VTA urges consultation over Melbourne truck access debate - Prime Mover Magazine

Peak body hits back at council's truck risk claims

Melbourne Council said its preliminary monitoring following the opening of the West Gate Tunnel has confirmed increased truck movements on some local roads. Image: Victoria Government The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has called on the City of Melbourne to engage directly with the freight industry on concerns about heavy vehicle movements on inner-north roads. VTA CEO Peter Anderson said the council's calls for additional restrictions af…

VTA urges consultation over Melbourne truck access debate - Prime Mover Magazine

A heavy vehicle enters Melbourne's inner west. Image: Gudellaphoto/stock.adobe.comThe Victorian Transport Association (VTA) is calling for greater collaboration between local government and the freight industry following calls from the City of Melbourne for tighter restrictions on heavy vehicle movements through the municipality. VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, said discussions about truck access should be based on consultation with industry rather tha…

VTA urges Melbourne freight talks

Image: Oleksandr/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has called on the City of Melbourne to engage directly with the freight industry on concerns about heavy vehicle movements on local roads. VTA CEO Peter Anderson says recent reporting on the City of Melbourne’s calls for additional truck restrictions highlighted the need for genuine consultation between councils, governments and the freight sector. “The transport industry…

VTA calls out Melbourne heavy vehicle restrictions - Trailer Magazine

Image: Doublelee/stock.adobe.com.The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has called on the City of Melbourne to engage directly with the freight industry on concerns about heavy vehicle movements on local roads. VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, said recent reporting on the City of Melbourne’s calls for additional truck restrictions highlighted the need for genuine consultation between councils, governments and the freight sector. “The transport indust…