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Redeveloping Richmond Library
Streets Alive Yarra congratulates Yarra City Council for committing to a feasibility study for a redevelopment of Richmond Library. We suggest that the study should consider a wide range of options, including: Announcement of a feasibility study In October 2025, via the Yarra Life newsletter, Council announced that it was conducting preliminary investigations, feasibility and…
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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 all experience – is critical to enable better and fairer health outcomes. Professor Emeritus Sir Gustav Nossal, Patron of VicHealth Vision A healthier, fairer Victoria…
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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 only designed for one mode – driving and storing private cars – which makes it difficult for people to choose other modes of transport that…
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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 loop through Cremorne, with enough space for a bi-directional protected bike lane. Before and after. Image credits: Ratio. Our view This is a wonderful proposal,…
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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 of Transport statement that that the amendment reflects state planning policy for transport Download Yarra’s Planning Scheme including VC204 Our view Streets Alive Yarra applauds…
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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 to email us with your updates or photos, and let us know if you’d like to be credited. Bikes stencils being refreshed on Highett Street:…
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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 The report highlights strong support from the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnston: Clear benefits The report summarises the clear benefits of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs):…
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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 infrastructure”: The report aligns with a similar report from the Committee for Melbourne: Recommendation 15: Create an urban environment which encourages the uptake of active…
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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 for many other councils to follow: View more images and descriptions at: https://participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/northernlamps. Submissions are due by 11th June 2021. Published 6th June 2021.
