YarraBUG

On this weeks program Chris chats to John Symons from BikeWest about riding in Melbournes western suburbs, bicycle infrastructure for designed for AAA to SSSS ('All Ages and Abilities to Shops, Stations, Schools and Stadiums'), Bike West's new near miss project, two rider deaths in Whitehall Street, the safe systems approach which can be described as "no loss of life is acceptable", revisting Roger Geller's 'four types of cyclist', getting more western suburb schools with bicycle programs and participation at Energy Breakthrough events.Bicycle-themed news includes Central Melbourne Mobility Map open for feedback, online information sessions and survey until 31 October 2022 and Edinburgh composer Dan Abrahams new track "Our Streets" that celebrates thirty years of global Critical Mass rides.Is it time in 2022 for an new generation to resurrect monthly Critical Mass rides in naarm/Melbourne(link is external)?We need to reclaim our streets for people and planet; to change our roads to make cycling safe and easy.

Val and Faith are in the studio again after having been blown there on their respective bikes by the blustery spring winds. After sharing our bike moments we take a look at some news including plans in Perth to introduce more streets with 30kph speed limits after increases of 300% in cycling participation was counted on streets with the lower limit. The volume of cars in residential streets was also lowered. Moreland Council and VicRoads are currently working to trial 30kph streets at the moment while Yarra ran a trial not too long ago. The Northern Trails Strategy 2022 builds on the 2016 strategy and is currently open for consultation. As a collaborative project between Moreland, Darebin, Banyule, Hume, Whittlesea, and Nillumbik Councils, Northern Trails 2022 aims to ensure integration of planning, advocacy and development efforts, while making recommendations for trail infrastructure, management, marketing and improvement projects. You can find detailed information about the project here as well as a survey

On this weeks program Chris chats to Damian Auton about back history to creating the newly opened UpCycles bicycle maintenance hub located at Yarra Valley ECOSS that will be a youth group space for bicycle education, recycling bicycles and providing courses, training and workshops.Bicycle-themed news includes Boroondara Council works at Walmer Street commencing this week for an estimated eight months to replace the northern land bridge section from Kew, Gipps Street ramp replacement possibly going back out to tender, Moreland Council voting to retain separated lanes and shared zones in Dawson, Victoria, Albert and Albion streets and extending the Kent Road trial for 12 months in Pascoe Vale, Bicycle Network, Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail, Mitchell Bicycle Users Group asking for Victorian State Government to prioritise future funding for the Wallan to Heathcote Rail Trail project, Banyule Council opening feedback for Northern Trails 2022, historic NSW Rail Trails legislation approved and the ancien

Australia's transport emissions are 20% of all our emissions and yet policy on tackling them seems to be lagging. Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Dr Elliot Fishman of the Institute for Sensible Transport to take a look at our transport emisisons, what they are, what is producing them and what we can do about it.  

On this weeks program Chris talks to Julie Clutterbuck from Port Phillip Bicycle Users Group. Bicycle-themed news includes Tour de France Femmes and ABC Perth: Advocates say two-wheeled EVs a cheaper, greener option to de-carbonise transportJulie discusses the Kerferd Road impasse, Port Phillip Councils Move, Connect, Live Strategy, how pop-up bike route trials were impacted from continuing, the missed opportunities for school children and locals to have ability to safely ride on their streets or use low emissions transport, a crucial lack of support from Department of Transport, Shrine to Sea project and Bridge Street pop up lanes (scroll to City of Port Phillip – pop-up bike routes). You can follow Port Phillip BUG on email, facebook and twitter.

Today Faith and Val pay homage to Iris Dixon, a champion of Australian cycling and a cracking story teller. Iris Dixon passed away at the end of last week, aged 91. Iris was an incredible cyclist, Australian Cycling Hall of fame inductee and sixteen time national champion. She dissed our bikes when she was our studio guest in 2013. You can read more about Iris in Monique Hanley's article A ride through history with Australian cycling legend Iris Dixon.One thing that struck us was how much Iris would have enjoyed the inaugral Tour de France Femme which kicked off this weekend. We also discuss the changes to the No Left Turn for motorists at the cnr of Victoria Parade and Brunswick street and increasing cycnicism amongst people who use bicycles to get around about State government commitments to active transport.   

On this weeks program Chris chats to Alex Stott from the recently created Stonnington Bicycle User Group about getting started, local issues like Chapel Street safety, getting council to recognise their own climate emergency declaration, Make cycling safer and more accessible in Stonnington petition, upcoming meetings and events for the BUG and following them on facebook and twitter.Bicycle themed news includes Yarra’s Transport Strategy 2022-2032 being passed unanimously, bittersweet news with Boroondara Council approving their Bicycle Strategy 2022 - 2032 but removing Glass Creek / Jacka Trail from the strategy, Port Phillip Bicycle User Group doing a community bike ride along in newly installed treatments, a survey on Bicycle helmets, healthy transport choices and road safety, newly opened Diamond Creek Trail extension and some light reading, especially for mainstream media with "Does news coverage of traffic crashes affect perceived blame and preferred solutions?

Faith and Val catch up in the studio and chat about local cycling news and stories including a recent weekend in Dunolly where there are several roads and trails throughlocal state forests which make excellent riding. 

In this weeks program Chris chats to Paul Schofield from Eltham Bike Lanes about not fit for purpose changes to Fitzsimmons Lane in Eltham, ongoing campaigning, communication and construction issues with pedestrian and cycling provision in Melbournes north west suburbs.Local news includes Yarra Bicycle Users Group achieving 154% of our 3CR radiothon target thanks to our magnificent listeners, what's happening with Future Mobility at EuroBike 2022, Boroondara Bicycle User Group needing assistance to get their bicycle strategy passed by Boroondara Council and new protected intersections for cyclists on Gipps Street, Abbotsford.

We're having a little break after all the 3CR radiothon excitment so here's a repeat of The Canberra Electric Bike Library first broadcast on 14 February 2022.Chris chats to Zuleka Chan, Brook Clinton, Simone Annis about the innovative Canberra Electric Bike Library, operated by SEE-Change, Switched on Cycles and supported by the ACT Government.Zuleka, Brooke and Simone talk about how the lending library was started, providing people an option to try before they buy, developing the process, insurance, researching peoples needs including feedback and data, ongoing operations including Open Library Thursdays, interest from other local governments and providing a low impact alternative transport option for Canberra residents.

On this weeks program Chris and Steve discuss upcoming cycling news, works and related events around the metro naarm/Melbourne area, including; Pedestrian And Cyclist Safety Upgrades Near Monash Uni,VicRoads Yarra Boulevard Safety Improvements (May 2022 - ongoing), intriguing bicycle parking provision at the newly opened Richmond Traders at Bridge Road & Church Street, improvements, plantings, Federation Trail extension and new veloway as part of West Gate freeway works.Rides: Whittlesea Bicycle Users Group: Yarraville & Punt Ride, 8am, Sunday 26 June 2022, Glen Eira Bicycle Users Group: Community Bike Ride along Djerring and Scotchman's Creek, 10am Sunday 3 July 2022Petitions include: Boroondara Bicycle Users Group: Boroondara Councillors please approve and support the 2022 Boroondara Bike StrategyPort Phillip Bicycle Users Group: Bring back the bike lane trial in Kerferd RoadMoreland residents: Save the Pascoe Vale bike lanes!Additional works news includes Yarra Valley Rail Trail picks up some steam, waitin

For our annual 3CR radiothon program it's back to back Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio shows, with Faith and Val from 10am then Chris from 10.30am with interviews from Alyson Macdonald, Jeremy Lawrence, Troy Parsons and Saskia.After the intros, Val and Faith chat about their bicycle moments, how to support Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio via GiveNow, various ways to donate to 3CR Community Radio and all our fantastic listeners who have donated so far!Faith discusses last Tuesdays Future Melbourne meeting regarding the apparent 'pause' on bicycle infrastructure with strong community support with over 1000 submissions for protected kerbside bicycle lanes.At 10.30am Chris continues to discuss the groundswell of support for City of Melbourne protected bicycle infrastructure with regular guest Jeremy Lawrence from Streets Alive Yarra, along with Alyson Macdonald and Troy Parsons, who attended the council meeting at Melbourne Town Hall. Saskia talks about what she experiences as a younger rider while travelling on

On this weeks program Chris speaks to Cr Rohan Leppert, City of Melbourne and Andreas Loewe, Dean of Melbourne about the agenda item for Future Melbournes next meeting "6.9 Implementation Update: City of Melbourne Transport Strategy 2030 and Transport Program to Aid City Recovery and Reactivation" which has been subject to recent media speculation and misinterpretation about the future of Melbournes seperated bicycle lane projects.You can make a submission in support by 10am, Tuesday 7th June 2022 at Future Melbourne Committee page.It’s Radiothon time again at 3CR and Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio needs your support to stay on the air and keep community strong. Please donation at our radiothon donation link so we can keep producing great content that you won’t find anywhere else.

Val and Faith are back in the studio and kick off the show wtih their bike moments before taking a look at some news.Overnight Jai Hindley became the first Australian to win the Giro d'Italia after an amazing three weeks. While here in Melbourne we remember the very sad death of Yukako, in the CBD last week. Yukako left behind a child and partner and many family and friends who will be devastated by her loss, after a truck collided with her on King Street.  Yet another senseless death in a city with only minimal commitments to safe infrastructure for riders prompted Melbourne Councillor Rohan Leppart to voice his frustrations, particulalry about the contrast with cities like Sydney. We then rememebr Irish writer and adventure rider Dervla Murphy and her fantastic writing about riding through some of the more adventurous parts of the world over the past sixty years. Dervla Murphy died on the 22ndMay at age 90 at her home in Ireland. If you haven't already read her books, especially Full Tilt, there has never b

On this weeks program Chris chats about last weekends federal election and what changes could occur in relation to climate change and urban policy, local news includes Main Yarra Trail works at rear of 'Skipping Girl', 651- 653 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, Nicholson Street tram power upgrade work in Fitzroy North and Brunswick East from 22 May to 17 June 2022.Cr Rohan Leppert from City of Melbourne writes about last weeks cycling fatality on King Street and the disparity between Sydney and Melbourne and what needs to occur to stop unsafe riding conditions. Please donate to Her name was Yukako.Lena Huda from 30 Please, Walk Sydney and Safe Streets to School discusses last weeks National Roads and Traffic Expo, speed limits trials in Manly, Liverpool and Wollongong, ride to school day and the campaigns key ask of default 30km urban speed limits.3CR Radiothon 2022 is coming in June so stay tuned to how you can support radical radio!

On this weeks program Chris chats to Gary Cookson from Cargo Cycles about his journey getting started with cargo bikes, peoples perceptions, e-cargo bike specifications like range, batteries, transport, security, carrying kids, dogs and shopping and even as second car replacement especially as more people investigate low emission transport alternatives to the car.There's plenty of ways to listen and stay in touch with 3CR with the new Community Radio Plus app.  And also, 3CR 2022 Radiothon is coming soon so please support your favourite programs to keep us on air throughout the year!

Val mans the studio solo today as Faith deals with a family whittling emergency.Today's program focuses on an interview with planning consultant Stephen Rowley of RCI PLaning about the recent VCAT decision not to issue a permit for Bunnings on Glenlyon Road, Brunswick. Stephen represented some residents in the VCAT hearing and talks about recent ammendments to the planning scheme that bolster active transport provisions, while other areas of planning policy are still to grapple with the implications of large format retail. You can read the VCAT decision here and submisions made by Moreland BUG about the impacts on active transport here and here. 

On this weeks program Chris and Steve chat about IPCC Mitigation of Climate Change report and Streetsblog: International Climate Report Demands ‘Systemic’ Changes to Transportation and Urban Planning, in relation to Moving Forward: Yarra City Councils draft Transport Strategy and changing Yarra's road space use for people choosing to commute by bike or foot, food deliveries, ongoing e-scooter trials, cargo bikes, e-bikes and increasing throughput with public transport.Survey closes Monday 25 April 2022 and takes less than five minutes to complete: https://yoursayyarra.com.au/movingforwardLocal news includes idle chatter about tubeless tyres, upcoming Eltham memorial service for much loved frame builder Ewen Gellie on 3 May, Gellie Annual Memorial Ride planned for 2023 and good news for Creswick & surrounds with Mountain bike trail works underway in Hepburn

On this weeks program Chris chats to Helen, a Carlton resident about her experience with e-scooters, product issues, the one-year trial of Lime and Neuron e-scooters in Melbourne, Yarra, Port Phillip & Ballarat councils, freeing up public transport, disparity of e-scooter legalities in Victoria compared to elsewhere in Australia, criticism and the addition of e-scooters to Melbourne transport modes.Local news includes Community wins against Bunnings developer in Brunswick, extension of Yarra Councils Moving Forward draft Transport Strategy to 25 April and survey open for Linear Parklands Masterplan to 1 May 2022. This weeks musical interlude is 'Bicycle Rider' from True Love Always

On this weeks program Chris catches up with Cr Jonathan Sri, Greens Councillor for the Gabba, Brisbane City Council about flooding impacts in Queensland and New South Wales, priorities on repairing damaged cycling infrastructure, reducing emissions, problems with extraction of rare earths, supply chains, disposable products with the upsurge to EVs, socio economic impacts of climate changeUpdate: a temporary protected cycle lane has been installed on Coronation Drive to bypass the blocked Bicentennial BikewayLocal news includes Moving Forward: Yarra Councils draft Transport Strategy 2022,  Moreland Council: 10 Year Capital Works Programs for Walking and Cycling, two Monash cycling reseach studies: Understanding the experiences of cyclists and Cycled Study: City-wide bicycling exposure modelling study and recent Infrastructure Victoria article: Why the city needs safe and more reliable alternatives to car usage