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#ActiveTransport #amplify cheersquad: inner #naarm #Melbourne suburbs 🎧 Listen @ 10am Monday on 3CR #CommunityRadio since 2008 + podcast https://www.yarrabug.org/
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The latest evaluation of bike lane projects in Boston continues to show that if you build bike infrastructure, people will use it.

Full report: www.boston.gov/sites/defaul...
Bicycle counts significantly increased on every corridor where we completed Better Bike Lanes projects in 2024. The number of people biking, and the percentage of all traffic they make up, both saw substantial increases. ▸ We counted over 3,000 more daily bike trips, a 55% increase across all projects. In our prior report on Better Bike Lane projects completed in 2023, we recorded a 44% increase in volume. The latest projects appear to have tapped into even more growth potential by focusing on mostly arterial streets and closing key new network connection gaps. ▸ Bicycles as a share of of all traffic increased to 7% of daily traffic across all projects, nearly doubling from 4% in the baseline condition. Some projects saw bicycle mode share as high as 19% ▸ Boylston Street (Back Bay) topped the list with a near doubling (+83%) of daily bike trips, leading four other corridors that measured growth of nearly 50% or more.
November 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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criticalmassmelb.bsky.social
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...

criticalmass.melbourne
Critical Mass 30: BLUE 1995 - 2025 retro design with photo and sticker. Meet 5.30pm, State Library, naarm Melbourne, Friday 28 November 2025 and let's ride home together Critical Mass 30: RED 1995 - 2025 retro design with photo and sticker. Meet 5.30pm, State Library, naarm Melbourne, Friday 28 November 2025 and let's ride home together Critical Mass 30: OCHRE 1995 - 2025 retro design with photo and sticker. Meet 5.30pm, State Library, naarm Melbourne, Friday 28 November 2025 and let's ride home together Critical Mass 30: GREEN 1995 - 2025 retro design with photo and sticker. Meet 5.30pm, State Library, naarm Melbourne, Friday 28 November 2025 and let's ride home together
November 19, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Read more about the High Street Preston Streetscape Upgrade Project: yoursay.darebin.vic.gov.au/Transforming... /2
High Street Preston Streetscape Upgrade Project
From 1 to 21 September 2025 we invited you to share your feedback on the draft concept plan for a future High Street Preston.
yoursay.darebin.vic.gov.au
November 26, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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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
theage.nzcow.com The Age (unofficial) @theage.nzcow.com · 1d
📢 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
yarrabike.bsky.social
New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: VICBUG app & mapping bike infrastructure, @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social & Val with Vince Masci, news incl. congestion levy amendment for active transport, Fed govt e-bike news & @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social 30 this Fri 28 Nov www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
The VICBUG app and mapping bike infrastructure
Faith and Val are joined in the studio at 3CR by guest Vince Masci. We all share our bike moments before taking a look at a couple of local news items. Last Friday an ammendment was passed in Parliame...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Make it so! $15 million a year for walking and cycling projects? 'The funds will be distributed to the five inner-city councils where the levy applies: Melbourne, Merri-bek, Port Phillip, Stonnington and Yarra' www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Motorists to pay for pedestrian crossings, bike paths with congestion charge
The controversial expansion of the congestion levy on off-street car parking, expected to raise an extra $100 million a year, has passed parliament.
www.theage.com.au
November 19, 2025 at 5:21 AM
yarrabike.bsky.social
New @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: Talking about the Big Ride for Palestine with Anna, reminiscing about damage done by John Forrester, news incl Infra Vic cycling corridors, St Kilda Bike Kitchen workshop, Gipps Street Ramp Works + @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social 30 www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
Talking about the Big Ride for Palestine
On this weeks program Chris interviews Anna from Big Ride for Palestine. News and events includes looking back to anti F19 protests blocking Alexandra Parade in 1976, reminiscing about damage done by ...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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Want to hear more about everything public and active transport in Melbourne, Australia?

Follow the Street People Melbourne starter pack 🌳🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️👨‍🦽‍➡️💙

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November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast with Val &
@postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social: How do you measure Healthy Streets? Talking to James Laing active transport specialist with Stantec and twenty years experience in the UK and with the City of London + news & events www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
How do you measure Healthy Streets?
Faith and Val are joined in the studio by James Laing, an active transport specialist with Stantec and twenty years experience in the UK and with the City of London. We share our bike moments which in...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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Great @yarrabike.bsky.social radio episode on @3crmelbourne.bsky.social. Shows how important the Streets People Love campaign is. Pushing for livable streets that include bike infrastructure is going to get more general support than solely pushing bikes. Also probably gets more pleasant bike routes.
November 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
yarrabike.bsky.social
New @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: "Sanguis Ante Actum" - Blood before action, speeches from @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social Will Richter memorial ride, local news incl 30km/h speed limits, Coburg bike swap meet, calls for witnesses after Canning St hit & run & more. www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
"Sanguis Ante Actum" - Blood before action
This weeks program includes two powerful post ride speeches from Pierre Vairo, Bike West and Tim Richter, father of Will Richter, made at a Critical Mass memorial ride for Will on Friday 31 October 20...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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harrisonwatt.bsky.social
If anyone has any recommendations for podcasts about urban mobility, active transport and sustainable cities, please comment them below ⬇️

I’m keen to hear what’s working well in other cities around the world so we can apply these learnings in Melbourne 🐨🌳🚲🤎
November 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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criticalmassmelb.bsky.social
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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bikewest.org
Melissa Horne has replied to BikeWest's questions about protected lanes on Macaulay Rd.
Response letter from Melissa Horne, expressing condolences and saying that there has been preliminary work, but government is awaiting plans from city of Melbourne.
October 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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criticalmassmelb.bsky.social
❤️ Will Richter Memorial Ride: 5.30pm, Friday 31 Oct 2025, State Library, Melb CBD in honour of Will and in support of safe cycling infrastructure. Details + media release:
criticalmass.melbourne
Photo of 19 year old Will Richter smiling at the camera, wearing a football club jersey on orange background. Will Ritcher Memorial Ride: 5.30pm, Friday 31 Oct 2025, State Library, Melb CBD. The family and friends of Will Richter - in conjunction with Critical Mass - are hosting a memorial ride on Friday 31st October 2025, in honour of Will and in support of safe cycling infrastructure. Details + media release: https://criticalmass.melbourne/
October 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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bikemelbourne.org
It's going to be big. It's important. Join the ride. If you've never experienced Critical Mass, make this your first.
criticalmassmelb.bsky.social Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · Oct 23
❤️ Will Richter Memorial Ride: 5.30pm, Friday 31 Oct 2025, State Library, Melb CBD in honour of Will and in support of safe cycling infrastructure. Details + media release:
criticalmass.melbourne
Photo of 19 year old Will Richter smiling at the camera, wearing a football club jersey on orange background. Will Ritcher Memorial Ride: 5.30pm, Friday 31 Oct 2025, State Library, Melb CBD. The family and friends of Will Richter - in conjunction with Critical Mass - are hosting a memorial ride on Friday 31st October 2025, in honour of Will and in support of safe cycling infrastructure. Details + media release: https://criticalmass.melbourne/
October 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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sophie-wade.bsky.social
The most important Critical Mass I’ve seen in my time attending these events. Please come. 🧡
criticalmassmelb.bsky.social Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · Oct 23
❤️ Will Richter Memorial Ride: 5.30pm, Friday 31 Oct 2025, State Library, Melb CBD in honour of Will and in support of safe cycling infrastructure. Details + media release:
criticalmass.melbourne
Photo of 19 year old Will Richter smiling at the camera, wearing a football club jersey on orange background. Will Ritcher Memorial Ride: 5.30pm, Friday 31 Oct 2025, State Library, Melb CBD. The family and friends of Will Richter - in conjunction with Critical Mass - are hosting a memorial ride on Friday 31st October 2025, in honour of Will and in support of safe cycling infrastructure. Details + media release: https://criticalmass.melbourne/
October 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Almost there! From Parks Vic: Gipps Street Elevated Path: Community notice - October: Collins bridge temporary closures: parksvictoria.cmail20.com/t/r-e-tkjuae...

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October 2025: Parks Victoria: Gipps Street Elevated Path Community Update “Collins bridge temporary closures: We have nearly finished construction of the Gipps Street Ramp. The final steps include roadworks, footpaths, drainage and signage. For safety reasons, we need to temporarily close Collins Bridge between 9am and 4pm (open other times and dates subject to weather): Tuesday 28 October Wednesday 29 October Monday 17 November Wednesday 19 November There will be no pedestrian or bicycle access across the bridge. See the map below for detour information. Detour signage will be placed at Gipps Street, Yarra Bend Park, Johnston Street and Walmer Street Bridge in advance of the closures. Stay up to date: For more information on the project please visit the Parks Victoria website. You can also contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or email engage@parks.vic.gov.au.”
October 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
yarrabike.bsky.social
New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social #podcast Bike Film Night + more! Talking to Kia about Bike Film Night on 28 October, a collab with Melburn Durt, Little Projector Company, Fifty Fifty & Bite-Sized Rides. Local news incl Ride2Work Day & @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social
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Bike Film Night at Balam Balam Place + more!
On this weeks program Chris talks to Kia Matley from Melburn Durt about upcoming Bike Film Night on 28 October 2025 which is a collaboration with Melburn Durt, Little Projector Company, Fifty Fifty an...
www.3cr.org.au
October 21, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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bikewest.org
With the rainbow bridge now open, we Westies can get closer than ever to the Queen Vic market, but the final 500m is challenging and bike parking is miserable.
October 21, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Almost there! From Parks Vic: Gipps Street Elevated Path: Community notice - October: Collins bridge temporary closures: parksvictoria.cmail20.com/t/r-e-tkjuae...

Gipps Street ramp – a cumulative post: www.yarrabug.org/2025/10/21/g...
October 2025: Parks Victoria: Gipps Street Elevated Path Community Update “Collins bridge temporary closures: We have nearly finished construction of the Gipps Street Ramp. The final steps include roadworks, footpaths, drainage and signage. For safety reasons, we need to temporarily close Collins Bridge between 9am and 4pm (open other times and dates subject to weather): Tuesday 28 October Wednesday 29 October Monday 17 November Wednesday 19 November There will be no pedestrian or bicycle access across the bridge. See the map below for detour information. Detour signage will be placed at Gipps Street, Yarra Bend Park, Johnston Street and Walmer Street Bridge in advance of the closures. Stay up to date: For more information on the project please visit the Parks Victoria website. You can also contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or email engage@parks.vic.gov.au.”
October 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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bikewest.org
Happy Friday! As a treat we can have the Rainbow Bridge. bigbuild.vic.gov.au/use-west-gat...
Dynon Road walking and cycling bridge now open
The bridge provides a safe and dedicated elevated crossing over the busy Footscray Road and Waterfront Way intersection – linking the Capital City Trail seamlessly to the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail.
bigbuild.vic.gov.au
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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yarrabike.bsky.social
New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: Robbie’s Ride around the World, bike moments from Val & @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social, proposed e-bike ban update & more! Robbie on their epic trip around the world & why they set off on a bike to circumnavigate the globe
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Robbie's Ride around the World
Faith and Val are joined in the studio today by our guest Robbie Webb. We all share our bike moments before taking a brief look at some news. We discussed the proposed e-bike ban in a previous episode...
www.3cr.org.au
October 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
yarrabike.bsky.social
New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: Robbie’s Ride around the World, bike moments from Val & @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social, proposed e-bike ban update & more! Robbie on their epic trip around the world & why they set off on a bike to circumnavigate the globe
www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
Robbie's Ride around the World
Faith and Val are joined in the studio today by our guest Robbie Webb. We all share our bike moments before taking a brief look at some news. We discussed the proposed e-bike ban in a previous episode...
www.3cr.org.au
October 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM