Food delivery riders deserve to be safe while they’re at work.
What Yarra can do
Yarra can make streets better for delivery riders by building a network of protected bicycle lanes that link 30 km/h streets in High Access Neighbourhoods.
Budget is needed to pay for the necessary infrastructure improvements, and revenue is available by reforming the pricing of on-street parking. Unfortunately, council faces several barriers to implementation, including:
- Some residents don’t want council to allocate more street space to walking and cycling
- Some residents don’t want council to charge market rates for on-street parking
Each of us can help by showing our support for an increased allocation of street space and budget for walking and cycling, e.g. by appearing as a champion on the Streets Alive Yarra website.
Gig Workers’ Hub in Yarra
The City of Melbourne hosts a Gig Workers’ Hub – Yarra could host one too:
How you can help
You can help by appearing on the Streets Alive Yarra website as a champion for your local street, neighbourhood, or school.