Transport
Transport in Manningham is heavily reliant on the private automobile, as its infrastructure was constructed throughout the mid-late 20th century. Manningham is the only city council in Melbourne without train or tram transportation. A Doncaster East Train Line had been planned for many decades, however the land was sold off in the 1980s. Residents have long campaigned for extension of the number 48 tram along Doncaster Road to Doncaster, East Doncaster or Donvale, although this is heavily supported by Local Governments and Councils, the issue is consistently avoided by State Government.
There are increased bus services to cope with the demand for public transport, all mainly operated by National Bus Company (sold to Ventura Bus Company) and only two bus routes are exclusive to Manningham that circle the area clockwise and counterclockwise to service destinations within the City Council. Despite the increased bus services, the need for an appropriate method of transport is lacking.
41% of Manningham residents are classified as low income earners and a good proportion of their income goes into maintaining and fueling private automobiles.
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