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Port Phillip Bicycle Users

@portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy

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The Port Phillip Bicycle Users group is advocating for MORE and BETTER cycling in Melbourne/naarm. This account maintained by @julie 🌉 bridged from ⁂ aus.social/@portphillipbug, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

Enjoy this video of Marcus' Elwood--CBD commute, most of it on bike paths. #melbourne #cycling youtu.be/1V-53nBhhMQ?si=4nbY19oSs03…

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

More info: at South Melb Market there will be: Free coffee, juice and breakfast vouchers Bike valet Bicycle servicing Bike engraving Bicycle safety activities Smoothie bike Face painting and family activities Live and roving entertainment Shocktober CPR demonstrations Community information stalls

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

Ride to work day is this Wednesday, 14th October. We'll be at South Melbourne Market, join us for free coffee and breakfast. #melbourne #cycling #coffee www.southmelbournemarket.com.au/202…

A poster with cartoonish riders on it. Text is "Ride 2 Work Day. Wednesday 14 October 6:30am--9:30am. Free Coffee and Breakfast for cyclists."

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026

Ana is studying the potential of e-bikes and e-scooters (e-micromobility) in empowering people and providing access to opportunities and services, supporting more inclusive mobility. You can help her research by signing up to an on-line or in-person focus group (and earn a $60 or $90 gift card) […]

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Cr Sky @cr-sky.urbanists.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

Having yet another moment of wondering why we have to have endless delays, struggles for funding, consultations, and so on for the most basic pedestrian infrastructure, but just go right ahead with resurfacing roads. Even with projects that I think are ticked off and in the pipeline, I often […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

Many #Melbourne #cycling people will fondly remember Port Phillip Bicycle Users Group's president, Georgie Fyfe-Jamieson. Her widow Anna has written a beautiful tribute in the Guardian--- the quote is SUCH a Georgie moment "On a bike ride, she did a bunny hop over […] [Original post on aus.social]

Two sporty women with big smiles standing with bikes. Behind them is a signpost saying "land's end" and behind that is the sea.

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Julia Evans @b0rk.social.jvns.ca.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

replacing the old battery on rechargeable bike lights jvns.ca/blog/2026/09/27/replacing-t…

Replacing the old battery on rechargeable bike lights

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

Hi Rocco, I can't see your original post--- it's blocked for people not signed into bsky.

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

No, if you listen to it, he meant "get off the road". Ironically, according to social media, he was actually blocking the bike path at the time.

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

ps. If you want to put in your own complaint, you should refer to the ABC standards, which can be found here: www.abc.net.au/edpols/policies This part seems particularly relevant "7.6 Where there is editorial justification for content which may lead to dangerous imitation or exacerbate […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

We've invited the presenter, Bridgette Duclos, to ride with us, to experience some of the aggression and harassment that she's encouraged; or to talk to some of the many victims of road violence. It's not a harmless debate "dividing Melbourne locals", it's incitement. Link to the segment […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

It was left up to a caller to point out that cycling on Beach Rd is, in fact, legal. The whole "cyclists don't belong on the road and therefore harassing them is OK" is the mild end of a spectrum. At one end it's verbal harassment (like this turnip is doing) and joking about running cyclists […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

On Monday this week, the Melbourne ABC Afternoons program platformed a guy whose whole schtick was going down to Beach Rd with a megaphone and harassing cyclists to "get on the bike path". This is really unacceptable, and we've put in a complaint.

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/08/2026

Thanks for all the boosts. There is more about our 5% for cycling campaign here scc-campaign.vercel.app and through the website, it's very easy to see what is in your area, and find the email address of your MP. If you'd like to help further with the campaign please get in touch! […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/08/2026

Transport Forum Port Phillip. Monday 14th September, 6.30pm, St Kilda Town Hall. Get free tickets here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/transport-f…

Text as in post, printed on top of a photo showing a bus, tram, and person on a bike.

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/08/2026

Good evening Melbourne cyclists. If you have a Labor MP, they'll be meeting with the new roads minister in the next couple of weeks to put their wish list forward. This is a *great* time to email your MP asking for a dedicated funding stream for cycling--- 5% of all transport funding would cover […]

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Cr Sky @cr-sky.urbanists.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/08/2026

Firstly, it's worth asking whether we should be prioritising street parking for existing residents over desperately-needed housing for others. EVEN IF a new apartment will lead to parking issues, is it worth blocking the construction of new housing to prevent that? However, there's a lot of […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/08/2026

It was also fantastic to hear community members Lachlan, Ben and Dan (PPBUG president) talk in favour of the policy. It really does make a difference if you show up. Unfortunately road safety has been politicized in recent years, and has attracted a bunch of (frankly incoherent) people who want […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/08/2026

The City of Port Phillip has one of the highest rate of road deaths and serious injuries (among similar councils). Tonight City Of Port Phillip council voted in the Roadmap to Zero: Safe Travel Strategy and Action Plan. Great to hear Cr Libby Buckingham, City of Port Phillip putting the […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/08/2026

E-bike and e-scooter share scheme: the City of Port Phillip is running a trial of corrals for parking share bikes and scooters. This is a strategy to get them *off* the footpaths, where they create hazards for pedestrians. There is one already operating near the […] [Original post on aus.social]

A line of orange scooters with white helmets parked on the footpath in a painted square.

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/08/2026

We've published our response to the Draft Ripponlea Streetscape design on the blog. Main ideas: include a contraflow lane on Glen Eira Avenue south; reduce speed limits on Glen Eira Rd through Ripponlea shops; traffic calming on Oak Grove to cut down on rat running […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/08/2026

Roadmap to Zero: Safe Travel Strategy and Action Plan will go to a Council Meeting on Wednesday 5 August. Despite the concerted campaign against evidence based road safety improvements, particularly speed reductions on local roads and dedicated bike infrastructure, consultation showed that our […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/07/2026

Ryan Batchelor MLC was pretty good at cutting through the nonsense and getting the Queens Avenue bike lane up, back in 2024.

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/07/2026

We have a new premier in Victoria, Ben Carroll. A cyclist! maybe a MAMIL. Gabrielle Williams, the (up until now) Active Transport Minister, becomes deputy premier. Supposedly the deputy gets their pick of ministries, and I'd expect her to shift, given her lack of enthusiasm for her current job […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/07/2026

Link to BN post! bicyclenetwork.com.au/newsroom/2026…

bicyclenetwork.com.au

Marine Parade bike lane feedback

A survey has found that the majority of respondents who regularly ride Marine Parade say the removal of the protected bike lanes along the route have made it feel less safe.

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/07/2026

Removal of Marine Parade separated bike lanes. Bicycle Network have wrapped up the user survey. An outstanding 754 responses were received which provides a strong evidence base for future advocacy. The results reinforce what many riders know and have been have been telling Bicycle Network. The […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/07/2026

Now we have ALMOST 300 signatures! Thanks people, let's hope we get some change here.

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/07/2026

RE: aus.social/@BenLeverAU/116876678676… This is a really fantastic analysis. Key finding: after the protected bike lanes were installed, midblock crashes went down, intersection crashes were up, overall crashes are down (relative to ridership). Ridership is up. #melbourne #cycling […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/07/2026

We now have over 200 signatures! www.change.org/p/finish-the-lorimer… #cycling #melbourne #BikeTooter

Sign the Petition

Finish the Lorimer St bikepath in Port Melbourne

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/07/2026

Update on the petition. Well done Nathan and friends, and thanks to everyone who signed on. www.theage.com.au/national/victoria… "Bayside City Council will invest almost $700,000 into recreational biking […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/06/2026

This is an absolute cracker: www.lavelocita.cc/opinion-page/blac… "Paint appears. Lanes change. Someone mentions “active transport”. And suddenly half the internet is dressed as a traffic engineer, an emergency services consultant, a small-business economist and a […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/06/2026

A petition for a bike lane on Lorimer St Port Melbourne. www.change.org/p/finish-the-lorimer… "Living in the vibrant city of Port Melbourne, we should have safer streets for cycling enthusiasts and daily commuters alike […] [Original post on aus.social]

A map of Port Melbourne, with the route of the proposed bike path indicated in green. The route is between the Todd Rd intersection and the Bolte bridge.

A photo of Lorimer St. A large truck (maybe this is called a 12 wheeler or something?) is on the road.

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/06/2026

All about critical mass Melbourne, a short film from 11th Wombat www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp5vIbDJP2A

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/06/2026

RE: aus.social/@portphillipbug/11670609… Wondering how to celebrate Pride Month? You could join a ride to listen Melbourne's #1 LGBTQI+ band play a free concert in a park!

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/06/2026

RE: aus.social/@portphillipbug/11670609… Wondering how to celebrate Pride Month? You could join a ride to listen Melbourne's #1 LGBTQI+ band play a free concert in a park!

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/06/2026

[Which of these is the 'unofficial community wayfinding'? (answer under CW)] BOTH of these are unofficial--- he has used the correct PTV format and printed on to a vinyl sticker. From the post: 'The point is not that members of the public should have to sticker […] [Original post on aus.social]

A photo of a station entrance with a black and white 'cyclist dismount' sign, and a PTV format sign reading 'Djerring Trail via station underpass' with appropriate icons and arrows

A photo of a pathway. The pillar in the middle of the pathway has handwritten on the concrete 'bike path continues' and an arrow.

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/06/2026

"The Djerring Trail disappears at Oakleigh Station. So I fixed that." Hayden has made some 'unoffical community wayfinding' signs to point cyclists in the right direction at Oakleigh. Read all about it here highcapacityhayden.substack.com/p/t… 1/2 #melbourne […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/06/2026

Social Ride to a picnic concert on Sunday 21st June at 12pm. A short social ride to listen to the Melbourne Rainbow Band play an outdoor set (rescheduled from May when it rained).The ride is less than 10m KMs and is mostly along quiet streets or bike paths […] [Original post on aus.social]

The band playing in a leafy park. The musicians are wearing colourful caps. The conductor is wearing pink shorts (do not be disappointed if he is not wearing the pink shorts for this concert in Melbourne June).

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/06/2026

I love that we have an entire radio show dedicated to cycling in Melbourne. Thanks for supporting us @yarrabike ! Our chance to support you right back via the 3CR Radiothon #cycling #melbourne #CommunityRadio #3cr50years www.givenow.com.au/cr/yarrabugradio…

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/05/2026

Critical Mass Melbourne BIG CITY LIGHTS Yarra edition Fri 29 May 2026 5.30pm State Library Bring your lights all of them #CriticalMass #melbourne

Text as in post, superimposed on bikes covered in fairy lights

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/05/2026

... Anyway several days later I get an email stating that the CCTV has been reviewed. "Based on the footage ... the driver did not meet the required safe passing distance expectations in this instance. Following this, the driver was interviewed and appropriate action is being taken. These […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/05/2026

A small step towards educating drivers. Last week (while I was riding to work) a bus zoomed past centimeters from my elbow. As it stopped a couple of hundred meters ahead, I also paused to have a vigorous adrenaline fueled conversation with the bus driver about safe overtaking distances. The bus […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/05/2026

@si_fuller @timrichards this song explains it in a 100% not confusing way youtu.be/TZHNs1vITGA?si=mC-rU4eStfv… #StKilda

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Riding bikes is 10X more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities. And that’s just the climate emissions. Doesn’t include the massive public & personal cost difference, the air & noise pollution difference, the massive space difference, etc, etc…Via @theconversation.bsky.social

theconversation.com

Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities

Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/05/2026

This is CANCELLED due to forecast rain. Both the ride AND the concert are cancelled!

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/05/2026

Keeping an eye on the weather for this one, it's now looking like only a 5% chance of rain, huzzah! Bring your warm clothes though. #melbourne #BikeTooter

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/05/2026

RE: aus.social/@yarrabike/1165542219240… An interesting analysis of Victoria's budget via gender. "The way our bicycle network is planned privileges long single-destination trips, whereas women tend to do more small trips with many stops, to local shops or schools"

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/05/2026

happy mother's day for all the future parents taking their prams onto the #19 tram!

Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/05/2026

Amazing news: consultation for design of accessible tram stops for Sydney Rd Brunswick announced! Great victory for the community, including Christian who spoke at April Critical Mass ride, and Revitalize Sydney Road campaign, after 20 or so years Let's hope the Victorian government continues […]

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Port Phillip Bicycle Users @portphillipbug.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/05/2026

Bike to a picnic concert, Sunday 17th May, 12pm. A short social ride to listen to the Melbourne Rainbow Band play an outdoor set. <10km ride, mostly along quiet streets or bike paths. Start location: Port Phillip Ecocentre, 12pm. Concert: Rockley Gardens, Toorak […] [Original post on aus.social]

A view over the backs of the band members playing looking out to a group of people sitting on the grass in a park. The band are wearing colourful caps. This is from the previous concert in the series.