Streets Alive Yarra Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer, community group
Values
Our values are freedom, equality, social justice, responsibility, and a world of beauty; part of the value groups of universalism, benevolence and self-direction. Reflecting these values, people of all ages and abilities should be free to safely access any property in Yarra, irrespective of whether they choose to walk, roll on a wheelchair, cycle, use public transport or drive. It’s our responsibility as a community to invest in infrastructure to deliver that freedom. More broadly, our streets represent valuable public land that should be used to build a beautiful, liveable and accessible city, including providing space for trees, and places to rest, socialise, and form connections.
Vision
Our vision is for a beautiful, liveable and accessible city; with more trees, wider footpaths and vibrant businesses in thriving neighbourhoods. Residents and shoppers of all ages and abilities are able to move safely, comfortably, and conveniently around Yarra, irrespective of whether they walk, roll on a wheelchair, cycle, use public transport or drive.
Mission
Our mission is to build a coalition of residents and ratepayers who believe that Yarra can be more beautiful, liveable and accessible.
Strategy
Our strategy is to publish positive imagery of what Yarra could look like, attract supporters via social media, and publish street design proposals from local champions.
Supporters
Streets Alive Yarra is supported by the over 2,600 people who have liked us on Facebook, as well as the growing list of people who have contributed a testimonial of support or are champions for their local street. In addition, Council surveys have repeatedly measured strong community support for safer streets and active transport.
Incorporated association
Streets Alive Yarra is an incorporated association (A0110630Q) with ABN 27 589 853 012. Members elect a 5-person committee, which then elects the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Founder & President is Jeremy Lawrence, B.Eng, PhD, RPEng, a long term resident of Yarra and a member of:
- Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management
- Australasian College of Road Safety
- Transport Australia Society at Engineers Australia
- Association of Professional Engineers Australia
- Public Transport Users Association
- Rail Futures Institute
- Bicycle Network
Other members of the committee are:
- Vice-President: Troy Parsons
- Secretary: Douglas Savige
- Treasurer: Finn Higgins