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TODAY @ 5.30pm, State Library. Running late? Download Critical Maps to find us www.criticalmaps.net

Response letter from Melissa Horne, expressing condolences and saying that there has been preliminary work, but government is awaiting plans from city of Melbourne.

Melissa Horne has replied to BikeWest's questions about protected lanes on Macaulay Rd.

Photo of 19 year old Will Richter smiling at the camera, wearing a football club jersey on orange background. Will Ritcher Memorial Ride: 5.30pm, Friday 31 Oct 2025, State Library, Melb CBD. The family and friends of Will Richter - in conjunction with Critical Mass - are hosting a memorial ride on Friday 31st October 2025, in honour of Will and in support of safe cycling infrastructure. Details + media release: https://criticalmass.melbourne/

❤️ Will Richter Memorial Ride: 5.30pm, Friday 31 Oct 2025, State Library, Melb CBD in honour of Will and in support of safe cycling infrastructure. Details + media release:
criticalmass.melbourne

It's going to be big. It's important. Join the ride. If you've never experienced Critical Mass, make this your first.

The most important Critical Mass I’ve seen in my time attending these events. Please come. 🧡

October 2025: Parks Victoria: Gipps Street Elevated Path Community Update “Collins bridge temporary closures: We have nearly finished construction of the Gipps Street Ramp. The final steps include roadworks, footpaths, drainage and signage. For safety reasons, we need to temporarily close Collins Bridge between 9am and 4pm (open other times and dates subject to weather): Tuesday 28 October Wednesday 29 October Monday 17 November Wednesday 19 November There will be no pedestrian or bicycle access across the bridge. See the map below for detour information. Detour signage will be placed at Gipps Street, Yarra Bend Park, Johnston Street and Walmer Street Bridge in advance of the closures. Stay up to date: For more information on the project please visit the Parks Victoria website. You can also contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or email engage@parks.vic.gov.au.”

Almost there! From Parks Vic: Gipps Street Elevated Path: Community notice - October: Collins bridge temporary closures: parksvictoria.cmail20.com/t/r-e-tkjuae...

Gipps Street ramp – a cumulative post: www.yarrabug.org/2025/10/21/g...

Bike Film Night at Balam Balam Place + more! On this weeks program Chris talks to Kia Matley from Melburn Durt about upcoming Bike Film Night on 28 October 2025 which is a collaboration with Melburn Durt, Little Projector Company, Fifty Fifty an...

New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social #podcast Bike Film Night + more! Talking to Kia about Bike Film Night on 28 October, a collab with Melburn Durt, Little Projector Company, Fifty Fifty & Bite-Sized Rides. Local news incl Ride2Work Day & @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social
www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

With the rainbow bridge now open, we Westies can get closer than ever to the Queen Vic market, but the final 500m is challenging and bike parking is miserable.

October 2025: Parks Victoria: Gipps Street Elevated Path Community Update “Collins bridge temporary closures: We have nearly finished construction of the Gipps Street Ramp. The final steps include roadworks, footpaths, drainage and signage. For safety reasons, we need to temporarily close Collins Bridge between 9am and 4pm (open other times and dates subject to weather): Tuesday 28 October Wednesday 29 October Monday 17 November Wednesday 19 November There will be no pedestrian or bicycle access across the bridge. See the map below for detour information. Detour signage will be placed at Gipps Street, Yarra Bend Park, Johnston Street and Walmer Street Bridge in advance of the closures. Stay up to date: For more information on the project please visit the Parks Victoria website. You can also contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or email engage@parks.vic.gov.au.”

Almost there! From Parks Vic: Gipps Street Elevated Path: Community notice - October: Collins bridge temporary closures: parksvictoria.cmail20.com/t/r-e-tkjuae...

Gipps Street ramp – a cumulative post: www.yarrabug.org/2025/10/21/g...

'We present to you, the only bike path from The West to the CBD ..' On this weeks show Chris catches up with Pierre Vairo from Bike West about the seemingly intractable issue of either communicating or providing safe, fit for purpose active transport infrastructure fo...

Only took WGT sort of forever to finally open the Rainbow Bridge, from Monday, 17 June 2024: 'We present to you, the only bike path from The West to the CBD ..'

www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

Dynon Road walking and cycling bridge now open The bridge provides a safe and dedicated elevated crossing over the busy Footscray Road and Waterfront Way intersection – linking the Capital City Trail seamlessly to the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail.

Happy Friday! As a treat we can have the Rainbow Bridge. bigbuild.vic.gov.au/use-west-gat...

Robbie's Ride around the World Faith and Val are joined in the studio today by our guest Robbie Webb. We all share our bike moments before taking a brief look at some news. We discussed the proposed e-bike ban in a previous episode...

New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: Robbie’s Ride around the World, bike moments from Val & @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social, proposed e-bike ban update & more! Robbie on their epic trip around the world & why they set off on a bike to circumnavigate the globe
www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

Robbie's Ride around the World Faith and Val are joined in the studio today by our guest Robbie Webb. We all share our bike moments before taking a brief look at some news. We discussed the proposed e-bike ban in a previous episode...

New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: Robbie’s Ride around the World, bike moments from Val & @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social, proposed e-bike ban update & more! Robbie on their epic trip around the world & why they set off on a bike to circumnavigate the globe
www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

The long wait for change: Macaulay Road & Wellington Street On this weeks program Chris speaks with Karen Hovenga and Ellen Sandall, Greens State MP for Melbourne about Wellington Street and Macaulay Road active transport infrastructure issues.Local news inclu...

New @3crmelbourne.bsky.social #podcast: The long wait for change: Macaulay Road & Wellington Street, Ellen Sandell about Macaulay Road fatality, lack of protected bike lanes & petition. Local news incl. Bicycle Network 50 Year Celebration, Biketober + more www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

Demand Labor approve safe bike lanes on Macaulay Road - Ellen Sandell MP Another young cyclist has been tragically killed on Macaulay Road in Kensington. Sign the petition to demand the Victorian Labor Government approve the plan for separated bike lanes on Macaulay Road.

The bike lanes are designed and funded. But the state government hasn’t approved them.

Why? No one knows.

But they need to approve them. Now.

Sign the petition in support here: ellensandell.com/issue/bike-l...

Lets make Wellington Street safer! We're supporting Yarra Councils Wellington St bike lane popup information session at 10am - Noon THIS Sat 4 Oct. Bring your kids (and their bikes) to Darling Gardens. https://www.yarrabug.org/2025/09/23/lets-make-wellington-street-safer/

Lets make Wellington Street safer! We're supporting Yarra Councils Wellington St bike lane popup information session at 10am - Noon THIS Sat 4 Oct. Bring your kids (and their bikes) to Darling Gardens & have a chat
www.yarrabug.org/2025/09/23/l...

Calling all data people! Pls help! 📈📊

AustRoads released their star ratings for road design last week. But some roads that have a high star rating for design for vehicle occupants have really terrible “fatal and serious injury” stats.

I want to know how often these depart, and where.

Critical Mass: St Georges Road — STREETS ALIVE DAREBIN Join Us for Critical Mass!   Meet State Library, 5.30pm Thursday 25 September 2025 (Grand Final Eve Eve) Ride to St George's Road Intersection & post ride drinks and chat at Term...

T O D A Y: Critical Mass: St George's Road, Meet 5.30pm, 25 Sept, State Library
Route: ridewithgps.com/routes/52795...
Take action: streetsalivedarebin.org/journal/crit...
Running late? www.criticalmaps.net
Critical Mass celebrates 30 years of riding home together 28 Nov 2025 criticalmass.melbourne

Lets make Wellington Street safer! After a very long wait of over five years, Stages 3 and 4 of the Wellington Street bike lane project rollout is open for public feedback. Stage 3: Wellington Street – South (Collingwood) &#82…

Wellington St bike lane project rollout: after a very long wait, Stage 3 & 4 is open for feedback.
Pop up happening now: Unity Park, Collingwood, Wed 24 Sept 2025, 11am – 1pm, Staff will be near at park on crn of Wellington & Perry Streets, Collingwood www.yarrabug.org/2025/09/23/l...

Talking about St George's Road in Northcote On this weeks program Chris interviews Sally from Streets Alive Darebin about ongoing issues with risky St George's Road intersections, crossovers and connections.We discuss historial changes, includi...

New @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: Talking about St George's Road in Northcote: actions you can take, incl. @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social ride with @darebinstreets.bsky.social this Thur 25 Sep, local news: Wellington St north consultation open to 13 Oct and more!

www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

Critical Mass: St Georges Road — STREETS ALIVE DAREBIN Join Us for Critical Mass!   Meet State Library, 5.30pm Thursday 25 September 2025 (Grand Final Eve) Ride to St George's Road Intersection & post ride drinks and chat at Terminus...

CRITICAL MASS: ST GEORGES ROAD
Meet 5.30pm State Library, naarm Melbourne CBD, Thur 25 Sept 2025 (Grand Final Eve)
Ride to St George's Road intersection then post ride drinks and chat with @darebinstreets.bsky.social friends!

streetsalivedarebin.org/journal/crit...

criticalmass.melbourne

Victoria's new Speed Zoning Policy + Making Moreland Road safer On this weeks program Chris speaks to Angelica and Alex about community concerns in Brunswick about increased Moreland Road volume, traffic speeds and requirement for more safe infrastructure, especia...

New @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: Victoria's new Speed Zoning Policy + Making Moreland Road safer: Angelica & Alex on community concerns, 24 Aug 2025 hit run fatality & petition. News incl 30km/h Speed Zoning Policy & @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social on Thur 25 Sept www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

Dear Mayor @nicholasreece.bsky.social more lessons for Melbourne, home of the mad aggressive speeding driver. #30kInCities #SpeedKills #auspol #Yarra #Melbourne @yarrabike.bsky.social @streetsaliveyarra.bsky.social

Watch: SUV captured on CCTV, moments after Coburg hit-run on cyclist Police are hoping to speak to the driver of a white SUV that was captured on CCTV footage in Melbourne’s inner north moments after a cyclist was struck in a fatal hit-and-run.

Local snap-action protest in memory of cyclist fatally struck Moreland Road, Brunswick by hit-and-run driver on Sun 24 Aug. /2

article 1: www.theage.com.au/national/vic...

article 2: www.police.vic.gov.au/police-looki...

Local snap-action protest in memory of cyclist fatally struck Moreland Road, Brunswick by hit-and-run driver on Sun 24 Aug. Both driver & white 2016 Audi Q5 SUV not found yet

insta: www.instagram.com/p/DN6wrwkk79s/

petition: www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved...

Active transport improvements 2025/26 We’re seeking feedback on seven proposed walking and cycling projects aimed at making it easier and safer to get around our community.

📌 Those seven walking & cycling intersection upgrades:

Balmain, Cotter & Church St
Lennox & Swan St
Wertheim & Stawell St + safety improvements
Scotchmer & St Georges Rd
Lennox St & Bridge Rd
Lennox & Highett St
Johnson St & Victoria St & bike lane construction

yoursayyarra.com.au/transport202...

Active transport improvements 2025/26 We’re seeking feedback on seven proposed walking and cycling projects aimed at making it easier and safer to get around our community.

You can help create more enjoyable shared spaces for your neighbourhood - Yarra Council currently have seven proposed walking and cycling projects open for feedback.

Add your feedback at Your Say Yarra by 8 September 2025
yoursayyarra.com.au/transport202...

🚴 Critical Mass returns 5.30pm Friday 29 August 2025 ... aligning with Melbourne's *changeable* spring weather, so check BoM radar and then make the call whether you’re riding with us
🎂 Celebrating our 30th birthday in Nov 2025!
💡Meet State Library forecourt, Melbourne CBD.
🌐 criticalmass.melbourne

Canadians fought for walkable streets.

Southwest Windsor, Ontario, September 5, 1955: As Patsy Hart (16) and Jerry Souilliere (15) crossed Tecumseh Road at Campbell Avenue to go to a movie, a speeding driver ran them down, killing both. ...