Think Tram is a program to improve tram travel times, reliability, accessibility and safety along the busiest parts of Melbourne's tram network. The program is funded by the State Government to increase public transport usage.

Under the program, a series of tram improvement initiatives are being implemented including traffic management measures, use of new technology to improve traffic flow, and amendments to road rules.

Many of the projects are focused on key tram routes through the city and on major approaches to the city. These routes run along many of Melbourne's famous shopping strips and are among the most heavily patronised sections on the tram network.

The program is being managed by VicRoads in partnership with the Department of Transport and Yarra Trams, and in consultation with local government and local communities.

Tram Improvement Projects

Bridge Road tram stop improvements

VicRoads and the Department of Transport are developing a project to install level access tram stops on Bridge Road, between Punt Road and Church Street. This project aims to improve mobility for tram passengers, while maintaining two lanes of traffic. For more information about the proposal on the Bridge Road tram stop improvements.

Route 59 Mt Alexander Road, Flemington and Travancore

A transport improvement project is underway for tram route 59 along Mt Alexander Road, Flemington and Travancore. For more information see tram route 59 Mt Alexander Road, Travancore.

Route 86 High Street, Northcote and Plenty Road, Preston
For more information about the works see Tram Route 86 High Street and Plenty Road.

Completed projects

Swanston Street, Carlton

Swanston Street, Carlton is one of the busiest tram corridors in the world with more than 55 million tram passengers travelling the nine tram routes between Melbourne Central and the University of Melbourne each year. For more information about the Swanston Street tram improvements project.

Macarthur Street tram improvements

New easy access tram stops at Stop 10 on Macarthur Street in Melbourne's CBD are open. For more information on how to use the Macarthur Street tram stop.

Route 19 & 59 Haymarket Roundabout 

A project to improve safety and accessibility for tram passengers at the junction of Flemington Road, Royal Parade, Elizabeth and Peel Streets - also known as the Haymarket Roundabout. For more information see Haymarket Roundabout. 

St Kilda Road

Construction of three new platform tram stops to replace six older style tram stops on St Kilda Road was completed in 2010. For more information see St Kilda Road - Platform Tram Stops.

High Street South and Denmark Street, Kew

A project to provide more on-road priority for trams, reduce congestion and encourage walking and cycling. For more information see High Street South and Denmark Street Tram, Bicycle & Traffic Improvements.

High Street, Armadale

Four Part Time Tram Lanes (PTTL) are operational on High Street, Armadale to assist tram travel times and reliability so that people can move safely, quickly and easily around our city. For more information see Route 6 High Street Tram Improvement.

Mount Alexander Road, Essendon

Following a thorough investigation of safety issues and delays affecting trams on route 59, the intersections at Thorn Street and Marco Polo Street have been identified for tram improvements. For more information see Route 59 Median Opening Treatments.

More Information 
Phone: 1300 309 571
Email: thinktram@roads.vic.gov.au