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In this episode of the Yarra BUG Radio Show Val and Faith take a look at some of the projects currently open for conultation that provide opportunities for active transport and in particular, safer cycling. Six draft plans for railway station precincts in the eastern phase of the Suburban Rail Loop project have been released, with active transport integration and planning for networks within 1.6kms of the stations being included. You can read more about it at Bicycle Network as well as find the link for giving feedback. The stations included are Cheltenham, Clayton, Monash, Glen Waverley, Burwood and Box Hill.Chapel Street, Stonnington consultation is ongoing with feedback sought from those who live, work or visit Chapel Street. You can have your say on ideas so far and help inform transformation projects now and into the future.The federal government is seeking views on the decarbonisation of all modes of transport , including freight and supply chains, active transport planning, and supporting infrastructur

On this weeks program Chris catches up with David Blom from Metro East Bicycle Users Group about what's happening out east, including Box Hill ‘ghost platform’ touted as underground cycling highway, works done on Hawthorn to Box Hill Cycle Trail as part of Level Crossing Removal project, Healesville Freeway Reserve, Syndal to Heatherdale Pipeline, fixing gaps across Melbourne's extensive off road trail network and how people can get involved.Local news includes last weekends Darebin Love E-bikes forum as a 3CR summer special and news from Port Phillip Bicycle Users Group that safe bikes lanes on Inkerman Street need your support, please make your feedback by 7 DecemberProgram musicBike Song, Sleepy DreamersSilver Machine, HawkwindThe Pogues, The Sick Bed of Cuchulainn

Faith and Val are joined by Adam Lana of Good Cycles in the studio today to talk about Good Cycles first ten years and what's to be expected in the next ten. First we all share our bike moments before taking a look at some news including: Yarra Councillors endorsing an expansion of the 30 km/hr speed limit trial to all streets in Fitzroy and Collingwood, excluding Johnston Street, subject to State Government approval and funding. And Merri-bek Council rolling out 40km/h speed limits on all local roads across the city, planned since 2010. Adam tells us how Good Cycles has changed since it's creation in 2013, the challenges in finding programs that honour the 'good' at the heart of the organisation while ensuring the NFP's ongoing success and the rewards in working to empower people, especially younger people, to find their place in the world. 

On this weeks program Chris talks to Anthony Aisenberg about the BikeSpot project, it's origins, why it's worthwhile to map data, receiving feedback about unsafe locations, crashstats, community input, previous projects in 2016 and 2020, improving active transport infrastructure, receiving 20,000 submissions since BikeSpot opened and how to make your feedback about any location on the mapLocal news includes following up from last fortnights chat with Harrison Watt about protected kerbside lanes for Johnston Street with Critical Mass Johnston Street + CM 28th Birthday Ride, 5.30pm Friday 24 November, State Library, naarm, Melbourne, Yarra Council voting for 30km/h speed limit in Fitzroy and Collingwood, Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police badly framed comments regarding Yarra's decision and E-bike Q & A - Darebin Loves Bikes, at Preston Library, 1pm - 2:30pm, Sunday 3 December 2023.Program musicCycling Is Fun – Shonen Knifefilous: Bicycle feat. klei 

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Tia Evans of Framework Designs. We all share our bike moments before moving on to talk about Tia's business Framework Designs, making handcrafted cycling bags for both commuting and bikepacking. After five years growing her business Tia has just moved to a new wharehouse in Fairfield and enjoys one of the most pictureqque commutes possible in the middle of a big city. Tia is also hosting the new Radical Adevnture Riders Australia Gear Library at her wharehouse. The RAR Australia Gear Library aims to address the inaccessibility of bikepacking amongst BIPOC, women, queer, trans, and nonbinary riders. If you have bikepacking gear you can donate check the guide for whats needed, what can't be donated and how and where to drop off your donation. And while we didn't have time to mention it live on air, don't forget that the next Critical Mass is coming up on Friday November 24th and will highlight the need for protected bike lanes on Johnstone Street (as well as celebrating

On this week program Chris talks to Harrison Watt about the community campaign to get protected kerbside lanes build on Johnson Street from Kew to Carlton, signing the change.org petition and following the campaign on instagramNews includes the perennial question of when will all levels of government deal with road violence, possible slow down in infrastructure investment and spending, benefits of active transport investment, getting involved in local politics, Critical Mass North and the new national BikeSpot project which has received 15000 submissions since it opened for feedbackProgram musicBike Song - Sleepy DreamersAlright - TychoBicycle - filous feat. klei 

Val and Faith are joined in the studio today by Tommy Quick who has just finished cycling the four most extreme points of Australia. We all share our bike moments, and as you might expect, Tommy's was a bit more epic than the rest! We take a look at some news, including a report in The Guardian over the weekend detailing how Australia's road toll has risen over the past twelve months, particulalry for those on bikes. Followed by the City of Yarra's consultation on Wellington Street, make sure you have your say!We also catch up on the Critical Mass North held on last Friday which saw over 200 people riding to raise awareness for safer infrstcructure for cyclists in Darebin and Yarra.  Check out some of the highlights at this thread. Tommy tells us the inspiration behind his challenge to ride to the four most extreme points of Australia, after he suffered a stroke at twelve years old. Discovering that staying active helped him manage the challenges he faced physically and mentally, he set himself the goal of wa

On this weeks program Chris interviews Sally and Ruth from Streets Alive Darebin about Critical Mass North: Spooky Edition that calls upon Darebin Council and the Victorian Government to invest in safe separate bike lanes along High Street and re-instate the Streets for People investment program. Read more at Critical Mass North: Spooky Edition - Media releaseNews includes active transport on the agenda at three councils, Maribyrnong Council disappointingly reversing their previous decision on Summerhill Road, asking Port Phillip Council to build protected lanes on Inkerman Street and four items addressed active transport and safety issues at Merri-bek Council. And finally, BikeSpot is open again in 2023 for your feedback to make our streets safer for all

Val and Faith make it to the studio, riding through at least three seasons to get to the station this morning. After sharing our bike moments, we take a look at some local news including; Tommy Quick is due to finish his epic 4points ride after riding over 9000kms to the four points of Australia to raise awareness and funding about young stroke. Tommy will be riding into Footscray on Sunday October 22nd. And Ride to Work Day is coming up again on Wednesday October 18th. You can check out Bicycle Network's activities here or check with your local council and bike shops for what's happening in your neighbourhood. We also take a look at the news that Australian Standards are revising the standards for car parking spaces to accomodate the ever larger cars that people are buying. We take a look at two new-ish books. The first, Inclusive Transportation by Veronica Davies is sub-titled A manifesto for repairing divided communities and looks at the inequities inherent in the way transport planners of the past have ca

On this weeks program Chris talks to Jonathan O'Brien from YIMBY Melbourne about why the group was created, how property affordability and location directly influences peoples transport options, minimum parking requirements, solutions to solve intense debates at council level about building protected lanes, creating safer streets for changing types of micromobility users, housing affordability and the launch of Melbourne's Missing Middle Report.Local news includes Build kerbside protected bike lanes on Johnston St from Kew to Carlton petition to be tabled at Yarra Council and Critical Mass North riding through Yarra and Darebin on Friday 27 October for safer streets.

Val has a too short chat with Keith Dunston's grandson Jack on Keith's life and his contribution to bicycling and activism in Melbourne, Bicycle Network, being one of his noted achievements that has stood the test of timehttps://keithdunstan.org

On this weeks program Chris chats to Bailey Underwood and Nicky Page about the upcoming Australian Walking and Cycling Conference and Step Away From the Car series that will explore the many pathways to create change in Australian transport.Local news includes Road-safety experts push for 30km/h speed limit to save lives, Change.org petition: Build kerbside protected bike lanes on Johnston St from Kew to Carlton!, Merri-bek Council vote on Kent Road protected lane to be revisited in October, Bike West organising a Kidical Mass to Maribynong Council meeting for protected lanes on Summerhill Road, September Critical Mass to protest for safe infrastructure on Footscray Road starting at 5.30pm State Library, Thursday 28 September and updates on Gipps Street Ramp works and the southern and northern land bridges connecting Walmer Street across the Yarra.Program music Bike Song - Sleepy DreamersCloud Generator - TychoLinked - Bonobo 

On this weeks program Chris chats to Elyse Cunningham about Transport Equity Week from 17 to 23 September 2023. Elyse talks about her role at Friends of the Earth Sustainable Cities collective, the backstory how Transport Equity Week got started, Better Buses Campaign, social equity in marginised communities, how Australia is backward on too many transport issues, upcoming actions for the week across Australia and how you can get involved. Follow Transport Equity on instagram and you can listen to Elyse on Dirt RadioLocal news includes a unpleasant surprise for western suburbs riders with Footscray Road bike lane closure, Kent Road protected lanes in Pascoe Vale (also see Merri-bek Council agenda 13 September 2023) and Critical Mass North heading towards Darebin on 27 October 2023Program musicCycling Is Fun – Shonen KnifeCycling - Sonia Killmannfilous: Bicycle feat. klei

After a spoken word introduction, Val and Faith discuss the rising pollen count, spring warmth, bicycle moments, Walmer Street Bridge works, drop in cycling rates, The Age: The congestion-busting change that would transform school pick-ups and urban cycling issues.

On this weeks program Chris talks to Cate Hall from Safer Murray Road about creating a safer, more inclusive shared environment for a narrow shared path on Murray Road, Coburg that's heavily used by students and residents. Cate discusses designing surveys, working with residents, councils, VicRoads and local MPs about getting a better outcome for a particularly dangerous area. Follow Safer Murray Road on facebook, twitter and instagramLocal news includes Unofficial official opening of the St Kilda Road bicycle/mobility lanes, The Age: There’s a key to getting more people on bikes – but motorists hate it, Faiths letter in swift response via The Age letters 'The benefits of bikes', Friends of the Earth Transport Equity Week (17-23 September) and ensuring how you get to the train station is included in the 'Car Parks for Commuters' survey - fill in that text box! 

After a spoken word intro, Val continues with a bike moment in a local park and Faith talks about helping women to ride in Fawkner.News includes springs kicking off, magpie swooping season, especially in regards to Carr Street, Coburg near the Merri Creek crossing, Port Phillip Council voting against bike lanes being included in the Shrine to Sea Project with future public consultation, Inquiry into the impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users, poor road design, lack of political leadership and unofficial offical St Kilda Road bike lanes.

On this weeks program Chris talks to Julian O'Shea, creator of educational videos about design, cities and interesting places, about recent media articles related to pick up trucks aka truckzillas on Australian streets. You can watch Julian on youtube, tiktok, insta and the platform formerly known as twitterOur discussion includes lower speed limits, use of public space, cities like Paris taking action, driver distraction, vehicle design and making your voice heard, especially with City of Melbourne - Future Streets Framework 2030Local news includes keep an eye out for debris and punctures in the Welllington Street bike lanes in Collingwood, call out for action to support Kerferd Road cycling infrastructure at Port Phillip Council meeting on Wednesday 16 August, come along to the Community opening of the St Kilda Road bike lanes on 11am Sunday 27th August next to M-pavilion, opposite the National Gallery of Victoria and the public hearings of the Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee: Inqu

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by this week's studio guest, John Symons of Bike West. We all share our bike moments and in the process cover cover the return of the swoopy boys of spring, punt rides under the Westgate Bridge and the joy of getting young triplets on bikes.In news we briefly mention the Merri-bek Transport Startegy currently up for consultation. You can read all about it at the link and if you live, work or play  in Merri-bek take part in the survey. Conversation turns to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Imapact of Road Safety Behaviours on Vulnerable Road Users that is currently underway in Victoria. With 288 submissions the Inquiry's Public Hearings commence this week with two sessions; one at Parliament House on Tuesday August 8th and one in Merri-bek on Wednesday August 9th. (Click on each link to see a list of organisations and people attending) All sessions are open to the public and will be streamed live so keep an eye on this link for details.John talks about Bike West's submi

On this weeks program Chris chats to David Margetts about changing his career to becoming an actor, kicking off with the bike lane guy character for Let's Ride Melbourne, his observations about Melbourne riding conditions, a little bit about the so-called 'pause' to Melbourne Council infrastructure program in June 2022 and overall efforts towards making cycling more safer and fun.Local news includes Safer Walking and Riding for Murray Road Community Survey, Yarra Council Road Safety Study in Alphington, Micromobility Report: Tasmania Leads Australia in E-bike Purchasing Incentives, Gipps Street steps are no more and new speed limits for Brunswick Street and St Georges Road, Fitzroy North after community pressure.Program musicSleepy Dreamers: Bike SongBonobo: Cirrusfilous: Bicycle feat. klei

On this Monday morning Faith and Val are in the 3CR studio discussing getting over colds, their winter weather experiences, bike moments, Bicycle Networks screening of Motherload at AMCI and a subtle attitude shift from Bicycle Network towards rest of the bike riding community.News includes riding at night, UCI banning trans riders but not Dirty Deeds CX and Yarra Council changing left turns for riders, also see Testing improvements to Yarra's Cycling Network