Join us to fight for better streets
A community campaign for safer, greener, people-first streets across the City of Yarra.
What we’re calling for
Our suggestions
Practical, evidence-based improvements for every kind of street in Yarra — from shopping streets to school zones.
What we’re discussing
Latest posts from our Journal
News and updates about streets, movement, and access in Yarra.
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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
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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
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Welcome new champion – vincent
Streets Alive Yarra is building an online record of broad community support for walking, biking, public transport, trees, and place making. One way that we do this is to have locals stand up as champions for their street or neighbourhood. Please welcome our newest supporter, Vincent Ng – our champion for Lennox Street. I care about making streets safer in Yarra… Continue Reading