Category / Transport
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A funny thing happened on my way to the city
Anyone who takes public transport has their own weird and wonderful stories about things they have seen. In keeping with that spirit, I would like to share some of my experiences over…
29 April, 2021 -
When the Queen rode a tram
The royal visit of Queen Elizabeth II in 2011 was the latest and one of the few times that she has visited Melbourne. It was also notable for being the only time…
7 January, 2021 -
How to improve PTV disruption information
Despite some recent changes, I think there is still a lot of work to be done to improve the quality and accessibility of rail disruption information in Melbourne. Consider the main ‘Disruptions’…
17 October, 2020 -
What is the shortest road name in Victoria?
The Victorian Government data portal has lots of great information available for anyone to use. One of the more commonly-used datasets is the Vicmap Transport series, especially the one containing information on…
24 September, 2020 -
What is the longest road name in Victoria?
The Victorian Government data portal has lots of great information available for anyone to use. One of the more commonly-used datasets is the Vicmap Transport series, especially the one containing information on…
10 September, 2020 -
Where are the busiest bus stops in Melbourne?
Update 3:25pm 24/07/2020: It’s been brought to my attention that some of the figures below are incorrect due to an error with amalgamating patronage data from multiple stops. I’m working to fix…
24 July, 2020 -
Six least understood Victorian road rules
There are several hundred rules and regulations governing what is permitted and prohibited on Victoria’s streets, roads and paths. The large majority of these are covered by the Road Safety Road Rules…
25 June, 2020 -
Melbourne’s strange tram stop names
I once came across this curious Google Maps error which placed a tram stop from Pascoe Vale outside the North Balwyn Coles for over two years. Ever since then, I’ve been paying…
11 June, 2020 -
The hidden way to access platforms at Melbourne Central Station
Everyone knows about the lifts and escalators to access the underground Melbourne Central Station. But it seems that far fewer people know about the ‘manual’ way to access your train. In the…
25 May, 2020 -
Melbourne bus route patronage data for 2008 – 2019
Download and view the data here. The latest installment of my ongoing publication of transport data for Victoria is two more years of usage data for all bus routes in Melbourne for the…
28 February, 2020
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