Again I note that the preferred option for pedestrians and cyclists as an alternative to the closure of Ashtown level crossing under DART+ West is not aligned with the strategy as set out below, other than to increase access to public transport, but to the detriment of pedestrians and cyclists and with increased incentive to drive:
"How the Strategy Leads to More Connected Communities and Better Quality of Life
The reorientation of the transport network towards these modes, as set out in chapters 8, 10, 11 and 14 will ensure that people in the GDA will be provided with a walking and cycling environment which will greatly enhance their accessibility to services such as schools, health facilities, shops etc. at the neighbourhood and district level, promoting greater use of these modes."