MELBOURNE'S most famous faces agree their city is pretty perfect.
But when asked what they would do to make Melbourne even better, their response was almost unanimous: fix our transport.
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A rail link to the airport, a ferry across the Yarra, better bike lanes, measures to ease traffic congestion and temporary public transport tickets were among the suggestions local celebrities offered to enhance the city.
Our home-grown stars’ wish list for Melbourne is exclusive to the Herald Sun.
24 HOUR PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Melbourne needs a 24 hour public transport system to elevate it to world-class status, radio presenter Jo Stanley says. Picture: Herald Sun Source: Herald Sun
JO STANLEY
Radio presenter on Fox FM’s The Matt and Jo Show
We should make public transport 24 hours. It’s what makes New York a world class city, and London.
Taxis are such a problem here. It would alleviate a lot of our problems.
IMPROVE MYKI
Herald Sun columnist Rita Panahi and RocKwiz host Brian Nankervis think Myki could be improved. Picture: Herald Sun Source: Herald Sun
RITA PANAHI
Herald Sun columnist and SEN 1116 presenter
I'd make Melbourne friendlier for tourists by introducing a daily ticket for public transport.
This myki madness is a massive turnoff for international and interstate visitors.
BRIAN NANKERVIS
Writer, producer and RocKwiz co-host
It's a little predictable at the moment and I'm sure they are doing their very best to come up with an effective and economical system for travelling on public transport, but wouldn't it be great to be able to jump on a tram or a bus or a train and buy a ticket for the journey?
INVEST BRAVELY IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Melbourne needs to make sure its public transport system serves all parts of the growing city, says Herald Sun columnist Beverly O'Connor. Picture: Herald Sun Source: Herald Sun
BEVERLEY O’CONNOR
Herald Sun columnist and ABC TV presenter
We need brave investment in public transport that properly serves all parts of our ever expanding city.
FERRY ACROSS THE YARRA
Seven News presenter Rebecca Maddern thinks a ferry system on the Yarra would reduce Melbourne's traffic woes. Picture: Herald Sun Source: Herald Sun
REBECCA MADDERN
Seven News presenter
I would like to see a ferry system on the Yarra River.
Traffic is an increasing problem in this city and, as long as it wasn't detrimental to the environment, I think it could at least be a starting point to fixing Melbourne's traffic woes.
RAIL LINK TO THE AIRPORT
A rail link to the airport is vital to making Melbourne better, say Michael and Lindy Klim, news presenter Peter Mitchell and musician Mark Seymour. Picture: Herald Sun/Mark Knight Source: Herald Sun
MICHAEL AND LINDY KLIM
Olympic swimmer, blogger and entrepreneur
One thing that would make Melbourne better is improving the transport to the airport.
The traffic heading out there is always a nightmare and would be much better if there was a train that people could take instead of driving.
PETER MITCHELL
Seven News presenter
I believe that Melbourne cannot be considered a truly great city until we compete on a world scale by having a clean and efficient railway link from Southern Cross station to our major airport.
MARK SEYMOUR
Musician and Hunters & Collectors frontman
Fast rail to the airport is vital. The airport is a car park with wings, a peak hour disaster.
When is the State Government going to get it together? Queensland’s got one. New South Wales has got one. Come on Napthine.
MORE BIKE FRIENDLY
Melbourne could be friendlier for cyclists, say Today Tonight host Helen Kapalos, Melbourne Heart goal keeper Andrew Redmayne and singer Missy Higgins. Picture: Herald Sun Source: Herald Sun
HELEN KAPALOS
Today Tonight host
We need more bike lanes (of course I would say that!)
ANDREW REDMAYNE
Melbourne Heart goalkeeper
We need to make Melbourne more bicycle friendly.
MISSY HIGGINS
Singer
I would love to see more bike lanes, although we're pretty good in comparison to a lot of Australian cities.
IMPROVE OUR TAXI SERVICE
Celebrity chef George Calombaris thinks Melbourne's taxi service needs to shape up. Picture: Herald Sun Source: Herald Sun
GEORGE CALOMBARIS
Chef and Masterchef host
We need to sort out our taxi service. Literally that service is the worst I have experienced in the world.
REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION
Former Premier Jeff Kennett thinks something seriously needs to be done about the traffic congestion in Melbourne. Picture: Herald Sun Source: Herald Sun
JEFF KENNETT
Former Victorian Premier
I would ease the traffic congestion in and around Melbourne to make travel easier.
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PUNT ROAD ALTERNATIVE
Model and TV presenter Rebecca Judd and radio host Jane Hall think Melbourne needs an alternative to the jam-packed Punt Rd. Picture: Herald Sun Source: Herald Sun
REBECCA JUDD
model and TV presenter
While I love Melbourne, a Punt Rd alternative would be nice.
JANE HALL
Radio presenter on Mix 1011’s Chrissie & Jane
The only thing that could make Melbourne better would be to overhaul the dreaded Punt Rd.
BETTER PARKING
Melbourne Vixens player Tegan Caldwell wants better parking options in Melbourne. Picture: Herald Sun/Supplied Source: Herald Sun
TEGAN CALDWELL
Melbourne Vixens goal attack
I'd like easier access to parking that isn't so expensive.
GRAFFITI CRACK DOWN
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Hawthorn player Xavier Ellis thinks Melbourne would be a prettier place if it cracked down on graffiti vandalism. Picture: Herald Sun Source: Herald Sun
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