VicHealth 10-year strategy
VicHealth has published their new 10-year strategy, focussing on reshaping systems: Focussing on the systems that surround us – from our food, to our neighbourhoods, to the economic conditions we …
Mobility and Access Zones
We all want to be able to move around, and get to where we need to go. Unfortunately, our streets create a barrier for many people, because they are really …
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 …
VC204 support for walking and biking
On 9th December the state government gazetted the VC204 amendment to planning schemes, which flows through to Yarra’s Planning Scheme, clearly prioritising support for walking and biking. VC204 gazetted Department …
Updates around Yarra
Thanks to Streets Alive Yarra’s roving band of members and sometimes anonymous supporters, here are some updates we’ve seen. All images can be credited to Streets Alive Yarra. Feel free …
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 …
Making Sydney a cycling city
The Committee for Sydney has published a report “Making Sydney a Cycling City“: The report identifies a 10 step plan, of which steps 1, 2, 3, and 4 are “fund …
Hobsons Bay leading the way
Congratulations to Hobsons Bay City Council, for proposing a range of safe travel infrastructure as part of their Local Area Movement Plans. This is top quality work, leading the way …
Draft 30-year infrastructure strategy
Infrastructure Victoria have released Victoria’s draft 30-year infrastructure strategy for community consultation. It’s a 274 page report with 95 recommendations, covering: Confront long-term challenges Manage urban change Harness infrastructure for …
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: …