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EastLink saves 40% of travel time
An independent study has confirmed that EastLink continues to consistently deliver significant travel time and fuel savings for motorists in Melbourne’s east.
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The findings from surveys conducted for ConnectEast show that a full 39 kilometre trip on EastLink in the morning peak period delivered an average travel time saving of over 40 per cent (or more than 20 minutes) when compared to the alternative routes of Springvale and Stud Roads.
Similar travel time savings were recorded during the afternoon peak period on work days and these also translated into fuel savings for motorists of between 17 and 20 per cent.
The study also found that EastLink provides a greater level of certainty for motorists regarding how long a trip will take them at different times of the day.
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During both the morning and afternoon peak periods, travel times on Springvale and Stud Roads varied significantly, whereas EastLink travel times varied by less than two minutes across the week.
The independent study conducted by traffic experts IMIS Pty Ltd is available for download:
EastLink Travel Time and Fuel Consumption Savings (677.3 Kb)
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