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Supporting toll reform in NSW Transurban supports the NSW Government’s toll reform to improve outcomes for Sydney’s motorists. A successful outcome of NSW toll reform for all stakeholders remains one of our most important priorities. At the end of 2024, Transurban and our partners progressed to Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s Direct Dealing process. We continue to work collaboratively with the Government on a range of options which could positively contribute to toll reform outcomes for customers. We are confident there is a way to deliver meaningful reform that helps customers in practical ways as Sydney continues to grow, while also protecting the value of the investment we have made in the city’s toll roads over nearly two decades. The NSW Government has stated the importance of respecting the value of existing contracts and revenue, by finding solutions that seek to protect toll road investors from losses, while delivering meaningful reform that helps customers and communities in practical ways. Increasing freight choices As freight demand increases, we continue to work with government and industry to improve transport options. This year, we partnered with the Victorian Government, the City of Melbourne and the freight industry on a new trial that takes livestock trucks off Melbourne’s city streets – making travel simpler and safer for pedestrians, drivers and livestock. Livestock trucks had been banned from CityLink’s tunnels due to low-clearance infrastructure, but thanks to recent upgrades which raised the overhead infrastructure to a safe height, these trucks can now pass through without posing risks to the animals. These vehicles will be joined in CityLink’s tunnels by a new fleet of Linfox EV trucks, thanks to a partnership between Transurban, Linfox and the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning that improves road network access for electric prime movers. With many trucking companies looking to improve sustainability across the logistics industry, the partnership paves the way for other fleets to introduce EV trucks into their operations.
Sharing our insights and expertise As one of the world’s leading road operators, we have unique insights into how people move around cities, now and into the future. From road safety to sustainability, we share our
As one of the world’s leading road operators, we’re working in partnership with government and industry to develop solutions that keep people moving, now and into the future. Delivering new connections in Virginia In FY25, Virginia State, US Federal and local officials joined Transurban to officially open a new access ramp at Opitz Boulevard. The USD70 million project, which was funded by Transurban and delivered in partnership with VDOT, connects our 95 Express Lanes to the fast-growing Prince William County, providing a crucial link for residents and businesses in the area. The project also includes the rehabilitation and widening of the Opitz Boulevard bridge, and additional new pedestrian connections. We also made our sixth annual contribution, this year of over USD17 million, to the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission’s Commuter Choice Program. This brings our total investment to around USD100 million since 2019, with the money helping to fund new infrastructure and improvements across bus lanes, park and ride lots, and commuter rail services along the I-95 and I-395 corridors. Ahead of the 495 Northern Extension Project opening, Transurban joined VDOT and Fairfax County representatives to celebrate the new Fairfax Connector Route 798, which will be the first interstate bus line between Maryland and Virginia in more than 20 years. The route is funded by the 495 Northern Extension Project, with an initial investment of USD5.2 million and further annual funding of USD2.2 million for continued operations.
valuable insights and contribute to policy discussions with our government and industry partners to ensure people can travel safely and efficiently for decades to come. In FY25, we continued to track people’s transport habits and preferences, as well as related road safety behaviours – allowing us to observe mobility trends over time. We shared relevant findings from this research with government and industry to inform future policy and opportunities. We also provided submissions to government on a range of topics close to our business, including Infrastructure Victoria’s draft 30-year Infrastructure Strategy, the Federal Government’s Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Consultation Roadmap, and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s Draft Heavy Vehicle Productivity Plan. And with the New Zealand Government exploring toll roads to tackle growing congestion, we attended the New Zealand Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit in Auckland and hosted visiting government officials at WestConnex and NorthConnex to showcase our tolling and technology expertise.
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