We’re connecting Doncaster Park and Ride to Melbourne’s first dedicated busway, improving public transport in Melbourne’s east.

The Eastern Busway will deliver faster, more frequent and more reliable trips to and from the city.

To get ready for the new busway to open in 2028, we're upgrading Doncaster Park and Ride with:

• new bus platforms
• improved services for passengers
• new walking and cycling connections
• a new Drop and Go zone
• a multi-level car park.

Combined with the new Bulleen Park and Ride, these improvements will double the number of car parking spaces for passengers using express bus services along the Eastern Freeway.

The Eastern Busway is part of a major overhaul of the Eastern Freeway – slashing travel times and easing congestion.

You can help shape the new-look Doncaster Park and Ride while the Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) is on exhibition from 4 September to 24 September 2024. Visit Engage Victoria.

About the Eastern Busway

• 11km of express bus lanes from Doncaster Road to Hoddle Street
• Six million trips a year
• Two park and rides
• 800+ car parking spaces
• New connections to Koonung Creek Trail.

New platforms and major upgrades

More space for buses, upgraded parking and improved services for passengers.

1. Express connection to the Eastern Busway – skipping the lights at Doncaster Road
2. Three new bus platforms
3. Multi-level parking for 435 cars with lifts, stairs and green walls
4. New passenger services building with waiting room, toilets, ticket facilities and a ticket office
5. New and upgraded walking and cycling connections from Koonung Creek Trail, Doncaster Road and local streets
6. Secure Parkiteer bicycle parking for 25+ bikes, plus an extra 25+ bicycle hoops
7. New drop and go parking spots
8. 530m2 landscaped forecourt.

1. Eastern Busway
2. Car and bus entry
3. Bus exit
4. Car park exit
5. Drop and Go zone
6. Forecourt and bicycle parking
7. Bus platforms.

Making it easier to park, ride and walk

Improvements to Doncaster Road, together with changes to the car park exit and new walking and cycling paths, will make it easier for buses, cars, pedestrians and cyclists to use the park and ride.

A rebuilt Doncaster Road bridge for the Eastern Freeway Upgrades will ease congestion along Doncaster Road and improve access for cars and buses entering the park and ride at the High Street lights.

A new exit for the car park and traffic lights at Hender Street will provide greater separation between cars and buses. Cars won’t drive along the bus platform like they do today.

For quick drop-offs, new drop and go car parks on Hender Street will keep these trips out of the multi-level car park.

New paths along Doncaster Road and Hender Street will take pedestrians and cyclists through to the new forecourt, bicycle parking and bus platforms.

Help shape the next piece of the Eastern Busway

Before major construction to upgrade Doncaster Park and Ride gets underway in 2025, we want to hear from you.

You can provide feedback on urban design and landscaping including walking and cycling connections, trees, plants, the new forecourt area, building design, services for passengers and changes to local roads.

We’ll be using what we hear to finalise the UDLP before submitting it to the Minister for Planning for approval and getting major construction underway.

Where to see the plan

The UDLP will be on exhibition from Wednesday 4 September until 5pm Tuesday 24 September 2024. You can view the plan online at Engage Victoria Or visit the Project Information Centre 284 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North.

Project Information Centre

Regular opening hours

• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 3pm

Extended UDLP exhibition hours

• Saturday 7 September, 10am to 1pm
• Sunday 15 September, 10am to 1pm
• Thursday 19 September, 4pm to 7pm

How to make a submission

To make a submission, head to Engage Victoria by 5pm Tuesday 24 September 2024.

If you need help accessing the UDLP, or to make a submission, please contact us on 1800 105 105 or at contact@bigbuild.vic.gov.au