Yep. Metro Tunnel good. But the rail network (and the broader public transport network) can't reach its full potential while the buses, which in many areas is the only PT service, are so poor.

The Melbourne Metro Tunnel opens today. Congratulations! Now can we start caring about the buses? www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

Would you like to see less rat-running through Collingwood? If you live in the neighbourhood, some locals are inviting you to sign this open letter (it's not run by Streets Alive Yarra). Check it out: nicer-collingwood.my.canva.site

No difference here

Last night's #CriticalMass in Melbourne was a very fun ride around the CBD. We went along streets I've never been before, and the rain stayed away until we finished the ride at Town Hall. No photos this time as I stayed at the back of the bunch to keep tailgaiters away from other riders.

See you at Critical Mass 30th anniversary ride. 5:30pm today, State Library.

Au Co2 emissions dropping everywhere except for transport. Let's subsidise SUVs, don't include them in fleet fuel economy rules and don't require them to meet passenger car safety standards. bsky.app/profile/mich...

Parking spaces turned to higher value. @streetsaliveyarra.bsky.social says rent out parking with an app. Which is better? Or a combination?

Car-dependent suburban sprawl is the most publicly expensive, publicly subsidized, and publicly consequential form of human habitation in human history. #SuburbanSprawl #CarDependency

We can dream

@werideaust.bsky.social "Cycling community celebrates reinstatement of e-bike standard" mailchi.mp/weride/cycli...

Whatever else, be sure not to mention active transport.

CRITICAL MASS 30 is next week! Which one of these retro designs do you prefer? Blue, green, sort of ochre or red? 🤔 💡Want to help promote the ride? Download, print, cut & tape up on your fave traffic light signal pole, workplace etc drive.google.com/file/d/1t_9U... criticalmass.melbourne

“Automobile industry analysts say that manufacturers are attracted to high profit margins from SUVs: they can make more money from SUVs even tho they make fewer vehicles.” "If ranked among countries, the global fleet of SUVs would be the world's 5th largest emitter of CO2…” We all pay the costs.

(Your regular reminder that Vic Labor went to the 2014 election with a cheaper simpler smaller project to address truck movements in the inner west, one that would not have resulted in generation of lots of car trips to the CBD, as the West Gate Tunnel is likely to.) #Melbourne

Moreover, these hideous monstrosities do not meet passenger car safety standards.

You should build bike lanes for people who are not currently biking and build housing for people who don't currently live in your neighborhood.

If city data is similar to country data, this helps a lot to explain why AU remains so car based. Density is too low for transit and cycling to be viable. www.nationmaster.com/country-info...

Currently the 2 way shared path enters no man's land at the level crossing. I thought it would be impossible to make that any worse.

Why "equality" isn't appropriate nor fair on the roads: theconversation.com/cyclists-may...

No Level Crossing Removal Authority, I will not be using this lane to turn right near the Maddox Road. #PaintIsNotInfrastructure. 🙄🤦‍♀️ Of course there won't be road rage or cyclists hit.

Great @yarrabike.bsky.social radio episode on @3crmelbourne.bsky.social. Shows how important the Streets People Love campaign is. Pushing for livable streets that include bike infrastructure is going to get more general support than solely pushing bikes. Also probably gets more pleasant bike routes.

A new 'left turn hold' at the start of the traffic signal phase to protect the busy bicycle movement towards Melbourne CBD on Rathdowne Street at Victoria Street.

New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast with Val & @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social: How do you measure Healthy Streets? Talking to James Laing active transport specialist with Stantec and twenty years experience in the UK and with the City of London + news & events www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

And not just more housing. Density makes cycling and PT more convenient than driving. Also simple arithmetic: double the density means twice the catchment per service.

This is a good article, worth reading. Gigantic SUVs are a public health threat. Why don’t we treat them like one? The anti-smoking playbook is worth studying and learning from, and is completely applicable to oversized cars. Via @davidzipper.bsky.social in @vox.com #CarBloat

I shall place this sign upon every gate to the city.

Man charged after Carlton hit and run. Missing: culpable driving. www.police.vic.gov.au/man-charged-...

Had to replace the Carolyn Rawlins' ghost bike. If you have a spare, strong lock, please DM.

You don’t realize how controversial transportation is until you mention parking and bicycle helmets.

Electric cars are for saving the car industry, not the planet. michaelwest.com.au/carbon-credi...

Note the smooth paving for cars, and the eroded desire line for people.

Want to trigger suburban Kevins and Karens? When they complain that gum trees have no place in suburbia (after the weekend storm), agree and say "yes, single dwelling lots in gum tree habitat shouldn't exist".

I'm from ##MelbsWest and I think this is a total blot on the landscape. Encouraging more car use never ends well and this will clog up within a short time. And we still have poor public transport options.

Comhghairdeas ó chroí lenár Uachtarán tofa Catherine Connolly! Congratulations to our newly elected utility cycling President elect, Catherine Connolly. #áras25

Given they're promoting the Wurundjeri Way extension as a route to avoid driving along King Street, now would be a great time to reprogram the traffic lights to give a better run for the more important modes on King Street: trams and pedestrians that cross it. #Melbourne

Doing your bit for the environment by riding a bike? See it all wiped out by new coal mines. Australia exports more coal than any other country. FIVE YEARS of #DadvsAdani chuffed.org/project/lege...

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

I heard that someone in authority had fixed the Federation Trail. Yeah NAH! Seems like they're pumping water from one side to the other 🤦‍♀️

Critical Mass 31st October is Will Richter Memorial Ride

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

Plans for Kerford Rd have been obtained under FOI, and it looks beautiful www.ppbug.org/bug-blog/202...

Queen Vic Market is not bike friendly and needs to be better. @cityofmelbourne survey: docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...

This is not true. Reckless driving in an F150 is much more dangerous than reckless driving in a small car. I don't think I'll ever get used to the idea that it is good journalism to repeat such bullshit without any effort at qualification. "He falsely claimed" would have fit a word count.

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

E-gate elevated bike path now open: www.instagram.com/reel/DP4moSv...

Cardiff To Be First UK City To Introduce Extra Parking Fees For SUVs www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...

It's a bit different here.

Once again, for those up the back: techxplore.com/news/2025-10...

Imagine getting hit by the bill and the ambulance