Plan for Victoria
The Victoria state government has released Plan for Victoria – let’s see what impact it will have on Yarra. Housing Target Yarra has been assigned a housing target of 44,000 …
People love wide bike lanes
People love the wide bike lanes on Elizabeth Street – please don’t narrow them! These photos were taken on 4 March 2025, between 7:30 and 9:00 am. And a couple …
Melbourne can be Prague
Prague shows us how to redesign city streets, with wider footpaths, trees, and protected bike lanes: Other examples Examples of other cities are also available: https://streets-alive-yarra.org/examples/
We need wide bike lanes
Where bike-friendly infrastructure is the norm, kids gain freedom. No car keys, no backseat waiting. They learn independence, time management, and how to get around on their own. A small …
Decarbonising Yarra’s Transport System
Yarra has long history of supporting actions to address our climate crisis, as can be seen by Yarra’s Climate Emergency Plan and our new Mayor and Councillors launching a mural …
Submission to 17 December 2024 Council Meeting
Streets Alive Yarra offers the following feedback regarding some of the items on the agenda for the 17 December 2024 Council Meeting. 7.1 Waste Charge and Waste Service Streets Alive …
Advocacy win for Streets Alive Yarra
Streets Alive Yarra had an advocacy win last week, with the Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas implementing our proposal to expand the congestion levy. As context, the state government’s congestion levy …
Accelerate GIS
Better decision-making and greater accountability through data Summary Accelerate GIS is a proposal to Council put forward by Streets Alive Yarra – a group of residents who support a more …
The importance of Coppin Street
Coppin Street is a local (non-arterial) street, but has traffic lights at both Swan Street and Bridge Road, allowing safer crossing of these busy arterial roads and connection through to …
New video – Kneen Street
The City of Yarra has added a new piece of active transport infrastructure to improve access between the Capital City Trail and Kneen Street in Fitzroy North. Thanks Council! Published …