Gear Change one year on
The UK Department for Transport have released a report describing the progress they’ve made since they issued the “Gear Change” policy one year ago. Strong support from the Prime Minister …
Yarra vs Moreland vs Christchurch
Yarra recently celebrated finding an extra $282k for bike lanes and $100k for pedestrian infrastructure in Cremorne. This is part of ~ $38m of capital works, which is 18% of …
Response to draft budget 2021/22
Council is asking for feedback on the draft budget for 2021/22. Feedback is due by this Friday 21st May, via Your Say Yarra. Streets Alive Yarra has prepared feedback, and …
Results of engagement on community vision
Council has released a report presenting some results from engagement on the community vision: The results align with previous community engagements, showing strong support for more trees, infrastructure for active …
What Australia wants
The Heart Foundation has released the results of a survey, titled “What Australia Wants“, which is to live locally in walkable neighbourhoods, and to redirect road funding to walking, cycling, …
Local Government Climate Emergency Toolkit
Version 1.0 of the Local Government Climate Emergency Toolkit has been published: The toolkit helpfully describes different roles in local government, including that of Councillors, the Chief Executive Officer, and …
Gear Change – a bold vision
Gear Change – a bold vision for cycling and walking, is the UK Department of Transport’s vision for reallocating street space and budget to cycling and walking. The report was …
Draft Economic Development Strategy
The City of Yarra is asking for feedback on their draft Economic Development Strategy, via Your Say Yarra. Our view We support the intent of the strategy, and suggest that it: …
Submission on 2020-21 budget
Streets Alive Yarra has made a submission to the City of Yarra on the proposed Budget 2020-21, Strategic Resource Plan, and Long Term Financial Strategy. Download and read it here: …
VicRoads offers words not budget
VicRoads have published a video encouraging us to walk or cycle to school: Presumably, they realise the many people are avoiding public transport at the moment, owing to COVID-19. As …