Inner West initiatives
The Victorian Government is investing in infrastructure and development in Melbourne’s west, including some $20 billion in transformational programs to create a better place to live, work and raise our families. The transport challenges in this growing and changing area are complex and need an integrated response across government.
Our vision for the Inner West is to improve air quality and liveability by reducing vehicle movements through local streets.
We’re creating direct freight connections for cleaner trucks, shifting more freight to rail, and streamlining access to the port to meet our growing freight task.
We’ve developed a fact sheet outlining the actions underway to improve air quality in the Inner West and across Victoria.
Clearing the air in Melbourne’s inner west PDF 6.5 MB (opens in a new window)
Traffic & transport
Clean air for the Inner West
We’re improving air-quality in the inner west by helping decarbonise the freight sector and sealing local roads that cause dust pollution.
Inner West strategies and trials
We are testing new ways to manage population growth and keep freight moving, while reducing the impact of trucks on the environment and residents.
Inner west planning
We are focused on balancing the needs of inner west residents and industry with the efficiency and operation of the wider transport network.
Inner West Projects
The Victorian Government is committed to keeping the western suburbs moving as the area’s population grows.
Updated 6 February 2026
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