The state government is calling for feedback on proposed changes to a bus route linking Heathcote, Junortoun and Bendigo.
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The plans include a brand new Saturday bus.
The proposal would introduce three return bus services between Heathcote, Junortoun and Bendigo Station on Saturdays as well as five return trips each weekday.
The changes would improve local transport options on Saturdays and simplify the weekday timetable by making it consistent Monday to Friday.
The first option would see the bus travel to and from Heathcote and Bendigo Station via McIvor Forest Drive, Strath Village Shopping Centre and La Trobe University, while the second option would travel to and from Heathcote direct to Bendigo Station via McIvor Forest Drive and McIvor Highway.
It’s also proposed to extend Bendigo's Route 63 bus so it runs between La Trobe University and Bendigo Hospital via Bendigo Station on weekdays.
This would give people access to Bendigo Hospital by bus every 30 minutes from Bendigo Station, making it easier for health students and local workers to move between the two education precincts.
Information sessions will be held by Transport for Victoria in Junortoun on 19 April from 4pm – 7pm and Heathcote from 4pm – 7pm on 18 April to give people a chance to talk to transport planners and provide feedback.
For more information and to have your say on the route options click here or call 1800 800 007 before Monday 30 April.
The new services will be introduced in late 2018 after all feedback has been considered.