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Calls to enforce e-scooter safety in the CBD and surrounds reiterated after trial extended
CBD residents and pedestrian safety advocates are hoping that the state government’s extension of the electric scooter hire scheme will see safety issues such as illegal footpath riding addressed.
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Huge win for cyclists as Princes Bridge gets separated lane
A physically separated bike lane has been installed on one of the most prominent routes into the CBD, in a huge win for cyclists.
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Stopped in their tracks
A CBD resident has voiced their frustration with a new tram separator they say was installed without public notice and has unexpectedly blocked a frequently used vehicle exit route.
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Vocal bike lane critic pushed out of transport role
A councillor who has consistently criticised the City of Melbourne’s bike lane rollout has been replaced in her role as deputy chair of the transport portfolio.
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“A complete mess”: Unprecedented public response as council muddies bike lane message
The City of Melbourne was heavily criticised for reportedly slamming on the brakes of its accelerated bike lane rollout in June. But while this wasn’t really the case, it has few to blame after a series of mixed messages.
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Stories of safety emerge amid passionate bike lane debate
A common thread emerged throughout a marathon five-hour meeting at Melbourne Town Hall on June 7, where safe cycling infrastructure was again the feature topic.
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Cycling community mobilises in huge democratic showing
The response was swift and effective.
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“One of the most successful trials worldwide”: E-scooter trips hit one million
Melburnians have embraced the city’s first shared electric scooter scheme, reaching one million rides after just four months of operation.
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Horse-drawn carriages banned in the CBD
Horse-drawn carriage operators say the decision to ban their services in the CBD will destroy their livelihoods, arguing their practice is safe and horse welfare is “very important to us”. But the ban has been widely welcomed by animal rights and transport advocates, with the Roads Minister saying the decision was driven by safety.
Read MoreBlaming bike lanes for traffic jams “flawed logic”
The CBD needs safe and more reliable alternatives to car usage, and blaming bike lanes for traffic jams was “flawed logic” according to the CEO of Infrastructure Victoria.
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“A complete mess”: Unprecedented public response as council muddies bike lane message
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