Expanded 30 km/h zone
Great news – the City of Yarra has expanded the 30 km/h zone in Fitzroy and Collingwood. Streets Alive Yarra was at the launch and made this video: The expanded …
Transport Action Plan
The council meeting on Tuesday 12th March will consider several items related to building a more beautiful, liveable and accessible city. Let’s have a look. Item 7.2 Transport Action Plan …
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 …
Strong Towns Strategic Plan
The non-profit organisation Strong Towns (based in the USA) has updated their strategic plan, offering good advice for local government in Australia: Their strategic plan describes their principles, including financial …
State government fails on Safe System
The state government Department of Transport (DoT) has released updated speed zoning policy, failing to implement Safe System by refusing to include 30 km/h as a standard option. This policy …
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 …
LAPM policy axed
The Local Area Place Making (LAPM) policy is proposed to be axed, and replaced with a Road Safety Study Policy and a Place Making Framework. We’ve reviewed both draft policies, …
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 …
Edinburgh City Mobility Plan
Edinburgh recently adopted their new City Mobility Plan 2021-2030: The plan introduces global challenges of climate change and inequality, and the need to revolutionise how we manage transport: To address …
Intersection complete at Canning and Richardson
Guest article from local champion, Marcus Coghlan. After approximately two months of work the newly styled and safer intersection is in place at Canning and Richardson Streets. Funded by Blackspot …