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Bike West @bikewest.org · 42m

Yeah, the current viable routes add a lot of extra distance and way finding and even then they're still nowhere near as safe as the sunshine path and the existing footscray rd.

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Bike West @bikewest.org · 4h

We're calling on the state & federal governments to live up to Albo's 2019 promise to build safe bike lanes on Napier & Buckley Streets. These lanes would link the Veloway to central Footscray, the new hospital, Vic Uni & the Sunshine Path. Build the missing #westlink

#Westlink description linking sunshine to the veloway.

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 2d

New @3crmelbourne.bsky.social #podcast: The long wait for change: Macaulay Road & Wellington Street, Ellen Sandell about Macaulay Road fatality, lack of protected bike lanes & petition. Local news incl. Bicycle Network 50 Year Celebration, Biketober + more www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

The long wait for change: Macaulay Road & Wellington Street

On this weeks program Chris speaks with Karen Hovenga and Ellen Sandall, Greens State MP for Melbourne about Wellington Street and Macaulay Road active transport infrastructure issues.Local news inclu...

www.3cr.org.au

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Bike West @bikewest.org · 5d

It's hard to know if the proposed bike lanes would have prevented the collision that claimed Will's life. But there's no good reason a designed and funded bike lane should be held up like this.

Bike West @bikewest.org · 5d

www.theage.com.au/national/vic...

Teen’s death sparks calls for long-awaited bike lanes in Melbourne’s west

Will Richter was 15 when plans were made for a protected bike lane along a busy truck route. On the day Will turned 19, he was killed riding on that road, leaving his family with agonising questions a...

www.theage.com.au

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Bike West @bikewest.org · 5d

www.theage.com.au/national/vic...

Teen’s death sparks calls for long-awaited bike lanes in Melbourne’s west

Will Richter was 15 when plans were made for a protected bike lane along a busy truck route. On the day Will turned 19, he was killed riding on that road, leaving his family with agonising questions a...

www.theage.com.au

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Bike West @bikewest.org · 10d

It certainly seems like they've finished works on it.

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Bike West @bikewest.org · 10d

Apparently it's nearly October, which in itself is quite shocking. But it also means that it's nearly "Biketober" Register at www.lovetoride.net/maribyrnong, log rides, possibly receive prizes and hope that by logging data, councils will be more willing to provide infrastructure.

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Bike West @bikewest.org · 17d

www.police.vic.gov.au/fatal-collis... 😭

Fatal collision in Kensington

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Kensington this afternoon…

www.police.vic.gov.au

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Bike West @bikewest.org · 24d

Looks like the east side Maribyrnong river trail and Port Phillip monument are finally open again.

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Railmaps @railmaps.com.au · 26d

World Tram Driver championships now LIVE from Vienna. Featuring a team from Melbourne.
www.youtube.com/live/smp0voL...

1st Official World Tram Driver Championship

YouTube video by TRAM-EM

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Bike West @bikewest.org · 28d

September newsletter out now before our meeting this Friday
newsletter.bikewest.org/september-20...

September 2025

Come and join us at our meeting this Friday (12th of September) 6PM at Borderlands in Footscray (30A Pickett St). Everyone is welcome. Proposed E-bike ban on public transport After a few fires from...

newsletter.bikewest.org

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Sophie Wade @sophie-wade.bsky.social · Aug 24

This Friday! See you there? 🚲

Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · Jun 18

Announcing ... we're having a little winter rest!

Next Critical Mass Naarm Melbourne @ 5.30pm, Friday 29 August 2025, meet State Library Melb CBD, watch for more details closer to date: criticalmass.melbourne

Announcing ... we're having a little rest! Critical Mass Naarm Melbourne, 5.30pm, Friday 29 August 2025, meet @ State Library Melb CBD, more details closer to date

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Bike West @bikewest.org · Aug 24

With this, the new ford crossing and the eventual Kororoit creek trail extension Altona will really be a lot easier to get in and out of.

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Jen Williams @misguidedjenni.bsky.social · Aug 24

Hallelujah. The local community have campaigned for a safe crossing for active transport for over 20 years. It's finally going to happen.

The local Altona community and Hobsons Bay City Council have long supported a safer connection for bike riders and pedestrians over Laverton Creek.

The existing road bridge is used by more than 16,000 vehicles a day and has no separation for pedestrians and bike riders.

Between 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2025, 15 crashes occurred on Queen Street between Victoria and Maidstone streets. Four crashes involved bike riders and four resulted in serious injury.

The shared use path bridge will run parallel to the existing road bridge on Queen Street. It will fill a missing east to west link for bike riders and pedestrians, providing a safer environment for all road users.

We’re also introducing a safer 60km/h speed limit on Queen Street from Maidstone Street to east of the Laverton Creek Bridge.

By making sure the speed limit is right for all road users we can help prevent crashes from happening, and at the very least reduce their severity when they’re unavoidable.
We’ll be implementing a 60km/h limit in September 2025.
Works on the SUP bridge are expected to start in 2026, and we’ll be back in touch with the community before construction starts.

Why are we building a separate shared use bridge?
Queen Street Bridge is one of the key connectors between the east and west of Hobsons Bay. There is high demand for pedestrian and bike rider facilities in the area due to the proximity of the Altona Sports Centre, Laverton Football Club, Altona Pirates Basketball Club, Queen of Peace Parish Primary School and Catholic Church, as well as various beaches and parks.

The new SUP bridge will improve safety and connectivity by creating a dedicated and accessible path for bike riders and pedestrians, where they currently have to take a significant detour.

By improving safety and access for people walking and bike riding, more people will be encouraged to use active modes to cross Laverton Creek.

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Bike West @bikewest.org · Aug 15

If the Federation Trail flooding can't be fixed, maybe they can get the Westgate Punt to start running services on it.

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Bike West @bikewest.org · Aug 7

This has so much similarity with Angus Collins' death. A young life cut short due to changes to temporary construction and a concrete truck turning without visibility.

www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

19-year-old cyclist Fyfa Dawson's death largely due to flawed traffic management - coroner

Fyfa Dawson cycled thousands of kilometres overseas, but was killed less than 3km from home.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Bike West @bikewest.org · Jul 9

maribyrnonghobsonsbay.starweekly.com.au/news/connect...

Connection concerns for new veloway | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay

While the West Gate Tunnel veloway is expected to open by the end of this year, a western suburbs cycling …

maribyrnonghobsonsbay.starweekly.com.au

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Bike West @bikewest.org · Jul 2

It's so hard to see these tragedies play out after so much advocacy trying to prevent that exact thing is ignored.

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Bike West @bikewest.org · Jul 2

Another avoidable tragedy in our community. www.police.vic.gov.au/fatal-hit-ru...

Fatal collision in Yarraville

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal hit-run collision in Yarraville this morning…

www.police.vic.gov.au

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Bike West @bikewest.org · Jun 21

Nope, I guess at this stage it seems likely that they finish everything first, but who knows.

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Bike West @bikewest.org · Jun 21

Nice day for a ride. Would be nicer still if we were all authorised

New bike path with "authorised personal only sign" closing it.

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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · Jun 18

Announcing ... we're having a little winter rest!

Next Critical Mass Naarm Melbourne @ 5.30pm, Friday 29 August 2025, meet State Library Melb CBD, watch for more details closer to date: criticalmass.melbourne

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Bike West @bikewest.org · Jun 17

The story bridge active transport alliance have really been doing good things. Great to hear their story told down here.

yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · Jun 17

New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: The Saga of the Story Bridge in Meanjin Brisbane, talking to Kathryn Good from Story Bridge Active Transport Alliance. Local news incl saving City of Melbourne bike budget, staying warm & 3CR radiothon! www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

The Saga of the Story Bridge in Meanjin Brisbane

On this weeks program Chris talks to Kathryn Good from the Story Bridge Active Transport Alliance about the sudden footpath closure earlier in 2025 apparently due to Cyclone Alfred, difficulties with ...

www.3cr.org.au

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Jen Williams @misguidedjenni.bsky.social · Jun 12

Rode the Federation Trail today but only one way because it's flooded yet again. Instead of fixing the problem all the authorities do is put up a sign stating the bleeding obvious 🙄

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Bike West @bikewest.org · Jun 10

June newsletter is out now. newsletter.bikewest.org/june-2025/ sign up link is down the bottom of you want it straight to your inbox. Monthly Meeting is this Friday!

June 2025

Veloway: It would appear the Veloway is getting very close to completion (though we are not privy to any additional information) and we hope it works for people on bikes traveling to and from the wes...

newsletter.bikewest.org

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