
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