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Streets Alive Yarra is a resident & ratepayer action group with a vision for thriving neighbourhoods where streets are used by people of all ages, irrespective of whether they choose to walk, cycle, use public transport or drive.
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submitted 18 hours ago • 0 comments

The best way to remake a city is through transport. By changing how people move, Strasbourg is changing the spaces they use; transitioning from hostile, car-dominated places to ones more vibrant, welcoming, and resilient to today’s challenges. Rue du 22 Novembre: 2018 vs 2025 (Top 📷: B. Poussard).

submitted 1 day ago • 5 comments

Call to action for Elizabeth Street - read more in our newsletter: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

Do you think that parking should be available for people visiting Elizabeth Street by car - and did you know that there is a Care car park on 35 Elizabeth Street (access via Shelley Street) with over 100 car parking bays? The reality is that there's plenty of parking available in the area.

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment

After the protected bike lanes on Elizabeth Street were introduced, the percentage of women biking increased. This is a good thing! streets-alive-yarra.org/better-for-w...

submitted 3 days ago • 6 comments

Melbourne bike lanes have a rich history, with Elizabeth Street in Richmond, that history is over thirty years. In Nov 2024 conservative Yarra councillors introduced a motion that could impact their existance despite decades of extensive work & community support: www.yarrabug.org/elizabeth-st...

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

As we await the Council Meeting on 8 April, when councillors will consider changing the design of Elizabeth Street, let's hope they consider the trade-offs, including the impacts of car parking on public health:

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

The Committee for Sydney has published "Putting our best foot forward – A checklist for walkable density", which has valuable recommendations that are applicable to the Victoria state government and the City of Yarra:

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

40% of people don't hold a driver's licence, which is why it's important to invest in streets, including bike lanes, that deliver freedom: streets-alive-yarra.org/freedom/

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

Critical Mass rode through Yarra to Boroondara 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚲❤️ youtu.be/PCbQh3mcilI

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

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submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

Council has added a cut-through to make in easier to bike across Nicholson Street, from Henry Street in the City of Yarra to Palmerston Street in the City of Melbourne. Thanks Council! youtu.be/AMElD0tKuhI

submitted 14 days ago • 1 comment

On now at Edi Gardens!

submitted 14 days ago • 0 comments

Back in 1996, Council commissioned a Traffic Management Study, which recommended encouraging walking, biking, and public transport, moderating car use, discouraging through traffic from local streets, improving safety, and creating more attractive streetscapes.

submitted 15 days ago • 1 comment

Parking in Yarra has been a problem as far back as 1982-83, with the then City of Richmond conducting a parking review to respond to the “problems being experienced by residents and business people in Richmond.”

submitted 15 days ago • 1 comment

Join in on Ride to School Day 2025, this Friday! youtu.be/JLyokeRe81k

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

"There are lots of ways to address parking issues. People can walk a little bit more. People can drive less if they choose. We can charge for those parking spots on the street and let supply and demand figure out what a market rate is." Chuck Marohn from Strong Towns (USA): youtu.be/X9rtZv7kySA

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

At Gleadell St Market having conversations about active transport, Elizabeth St bike lanes, and advertising an upcoming “meet your local Councillor” event (organised by Elizabeth Honey):

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

Far from ableist, cities that work for cycling also work for a variety of mobility devices. But the devil’s in the details: mountable curbs, plentiful curb cuts, smooth asphalt, lane width (minimum 2.3m/7.5ft per direction), visual cues, and gentle gradient (less than 2-4%) for bridges and tunnels.

submitted 23 days ago • 9 comments

Great news! 🙌🏻 “The SRL’s new planning documents recommend that units, offices and shops built near the new stations should no longer be required to have a minimum number of car parking spaces. Instead, a maximum parking limit would be imposed.” www.theage.com.au/politics/vic...

submitted 24 days ago • 2 comments

What impact will the new Plan for Victoria have on the City of Yarra? Check out our article: streets-alive-yarra.org/journal/plan...

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

In an advocacy win for Streets Alive Yarra and @bikelanes4johnstonst (on Instagram), Infrastructure Victoria has specifically recommended a cycleway in their draft 30-year Infrastructure Strategy!

submitted 27 days ago • 0 comments

Announcing - Critical Mass Boroondara! 5.30pm Fri 28 March 2025, State Library heading out east, then Yarra again for funnsies because we need a new river crossing & bunch of other stuff criticalmass.melbourne

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

People ❤️ the wide bike lanes on Elizabeth Street - please don't narrow them! These photos were taken this morning between 7:30 and 9:00 am.

submitted 33 days ago • 3 comments

Critical Mass biked to Footscray!

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

Council has improved safety for people crossing Merri Parade to reach the Heidelberg Road underpass. Thanks Council! youtu.be/hTt4G1fsPF8

submitted 37 days ago • 1 comment