Category Archives: Consultation

Crossing Blackburn Rd could be safe, but it isn’t – YET!

NOTE: This is a 2-3 minute read. If you are short on time, we suggest that you scroll to the bottom to look at the 60 second video from Matt Bach MP. Eight months ago in September 2022, WATAG started … Continue reading

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Melbourne bike paths – a blessing or a curse?

A couple of years ago a relative from Netherlands visited us to spend three weeks touring Victoria and Melbourne by bike. Gerda had been to Australia many times but she never used a bike to get around.  In Holland a … Continue reading

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Box Hill’s Future – Have your say

Vicinity has a Planning Application before Whitehorse Council to commence a major part of this development. WATAG has lodged a formal Objection with Whitehorse Council to try and ensure that vital Active Transport considerations are included in any plans that … Continue reading

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Family-safe streets

I feel great empathy for parents who have become dependent on local playgrounds in Australia so that their children can have fun whilst exercising and socialising. These things should be an essential part of a child’s life. Many people drive … Continue reading

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Latest WATAG Newsletter

Click here to view the August 2021 Active Transport News. Easy Ride Routes – and much more… Easy Ride Routes are here The Best of British Luck Making local and busy places safer Box Hill – let’s get the planning … Continue reading

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