Bike West @bikewest.org · 10/09/2026September newsletter and meeting tomorrow at Mamma Chens. newsletter.bikewest.org/september-20...newsletter.bikewest.orgSeptember 2026Monthly 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 ... 000
Reposted by Bike Westyarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Big 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.orgyourcityyourvoice.com.auSurvey | Barkly Street Upgrades 178
Reposted by Bike WestPublic Transport Users Association @ptua.org.au · 05/08/2026Barkly Street, Footscray: a plan for improved walking, safer cycling, better bus stops. Looks good to us. See more details here: www.yourcityyourvoic... 0162
Bike West @bikewest.org · 04/08/2026Probably should have said it's Paul Hamer as roads and road safety. 010
Bike West @bikewest.org · 04/08/2026No 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. 120
Reposted by Bike Westyarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 29/07/2026New @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...3cr.org.auTalking to Lime e-bike users: Yarra trial ends after six yearsOn this weeks program Chris interviews three local Lime rental users about their experiences with the scheme since it started in 2020 in Yarra. 033
Bike West @bikewest.org · 28/07/2026We'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. 021
Bike West @bikewest.org · 28/07/2026Big 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/...bigbikefilmnight.nzThe Big Bike Film Night - AustraliaWe're looking forward to our film screenings in Oz. View our tour dates, locations, and ticketing details. 001
Reposted by Bike WestStan Kelly @kartoonistkelly.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Donut go gentle into that good night. @theonion.com 271733219
Bike West @bikewest.org · 07/07/2026Rumour is they may actually fix the veloway bumps. Here's hoping. 020
Bike West @bikewest.org · 28/05/2026... He and his girlfriend share a car, which Barrett said she tends to use more often due to a lack of safe cycling infrastructure in their community. 020
Bike West @bikewest.org · 28/05/2026Bob Barrett from Melbourne’s inner-west was already a regular e-bike rider before the spike in petrol prices, but said that the increased cost had pushed him to cycle even more frequently. 120
Bike West @bikewest.org · 28/05/2026www.theage.com.au/national/exp...theage.com.auExperts spent years trying to change the way people travel. The fuel crisis did it in less than a monthNearly half of Australians have changed the way they travel since the war in Iran began, but a clear regional and metropolitan divide has appeared. 110
Reposted by Bike Westyarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Problem 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. 0124
Reposted by Bike Westyarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Victoria 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...bicyclenetwork.com.auStrategic Cycling CorridorAsk your local MP to support dedicated funding for Strategic Cycling Corridors. It's only going to take 5 cents in the transport dollar! 0117
Bike West @bikewest.org · 22/05/2026The 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... 063
Bike West @bikewest.org · 20/05/2026Yarraville'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...bigbuild.vic.gov.auAnderson Street, YarravilleWe're closing the level crossing at Anderson Street, Yarraville and building a new pedestrian underpass. 010
Bike West @bikewest.org · 05/05/2026Having some technical difficulties getting out our newsletter this month, but our meeting is this Friday at the Footscray Bowls. 6pm. All welcome. 000
Bike West @bikewest.org · 03/05/2026Maribyrnong'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...bikewest.orgBikeWest — Maribyrnong Budget Action 020
Reposted by Bike WestCritical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 23/04/2026CRITICAL 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! 033
Bike West @bikewest.org · 23/04/2026Should probably have included the link www.yourcityyourvoice.com.au/budget26-27yourcityyourvoice.com.auAnnual Budget 2026/27Your Budget. Your City. Your Priorities. Tell us what you think of the draft Budget by Friday 15 May 2026. 010
Bike West @bikewest.org · 23/04/2026Still reading up how that's allocated, but it seems disappointingly like mostly shared paths and a few crossings. 120
Bike West @bikewest.org · 23/04/2026Maribyrnong's Draft 2026/27 budget is out now. The headline claim relevant to us, is $1.132 million is allocated to Bike infrastructure. 120
Bike West @bikewest.org · 10/04/2026We noticed it. bsky.app/profile/bike... It's ambitious in its goal of 25%, but with no meaningful steps or even plans of how to even measure it and some pretty confused case studies, it's not really moving the needle. 020
Bike West @bikewest.org · 07/04/2026April Newsletter, get it while it's fresh. Also come for a catchup at Mamma Chen's this Friday newsletter.bikewest.org/april-2026/newsletter.bikewest.orgApril 2026Come 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 ... 112
Bike West @bikewest.org · 25/03/2026Critical 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! 014
Bike West @bikewest.org · 19/03/2026Even the painted lane is actually just car parking in parts like in this photo. Really hoping we can get some protected lanes happening further down. 101
Bike West @bikewest.org · 19/03/2026Great #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. 272
Bike West @bikewest.org · 19/03/2026They did so to avoid the kind of bullshit we've just seen with Elizabeth st, Richmond and with some of Maribyrnong's "popup" infrastructure being rolled back. 020
Bike West @bikewest.org · 19/03/2026The plan talks about how good Seville's rollout was, but then waffles on about low cost, transitional and trade-offs with other transport outcomes and on street car parking. Seville went hard, fast and permanent from the outset. 220
Bike West @bikewest.org · 19/03/2026But get on with it already. We've had strategic cycling corridors for almost decade now, with bugger all being built out that didn't already exist. 100
Bike West @bikewest.org · 19/03/2026Mostly it hits the right notes, talking about connectedness and linking activity centers. Seems to be a lot of focus on walking too which is great. 130
Bike West @bikewest.org · 19/03/2026State government has released their active transport plan. transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-act...transport.vic.gov.auVictoria’s Active Transport Plan 121
Reposted by Bike WestKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 16/03/2026Australia'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)ketanjoshi.coBig cars are dead weight dragging down climate policyAustralia’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. 57522
Reposted by Bike WestCritical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Save The Date - next Critical Mass Fri 27 March 2026 criticalmass.melbourne 1107
Bike West @bikewest.org · 10/03/2026BikeWest's March newsletter out now! Lot's happening at the moment newsletter.bikewest.org/march-2026/newsletter.bikewest.orgMarch 2026Come 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... 000
Bike West @bikewest.org · 04/03/2026Another death on Sydney Rd. www.police.vic.gov.au/cyclist-dies... 😭counts.bicyclenetwork.com.auBicycle Network 000
Bike West @bikewest.org · 24/02/2026Everyone loves applying research until it takes away a parking space or slows down cars 041
Bike West @bikewest.org · 24/02/2026Not 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...austroads.gov.auKeeping People Safe When Walking – Stream 2: Economic Assessment of Safer SpeedsThis report aims to build evidence to support Austroads’ members in assessing speed limit reductions in lower speed, typically in urban contexts. 142
Bike West @bikewest.org · 15/02/20265 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...participate.melbourne.vic.gov.auProtected bike lanes on Macaulay Road in North Melbourne and Kensington | Arden Street and Macaulay Road protected bike lanesCity 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. 000
Bike West @bikewest.org · 09/02/2026February newsletter out now. Come be our valentine this Friday for our monthly meeting. newsletter.bikewest.org/february-2026/newsletter.bikewest.orgFebruary 2026Come 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. ... 011
Bike West @bikewest.org · 03/02/2026Want 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... 021
Bike West @bikewest.org · 03/02/2026So 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. 000
Bike West @bikewest.org · 24/01/2026Went out and gathered some data today. 30 peaks in 5minutes. Anyone guess what we're measuring? 010
Bike West @bikewest.org · 16/01/2026Yeah, since the popup program didn't add any new lanes, just made old ones wider. They can't get rid of any. 000