Category Archives: Active transport

Building the Cycling City

The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality This book, Building the Cycling City, should be compulsory reading for all Australian urban planners and city councillors. It’s about much more than just cycling – it’s about how the Dutch blueprint for Active … Continue reading

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Thumbs down in Whitehorse for NEL

Opposition to NEL at Council Forum The full-house audience was decidedly worried about the effect of the proposed additions to the Eastern Freeway in Whitehorse as a result of the proposed North East Link (NEL) and the adverse impact on … Continue reading

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How liveable is Melbourne really?

New livability report settles the score A new report measuring Melbourne’s liveability progress calls for a redistribution of employment across the city to reduce commute times, ease traffic congestion and encourage more physical activity. Read the findings of the Liveability … Continue reading

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How might the parks on Eastlink look after NEL?

The Koonung Wetlands will be swamped by bitumen! A further look at the information NELA has released (northeastlink.vic.gov.au) the latest information on the NEL is disturbing The effect on  open space in at the Koonung Wetlands – as depicted by … Continue reading

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How might Eastlink look after NEL?

It looks like a very BIG road. NELA has released (northeastlink.vic.gov.au) the latest information on the NEL The effect on  open space in Whitehorse is not very clear since, very unfortunately for residents, detailed maps showing the new road overlay … Continue reading

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