Streets and People S1E35 P&P Peter Parker, Fix800Bus, successfully increased the bus service. Find out how.
On this People & Projects episode, Wendy Nash and Peter Parker discuss the successful community-led 'Fix 800 Bus' campaign in southeast Melbourne. Peter Parker, a transport planner, shares the initiative's triumph in securing seven-day bus services for the City of Greater Dandenong. The conversation looks into the campaign's strategies, the importance of community engagement, the social benefits of improved bus services, and the challenges faced along the way. Key takeaways include fostering community conversations, leveraging local media, and the role of local government in advocating for better transport solutions.
To find out more about Peter Parker and the Fix800Bus project, check out these resources:
Fix800Bus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fix800Bus
Melbourne on Transit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelbOnTransit
Melbourne on Transit blog: https://melbourneontransit.blogspot.com