Doncaster Park and Ride Urban Design and Landscape Plan

As we upgrade the Eastern Freeway, we’re connecting Doncaster Park and Ride to Melbourne’s first dedicated busway – slashing travel times and improving public transport in Melbourne’s east.

Before construction got underway at Doncaster Park and Ride, an Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) was exhibited from 4 to 24 September 2024 so local people and bus passengers could give feedback to help us fine tune the project design.

The UDLP also helped explain how the proposed project design meets strict requirements set through community consultation for the Project’s Environment Effects Statement (EES).

In response to community feedback on the UDLP, the final project design includes:

• more trees and plants including to help screen the multi-level car park and passenger services buildings
• improved building designs with architectural screens, patterned concrete and a more muted colour palette
• a simpler layout for the Drop and Go zone for cars and pedestrians and improved traffic flow
• extra facilities for passengers including a bicycle repair station.

The UDLP was approved by the Minister for Planning in May 2025. You can see the approved UDLP and the Community Consultation Report below: