Department of Transport (Victoria, 2008–2013)

The department's stated mission was "Building a safer, fairer and greener transport system for all Victorians to create a more prosperous and connected community.

"[2] The DOt was abolished and its functions absorbed by the new Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure in April 2013.

It also provided the department and its statutory authorities and offices with a clear and modern policy framework and new organisational charters.

The charter of the department was made up of its objects and functions set out in the Transport Integration Act and these commenced in June 2010.

Together with DOT, the agencies provided, managed and regulated transport system activities in Victoria including - The statutory offices included - These agencies were part of the Department of Transport but each had a distinct statutory charter and powers.

Metro Trains Melbourne set 755M in Metro livery, part of the suburban train fleet in Melbourne . The Department of Transport was responsible for planning, policy, and legislation for the transport system in Victoria . As a result, the department drove the integration of Victoria's transport land and water transport systems and the delivery of public transport, road and port services and associated activities across the State.
Recreational boating in Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne with the city in the background. Melbourne, the state capital, is home to more than seven in ten Victorians.
Three container ships berthed at Swanson Dock West at the Port of Melbourne . The port is Australia's prime container port and is managed by the Port of Melbourne Corporation .
A Map of Victoria's highway network.
Cars and trucks on the Craigieburn Bypass north of Melbourne . Victoria has an extensive road network managed by VicRoads .
A Melbourne tram (C class tram number 3017) at the St Vincents Plaza stop in East Melbourne . Melbourne has the largest tram network of any city in the world and trams play a key role in the city's public transport system.
A coach in V/Line livery at Stawell station in regional Victoria . The coach is operated by Trotters under contract. Buses are a key part of Victoria's overall public transport system.
A Map of Melbourne's railway network with the projected Regional Rail Link . The project involves the construction of a rail link through the western suburbs of Melbourne from Southern Cross station , running through Sunshine , Tarneit and meeting the Geelong line at West Werribee . It was completed in June 2015.
The A380 at Melbourne Airport. Melbourne Airport is the primary airport serving the city of Melbourne and the second busiest in Australia . The airport is 23 kilometres from the city centre .