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Newly revealed plans show Council and State govt blocked a beautiful boulevard on Kerferd Rd with safe green transport links — Port Phillip BUG
Bike Melbourne and the Port Phillip Bicycle Users Group have received plans for the Shrine to Sea proposal, under an FOI application.
www.ppbug.org
Plans for Kerford Rd have been obtained under FOI, and it looks beautiful
www.ppbug.org/bug-blog/202...
www.ppbug.org/bug-blog/202...
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Our overview of a busy 2025 for active transport issues in Darebin and across Melbourne, including the good, good but do better, the bad and international good news streetsalivedarebin.org/journal/2025...
2025 Summary — STREETS ALIVE DAREBIN
Well, here is a bit of an overview of a busy year in 2025, including the good, good but do better, the bad and international good news. Read below for additional details including local news for ...
streetsalivedarebin.org
January 1, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Our overview of a busy 2025 for active transport issues in Darebin and across Melbourne, including the good, good but do better, the bad and international good news streetsalivedarebin.org/journal/2025...
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SUVs and big Utes "are 44 per cent more likely to kill an adult pedestrian or cyclist in a crash compared with a sedan, and 82 per cent more likely to kill a child" www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Pedestrian fatalities reach 17-year-high. This trend could be why
Fifty-one pedestrians had been killed on the state’s roads this year as of Saturday – the most in any calendar year since 2008.
www.theage.com.au
December 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
SUVs and big Utes "are 44 per cent more likely to kill an adult pedestrian or cyclist in a crash compared with a sedan, and 82 per cent more likely to kill a child" www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
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New! 3CR podcast: @bikemelbourne.org with Melbourne City Council news regarding funding, planning and transparency surrounding the city's bicycle infrastructure + Handcrafted Bicycles - Builders, Frame Design and Inspiration book review🚲🎄🚲 www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
Melbourne BUG news and a Book Review
Melbourne BUG news and a Book Review: Nik Dow from Melbourne BUG on what is happening at the Melbourne City Council regarding the funding, planning and transparency surrounding the city's bicycle infr...
www.3cr.org.au
December 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
New! 3CR podcast: @bikemelbourne.org with Melbourne City Council news regarding funding, planning and transparency surrounding the city's bicycle infrastructure + Handcrafted Bicycles - Builders, Frame Design and Inspiration book review🚲🎄🚲 www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
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2025 is the first year ever that Australia has recorded more pedestrian fatalities than vehicle passenger fatalities. Super-sized vehicles seemingly doing a great job at protecting their occupants at the expense of everyone else. www.drive.com.au/news/pedestr...
December 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
2025 is the first year ever that Australia has recorded more pedestrian fatalities than vehicle passenger fatalities. Super-sized vehicles seemingly doing a great job at protecting their occupants at the expense of everyone else. www.drive.com.au/news/pedestr...
"Council Plan"
@cityofmelbourne
previous years "5 km of new protected bike lanes". This year "Implement and refine the cycling infrastructure network focusing on safety and functionality of the road network, delivering 5 km of new or upgraded protected bike lanes per year" /2...
@cityofmelbourne
previous years "5 km of new protected bike lanes". This year "Implement and refine the cycling infrastructure network focusing on safety and functionality of the road network, delivering 5 km of new or upgraded protected bike lanes per year" /2...
December 21, 2025 at 1:23 AM
"Council Plan"
@cityofmelbourne
previous years "5 km of new protected bike lanes". This year "Implement and refine the cycling infrastructure network focusing on safety and functionality of the road network, delivering 5 km of new or upgraded protected bike lanes per year" /2...
@cityofmelbourne
previous years "5 km of new protected bike lanes". This year "Implement and refine the cycling infrastructure network focusing on safety and functionality of the road network, delivering 5 km of new or upgraded protected bike lanes per year" /2...
Queensberry St protected lanes. City of Melbourne emails show they expected State DoTP approval by November 2024 and construction to start June 2025. We're still waiting (3 months) for State to respond to our FOI.
December 19, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Queensberry St protected lanes. City of Melbourne emails show they expected State DoTP approval by November 2024 and construction to start June 2025. We're still waiting (3 months) for State to respond to our FOI.
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Good to see Vic govt find a commonsense position on this important issue. E bikes and scooters, when used safely, have huge potential to help people connect to public transport, for example in areas where bus services feeding into stations are inadequate.
Converted and modified electric bikes will not be allowed on trains from December 21, in a bid to reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires on public transport.
Another state moves to ban modified e-bikes from trains
www.9news.com.au
December 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Good to see Vic govt find a commonsense position on this important issue. E bikes and scooters, when used safely, have huge potential to help people connect to public transport, for example in areas where bus services feeding into stations are inadequate.
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Glad the Westgate tunnel fixed traffic in #MelbsWest
December 15, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Glad the Westgate tunnel fixed traffic in #MelbsWest
Indeed, all across Melbourne.
This petition is for Richmond in Melbourne, but I feel that Yarra Council should adopt 30 km/h speed limits all across the City of Yarra. c.org/HkrrX5B76K #Yarra #CarsKill @yarrabike.bsky.social @streetsaliveyarra.bsky.social #auspol
Sign the Petition
Adopt safe 30km/h streets in Richmond!
c.org
December 17, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Indeed, all across Melbourne.
.@bicycle_network has published a guide to buying an e-Bike. Not product reviews, but how to get a bike that is safe and can be carried on trains. bicyclenetwork.com.au/our-advocacy...
E-bike Christmas buying guide
Buying your child an e-bike this Christmas? Refer to our handy guide to make a safe choice.
bicyclenetwork.com.au
December 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
.@bicycle_network has published a guide to buying an e-Bike. Not product reviews, but how to get a bike that is safe and can be carried on trains. bicyclenetwork.com.au/our-advocacy...
Melbourne doesn't have the first three.
bsky.app/profile/will...
bsky.app/profile/will...
For today’s #LayoverLibrary, I’m reading ‘Human Transit’ by @humantransit.bsky.social. The book covers what makes transit effective, notably density, walkability, compactness, and linearity. I highly recommend this book to anyone trying to get a better grasp on public transit.
December 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Melbourne doesn't have the first three.
bsky.app/profile/will...
bsky.app/profile/will...
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Ughhhhh
Knew this would happen and it's not great especially when trying to pass the joggers.
I've also discovered that some of the expansion joints are so rough they set my bell off when I ride over them.
#Veloway
Knew this would happen and it's not great especially when trying to pass the joggers.
I've also discovered that some of the expansion joints are so rough they set my bell off when I ride over them.
#Veloway
December 11, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Ughhhhh
Knew this would happen and it's not great especially when trying to pass the joggers.
I've also discovered that some of the expansion joints are so rough they set my bell off when I ride over them.
#Veloway
Knew this would happen and it's not great especially when trying to pass the joggers.
I've also discovered that some of the expansion joints are so rough they set my bell off when I ride over them.
#Veloway
We've had an FOI at Vic DoTP on delays to Queensberry St protected lanes in the works for several months. Keeps getting held up waiting for "executive review". Wonder what they are scared of releasing?
December 11, 2025 at 2:25 AM
We've had an FOI at Vic DoTP on delays to Queensberry St protected lanes in the works for several months. Keeps getting held up waiting for "executive review". Wonder what they are scared of releasing?
This is touted as reducing housing costs, which is debatable. What is certain is that it will lead to higher densities. Which makes PT and cycling more applicable than driving.
Last night, the Planning Amendment Bill 2025 passed the Legislative Council. This is an astronomically impactful reform.
Congratulations to @australianlabor.bsky.social, @greens.org.au, @davidlimbrick.bsky.social, and @animaljusticeparty.bsky.social for forming a cross-partisan, pro-housing bloc.
Congratulations to @australianlabor.bsky.social, @greens.org.au, @davidlimbrick.bsky.social, and @animaljusticeparty.bsky.social for forming a cross-partisan, pro-housing bloc.
December 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM
This is touted as reducing housing costs, which is debatable. What is certain is that it will lead to higher densities. Which makes PT and cycling more applicable than driving.
Bluestone removal in the offing. NIMBYs will rise up. Bluestone might not. engage.vic.gov.au/route-57-nor...
Route 57 North Melbourne tram corridor
We want your feedback on planned tram stop changes along the North Melbourne corridor.
engage.vic.gov.au
December 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Bluestone removal in the offing. NIMBYs will rise up. Bluestone might not. engage.vic.gov.au/route-57-nor...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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This is a good move: Planning rules will no longer demand that everybody pays for parking at home that they don't need or use.
Better walking, cycling and public transport is also needed to help more people get around without having to drive.
Better walking, cycling and public transport is also needed to help more people get around without having to drive.
Victoria Scraps ‘Outdated’ Car Space Rules for New Projects
Rules that cost developers $70,000 per home have been scrapped as the government eases parking requirements near public transport…
www.theurbandeveloper.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM
This is a good move: Planning rules will no longer demand that everybody pays for parking at home that they don't need or use.
Better walking, cycling and public transport is also needed to help more people get around without having to drive.
Better walking, cycling and public transport is also needed to help more people get around without having to drive.
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Yep.
Metro Tunnel good.
But the rail network (and the broader public transport network) can't reach its full potential while the buses, which in many areas is the only PT service, are so poor.
Metro Tunnel good.
But the rail network (and the broader public transport network) can't reach its full potential while the buses, which in many areas is the only PT service, are so poor.
The Melbourne Metro Tunnel opens today. Congratulations! Now can we start caring about the buses?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
'I couldn't be more excited': Melburnians ride the newly opened Metro Tunnel
It's the biggest upgrade to Melbourne's rail network in more than 40 years, and it's arrived — the long-awaited Metro Tunnel, along with its five new inner-city stations, opens to the public.
www.abc.net.au
November 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Yep.
Metro Tunnel good.
But the rail network (and the broader public transport network) can't reach its full potential while the buses, which in many areas is the only PT service, are so poor.
Metro Tunnel good.
But the rail network (and the broader public transport network) can't reach its full potential while the buses, which in many areas is the only PT service, are so poor.
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The Melbourne Metro Tunnel opens today. Congratulations! Now can we start caring about the buses?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
'I couldn't be more excited': Melburnians ride the newly opened Metro Tunnel
It's the biggest upgrade to Melbourne's rail network in more than 40 years, and it's arrived — the long-awaited Metro Tunnel, along with its five new inner-city stations, opens to the public.
www.abc.net.au
November 30, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The Melbourne Metro Tunnel opens today. Congratulations! Now can we start caring about the buses?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Would you like to see less rat-running through Collingwood? If you live in the neighbourhood, some locals are inviting you to sign this open letter (it's not run by Streets Alive Yarra). Check it out:
nicer-collingwood.my.canva.site
nicer-collingwood.my.canva.site
November 29, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Would you like to see less rat-running through Collingwood? If you live in the neighbourhood, some locals are inviting you to sign this open letter (it's not run by Streets Alive Yarra). Check it out:
nicer-collingwood.my.canva.site
nicer-collingwood.my.canva.site
No difference here
“WASHINGTON—Citing that a majority of Americans are irresponsible, easily distracted people who have little regard for other human beings, a new Dept of Transportation report revealed that it’s ‘actually kind of crazy’ that U.S. citizens are allowed to drive automobiles.”
The Onion strikes again.
The Onion strikes again.
Report: It Pretty Incredible That Americans Entrusted With Driving Cars
WASHINGTON—Citing that a majority of Americans are irresponsible, easily distracted people who have little regard for other human beings, a new Department of Transportation report revealed Wednesday t...
theonion.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:52 AM
No difference here
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Last night's #CriticalMass in Melbourne was a very fun ride around the CBD. We went along streets I've never been before, and the rain stayed away until we finished the ride at Town Hall. No photos this time as I stayed at the back of the bunch to keep tailgaiters away from other riders.
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Last night's #CriticalMass in Melbourne was a very fun ride around the CBD. We went along streets I've never been before, and the rain stayed away until we finished the ride at Town Hall. No photos this time as I stayed at the back of the bunch to keep tailgaiters away from other riders.
See you at Critical Mass 30th anniversary ride. 5:30pm today, State Library.
November 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
See you at Critical Mass 30th anniversary ride. 5:30pm today, State Library.