Transportation on the Mornington Peninsula

This week we are exploring transportation on the Mornington Peninsula.?

Despite being classified as part of metropolitan Melbourne within the transport sector, our transport network is significantly underdeveloped with over 80% of the region not serviced.?

Public transport options are few, infrequent, and distant from people’s homes. For example:?

• Population of 169,000 (2020) with a total land area of 720 sq km (72,000 ha)
• Visitor profile includes 7.3 million total trips per annum (74% day trips)?
• 82% of the Mornington Peninsula is not serviced by public transport
• 2 of the 3 major activity centres are not serviced by rail
• The single diesel rail service is the only non-electrified line operated by Metro Trains
• Subsequently, only 3% of residents use the limited public transport compared to 15% in Greater Geelong

Transport Impacts

Unfortunately, we are not realising one of the perceived benefits of being part of a metropolitan area, a quality transport network.

Limited transport choices force commuters and visitors to rely on cars, causing more congestion, and compromising access to jobs, education, health services and social connections.?

Limited access to good jobs may result in people settling for lower-paid, lower-skill work.

The Mornington Peninsula’s current metropolitan status is likely to impact the region’s transport and infrastructure.?

• The Peninsula’s metropolitan status contrasts with the fact that the municipality strongly aligns with the infrastructure challenges experienced in regional Victoria.?
• Our analysis also indicates that regional Victoria receives a higher infrastructure expenditure per capita than metropolitan Melbourne.?

Summary?

The Mornington Peninsula suffers from a poor transport system with significant economic and social flow-on impacts throughout the local economy and community.?

The Mornington Peninsula is part of metropolitan Melbourne and?deserves a public transport network reflective of a metropolitan area.

What transport issues do you, your business or your customers face on the Peninsula?

How can we help improve transportation on the Peninsula??

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This research was conducted by Urban Enterprise as commissioned by the Committee for Mornington Peninsula in partnership with Australian Unity.