Supported by the community as a whole
The City of Yarra has adopted a Road Safety Study Policy which refuses to consider modal filters as a possible treatment, based on the claim that they have “not been …
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Move that bus
NACTO (USA) has released a new guide, Move! That! Bus!, with guidance on how to dramatically improve the quality of bus service in a city within two years. Three actions …
Cremorne access loop
Ratio Consultants have released a conceptual conversation starter, for those who would like to give greater priority to alternative transport modes in the area. The concept involves a one way …
Better parking for better places
The Committee for Sydney has released a barnstorming report that advocates for multiple reforms to on-street parking, aligning with asks from Streets Alive Yarra: The report points out that on-street …
Welcome new champion – Amy Thompson
Streets Alive Yarra is building an online record of broad community support for walking, cycling, public transport, trees, and place making. One way that we do this is to have locals stand …
Welcome new champion – Daniel Quin
Streets Alive Yarra is building an online record of broad community support for walking, cycling, public transport, trees, and place making. One way that we do this is to have locals stand …
Yarra’s parking subsidy 2022
The City of Yarra has about 47,000 on-street car parking bays, which are offered at a subsidised price that is below the market rate. The total annual subsidy can be …
Permanent parklet program in San Rafael
The City of San Rafael (in California, USA) has approved a permanent parklet program, to replace their temporary COVID-19 outdoor dining program. Fees have been set as: US$2,000 application fee …
Eliminating the deficit
The council budget for 2022/2023 was adopted last week, with the officer report stating that council is facing a loss in excess of $50 million from COVID: The Municipal Monitor’s …
Asset Plan 2022-2032
Item 8.3 on the agenda for the council meeting on 23rd June 2022 is consideration of the Asset Plan 2022-2032 and the associated Asset Management Policy 2022. The officer report …