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Category Archives: Active transport
New Active Transport Link at Southbank
Melbourne City Council is about to transform Southbank Boulevard and Dodds Street Construction of the first stage of the Southbank Boulevard and Dodds Street Concept Plan will start in July 2018. The transformation of Southbank Boulevard and Dodds Street will … Continue reading
Melbourne’s best creek walks
From RACV Magazine May 2018 Urban creeks offer a slice of the bush in the middle of the city. Here’s our guide to five of Melbourne’s best. Story by: Philip Thomas. Illustrations: Oslo Davis Many people in Melbourne live within walking … Continue reading
How traffic signals favour cars and discourage walking
From: The Conversation 11th June 2018 The settings on traffic lights make pedestrians wait longer by giving higher priority to vehicle traffic. Abaconda Management Group/Wikimedia, CC BY-SA David Levinson, University of Sydney This is the fifth article in our series, … Continue reading
Posted in Active transport, Motor cars, trucks, Walking
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Bicycles for Everyday Transport
Melbourne’s Transport Strategy Discussion Paper examines how bicycles can be used for everyday transport, and asks for input into the discussion. A Bicycle Network article (1st May 2018) notes that “The City of Melbourne has called on the powerful business … Continue reading
Making cycling safer when carrying precious cargo
From: Bicycle Network – 5th June 2018 Whether in a trailer, tag-a-long or mounted seat, riding a bike with a child passengers can present some challenges. In particular, cycling infrastructure and detours need to be accessible for all and consider … Continue reading
Posted in Active transport, Children, Cycling, Hazards, Safety
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