	{"id":103985,"date":"2025-05-22T04:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T18:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=103985"},"modified":"2025-05-22T10:33:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T00:33:57","slug":"budget-win-paves-way-for-bellarine-transport-overhaul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/budget-win-paves-way-for-bellarine-transport-overhaul\/","title":{"rendered":"Budget win paves way for Bellarine transport overhaul"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE Victorian government&#8217;s 2025-26 budget, handed down on Tuesday, has allocated funding for a comprehensive review of the Bellarine&#8217;s bus network, which locals have long felt does not cater to their needs.<\/p>\n<p>It follows years of advocacy on behalf of the community by Bellarine MP Alison Marchant, who also recently encouraged the Transport Minister to visit the region to see the impact of the existing gaps in the bus network first-hand.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Public and active transport continues to be one of the most frequently raised issues, particularly the lack of services that link communities across the Bellarine,&#8221; Ms Marchant said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;From young people trying to get to work to residents needing to attend medical appointments, a cross-Bellarine service is essential for improving local connectivity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, she celebrated the region&#8217;s budget win, stating the review would help connect the community to jobs, education and other opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103990\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103990\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-103990\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/23.02.17-front-of-Parliamentjpg-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/23.02.17-front-of-Parliamentjpg-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/23.02.17-front-of-Parliamentjpg-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/23.02.17-front-of-Parliamentjpg-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/23.02.17-front-of-Parliamentjpg-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/23.02.17-front-of-Parliamentjpg-2048x1536.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bellarine MP Alison Marchant (pictured) has advocated alongside the community for better public transport connectivity across the region since she was elected in 2022. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Since becoming the Member for Bellarine, I&#8217;ve recognised that better public and active transport options are a key priority for our community.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve met with local transport users, advocacy groups, community associations and stakeholders \u2013 and invited many of them to meet directly with the Minister for Transport. I&#8217;ve also sought advice from the Department of Transport.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These conversations have strengthened my advocacy for a full review to explore the next steps for improving our public transport system.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As part of the process, Ms Marchant said, the community will have the opportunity to share their views and help shape improvements to routes, timetables and the overall travel experience.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Throughout this process, I will keep the community updated on how to get involved and ensure everyone has a chance to have their say as we work towards a better connected Bellarine.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE Victorian government&#8217;s 2025-26 budget, handed down on Tuesday, has allocated funding for a comprehensive review of the Bellarine&#8217;s bus network, which locals have long felt does not cater to their needs. 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