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A community campaign for safer, greener, people-first streets across the City of Yarra.

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News and updates about streets, movement, and access in Yarra.

  • Submission to 8 September 2026 council meeting

    Submission to 8 September 2026 council meeting

    Streets Alive Yarra offers the following feedback on various items on the agenda for the 8 September 2026 Council Meeting. 7.1 One Hour Free Parking Trial 7.2 Review of paid parking introduction in Victoria Park Precinct 7.3 Transport Action Plan 8.2 Yarra Streets 8.3 Management of major construction projects 8.4 Better Bus Services 8.6 Governance,… Continue Reading

  • Designed to fail

    Designed to fail

    Yarra City Council cancelled their share bike scheme, blaming the sole tenderer for not meeting the procurement conditions. In our opinion: Resolution to cancel share bikes On 14 July 2026 council resolved to cancel share bikes in Yarra. Justifications Mover (Deputy Mayor Harrison): Seconder (Councillor Ho): Voted to cancel (Councillor Gomez): Voted to cancel (Councillor… Continue Reading

  • how metered parking helps residents

    how metered parking helps residents

    Council plans to endorse a draft Kerbside and Parking Management strategy for community engagement in early 2027. Many people agree that we want: All of the above can be achieved if we cover Yarra with metered parking that provides exceptions for vehicles with residential, visitor, or business parking permits. Yarra’s parking “before and after” if… Continue Reading