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BikeWest is a dedicated group of volunteers who have advocate for safe cycling facilities so more people can ride more often in the western suburbs of Narrm (Melbourne), Australia. bikewest.org

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Bike West @bikewest.org · 19/09/2026
One of the best MPs and advocates Melbourne's had.
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 10/09/2026
September newsletter and meeting tomorrow at Mamma Chens. newsletter.bikewest.org/september-20...
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September 2026
Monthly Catchup We'll meet at Friday September 11th at 6pm at Mamma Chens in Footscray for a chat about how we can get some progress. All welcome. https://www.facebook.com/events/27791409033848473 ...
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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Big hello to our friends out west: if you 🚲travel 🚲through Footscray or know some one who does: share your feedback on Barkly Street upgrades by midnight 30 August. That's today! Only takes five minutes to do the survey: www.yourcityyourvoice.com.au/barklyst/sur... @bikewest.org
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Survey | Barkly Street Upgrades
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Public Transport Users Association @ptua.org.au · 05/08/2026
Barkly Street, Footscray: a plan for improved walking, safer cycling, better bus stops. Looks good to us. See more details here: www.yourcityyourvoic...
Sign asking for feedback on Barkly Street upgradesRender of proposed Barkly Street upgrades
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 04/08/2026
No more Victorian Minister for Active Transport. Just roads and road safety. While losing the title isn't great, having just one minister might actually be better than two, it's not like the Active Transport minister was very active.
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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
New @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: Talking to Lime e-bike users: Yarra trial ends after six years. News incl Big Bike Film Night, new Swanston St protected lanes, Barkly Street consultation, Safer Murray Road petition & new Flemington Bridge upgrades www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
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Talking to Lime e-bike users: Yarra trial ends after six years
On this weeks program Chris interviews three local Lime rental users about their experiences with the scheme since it started in 2020 in Yarra.
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 28/07/2026
We're getting a few reports of collisions and injuries at Dyon and Kensington Rd where we met with DTP 2 years ago and they told us that we shouldn't get our expectations up for any safety improvements.
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 28/07/2026
Big Bike bike Film night (Arvo) this Sunday at Village sunshine (other days/dates too around Naarm and the rest of the country) bigbikefilmnight.nz/buy-tickets/...
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The Big Bike Film Night - Australia
We're looking forward to our film screenings in Oz. View our tour dates, locations, and ticketing details.
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Stan Kelly @kartoonistkelly.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Donut go gentle into that good night. @theonion.com
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 07/07/2026
Rumour is they may actually fix the veloway bumps. Here's hoping.
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 28/05/2026
www.theage.com.au/national/exp...
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Experts spent years trying to change the way people travel. The fuel crisis did it in less than a month
Nearly half of Australians have changed the way they travel since the war in Iran began, but a clear regional and metropolitan divide has appeared.
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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Problem being that even moderate active transport initiatives are weaponised by unintentional ignorance &/or those more invested in wedge politics. Possible strategy is bringing people along then elect better leaders. By the way, we're far away from ever giving up in Yarra.
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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Victoria spends billions each year on transport infrastructure. Dedicating just 5% to Strategic Cycling Corridors would give everyone more choice on how they get around school, work & shops. Enter your address to explore network near you+send email to local MP bicyclenetwork.com.au/our-advocacy...
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Strategic Cycling Corridor
Ask your local MP to support dedicated funding for Strategic Cycling Corridors. It's only going to take 5 cents in the transport dollar!
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 22/05/2026
The current plans for Tottenham station upgrade as part of Airport Rail have riders having to dismount, rather than provide a proper connection. It's supposed to be a SCC. Crazy they would build a whole new underpass and not build a link. Please provide feedback. engage.vic.gov.au/project/airp...
Someone walking their bike through the new ground level Tottenham station underpass.
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 20/05/2026
Yarraville's Anderson St level crossing removal concept is out. The main underpass is stairs and elevators, a second northern one will allow riding through. Pretty relieved that we won't be seeing a "cyclists dismount sign". bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/lev...
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Anderson Street, Yarraville
We're closing the level crossing at Anderson Street, Yarraville and building a new pedestrian underpass.
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 05/05/2026
Having some technical difficulties getting out our newsletter this month, but our meeting is this Friday at the Footscray Bowls. 6pm. All welcome.
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 03/05/2026
Maribyrnong's draft 2026/27 budget isn't good for bike infrastructure. It's all shared paths, no protected lanes, no #WestLink. We think Maribyrnong Residents and people who do or want to ride through Maribyrnong should ask our councillors for a better budget. bikewest.org/content/mari...
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BikeWest — Maribyrnong Budget Action
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 02/05/2026
BIKE RAVE!
Bike rave 2026
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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
CRITICAL MASS: SYDNEY ROAD LOOKING GOOD FOR FRIDAYS RIDE ☀️ Max 24° Mostly sunny. 🧭 5:30pm State Library, Melb CBD 🚲 Riding up Sydney Road to highlight lack of safe riding infrastructure & accessible tram stops for all!
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 23/04/2026
Maribyrnong's Draft 2026/27 budget is out now. The headline claim relevant to us, is $1.132 million is allocated to Bike infrastructure.
1.2% for bike infrastructure. $1,132,000
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 07/04/2026
April Newsletter, get it while it's fresh. Also come for a catchup at Mamma Chen's this Friday newsletter.bikewest.org/april-2026/
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April 2026
Come and say hello at our monthly meeting. For April we are having a casual meetup and discussion at Mamma Chen's, 42A Albert St, Footscray VIC 3011 this Friday the 10th of April. We'll be there from ...
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 25/03/2026
Critical mass is coming west this Friday to ask that #westlink be built. Come join us for a fun ride. The weather looks cold but hopefully dry. Fun for the whole family!
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 19/03/2026
Great #Ride2SchoolDay #bikebus down Barkly st, WeFo this morning. With enough riders we were able to take the lane and make it safe for the kids riding.
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 19/03/2026
State government has released their active transport plan. transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-act...
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Victoria’s Active Transport Plan
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 16/03/2026
Australia's transport policy should: - Have WAY more federal support for active / public transport - Should have put limits on road tanks YEARS ago instead of subsidising them! - Should close the massive loopholes in efficiency standards - Should close loopholes for fossil+battery cars (hi BYD)
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Big cars are dead weight dragging down climate policy
Australia’s government has released a new transport climate policy. But it doesn’t deal with the problem of car bloat: the main driver of rising emissions.
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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Save The Date - next Critical Mass Fri 27 March 2026 criticalmass.melbourne
Group of bicycle riders on a city road riding towards their destination
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 10/03/2026
BikeWest's March newsletter out now! Lot's happening at the moment newsletter.bikewest.org/march-2026/
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March 2026
Come and say hello at our monthly meeting. For March we are meeting in the gardens next to Borderlands, 77A Paisley St, Footscray VIC 3011. We'll be there from 6PM, on Friday the 13th. All welcome. F...
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Michael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 04/03/2026
Another death on Sydney Rd. www.police.vic.gov.au/cyclist-dies... 😭
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Bicycle Network
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 24/02/2026
Not only does reducing speed limits in urban environments make them more pleasant, it's economically beneficial too according to recent austroads research. austroads.gov.au/publications...
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Keeping People Safe When Walking – Stream 2: Economic Assessment of Safer Speeds
This report aims to build evidence to support Austroads’ members in assessing speed limit reductions in lower speed, typically in urban contexts.
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 15/02/2026
5 months is about how long it takes for indefinitely delayed plans to be turned into starting construction once someone dies. participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/arden-macaul...
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Protected bike lanes on Macaulay Road in North Melbourne and Kensington | Arden Street and Macaulay Road protected bike lanes
City of Melbourne is delivering new kerbside protected bike lanes on Macaulay Road from Eastwood Street to Boundary Road to make the street safer and easier for everyone to use.
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 09/02/2026
February newsletter out now. Come be our valentine this Friday for our monthly meeting. newsletter.bikewest.org/february-2026/
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February 2026
Come and say hello at our monthly meeting. For February we are meeting outside in the Community Garden at Borderlands, 77A Paisley St, Footscray VIC 3011. We'll be there from 6PM, on Friday the 13th. ...
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 03/02/2026
Want to donate $70 to BikeWest by counting bikes? Sign up for Super Tuesday counting with Bicycle Network and select to have BikeWest receive your donation. counts.bicyclenetwork.com.au/traffic-surv...
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 03/02/2026
So the thing that was designed to slow cars down and prioritise people on bikes worked too well, so we ripped it out. Thanks Victorian Government and Maribyrnong council.
Email excerpt explaining why the slow points on oPntland parade, Seddon were removed.
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 24/01/2026
Went out and gathered some data today. 30 peaks in 5minutes. Anyone guess what we're measuring?
Graph of acceleration -+ vs time
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 15/01/2026
With the pop up program ending. The state is cleaning off the yellow paint and throwing down white paint instead. If only paint was infrastructure.
Newly white sharrow
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 09/01/2026
Definitely not the most pressing thing state wide, but we've got another factory fire in the West. Avoid the smoke originating in Derrimut, probably currently heading Laverton way, could be heading more westward this arvo though.
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 08/01/2026
Not only is there a wonderful new shared bike path that takes you right to the door of Hop Nation. They're offering free beer to celebrate!
Free pot at hop nation for bike riders
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 18/12/2025
Saw what seemed like grandparents taking 3 grandkids on the veloway today. Don't think I've ever seen that on Footscray rd path. Hope things like that continue.
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 14/12/2025
There's a new BMX bike park under the veloway/freeway in docklands now. 4 tracks across 2 road separated areas (pedestrian lights crossing). Already seeing use from a kid on a balance bike.
Pump trackJump track
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 13/12/2025
Weird kind of opening if you ask me. Fed trail extension is open, just not the party under the Westgate connecting to hall St
Path under the West gate.
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 12/12/2025
Federation Trail extension including a new bridge over Williamstown Rd opens tomorrow. This completes the Federation trail through to Hyde st. From here it joins up with Bay Trail W. It will also join a new path under the West Gate Freeway, linking the Stony creek trail to Hall St in Spotswood.
Map showing new trails around the West gate
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 12/12/2025
As we understand it, this should include the rest of the shared user paths (ie fed trail and route to spotswood) being open too! Still waiting for confirmation.
Jacinta Allan posting the West Gate Tunnel will open Sunday
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 11/12/2025
Anyone ridden the federation trail lately? Maybe @misguidedjenni.bsky.social ? Still a bath at the ring road?
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 08/12/2025
The veloway "bike super highway" is open! There's an elevated 2.5km dedicated cycle path straight to the edge of Footscray. Unfortunately if you want to head to the center of Footscray from there suddenly it's more like this.
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a cartoon of homer simpson riding a bicycle on a sidewalk
Alt: a cartoon of homer simpson riding a bicycle on a quiet street then turning into a busy freeway going the wrong way.
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 07/12/2025
We're back in the newsletter game! newsletter.bikewest.org/december-2025/
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December 2025
Come and say hello at our monthly meeting. For December we will be having an informal meeting at Mama Chen's in Footscray to close out the year. We'll be there from 6PM, on Friday the 12th. Veloway ...
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Bike West @bikewest.org · 07/12/2025
The veloway was opened today. BikeWest will continue to push to get safe ways to reach it and other day to day trips in the inner west. bigbuild.vic.gov.au/use-west-gat...
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Veloway now open
The much-anticipated new veloway that connects the west with the CBD is now open.
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Bike Melbourne @handle.invalid · 27/11/2025
See you at Critical Mass 30th anniversary ride. 5:30pm today, State Library.
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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
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...
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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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Bike West @bikewest.org · 20/11/2025
With a new mayor who spoke to active transport as a priorit and state election coming up, it feels like we could be on the cusp of some real advances. It would be great to signal that to council staff via www.yourcityyourvoice.com.au/budget26-27 if you're either a resident or visitor to Maribyrnong
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Annual Budget 2026/27
Tell us what services matter to you by Sunday 14 December 2025.
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