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Streets Alive Darebin is a local initiative to share news and information about creating safe, accessible streets for everyone #Darebin #ActiveTransport #UrbanPlanning #naarm #Melbourne #Australia
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Share bikes and scooter trial starts in Darebin! This gives local people more ways to get around Northcote, Fairfield and Alphington and connect with public transport, shops and workplaces 🛴❤️🚲 www.darebin.vic.gov.au/Parking-road...
E-scooter and e-bike trial
We’re trialling e-bike and e-scooter hire in Darebin to find out how the service might provide more convenient, sustainable and affordable transport options for our community.
www.darebin.vic.gov.au
February 6, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Live in Darebin? Your Street Your Say - Group C is now open for feedback on 20 safety improvement projects in Reservoir East, Preston East and Northcote West

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Now open for feedback: Your Street Your Say - Group C Reservoir East, Preston East and Northcote West — STREETS ALIVE DAREBIN
Darebin Council: ‘From 11 November 2024 to 20 December 2024, we asked community members to identify issues in Reservoir East, Kingsbury, Preston East and Northcote West’ Read about Your Street, Yo...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: New TAC Light Insights Trial in Stonnington & North Richmond Bike Bus launch. News incl. stay safe during heat wave, Bike Rave Melbourne, converted e-bikes bans, Bike lanes study + solidarity after the killing of Alex Pretti
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January 26, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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 ...
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January 1, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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CM 30: Update about this afternoon's Melbourne weather forecast: watch the sky & BoM radar. Your call whether to ride. Bring suitable jacket & lights.

At the very least we should sing happy birthday to ourselves at the State Library 🎂

www.criticalmass.melbourne
November 28, 2025 at 2:33 AM
High Street Preston Streetscape Upgrade Project: 'Darebin Council endorsed a $7.5 million plan on Monday night to upgrade the thoroughfare between Murray Road and Bell Street in Melbourne’s north'

But this project includes no new protected cycling lanes. /1
📢 A $7.5 million plan to upgrade High Street has been endorsed by the council, but cyclists say they have missed out in the revamp.
Speed limit cut to 30km/h on Preston shopping strip
www.theage.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Streets Alive Darebin Nov 2025 Newsletter
Infrastructure Victoria: Safer Bicycle Networks recommendations for Darebin,
@criticalmassmelb.bsky.social 30th Birthday Ride,
VicRoads pop up bike lanes made permanent in Darebin + Healthy Streets & Critical Mass Berlin
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Streets Alive Darebin: November Newsletter
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November 20, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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CRITICAL MASS 30 is next week! Which one of these retro designs do you prefer? Blue, green, sort of ochre or red? 🤔

💡Want to help promote the ride? Download, print, cut & tape up on your fave traffic light signal pole, workplace etc drive.google.com/file/d/1t_9U...

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November 19, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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TODAY @ 5.30pm, State Library. Running late? Download Critical Maps to find us www.criticalmaps.net
October 31, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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T O D A Y: Critical Mass: St George's Road, Meet 5.30pm, 25 Sept, State Library
Route: ridewithgps.com/routes/52795...
Take action: streetsalivedarebin.org/journal/crit...
Running late? www.criticalmaps.net
Critical Mass celebrates 30 years of riding home together 28 Nov 2025 criticalmass.melbourne
Critical Mass: St Georges Road — STREETS ALIVE DAREBIN
Join Us for Critical Mass!   Meet State Library, 5.30pm Thursday 25 September 2025 (Grand Final Eve Eve) Ride to St George's Road Intersection & post ride drinks and chat at Term...
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September 25, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Day 1848 #Pedal2Work

Pleasant ride to #Melbourne CBD via the Main Yarra Trail. Back to wearing a tshirt instead of the jacket. Weather was pleasant - a little cool, but very comfortable. Some sports riders were out on a training session, but they were too fast for me to keep up.
September 23, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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Wellington St bike lane project rollout: after a very long wait, Stage 3 & 4 is open for feedback.
Pop up happening now: Unity Park, Collingwood, Wed 24 Sept 2025, 11am – 1pm, Staff will be near at park on crn of Wellington & Perry Streets, Collingwood www.yarrabug.org/2025/09/23/l...
Lets make Wellington Street safer!
After a very long wait of over five years, Stages 3 and 4 of the Wellington Street bike lane project rollout is open for public feedback. Stage 3: Wellington Street – South (Collingwood) &#82…
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September 24, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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New @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: Talking about St George's Road in Northcote: actions you can take, incl. @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social ride with @darebinstreets.bsky.social this Thur 25 Sep, local news: Wellington St north consultation open to 13 Oct and more!

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Talking about St George's Road in Northcote
On this weeks program Chris interviews Sally from Streets Alive Darebin about ongoing issues with risky St George's Road intersections, crossovers and connections.We discuss historial changes, includi...
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September 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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CRITICAL MASS: ST GEORGES ROAD

Thur 25 Sept 2025 (Grand Final Eve) 5.30pm State Library, naarm Melbourne CBD, Ride to St George's Road intersection then post-ride drinks and chat with @darebinstreets.bsky.social friends!
September 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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CRITICAL MASS: ST GEORGES ROAD
Meet 5.30pm State Library, naarm Melbourne CBD, Thur 25 Sept 2025 (Grand Final Eve)
Ride to St George's Road intersection then post ride drinks and chat with @darebinstreets.bsky.social friends!

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Critical Mass: St Georges Road — STREETS ALIVE DAREBIN
Join Us for Critical Mass!   Meet State Library, 5.30pm Thursday 25 September 2025 (Grand Final Eve) Ride to St George's Road Intersection & post ride drinks and chat at Terminus...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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🚴 Critical Mass returns 5.30pm Friday 29 August 2025 ... aligning with Melbourne's *changeable* spring weather, so check BoM radar and then make the call whether you’re riding with us
🎂 Celebrating our 30th birthday in Nov 2025!
💡Meet State Library forecourt, Melbourne CBD.
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August 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📰 Streets Alive Darebin August 2025 Update Newsletter

✅ Proposed e-bikes ban on trains - Update
✅ E-bike Panel – Monday 1 September
✅ E-bike Expo – Saturday 4 October, Brunswick Velodrome
✅ Boroondara “Electrify Your Life”
✅ Next Critical Mass Ride - 5.30pm, Friday 29 August 2025

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Streets Alive Darebin: August Update Newsletter
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August 26, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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📌 Those seven walking & cycling intersection upgrades:

Balmain, Cotter & Church St
Lennox & Swan St
Wertheim & Stawell St + safety improvements
Scotchmer & St Georges Rd
Lennox St & Bridge Rd
Lennox & Highett St
Johnson St & Victoria St & bike lane construction

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Active transport improvements 2025/26
We’re seeking feedback on seven proposed walking and cycling projects aimed at making it easier and safer to get around our community.
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August 26, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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You can help create more enjoyable shared spaces for your neighbourhood - Yarra Council currently have seven proposed walking and cycling projects open for feedback.

Add your feedback at Your Say Yarra by 8 September 2025
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Active transport improvements 2025/26
We’re seeking feedback on seven proposed walking and cycling projects aimed at making it easier and safer to get around our community.
yoursayyarra.com.au
August 26, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Elizabeth Street protected lanes back at Yarra Council meeting tonight, starts at 6.30pm, watch livestream here:
www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/about-us/com...

Alt motion emailed to Yarra councillors as circuit breaker?
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Backgrounder: www.yarrabug.org/yarra-for-sa...
August 12, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social #podcast: Future of North Richmond - People, Bikes, Cars & Housing forum + Elizabeth Street protected lanes 'narrowing' + adjacent issues. Local news incl Conduct on Public Transport Regulations & Two Birders, Two Bikes & One School

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Future of North Richmond - People, Bikes, Cars and Housing forum
On this weeks show, Chris has a radio edit of the Future of North Richmond - People, Bikes, Cars and Housing forum held Thursday 7 August 2025 with presentations by Karen Hovenga (see Elizabeth Street...
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August 11, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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None of Elizabeth Street saga needed to occur if Yarra councillors followed due process etc but here we are. What you can do now: send a email to Melissa Horne MP, Roads Minister & Gabrielle Williams MP, Public and Public and Active Transport Minister /2

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Yarra for safe streets
Streets Alive Yarra: ‘People love the wide bike lanes on Elizabeth Street – please don’t narrow them! These photos were taken this morning between 7:30 and 9:00 am’ 4 March 2025, …
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August 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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'Councillors at the City of Yarra will next week again attempt to thrash out the future of the bike corridor on Elizabeth Street through Richmond North.' 🙄 /1

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Yarra to vote – again – on critical bike route
Councillors at the City of Yarra will next week again attempt to thrash out the future of the bike corridor on Elizabeth Street through Richmond North.
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August 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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I just don’t understand why the import regs were changed to allow substandard e- bikes in
August 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM