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Ghost bikes become flashpoint between council and cycling advocates
Decommissioned, white-painted “ghost bikes” left at sites where riders have died are emerging as a contested issue between the City of Melbourne and cycling groups, which claim they are memorials and a reminder of the need for better bike lanes.
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Council slams congestion levy hike as “wrong tax at the wrong time”
A divided City of Melbourne council has condemned the state government’s sharp increase to the congestion levy, warning it will deter city visitors and stall the CBD’s fragile recovery, even as the legislation cleared Parliament on November 18.
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Melbourne prepares to step into a new era as Metro Tunnel opens early
After years of construction, detours and disruption, Melbourne’s long-awaited Metro Tunnel will finally open its doors on Sunday, November 30 – a full year ahead of schedule.
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Campbell Arcade reopens after years-long Metro Tunnel closure
Melbourne’s iconic Campbell Arcade has reopened to the public, bringing new life to the beloved underground thoroughfare after more than three years of closure for Metro Tunnel construction works.
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Council comes under scrutiny for “clever” bike lane backflip
The City of Melbourne’s decision to cut its cycling infrastructure program has sparked a furore among the thousands of riders who commute through the city every day, alongside cycling advocacy groups.
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Government road map towards zero emission bus fleet a win for the CBD
The state government is continuing to ramp up Victoria’s transition to a zero-emission bus (ZEB) fleet across its metropolitan network, which is good news for air quality in Melbourne’s CBD.
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Franklin St transformation final design revealed
The designs for the Franklin St transformation have been given the tick of approval by the City of Melbourne and are expected to make the city streetscape the “envy” of people outside the precinct.
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City of Melbourne bans share hire e-scooters from the CBD
The City of Melbourne has walked back on its contracts with e-scooter share hire providers Lime and Neuron, citing community safety concerns.
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New e-scooter regulations not enough to curb residents’ safety concerns
Local residents’ groups have called on the City of Melbourne to consult the public before it proceeds with a further rollout of commercial e-scooters following Melbourne’s two-year trial.
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“This is not binary”: City of Melbourne revises bike lane rollout
City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp has called out “binary” debates surrounding transport in the city, declaring “everyone is welcome” to Melbourne, as the council called time on its accelerated bike lane rollout last month.
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Vocal bike lane critic pushed out of transport role
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