#sydneyroad — Public Fediverse posts

@jessta I agree, installing accessible tram stops in Sydney Road is necessary and overdue. The ideal time is when designing and building protected cycling lanes, because this leads to an integrated and safe solution.

Looking at the proposed "detour cycling routes" offered as alternatives in 2028 during the temporary shutdown of Upfield bike path, it appears that the government is trying to make the best of a bad situation.

Those "best" solutions are awful for usability, speed, connections, not to mention the amenity of residential streets. I agree with Bicycle Network chief executive, Alison McCormack. I don't foresee a high rate of adoption. And, arguably, that's bad for everyone.

The argument from conservatives that they don't want to remove a few car parks to save the lives of cyclists because "it's bad for business" is untrue. It's been proven by research time and time again in many places around the world. The demand that the government "listen to all stakeholders" fails to recognise that we've been through all this before, and yes they had their opinions heard last time around. It's just a time-wasting distraction, and the longer we wait, the more cyclists are going to get injured or killed by people driving cars dangerously.

The obvious and intelligent option is for the government pulls their finger out and gets to work quickly to build protected bike lanes on Sydney Road

#Melbourne #Cycling #CriticalMass #AusPol #VicPol #SydneyRoad

@timrichards
Parallel parking often is the cause of holding up traffic and trams on #SydneyRoad in #Coburg and #Brunswick. There are thousands of car parks in off street car parking close to Sydney Rd. Victorian State Government is dragging its heels in removing parking, implementing protected bike lanes, accessible tram stops and enlarging footpath space for pedestrians, cafes, and street vegetation making a more liveable, enjoyable shopping environment..
#ActiveTransport #Liveability #accessibleTrams

Today we are supporting provision of accessible tram stops on Sydney Road before Brunswick SkyRail construction starts.
These really nice people turned up to do a banner and placard workshop in the Square opposite Brunswick Town Hall. We decided to do a selfie in support.🐶 🐶

Launch of Transport Equity week starts 1pm Sunday 17 September, meet Wilson Ave/Sydney Road, Brunswick.

#DogsOfMastodon
#ChihuahuasOnBikes
#SydneyRoad
#AccessibleTramStops
#PublicTransport
#TransportEquity
#DisabilityAccess
#PublicTransport

@liveable_melb
Yeah first two photos are on Sydney Road, not a tree in sight, the second two are on Royal Parade, magnificent tree lined boulevarde. #SydneyRoad needs accessible tram stops, protected bike lanes for safe #cycling, wider footpaths to walk, and trees, canopy trees to soak up pollution and express oxygen and cool the street during summer #urbanheat.. Ideally it should be done before #UpfieldBikePath closed due to Brunswick #LevelCrossingRemoval