BikeWest in the news

In Australia on average, a cyclist is killed every nine days, nearly always in a collision with a motor vehicle.

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 Ma

On this weeks program Chris chats to Megan Bridger-Darling about improving cycling access in Melbourne’s western suburbs, how BikeWest got started, local history, their upcoming projects including Giant BikeWest Fest on Saturday, 12 October 2019, Bike Tracks for Kids being a successful Pick My Project submission and ongoing BikeWest monthly meetings.Bicycle-themed news includes a recap from previous 3CR program about Moreland Extinction Rebellion event on Saturday 17 August 2019, Moreland Council voting on a six month bicycle lane trial for Sydney Road between Glenlyon Road and Brunswick Road,

On todays program we take a audio journey, riding out west on Friday 23 February 2024, with Critical Mass, Bike West, Kidical Mass Melbourne, Joseph Road Precinct Action Group, Snuff Puppets, Extinction Rebellion and over two hundred of their best friends to demand safer pedestrian and cycling environment in Melbournes western suburbs after decades of neglect, under funding and industrial areas now becoming residental, demanding the Franco Cozzo Link be built and good news with in principal support from Maribyrnong Council and VicRoads to lower the speed limit on Hopkins Road, Footscray.Thank

Female cyclists say they should have been consulted about the design of a bike track which is part of the Victorian government’s West Gate Tunnel project.

Safety oversights on Victoria’s big build have led to one cyclist dying and another being paralysed. Advocates say neither incident should ever have happened.

Experts are calling for improved infrastructure to allow Melburnians who want to walk or cycle to do so more freely and safely. President of BikeWest, Dr John Symons, says a larger part of the Victorian road budget should be used to improve and connect bike routes for accessibility. “We have some isolated stretches of extremely […]

A cycling and road safety expert has issued a warning about the West Melbourne intersection where a cyclist was tragically killed last week. Angus Collins, 22, was hit by a truck at the intersection of the Footscray Road trail and Dock Link Road. At the intersection, both cyclists and left turning vehicles have simultaneous green […]

The bridges over Footscray Road and Dynon Road remain fenced off, forcing cyclists to stay on dangerous roads.

Cyclists and road safety experts warn there will be more deaths at the Footscray Road intersection where cyclist Angus Collins was killed last week unless design changes are made.

Dive into the data on the benefits of active transport and how it supports community wellbeing.

Find out why the newly constructed ‘Rainbow Bridge’ in West Melbourne is off limits to cyclists and pedestrians.

By Georgia Marett This October, Victorians will be voting in council elections. With the recent change to councillor wards, it can be hard to know the candidates in your local area. However, a new campaign aims to help you decide who gets your vote. The Streets People Love campaign focuses on the things that make our streets great places to be: trees, footpaths, safety, and […]