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Submission to Transport for VictoriaNEW FREIGHT PLAN FOR VICTORIA

City of Greater Bendigo

City of Greater Bendigo Submission

Thank you for the opportunity to provide input into the new freight plan for the State of Victoria.

in their call for input.

• Community Feedback

• Broader current and emerging trends

• Greater Bendigo freight task trends

• Key issues

The City of Greater Bendigo Council has recently completed the around Greater Bendigo. how and why in Greater Bendigo.

based on empirical evidence and set out steps to help make the freight network more e t, robust and responsive to prove the sustainability of the freight sector now and into the future and make the city safer, cleaner and more

Bendigo Freight Study Final Report

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Community Feedback

Over the last 5 years, the City of Greater Bendigo

community to unravel the issues and

emerging resident and business community

region.

Integrated Transport and Land Use Strategy (ITLUS).

the Bendigo CBD; and to

and amenity issues;

It also provides evidence for targeted investment.

(Freight Generators) and businesses that provide freight services (Freight Operators). In all, 252 companies took part in the Study.

The responses provide a unique insight into the freight task of Greater Bendigo companies across all

etc.the capacity to inform regional policy responses.

Greater Bendigo.

City of Greater Bendigo Submission

Freight operatorsFreight generators

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Surveyed Freight Generators dispatch and receive

overseas. However, majority of freight is dispatched

Broader current and emerging trends

impact on the freight industry, the city and the region. These include:

City of Greater Bendigo Submission

Greater Bendigo freight task trends

The Bendigo Freight Study details what is carried into and out of Greater Bendigo; how and when it is carried; and along which routes it is carried. This

-ture maintenance and improvements. It will also

industry sector.

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Volumes of freight trips per month - Generators

Volumes of freight trips per month - Operators

Types of freight carriedThese are top 3 types of freight received from Greater Bendigo

These are top 3 types of freight dispatched from Greater Bendigo

ROAD FREIGHT AIR FREIGHT

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Freight vehicle volumes

7,500 registered businesses. Nearly all of them receive or distribute goods of some type. Freight is also carried to individual households. The 208 surveyed Freight Generators alone account for an average of 156,000 freight vehicle movements per month to and from Greater Bendigo. This means that

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Greater Bendigo freight task trends (cont....)

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WHAT ARE THE TOP 3VEHICLES USED BY THE FREIGHT OPERATORS?

Distance travelled to complete a journeyTime taken to complete a journey

Freight Operators that aggregate/disaggregate & on-forward freight

There are twogroupings or‘clusters’ of Freight Operatorswithin urbanBendigo whoaggregate/disaggregateand on-forwardfreight.

In fact, 54 percent of surveyed Freight Operators on-forward freight. This indicates

of the municipality, is being moved through Bendigo.

Freight vehicle types and movements

The Study provides a‘real life’ insight intowhich routes are being used to carry what types of vehicles and why these routes are chosen by theFreight Operators.

Factors, such as

carry freight along a

and therefore are a basis for choosing a

the surveyed Freight Operators are prepared to travel more kilometres if this involves travel-ling along a route

Informal parking and trailer exchange

informal heavy vehicle parking and trailer exchanges occurring along city streets and on

accommodate large vehicles and provide 'load security'.

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CBD

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“What are the improvements that would make your freight

LOADINGZONE

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WHAT ARE THE TOP 3IMPROVEMENTS THAT THE FREIGHTGENERATORS WOULD LIKE TO SEE?

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WHAT ARE THE TOP 3IMPROVEMENTS THAT THE FREIGHTOPERATORS WOULD LIKE TO SEE?

Key Issues

‘Last kilometer’ issues

City wide issues

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freight system and are grouped under four themes as follows:-

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THEME 1 EVIDENCE Key Finding Recommenda on

Poor design and road width were found to be the most common e ciency inhibitors and safety issues,

in urban Bendigo. They require a network wide

1.1Secure an 'infrastructure improvement pipeline': seek funding to tac id ed site

issues in a manner. ors Gu y/Bendigo-Pyramid Rd intersec

North; Howard St/M and Hwy Epsom; and ingham St Go en Square to be treated as

highest priority.

The designated road network connec ng nd Hwy, north of Epsom, with Marong,

through Epsom and Eag ehawk is a major e ciency inhibitor and poses serious safety issues. Poor w of movement a g the route impacts on cons wear and tear, noise and air on.

1.2 Improve north-west connec Inve for a protected freight corridor between

Marong and Epsom, a terna ve conne to the Bendigo Livestock Exchange, to improve freight and enhance the safety and amenity of res areas.

Poor freight route signage, for B- contributes to drivers ge ng st,

accessing restricted areas and re ts in journey mes. Signs are poor y and key connec ons are not su signed.

1.3 Improve freight route signage: work with VicRoads to review the signage design and

cy.

Due to ack of designated informa exchanges and heavy ve

parking/storage occurs across urban Bendigo in areas and a main

roads. there is insu ent space to safe accommodate ; there is no security'; and this ac impacts on amenity and safety.

1.4 Provide secure heavy vehicle parking and trailer exchange/storage facili es: iden fy best

inc uding urban Bendigo, and undertake a progressive r -out of these

The Study iden connec ita ns in the designated B-doub e route network. Freight Operators access B-doub e restricted areas in order to reach their de in a me y manner and choose road conne that are easiest to manoeuvre.

1.5 Address gaps in the B-double accessible network: Examine op for improving network con nuity for B- Consider n of

Road (between N an St and Murphy St) as a priority.

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THEME 2 INTEGRATED PLANNING Key Finding Recommenda on

ITLUS integrates the City's policy and to land use and transport, including the

nt of freight, in one o ching, strategic document. The Bendigo Freight Study has ed ITLUS recommenda s as empirically sound.

2.1 Implement ITLUS: con nue progressi e implementa on of recommenda rela ng to the freight task.

Australian Standing Council on Transport and Infrastructure has ed long term precinct and corridor prote as one of the most

nt issues requiring go nment's urgent n This need has been con by the

Study par cipants who saw prote of freight routes from encroaching d lopment as a key impro ment that would make their more produc and/or e

2.2 Protect freight routes from encroaching development: D lop a city wide freight corridor and precinct plan to take Greater Bendigo and its growing freight task into the future.

The Study results suggest that there is demand for that address: gue/lack of rest stops in urban Bendigo; secure hicle parking/trailer exchange; and grouping of like and ancillary businesses and faci in strategically lo 'Freight terminals', 'freight hubs' and 'freight clusters/conso centres' can ser e all or some of this demand.

2.3 Consider a ‘freight terminal’, 'freight hub' or ’freight cluster/consolida on centre’ sol

the costs, bene ts and pote of ' t for purpose' for Greater

Bendigo that address industry needs and the needs of the City's growing popula o r

me.

City of Greater Bendigo Submission

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THEME 3 COLLABORATION Key Finding Recommenda on

The Study engagement process was met with great enthusiasm from the business community. A number of them expressed an interest in being involved in a collabor ve group if one was to be set up in the future.

Such a group could provide informed advise as a 'strategic think tank' or a 'reference group' on

freight related projects; it could help pilot innova ve and test new technology; or it could iden oppor es to

and retain skilled workforce that meets the needs of the changing freight and sector.

3.1. Build on expressed interest in joining a collabora group: Discuss details of such group's purpose and make up in with the business sector and other relevant stakeholders.

There appears to be a disconnect between the community's growing demand for consumables and understanding of the freight task that is required to meet this demand. The freight sector

ers from poor industry as a result of this, as well as the result of past history of poor prac ce. That has direct impact on growing driver shortage and public's opposi to freight vehicles accessing urban areas.

3.2 industry work with the industry to public percep on of the freight sector

towards one which is seen as serving the local community, making a contri to the economy and which seeks to minimise

impacts.

Road safety is the standout issue id by the Study. Freight Operators were the most vocal advocates of giving this issue urgent

n They stressed the need to tackle road safety associated with the movement of freight through educa as well as through infrastructure improvements.

3.3 Address road safety issues through educa on: Explore collabo ons for an educa campaign with freight industry, the government and responsible author es.

Higher Mass Limit (HML) vehicles er e ciency improvements sought by Freight Generators which Freight Operators seek to accommodate. HML vehicles do however raise safety and infrastructure investment issues. A balanced solu is needed to ensure local business remains co ve and the city's livability is not seriously compromised.

3.4 Plan for growing demand for HML Work with industry when considering HML vehicle access in a and balanced manner.

City of Greater Bendigo Submission

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THEME 4 INNOVATION Key Finding Recommenda on

Recent years have seen unprecedented technological advances, which will have an impact on the movement of freight. Several issues ed in the Study can pote be addressed with the use of new technology. The issue of loading zone availability and accessibility, raised by both Freight Operators and Freight Generators alike, lends itself to applying new, so

4.1Trial the use of new technology to provide lity and improved usage of loading zones:

Pilot the use of, for example, 'smart sensors' and mobile based devices to ensure more and safe delivery of goods to the city’s CBD.

Standard mobile phone GPS takes drivers on the most direct route, not necessarily a designated route. There are a number of websites and mobile phone applic ns designed to alert Freight Operators about the changing c but there is not one, easy to use source of 'real

me' route and faci informa on. The Study par cipants id ed a mobile phone

as an e ency and improvement. It would also improve the quality of their working life.

4.2 E plore opportuni to develop a 'travel app' for Freight Operators: this refers to

a mobile phone on, that combines available 'real me' , road and emergency infor with loca and availability of facili es, such as toilets and heavy vehicle parking.

Study par cipants ed 'waste' as a major issue, as well as an untapped economic opportunity. Freight Generators employ various

to deal with waste, for example, having contracts with local farmers to reduce the amount of organic waste going to land ll. Due to enormity of the problem however, they look to government to help address it.

4.3 Take ac on on commercial and industrial waste: explore to reduce the amount of organic and recyclable waste going to reduce vehicle volumes and emissions associated with waste removal.

City of Greater Bendigo Submission

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The development of the Bendigo Freight Study methodology and the process of data gathering

which relied on intense stakeholder engagement. This approach was also applied in seeking feedback on the Study

The Study has met with a great response and

Operators and many larger Freight Generators,

the community.

City of Greater Bendigo Submission

In undertaking the Study the City of Greater Bendigo looked to set a benchmark for evidence based response to the freight issue. The City believes that addressing the gaps in our

budgetary commitments towards freight related

The City would like to thank Transport for Victoria for this opportunity to share the Bendigo Freight

development of a new freight plan for the State.