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  1. CW: Taking city councillors riding along route of proposed bike lane

    On Wednesday we took some of our Port Phillip councillors for a ride down Inkerman St. Unsurprisingly the street obliged us by demonstrating why paint isn't protection: drivers pulling out of parallel parks without checking for oncoming bikes; trucks crossing the painted lines; buses and other vehicles passing at less than the 1m minimum distance; left hooks cutting off people on bikes...
    We looked at the signalised intersections (intersections clock up the most crashes, but are unprotected in Option B); the current difficulty of crossing the road, and talked about the strategic importance of the connections to St Kilda Rd and the city, and to Caulfield and the Djerring trail.
    The locals shared their experiences of the road. The kid who needed to get to school; the young mum who didn't dare ride on this road at all; and the older lady who had given up riding altogether, due to the unsafe conditions. There was also a lot of hope for the future: for more sustainable transport; for an inclusive street that supports all users.
    One of the kids summed it up nicely: let's make the choice that makes the world better.
    #cycling #melbourne #naarm #SafeInkerman #BikeLanes @fedibikes

  2. CW: Taking city councillors riding along route of proposed bike lane

    On Wednesday we took some of our Port Phillip councillors for a ride down Inkerman St. Unsurprisingly the street obliged us by demonstrating why paint isn't protection: drivers pulling out of parallel parks without checking for oncoming bikes; trucks crossing the painted lines; buses and other vehicles passing at less than the 1m minimum distance; left hooks cutting off people on bikes...
    We looked at the signalised intersections (intersections clock up the most crashes, but are unprotected in Option B); the current difficulty of crossing the road, and talked about the strategic importance of the connections to St Kilda Rd and the city, and to Caulfield and the Djerring trail.
    The locals shared their experiences of the road. The kid who needed to get to school; the young mum who didn't dare ride on this road at all; and the older lady who had given up riding altogether, due to the unsafe conditions. There was also a lot of hope for the future: for more sustainable transport; for an inclusive street that supports all users.
    One of the kids summed it up nicely: let's make the choice that makes the world better.
    #cycling #melbourne #naarm #SafeInkerman #BikeLanes @fedibikes

  3. CW: Taking city councillors riding along route of proposed bike lane

    On Wednesday we took some of our Port Phillip councillors for a ride down Inkerman St. Unsurprisingly the street obliged us by demonstrating why paint isn't protection: drivers pulling out of parallel parks without checking for oncoming bikes; trucks crossing the painted lines; buses and other vehicles passing at less than the 1m minimum distance; left hooks cutting off people on bikes...
    We looked at the signalised intersections (intersections clock up the most crashes, but are unprotected in Option B); the current difficulty of crossing the road, and talked about the strategic importance of the connections to St Kilda Rd and the city, and to Caulfield and the Djerring trail.
    The locals shared their experiences of the road. The kid who needed to get to school; the young mum who didn't dare ride on this road at all; and the older lady who had given up riding altogether, due to the unsafe conditions. There was also a lot of hope for the future: for more sustainable transport; for an inclusive street that supports all users.
    One of the kids summed it up nicely: let's make the choice that makes the world better.
    #cycling #melbourne #naarm #SafeInkerman #BikeLanes @fedibikes

  4. CW: Taking city councillors riding along route of proposed bike lane

    On Wednesday we took some of our Port Phillip councillors for a ride down Inkerman St. Unsurprisingly the street obliged us by demonstrating why paint isn't protection: drivers pulling out of parallel parks without checking for oncoming bikes; trucks crossing the painted lines; buses and other vehicles passing at less than the 1m minimum distance; left hooks cutting off people on bikes...
    We looked at the signalised intersections (intersections clock up the most crashes, but are unprotected in Option B); the current difficulty of crossing the road, and talked about the strategic importance of the connections to St Kilda Rd and the city, and to Caulfield and the Djerring trail.
    The locals shared their experiences of the road. The kid who needed to get to school; the young mum who didn't dare ride on this road at all; and the older lady who had given up riding altogether, due to the unsafe conditions. There was also a lot of hope for the future: for more sustainable transport; for an inclusive street that supports all users.
    One of the kids summed it up nicely: let's make the choice that makes the world better.
    #cycling #melbourne #naarm #SafeInkerman #BikeLanes @fedibikes

  5. CW: Taking city councillors riding along route of proposed bike lane

    On Wednesday we took some of our Port Phillip councillors for a ride down Inkerman St. Unsurprisingly the street obliged us by demonstrating why paint isn't protection: drivers pulling out of parallel parks without checking for oncoming bikes; trucks crossing the painted lines; buses and other vehicles passing at less than the 1m minimum distance; left hooks cutting off people on bikes...
    We looked at the signalised intersections (intersections clock up the most crashes, but are unprotected in Option B); the current difficulty of crossing the road, and talked about the strategic importance of the connections to St Kilda Rd and the city, and to Caulfield and the Djerring trail.
    The locals shared their experiences of the road. The kid who needed to get to school; the young mum who didn't dare ride on this road at all; and the older lady who had given up riding altogether, due to the unsafe conditions. There was also a lot of hope for the future: for more sustainable transport; for an inclusive street that supports all users.
    One of the kids summed it up nicely: let's make the choice that makes the world better.
    #cycling #melbourne #naarm #SafeInkerman #BikeLanes @fedibikes @danielbowen

  6. Make your voice heard on the proposal to improve Inkerman St, East St Kilda. We like Option A for the protected bike lanes, more trees, and extra safe crossings for people walking. Please fill in the survey here: haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.go The consultation closes on 7th December #cycling #SafeInkerman #melbourne #naarm #BikeLanes

  7. Make your voice heard on the proposal to improve Inkerman St, East St Kilda. We like Option A for the protected bike lanes, more trees, and extra safe crossings for people walking. Please fill in the survey here: haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.go The consultation closes on 7th December #cycling #SafeInkerman #melbourne #naarm #BikeLanes

  8. Make your voice heard on the proposal to improve Inkerman St, East St Kilda. We like Option A for the protected bike lanes, more trees, and extra safe crossings for people walking. Please fill in the survey here: haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.go The consultation closes on 7th December #cycling #SafeInkerman #melbourne #naarm #BikeLanes

  9. Make your voice heard on the proposal to improve Inkerman St, East St Kilda. We like Option A for the protected bike lanes, more trees, and extra safe crossings for people walking. Please fill in the survey here: haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.go The consultation closes on 7th December #cycling #SafeInkerman #melbourne #naarm #BikeLanes

  10. Make your voice heard on the proposal to improve Inkerman St, East St Kilda. We like Option A for the protected bike lanes, more trees, and extra safe crossings for people walking. Please fill in the survey here: haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.go The consultation closes on 7th December #cycling #SafeInkerman #melbourne #naarm #BikeLanes

  11. Hear hear! SimonB's comment on the Bike Spot survey at Inkerman St "No separated lanes and a high volume of traffic make this uncomfortable to navigate. It would be great to see CoPP deliver a protected lane here as promised in the transport strategy." You can ask for a protected bike lane by supporting Option A here: haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.go Survey closes 7 December. #cycling #melbourne #SafeInkerman #BikeSpot #BikeLane

  12. Hear hear! SimonB's comment on the Bike Spot survey at Inkerman St "No separated lanes and a high volume of traffic make this uncomfortable to navigate. It would be great to see CoPP deliver a protected lane here as promised in the transport strategy." You can ask for a protected bike lane by supporting Option A here: haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.go Survey closes 7 December. #cycling #melbourne #SafeInkerman #BikeSpot #BikeLane

  13. Hear hear! SimonB's comment on the Bike Spot survey at Inkerman St "No separated lanes and a high volume of traffic make this uncomfortable to navigate. It would be great to see CoPP deliver a protected lane here as promised in the transport strategy." You can ask for a protected bike lane by supporting Option A here: haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.go Survey closes 7 December. #cycling #melbourne #SafeInkerman #BikeSpot #BikeLane

  14. Hear hear! SimonB's comment on the Bike Spot survey at Inkerman St "No separated lanes and a high volume of traffic make this uncomfortable to navigate. It would be great to see CoPP deliver a protected lane here as promised in the transport strategy." You can ask for a protected bike lane by supporting Option A here: haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.go Survey closes 7 December. #cycling #melbourne #SafeInkerman #BikeSpot #BikeLane

  15. Hear hear! SimonB's comment on the Bike Spot survey at Inkerman St "No separated lanes and a high volume of traffic make this uncomfortable to navigate. It would be great to see CoPP deliver a protected lane here as promised in the transport strategy." You can ask for a protected bike lane by supporting Option A here: haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.go Survey closes 7 December. #cycling #melbourne #SafeInkerman #BikeSpot #BikeLane

  16. @reshmi Yes, I think that's Phil's point here. Currently the bike lane is just painted. There was recently a proposal for installing protected bike lanes here--- protected by a concrete curb, with the parking moved inwards, and removal of a lane parking. Bizarrely the council did not support it!
    There is currently another proposal for a protected bike lane over in Inkerman St in front of this council--- let's hope that they get up to speed on the research you mention and start supporting active transport
    (You can support the proposal here: haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.go) #cycling #melbourne #SafeInkerman

  17. @reshmi Yes, I think that's Phil's point here. Currently the bike lane is just painted. There was recently a proposal for installing protected bike lanes here--- protected by a concrete curb, with the parking moved inwards, and removal of a lane parking. Bizarrely the council did not support it!
    There is currently another proposal for a protected bike lane over in Inkerman St in front of this council--- let's hope that they get up to speed on the research you mention and start supporting active transport
    (You can support the proposal here: haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.go) #cycling #melbourne #SafeInkerman

  18. @reshmi Yes, I think that's Phil's point here. Currently the bike lane is just painted. There was recently a proposal for installing protected bike lanes here--- protected by a concrete curb, with the parking moved inwards, and removal of a lane parking. Bizarrely the council did not support it!
    There is currently another proposal for a protected bike lane over in Inkerman St in front of this council--- let's hope that they get up to speed on the research you mention and start supporting active transport
    (You can support the proposal here: haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.go) #cycling #melbourne #SafeInkerman

  19. Comment from F*book: "I chose OPTION A. I go to the PCYC GYM most days at 179 Inkerman St. I cycle everywhere in St Kilda.
    When cycling along Chapel St, I turn left at the traffic lights into Inkerman St and because the "painted cycle lane" does not start re-commence until further along the way I am always glad to reach the safety of the "faded painted cycle lane"
    I choose OPTION A for my well being from the threat of cars v cyclist."
    #SafeInkerman #cycling #melbourne #BikeLanes Please make a comment in the consultation too: ppbug.org/current

  20. Comment from F*book: "I chose OPTION A. I go to the PCYC GYM most days at 179 Inkerman St. I cycle everywhere in St Kilda.
    When cycling along Chapel St, I turn left at the traffic lights into Inkerman St and because the "painted cycle lane" does not start re-commence until further along the way I am always glad to reach the safety of the "faded painted cycle lane"
    I choose OPTION A for my well being from the threat of cars v cyclist."
    #SafeInkerman #cycling #melbourne #BikeLanes Please make a comment in the consultation too: ppbug.org/current

  21. Comment from F*book: "I chose OPTION A. I go to the PCYC GYM most days at 179 Inkerman St. I cycle everywhere in St Kilda.
    When cycling along Chapel St, I turn left at the traffic lights into Inkerman St and because the "painted cycle lane" does not start re-commence until further along the way I am always glad to reach the safety of the "faded painted cycle lane"
    I choose OPTION A for my well being from the threat of cars v cyclist."
    #SafeInkerman #cycling #melbourne #BikeLanes Please make a comment in the consultation too: ppbug.org/current

  22. Comment from F*book: "I chose OPTION A. I go to the PCYC GYM most days at 179 Inkerman St. I cycle everywhere in St Kilda.
    When cycling along Chapel St, I turn left at the traffic lights into Inkerman St and because the "painted cycle lane" does not start re-commence until further along the way I am always glad to reach the safety of the "faded painted cycle lane"
    I choose OPTION A for my well being from the threat of cars v cyclist."
    #SafeInkerman #cycling #melbourne #BikeLanes Please make a comment in the consultation too: ppbug.org/current

  23. City of Port Phillip councillor: “You can’t ride your bike and bring home your groceries. You can’t take your kids to their dance classes, or bring parcels home, or use the bike if you’re elderly, disabled or infirm." East St Kilda mum: "please tell that councillor I do all my shopping, kinder pick ups and swimming lessons on my bike. And my friends would do it too if they weren’t so afraid of cars 🤦🏻‍♀️"
    Ask for Option A on the #SafeInkerman consultation: ppbug.org/current
    #BikeLane #melbourne #cycling

  24. City of Port Phillip councillor: “You can’t ride your bike and bring home your groceries. You can’t take your kids to their dance classes, or bring parcels home, or use the bike if you’re elderly, disabled or infirm." East St Kilda mum: "please tell that councillor I do all my shopping, kinder pick ups and swimming lessons on my bike. And my friends would do it too if they weren’t so afraid of cars 🤦🏻‍♀️"
    Ask for #SafeInkerman Option A on the consultation: ppbug.org/current
    #BikeLane #melbourne #cycling

  25. City of Port Phillip councillor: “You can’t ride your bike and bring home your groceries. You can’t take your kids to their dance classes, or bring parcels home, or use the bike if you’re elderly, disabled or infirm." East St Kilda mum: "please tell that councillor I do all my shopping, kinder pick ups and swimming lessons on my bike. And my friends would do it too if they weren’t so afraid of cars 🤦🏻‍♀️"
    Ask for #SafeInkerman Option A on the consultation: ppbug.org/current
    #BikeLane #melbourne #cycling

  26. City of Port Phillip councillor: “You can’t ride your bike and bring home your groceries. You can’t take your kids to their dance classes, or bring parcels home, or use the bike if you’re elderly, disabled or infirm." East St Kilda mum: "please tell that councillor I do all my shopping, kinder pick ups and swimming lessons on my bike. And my friends would do it too if they weren’t so afraid of cars 🤦🏻‍♀️"
    Ask for Option A on the #SafeInkerman consultation: ppbug.org/current
    #BikeLane #melbourne #cycling

  27. City of Port Phillip councillor: “You can’t ride your bike and bring home your groceries. You can’t take your kids to their dance classes, or bring parcels home, or use the bike if you’re elderly, disabled or infirm." East St Kilda mum: "please tell that councillor I do all my shopping, kinder pick ups and swimming lessons on my bike. And my friends would do it too if they weren’t so afraid of cars 🤦🏻‍♀️"
    Ask for Option A on the #SafeInkerman consultation: ppbug.org/current
    #BikeLane #melbourne #cycling

  28. Do you ride with parcels, with groceries, to drop your kids off, or while being elderly, infirm or disabled? Your City of Port Phillip councillors might not know that you even exist--- they claimed none of these things were possible! Please help educate them--- send us an action photo, or tag us in on social media. #cycling #melbourne #naarm #CityOfPortPhillip #StKilda #SafeInkerman

  29. Do you ride with parcels, with groceries, to drop your kids off, or while being elderly, infirm or disabled? Your City of Port Phillip councillors might not know that you even exist--- they claimed none of these things were possible! Please help educate them--- send us an action photo, or tag us in on social media. #cycling #melbourne #naarm #CityOfPortPhillip #StKilda #SafeInkerman

  30. Do you ride with parcels, with groceries, to drop your kids off, or while being elderly, infirm or disabled? Your City of Port Phillip councillors might not know that you even exist--- they claimed none of these things were possible! Please help educate them--- send us an action photo, or tag us in on social media. #cycling #melbourne #naarm #CityOfPortPhillip #StKilda #SafeInkerman

  31. Do you ride with parcels, with groceries, to drop your kids off, or while being elderly, infirm or disabled? Your City of Port Phillip councillors might not know that you even exist--- they claimed none of these things were possible! Please help educate them--- send us an action photo, or tag us in on social media. #cycling #melbourne #naarm #CityOfPortPhillip #StKilda #SafeInkerman

  32. Do you ride with parcels, with groceries, to drop your kids off, or while being elderly, infirm or disabled? Your City of Port Phillip councillors might not know that you even exist--- they claimed none of these things were possible! Please help educate them--- send us an action photo, or tag us in on social media. #cycling #melbourne #naarm #CityOfPortPhillip #StKilda #SafeInkerman

  33. Do you travel on Inkerman St? Or are you hoping that the City of Port Phillip will take effective, local action on climate change?
    70% of locals say that they'd consider cycling if there were safe cycle lanes. Ask for protected bike lanes on Inkerman by filling in this survey.
    haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.go
    #cycling #melbourne #CoPP #naarm #BikeLanes #ClimateChange #urbanism #SafeInkerman