Category Archives: Cycling

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 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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Are your parklands safe?

Parkland along the Koonung Creek is endangered. If North East Link goes ahead, the proposed Eastern Freeway widening may have a disastrous impact on the parkland and shared paths beside the Koonung Creek between Bulleen Rd and Springvale Rd. It … Continue reading

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An idea for Box Hill?

Streets only allow ‘ultra-low emission’ vehicles, walkers and bikes. Islington Council in London has banned petrol, diesel and older hybrid from nine London streets in Hackney in a “pioneering” scheme. Only electric cars, the newest hybrids, hydrogen vehicles and bikes … Continue reading

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Join Biketober Whitehorse!

Get on a bike this October… Rediscover the joys and benefits of cycling! Biketober Whitehorse is a fun and friendly cycling campaign to get more people riding in Whitehorse!  It doesn’t matter if you ride every day or haven’t been on … Continue reading

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