Jesse<p>It's important to note that the council officer's report clearly stated that bike lanes this narrow would open the council up to liability because they don't meet minimum Department of Transport requirements.</p><p>These lanes are narrower than the original non-protected lanes from 2019 and are not wide enough for riders to be outside the passenger side door zone.</p><p>The narrow buffer(60cm) between parking and the bike lane means that people entering and exiting on the passenger side will do that in to bicycle traffic with no space to safely stand while waiting to cross the bike lane and bike riders having no space to go around the people standing in the bike lane. This means that the space for bicycles is effectively much less than the stated width of 1.5m</p><p>These changes will turn Elizabeth St from a good standard bicycle lane in to the worst protected bike lane in Melbourne. (Stealing that title from Albert St, which has a similar layout but is slightly saved by having the parking be a clear way during peak commuter times )</p><p>The bike lanes won't be wide enough for anyone to safely/comfortably overtake which will make this more dangerous and a much less attractive route for slow moving children or elderly people.</p><p><a href="https://aus.social/tags/melbourne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>melbourne</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/bicycles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bicycles</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/CityOfYarra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CityOfYarra</span></a></p>
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Jesse<p>The only workable option was rejected by the council and then the mayor ambushed the meeting with this completely unworkable design.</p><p>Now councilors are talking about the need to 'compromise' and for the community to come together. But the only people expected to compromise are the people that want to ride in safe and comfortable infrastructure.</p><p><a href="https://aus.social/tags/CityOfYarra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CityOfYarra</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/melbourne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>melbourne</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/bicycles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bicycles</span></a></p>
Jesse<p>There is going to be a rally before the Yarra council meeting outside the Richmond Townhall to support the Elizabeth St bike lanes.</p><p>" Meet us at 6pm on Tuesday 8 April 2025 on the Richmond Town Hall steps for a rally supporting safe cycling infrastructure & our petition! Residents will speak about protecting these much loved lanes, our petition being tabled at this council meeting and how we love safe, wide bike lanes. "</p><p><a href="https://www.yarrabug.org/yarra-for-safer-streets/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">yarrabug.org/yarra-for-safer-s</span><span class="invisible">treets/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://aus.social/tags/melbourne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>melbourne</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/CityOfYarra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CityOfYarra</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/bikelanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelanes</span></a></p>
J (he/him) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🦘<p>I’m a sucker for good branding and this is such a smart and practical one <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CityOfYarra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CityOfYarra</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pride" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>pride</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Melbourne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Melbourne</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Midsumma" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Midsumma</span></a></p>
Jesse<p>There was about 70 people in the end. A pretty good turnout for the weather.</p><p><a href="https://aus.social/tags/CriticalMassMelbourne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CriticalMassMelbourne</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/CriticalMass" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CriticalMass</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/CityOfYarra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CityOfYarra</span></a></p>
Jesse<p>This is awesome.</p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-15/yarra-council-30kph-speed-limit-fitzroy-collingwood/103104332" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">abc.net.au/news/2023-11-15/yar</span><span class="invisible">ra-council-30kph-speed-limit-fitzroy-collingwood/103104332</span></a></p><p><a href="https://aus.social/tags/ThanksFor30" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ThanksFor30</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/melbourne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>melbourne</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/CityofYarra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CityofYarra</span></a></p>
Teague<p>Here's an enticing invite to see the series I've been working on since August 2022. Please share on your socials and come along! 😘</p><p><a href="http://www.yarrasculpturegallery.com.au/?mc_cid=17f9e6db8a&mc_eid=01b174cb89" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">http://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">yarrasculpturegallery.com.au/?</span><span class="invisible">mc_cid=17f9e6db8a&mc_eid=01b174cb89</span></a></p><p><a href="https://aus.social/tags/melbourne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>melbourne</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/tlwvision" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tlwvision</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/mixedMedia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mixedMedia</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/multimedia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>multimedia</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/YarraSculptureGallery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>YarraSculptureGallery</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/ArtsAccessVictoria" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArtsAccessVictoria</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/CityOfYarra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CityOfYarra</span></a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://aus.social/@Melbourne" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Melbourne</span></a></span></p>
Teague<p>Today I start my art residency with the Yarra Sculpture Gallery through ArtsAccess Victoria. I have the projection room. Some lights for working & to spotlight the wall for my canvases will be installed this arvo. Bring on the creativity!<br><a href="https://aus.social/tags/art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>art</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/painting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>painting</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/mixedMedia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mixedMedia</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/ActuallyAutistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ActuallyAutistic</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/ArtistWithADisability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArtistWithADisability</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/DisabilityArtist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DisabilityArtist</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/photographer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photographer</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/tlwvision" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tlwvision</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/YSG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>YSG</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/CityofYarra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CityofYarra</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/YarraSculptureGallery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>YarraSculptureGallery</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/ArtsAccess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArtsAccess</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/ArtsAccessVictoria" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArtsAccessVictoria</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/creative" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>creative</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/Abbotsford" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Abbotsford</span></a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://aus.social/@Melbourne" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Melbourne</span></a></span></p>
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