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.
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.