iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

BTW if you missed this mornings 10am deadline, you can email councillors directly via BN campaign page, remind City of Melbourne councillors to keep their promises! bicyclenetwork.com.au/our-advocacy...

bicyclenetwork.com.au

Save our bike lanes

Draft budget slashes $11 million over four years, submit your thoughts to save our bike lanes.

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

From 2025 'There were over 1,500 submissions to the City of Melbourne’s draft budget. An overwhelming 94% were about bike lanes, and 94% of those supported more investment. It was a massive show of public support for protected bike infrastructure.' bicyclenetwork.com.au/our-advocacy...

bicyclenetwork.com.au

Save our bike lanes

Draft budget slashes $11 million over four years, submit your thoughts to save our bike lanes.

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

‼️Melbourne Council has a recommended motion to cut $524k from this financial year’s bike lane budget!!! Pls find five minutes & make a submission by 10am Tue 29 Sept for Item 6.2 Quarterly Performance Report - Council Plan, Finances & Capital Program⬇️ www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/form/council...

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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

TODAY! 🫂 WILL RICHTER MEMORIAL RIDE 📅 Thursday 24 September 2026 ⏰ 5.30pm meet at State Library, Melb CBD ❤️ With permission of the Richter family 🔗 willrichter.org 🔗 criticalmass.melbourne

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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Read for a friendly, periodic reminder of how Critical Mass sort of works. 🫂 See you on Thursday for Will Richter Memorial Ride. 📅 Thursday 24 September 2026 ⏰ 5.30pm meet at State Library, Melbourne CBD ❤️ With permission of the Richter family willrichter.org criticalmass.melbourne

About: Critical Mass rides started in 1992 in San Francisco then 1995 in naarm Melbourne.
We are all riding home together
We are traffic

Tips
Ride together in one group at a medium speed
Watch what’s happening around you
Make friends
Have fun

https://criticalmass.melbourne/

The Ride: Ride together in one group at a medium speed

Keep the ride together through side streets & intersections, see corking tips below.

It’s up to you, don’t get the ride too strung out, ride leaders at front with maps/directions, back of ride stays in touch with everyone.

See a car shaped space in the ride? Fill it and keep us together!

Corking

Corking, when needed, keeps the ride safe & together.

Public transport, trams & emergency services are our friends so do not block them.

Sometimes drivers may try to squeeze their cars into the ride. Most won’t but it pays to watch what's happening around you.

How to cork: 3-4 riders stay near the ride and stay stationary at each intersection point where light signals aren’t long enough for the ride
to travel through in one group.

If you want to do corking ensure you have other riders with you, stay neutral, polite and always de-escalate.

Corking is also useful on side streets to protect the ride.

Use your voice or bell to alert others.

Say ‘thank you for waiting’ to drivers when you return to the ride.

https://criticalmass.melbourne/

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

New @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: Vale Dr Tim Read, Chain of Command exhibition with Jay-Dee Pitcaithly. @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social Will Richter Memorial Ride Thur 24 Sept 2026, State Library Melb CBD & Gimme 5! for happy healthy communities: Richmond District www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

3cr.org.au

Vale Dr Tim Read + talking about Chain of Command art exhibition with Jay-Dee Pitcaithly

On this weeks show Chris reflects upon the passing of Dr Tim Read, his several interviews on this show over the years, his humour, unflinching support for active transport across Melbourne and the out...

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Streets Alive Darebin @darebinstreets.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Gimme 5! For happy healthy communities: Pascoe Vale & Preston electorates. 2-4pm, Sun 20 Sept, 49-53 Murray Rd Coburg. Share local stories, meet election candidates & hear about what you can do for happy healthy communities & the Gimme 5! campaign www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gimme-5-fo...

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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🫂 WILL RICHTER MEMORIAL RIDE 📅 Thursday 24 September 2026 ⏰ 5.30pm meet at State Library, Melb CBD ❤️ With permission of the Richter family 🔗 willrichter.org 🔗 criticalmass.melbourne

WILL RICHTER MEMORIAL RIDE
Thursday 24 Sept 2026
5.30pm meet at State Library, Melb CBD
With permission of the Richter family
https://willrichter.org
https://criticalmass.melbourne

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

New @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: Gimme 5: State Election Safer Cycling Forum for Melbourne + Brunswick & future of Yarra Transport Action Plan: talking to Harrison about active transport, a nasty surprise buried at page 132 in Yarra Councils 8 Sept agenda & more www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

3cr.org.au

Gimme 5: State Election Safer Cycling Forum for Melbourne + Brunswick & future of Yarra Transport Action Plan

On this weeks program Chris catches up with Harrison Watt, Bike Lanes for Johnston Street about an upcoming Gimme 5! Safer Cycling Forum: Melbourne & Brunswick, 5:30pm, 15 September 2026, The Clyde Ho...

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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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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Jase from Active Transport Moonee Valley talking about Critical Mass: Moonee Valley THIS Fri 26 June 2026. 🚲 Meet 5.30pm, State Library, Swanston St, Melbourne. 🗺️ Three pick up points, RideWithGPS route, Critical Maps, playlist + all the links: criticalmass.melbourne

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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Critical Mass: Moonee Valley, 5.30pm, Fri 26 June @ State Lib, Swanston St, Melb. Ride scoot skate for active transport infra in Moonee Valley & public housing in Flemington! 3 pick up points North Melb, Flemington & Moonee Ponds. Route + more details: criticalmass.melbourne

Large group of bicycle riders at night, lit by street lights, cycling possibly towards northerly direction. Image has purple hues with white and red text.

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: 3CR celebrates 50 years + Tradies on bikes: Chris & Val talk about 3CR Radiothon, 5% for safer streets, Off Course bike shop, La Velocita: Build the damn bike lanes, Hayden from Tradies on Bikes, Vals annual poetry reading & more www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

3cr.org.au

3CR celebrates 50 years in 2026 + Tradies on bikes

On this 2026 Radiothon show, Chris and Val discuss the 50th anniversary of 3CR launching across airwaves alongside community radio in Australia. Our interview this week is Hayden from Tradies on Bikes...

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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

❤️ Save the date 🚲 Next Critical Mass 📌 5.30pm, State Library, naarm Melb 📅 Friday 26 June 2026 ➡️ Follow for more details criticalmass.melbourne

Large group of bicycle riders at night on road with hundreds of lights having a party!

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

New @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: Exploring your neighbourhood with Mosey Guide + Fuji Roll, Local news includes Off Course fire, @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social: Big City Lights thru Yarra, Dixon Veloway works closure & Barnaby Joyce's connection to rise of e-bikes www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

3cr.org.au

Exploring your neighbourhood with Mosey Guide and Fuji Roll

On this weeks program Chris interviews Tim Dow (Tim Rob Don Dow) and Stephanie Mulder (Yardbird Studio) from Mosey Guide about their slow travel walking and cycling guides for neighbourhoods in Austra...

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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🎉 🚲🛴🛹Hey it's Fri 29 May! Meet @ 5.30pm, State Library, Swanston St, Melbourne. BYO all the lights + glowsticks. Three pick up points, ride, scoot, skate thru CBD, Richmond, Abbotsford, Collingwood & Clifton Hill. Route map, playlist & more: criticalmass.melbourne

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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Get ready for Critical Mass: Big City Lights. Meet 5.30pm, Fri 29 May @ State Library, Swanston St, Melbourne. Three pick up points, ride, scoot, skate thru CBD, Richmond, Abbotsford, Collingwood & Clifton Hill. BYO all the lights + glowsticks. Route map, playlist & more: criticalmass.melbourne

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El Yobo @elyobo.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Clifton Hill mentioned. I’d better source some additional lights.

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Bike Melbourne @handle.invalid · 25/05/2026

Don't forget Critical Mass this Friday!

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

New 3CR podcast: An infectious bike ride! Melanie Brown on history of infectious diseases + her Adelaide - Sydney ride. News incl Bicycle Network Strategic Cycling Corridors campaign, The long road to a bike friendly Aus & @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social this Fri 29 May www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

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An infectious bike ride!

Faith and Val are joined in the studio today by Melanie Brown, a nurse from Adelaide who has taken her passion for vaccination and the history of infectious diseases in Australia on an epic ride from ...

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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...

bicyclenetwork.com.au

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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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Are you ready for Critical Mass: Big City Lights? Join us Friday 29 May 2026 5.30pm, State Library, Swanston St, naarm Melbourne Route: CBD - Richmond - Clifton Hill - Collingwood Riding with our Bike Rave Melbourne friends Bring your lights. All of them. criticalmass.melbourne

Photo taken at night near Melbourne Museum forecourt. Step through bike frame, front basket and handlebars adorned with strings of festive multi coloured lights

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El Yobo @elyobo.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

So we didn't end up getting what we wanted, but we did end up getting quite a bit, and more than we would have without the effort that everyone has put in. 931 supporters signed up, 100+ signs up on homes, and 36 speakers in favour at the council meeting. www.nicer-wellington-street.org/decision/

nicer-wellington-street.org

The 12 May decision - Nicer Wellington Street

On Tuesday 12 May 2026, Yarra Council adopted an amended version of the officer recommendation on Wellington Street, moved by Cr Gomez. This page sets out what was adopted, how it differs from the off...

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Representatives from 'no campaign' keep repeating misinformation that Wellington Street in Clifton Hill & Collingwood will be 100% closed to through traffic. Possible misunderstanding about modal filters + extra NELA traffic not on their radar?

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Yarra Council 12 May 2026 meeting livestream; 90+ people are speaking to Agenda item 7.1 Building a Safer Wellington Street for next three hours ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsLo...

youtube.com

Council Meeting 12 May 2026 | Yarra City Council

YouTube video by YarraCityCouncil

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

In 2026 it's highly likely that residents in Abbotsford, Richmond, Collingwood, Carlton & Fitzroy & Victoria Park would be angry & alarmed if existing inner north modal filters were ever suggested to be removed: streets-alive-yarra.org/modal-filters/

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Modal filters – Streets Alive Yarra Inc.

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Amazing when residents & business involved with Wellington Street Stages 1 & 2 back in 2018 wouldn't want these changes reversed now in 2026. To compare, Option 1 for Stage 3 & 4 is modal filters, a much lighter treatment than these seperated lanes: youtu.be/2gWyRoNdRgo?...

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Wellington Street Copenhagen bike lanes

YouTube video by YarraCityCouncil

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Yarra Council votes on Wellington Street in Collingwood & Clifton Hill on Tue 12 May: single most useful thing you can do now is register to speak @ meeting, rego close 6:30pm Monday 11 May 2026 Read more: www.nicer-wellington-street.org/decision/#re...

Image: Protect the 2000 bike riders using Wellington St a day!

Blue background with white text: In short, Yarra officers explain that the majority of feedback supports change and exactly why the campaign against the changes was wrong, and then proceeds to recommend against the changes that they’ve demonstrated are necessary anyway.

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

New @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: Creating a nicer Wellington Street + Adelaide pop-up bike lanes, talking to Erin, Liam & Cr Eleanor Freeman. News incl Alphington Link, Ride & Stride e-bike subsidies, Bike Rave Melb, @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social 29 May & more www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

3cr.org.au

Creating a nicer Wellington Street + Adelaide pop-up bike lanes

On this weeks program we're doing a hour long program as a treat with two interviews.First up: Chris catches up with Erin and Liam from the Nicer Wellington Street crew about advocating for a leafier,...

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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

❤️ Save the date 🚲 Next Critical Mass 📌 5.30pm, State Library, naarm Melb 📅 Friday 29 May 2026 ➡️ Follow for more details criticalmass.melbourne

Large group of riders on bikes and e-scooters on a Melbourne city street at dusk facing the camera.

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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

UPDATE: Critical Mass Sydney Road 🏛️ 1. Meet up @ 5:30pm State Library, Melbourne CBD 🌳 2. Meet up @ 6:30pm @ Park St, The Avenue Reserve, Parkville 🗺️ Bit late? Find us with Critical Maps: www.criticalmaps.net/map#13/-37.7...

criticalmaps.net

Critical Maps

An open source Android and iOS App to organise the monthly critical mass movement around the world.

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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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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Critical Mass: Sydney Road, Fri 24 April 2026 Meeting at 5:30pm State Library, riding up Sydney Road to highlight lack of safe bicycle infrastructure & accessible tram stops & ending at Bulleke-Bek Park 🔊 Bring your bike, friends, lights and playlists + bluetooth speakers criticalmass.melbourne

Afternoon sun on a shopping street and Victorian brick buildings. Large group of bicycle riders heading north on Sydney Road, Brunswick

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

YarraBUG April - May 2026 newsletter + heaps of news Elizabeth Street protected bike lanes downgrade, North Richmond Bike Bus: Sunday Ride, Yarra Council: 2026–27 draft budget, 4000+ Signatures for Protected Bike Lanes on Johnston St, Nicer Wellington Street + more! 🟩 mailchi.mp/6f17155c21c1...

mailchi.mp

Elizabeth Street lanes downgrade, North Richmond Bike Bus: Sunday Ride, Nicer Wellington Street & more

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Bridge Road, Richmond will be closed to traffic between Punt Rd & Church St from 10pm, Friday 10 April to 4.30am Monday 13 April 2026. Notice of works 2 page pdf drive.google.com/file/d/1f9VD... bicyclenetwork.com.au/newsroom/202...

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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Save the date: next naarm Melbourne Critical Mass - Friday 24 April 2026, follow for more details. criticalmass.melbourne

Image of massed group of bicycle and micro-mobility riders heading north on a road somewhere in Melbourne, Victoria. Text: Save the date: next naarm Melbourne Critical Mass - Friday 24 April 2026, follow for more details. https://criticalmass.melbourne/

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

New @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: Talking to Kathryn Good: defending legal ebikes in Queensland. News incl. Wellington St, North Richmond Bike Bus, Critical Mass + more! www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

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Kathryn Good: defending legal ebikes in Queensland

On this weeks show, Chris catches up with Kathryn Good from the Story Bridge Active Transport Alliance about last weeks E-mobility Critical Mass protest ride in Brisbane against proposed amendments to...

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Come and try out the North Richmond Bike Bus without the stress of getting ready for school! Meet on the East West Pathway, opposite 36 Lennox Street, Richmond 10am - 11:30am, Sun 19 April 2026, Register here: events.humanitix.com/north-richmo...

North Richmond Bike Bus Ride!
Sunday 19th April 2026
10.00am Meet on the East West Pathway, opposite 36 Lennox St
10.15am Ride the streets of Richmond / Smith St
11.30am Finish after games and bike activities Lennox St
Kids and parents ride together
BYO bike or ask for help
Snacks and drinks provided

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/north-richmond-bike-bus-sunday-ride

North Richmond Bike Bus / Yarra Bicycle Users Group
YarraBUG.org

This project is supported through the Yarra City Council North Richmond Precinct Grant Program (2026).

The North Richmond Bike Bus was supported by the Victorian Government.

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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Save the date: next naarm Melbourne Critical Mass - Friday 24 April 2026, follow for more details. criticalmass.melbourne

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Interested in saying yes to a new Wellington Street? It's also a strategic cycling corrdor, here's the details to show support and add your name /4 nicer-collingwood.my.canva.site

nicer-collingwood.my.canva.site

Say Yes to a new Wellington St

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

And about modal filters, Melbourne's inner north has dozens, including Canning Street, Carlton for example. They're far from some mysterious unknown thing and residents have enjoyed their benefits for decades /3 streets-alive-yarra.org/modal-filters/

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Modal filters – Streets Alive Yarra Inc.

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Missing from article is context, 2025 was 2nd round of public consultation then presented with 2 options. Also, first stage of Wellington St started way back in 2010, that took forever + incredible amount of work /2 www.change.org/p/yarra-city...

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525 people signed and won this petition

Yarra City Council: Wellington St Copenhagen Lane Petition

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Such a misleading title about Wellington Street “bicycle street” plan as Abbotsford, Carlton, Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Richmond et al had modal filters installed decades ago. Political opportunism has uncanny ability to make nice things miserable /1 archive.is/Of8c3

The Age: Wellington Street wars: The plan dividing Collingwood and Clifton Hill
Rachael Dexter
April 1, 2026 — 11:30am A proposal to transform a 1.1-kilometre stretch of a major inner-city road into a “bicycle street” blocked to most cars has triggered intense community uprisings among residents of Collingwood and Clifton Hill.
Yarra City Council will vote in May on whether to press ahead with plans to place “modal filters” such as garden beds and concrete curbs along Wellington Street to block vehicles from driving the full length between Johnston Street in Collingwood and Queens Parade in Clifton Hill.

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Breaking news from @bikewest.org - Canberra has announced new Ride to Save scheme with national cycling rebate scheme and rapid implementation for safe cycling infrastructure across Australia!

Australian Government Department of Pedalling and Perspiration
MEDIA RELEASE
The Hon. Chris Bowen MP
Minister for Climate Change and Energy
1 April 2026
RIDE TO SAVE - GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NATIONAL CYCLING REBATE SCHEME
As the Albanese Government moves to ease cost-of-living pressures in the wake of the ongoing Iran conflict and its impact on global fuel supply, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy today announced a complementary measure to reduce demand on Australia's strained fuel reserves.
Effective immediately, the Australian Government will pay cyclists $1 per kilometre ridden as part of the new Ride to Save initiative.
The scheme is open to all Australians

new and existing riders

and is designed to encourage active transport as a practical alternative to private vehicle use during the current fuel security emergency.
Key Details

$1 per kilometre ridden on any trip
Capped at 50km per day per person (maximum daily payment: $50)

Open to all riders - no registration required
Scheme runs for three months, in line with the fuel excise reduction period
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Claims operate on an honesty system
"We're asking Australians to do their bit. Get on a bike, reduce demand at the bowser, and we'll put money back in your pocket. It's that simple."
- The Hon. Chris Bowen MP
Cyclists are asked to submit their daily kilometre totals via MyGov. No GPS tracking, odometer, or proof of ride is required.
The Government thanks Australians for their cooperation during this challenging period.
Media enquiries: Minister Bowen's office
(02) 6277 7920
Administered by the Department of Pedalling and Perspiration (DPP) on behalf of the Australian Government.

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Meanwhile in Paris last week, here's Emmanuel Grégoire, the newly elected mayor ... /3 www.facebook.com/share/p/1CWT...

"The Cycling Week: The new Paris mayor celebrated victory on a bike.
Emmanuel Grégoire, 48, won the Paris mayoral race on Sunday with just over half of the vote, defeating conservative rival Rachida Dati in what many observers described as a showdown between car culture and cycling culture.
The result sends a strong message about the direction the French capital wants to take in the coming years.
Grégoire is not new to the project. He previously served as deputy mayor under Anne Hidalgo, the leader behind the massive transformation that added around 180 km of bike lanes, reduced car traffic, and invested hundreds of millions of euros to make cycling safer and more accessible.
Those changes helped Paris rank among the most bike friendly cities in Europe, even ahead of places long considered untouchable for cycling.
Right after his victory, Grégoire rode a Vélib rental bike through the streets with his future council members. The message was clear.
Cities that invest in bikes do not just change traffic. They can change elections too."

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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

And also keep in mind with recent calls for pop up bike/mobility lanes in Australian cities, free public transport announced in Victoria and Tasmania, then residents in Melbournes inner north and east forced to deal with a backwards inner north council in a spiral. /2 archive.today/2026.03.28-0...

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