Cr Stuart James
@stujames.com.au
Councillor @MonashCouncil :: Former Mayor 19/20/21/22 :: MAV Director :: PTUA Exec :: Gambling Reform Board :: Husband, father, coffee snob, sports fanatic ❤️💙
Would be impossible to design the Caulfield transfer worse
Having built elevated rail on the Dandenong corridor and later dug a trench at Neerim Rd, two opportunities arose to create a flyover so at least one of the inbound/outbound changeovers was on the connected middle island
Having built elevated rail on the Dandenong corridor and later dug a trench at Neerim Rd, two opportunities arose to create a flyover so at least one of the inbound/outbound changeovers was on the connected middle island
July 13, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Would be impossible to design the Caulfield transfer worse
Having built elevated rail on the Dandenong corridor and later dug a trench at Neerim Rd, two opportunities arose to create a flyover so at least one of the inbound/outbound changeovers was on the connected middle island
Having built elevated rail on the Dandenong corridor and later dug a trench at Neerim Rd, two opportunities arose to create a flyover so at least one of the inbound/outbound changeovers was on the connected middle island
Pretty ordinary PID’s from Metro Trains. No information about South Yarra bound trains.
July 12, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Pretty ordinary PID’s from Metro Trains. No information about South Yarra bound trains.
“Passengers for East Pakenham or Cranbourne go to Platform 12 and change at South Yarra” @metrotrains
Next train on Platform 12 is in 10 minutes. Cannot move.
Completely empty Sandringham train promptly arrives on Platform 13 and leaves empty.
Next train on Platform 12 is in 10 minutes. Cannot move.
Completely empty Sandringham train promptly arrives on Platform 13 and leaves empty.
May 24, 2026 at 8:35 AM
“Passengers for East Pakenham or Cranbourne go to Platform 12 and change at South Yarra” @metrotrains
Next train on Platform 12 is in 10 minutes. Cannot move.
Completely empty Sandringham train promptly arrives on Platform 13 and leaves empty.
Next train on Platform 12 is in 10 minutes. Cannot move.
Completely empty Sandringham train promptly arrives on Platform 13 and leaves empty.
May 23, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Better ichange experience at Caulfield, only 2min wait, but train chokers & people left behind
I still don’t understand why city trains don’t depart from P2 for seamless interchange
With free fares coming for April, things will only get worse
#MoreServicesPlease
I still don’t understand why city trains don’t depart from P2 for seamless interchange
With free fares coming for April, things will only get worse
#MoreServicesPlease
March 29, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Better ichange experience at Caulfield, only 2min wait, but train chokers & people left behind
I still don’t understand why city trains don’t depart from P2 for seamless interchange
With free fares coming for April, things will only get worse
#MoreServicesPlease
I still don’t understand why city trains don’t depart from P2 for seamless interchange
With free fares coming for April, things will only get worse
#MoreServicesPlease
Tash gets it. Be like Tash.
March 20, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Tash gets it. Be like Tash.
First real test of catching a train to footy with MM1. 10 min wait at Oakleigh.
Arrive at Caulfield. Have to swap from Platform 3 to 1. Should run city bound Frankston trains on P2 given it’s off peak.
Swap to Platform 1 and there’s a 12 min wait
Not a good start @metrotrains
Arrive at Caulfield. Have to swap from Platform 3 to 1. Should run city bound Frankston trains on P2 given it’s off peak.
Swap to Platform 1 and there’s a 12 min wait
Not a good start @metrotrains
March 15, 2026 at 7:58 AM
First real test of catching a train to footy with MM1. 10 min wait at Oakleigh.
Arrive at Caulfield. Have to swap from Platform 3 to 1. Should run city bound Frankston trains on P2 given it’s off peak.
Swap to Platform 1 and there’s a 12 min wait
Not a good start @metrotrains
Arrive at Caulfield. Have to swap from Platform 3 to 1. Should run city bound Frankston trains on P2 given it’s off peak.
Swap to Platform 1 and there’s a 12 min wait
Not a good start @metrotrains
I just boarded a Bus and within a few stops was checked for my Myki card by PTV staff.
Let there be more of that.
Data gathered from Myki’s help justify increased services, which is better for everyone.
Touch on. Always.
Let there be more of that.
Data gathered from Myki’s help justify increased services, which is better for everyone.
Touch on. Always.
February 27, 2026 at 4:16 AM
I just boarded a Bus and within a few stops was checked for my Myki card by PTV staff.
Let there be more of that.
Data gathered from Myki’s help justify increased services, which is better for everyone.
Touch on. Always.
Let there be more of that.
Data gathered from Myki’s help justify increased services, which is better for everyone.
Touch on. Always.
I already have Myki’s for all my kids that I paid $10 for. Why can’t they be converted to (or swapped for) youth myki’s instead of having to pay for new ones? 😵💫
January 27, 2026 at 1:42 PM
I already have Myki’s for all my kids that I paid $10 for. Why can’t they be converted to (or swapped for) youth myki’s instead of having to pay for new ones? 😵💫
After five years of consultation and collaboration, the first two stages of our very first dedicated cycleway opens in Oakleigh today, linking the Djerring & Scotchman’s Creek Trails, in time for the holidays.
Intersection due early next year. Dandenong to Scotchman in design.
Intersection due early next year. Dandenong to Scotchman in design.
December 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM
After five years of consultation and collaboration, the first two stages of our very first dedicated cycleway opens in Oakleigh today, linking the Djerring & Scotchman’s Creek Trails, in time for the holidays.
Intersection due early next year. Dandenong to Scotchman in design.
Intersection due early next year. Dandenong to Scotchman in design.
Pakenham passengers have to catch Frankston line and change at Caulfield.
Train pulls up at Caulfield, doors open and the train we’re meant to change to literally departs.
Now an 11 minute wait for the next one.
This is how not to run a network.
Train pulls up at Caulfield, doors open and the train we’re meant to change to literally departs.
Now an 11 minute wait for the next one.
This is how not to run a network.
November 22, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Pakenham passengers have to catch Frankston line and change at Caulfield.
Train pulls up at Caulfield, doors open and the train we’re meant to change to literally departs.
Now an 11 minute wait for the next one.
This is how not to run a network.
Train pulls up at Caulfield, doors open and the train we’re meant to change to literally departs.
Now an 11 minute wait for the next one.
This is how not to run a network.
I’m extremely excited to have been elected as Mayor of the City of Monash for the next twelve months
Sustainability will be a key priority of mine over this term; supporting households, businesses and local groups to reduce emissions
Congratulations to Cr Elisha Lee on her election as Deputy Mayor
Sustainability will be a key priority of mine over this term; supporting households, businesses and local groups to reduce emissions
Congratulations to Cr Elisha Lee on her election as Deputy Mayor
November 14, 2025 at 4:40 AM
I’m extremely excited to have been elected as Mayor of the City of Monash for the next twelve months
Sustainability will be a key priority of mine over this term; supporting households, businesses and local groups to reduce emissions
Congratulations to Cr Elisha Lee on her election as Deputy Mayor
Sustainability will be a key priority of mine over this term; supporting households, businesses and local groups to reduce emissions
Congratulations to Cr Elisha Lee on her election as Deputy Mayor
Trains every 8 minutes at midnight?
I’d like to see that.
I’d like to see that.
September 13, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Trains every 8 minutes at midnight?
I’d like to see that.
I’d like to see that.
Today I learnt that the Montreal Subway, with rubber wheeled trains, is the forth busiest in North America behind NYC, Mexico City and Toronto.
Amazing given only 3 lines (yellow isn’t really a line).
Amazing given only 3 lines (yellow isn’t really a line).
September 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Today I learnt that the Montreal Subway, with rubber wheeled trains, is the forth busiest in North America behind NYC, Mexico City and Toronto.
Amazing given only 3 lines (yellow isn’t really a line).
Amazing given only 3 lines (yellow isn’t really a line).
For those wondering, this is how NOT to create a DDA compliant accessible stop.
August 4, 2025 at 4:56 AM
For those wondering, this is how NOT to create a DDA compliant accessible stop.
Getting off the bus and my Apple Watch beeped. Looked down and it said double click to pay. Then I realised my hand was need a Myki reader. #progress
July 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Getting off the bus and my Apple Watch beeped. Looked down and it said double click to pay. Then I realised my hand was need a Myki reader. #progress
Dandenong corridor passengers forced to change at Caulfield for CBD trains today. Carlton plays North Melbourne at the G (ONLY 40-50k crowd).
By the time we reached Armadale passengers left on the platform. This will be the norm with #MM1
Better planning required by PTV & Metro #MoreServicesPlease
By the time we reached Armadale passengers left on the platform. This will be the norm with #MM1
Better planning required by PTV & Metro #MoreServicesPlease
June 21, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Dandenong corridor passengers forced to change at Caulfield for CBD trains today. Carlton plays North Melbourne at the G (ONLY 40-50k crowd).
By the time we reached Armadale passengers left on the platform. This will be the norm with #MM1
Better planning required by PTV & Metro #MoreServicesPlease
By the time we reached Armadale passengers left on the platform. This will be the norm with #MM1
Better planning required by PTV & Metro #MoreServicesPlease
Educating parents at Netball, one bin at a time.
PSA: Lids CAN be recycled if you remove them, but not the cups themselves.
PSA: Lids CAN be recycled if you remove them, but not the cups themselves.
June 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Educating parents at Netball, one bin at a time.
PSA: Lids CAN be recycled if you remove them, but not the cups themselves.
PSA: Lids CAN be recycled if you remove them, but not the cups themselves.
April and her friend are raising money for vulnerable and underprivileged children (Big Group Hug) by running laps of Warrawee Oval
Please consider supporting this great cause. Donations over $2 are tax deductible with EOFY just around the corner
april-and-arias-relay-challenge.raiselysite.com
Please consider supporting this great cause. Donations over $2 are tax deductible with EOFY just around the corner
april-and-arias-relay-challenge.raiselysite.com
April & Aria's Relay Challenge
April and Aria are running laps to raise money for Big Group Hug—so kids in our community don’t go without warm clothes, school supplies or blankets. Join us Sunday 1 June, 3pm at Warrawee Park Oval.
april-and-arias-relay-challenge.raiselysite.com
May 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
April and her friend are raising money for vulnerable and underprivileged children (Big Group Hug) by running laps of Warrawee Oval
Please consider supporting this great cause. Donations over $2 are tax deductible with EOFY just around the corner
april-and-arias-relay-challenge.raiselysite.com
Please consider supporting this great cause. Donations over $2 are tax deductible with EOFY just around the corner
april-and-arias-relay-challenge.raiselysite.com
Welcome to @metrotrains
We’re testing #MM1 so have closed Dandy between City & Caulfield
Directly after the footy we’ll make passengers squeeze on to an incredibly narrow platform & wait 9 min for a Frankston train
Don’t push there will be another 12 min after this one leaves
We’re testing #MM1 so have closed Dandy between City & Caulfield
Directly after the footy we’ll make passengers squeeze on to an incredibly narrow platform & wait 9 min for a Frankston train
Don’t push there will be another 12 min after this one leaves
May 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Welcome to @metrotrains
We’re testing #MM1 so have closed Dandy between City & Caulfield
Directly after the footy we’ll make passengers squeeze on to an incredibly narrow platform & wait 9 min for a Frankston train
Don’t push there will be another 12 min after this one leaves
We’re testing #MM1 so have closed Dandy between City & Caulfield
Directly after the footy we’ll make passengers squeeze on to an incredibly narrow platform & wait 9 min for a Frankston train
Don’t push there will be another 12 min after this one leaves
They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.
April 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.
The calm before the storm. How lucky are we to have such a magnificent local pool?
We almost didn’t. Council planned to shut this famous local institution 20 years ago, but it was saved by local residents and ratepayers in a massive community campaign.
What are your favourite memories?
We almost didn’t. Council planned to shut this famous local institution 20 years ago, but it was saved by local residents and ratepayers in a massive community campaign.
What are your favourite memories?
February 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The calm before the storm. How lucky are we to have such a magnificent local pool?
We almost didn’t. Council planned to shut this famous local institution 20 years ago, but it was saved by local residents and ratepayers in a massive community campaign.
What are your favourite memories?
We almost didn’t. Council planned to shut this famous local institution 20 years ago, but it was saved by local residents and ratepayers in a massive community campaign.
What are your favourite memories?
Reposted by Cr Stuart James
We've been making the point for a very long time, in many creative ways, that better mobility in cities is fundamentally about space. If everyone takes too much space trying to move around, no one moves well.
Read this past article of mine in @planetizen.bsky.social
www.planetizen.com/node/68574
Read this past article of mine in @planetizen.bsky.social
www.planetizen.com/node/68574
January 5, 2025 at 5:14 AM
We've been making the point for a very long time, in many creative ways, that better mobility in cities is fundamentally about space. If everyone takes too much space trying to move around, no one moves well.
Read this past article of mine in @planetizen.bsky.social
www.planetizen.com/node/68574
Read this past article of mine in @planetizen.bsky.social
www.planetizen.com/node/68574