mastodon 4.7.2Merri-bek Bug (Bicycle User Group) is a community of residents advocating for safer cycling in Merri-bek, sharing rides and spreading the joy.
We were once known as Moreland BUG.
#cycling #urbanism #roadsafety #activetransport #activekids #Ride2work #Ride2school
So many people have asked, happy to report that @takvera@c.im beloved @JulietAndJones@aus.social 'chihuahuas for climate action', have found a loving home after his untimely death last week. #JohnEnglart #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction
John Englart's family are inviting everyone who knew John to celebrate his life - Monday July 28, 12 noon to 4pm at St Mark's Church Hall in Fawkner.
#JohnEnglart #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction
Merri-bek Council is looking for feedback on Albert Street, Brunswick. What would make it work better for people on foot & bikes; trees, modal filters, easier crossings at big roads, protected bike lanes, pedestrian crossings? https://conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/albert-street-improvements
Use the Upfield corridor through Coburg? Make sure you give your feedback on the proposed changes to Batman Avenue, just south of Batman Station. Ckick on the link to have your say! https://conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/batman-shared-zones
Come along to Fawkner Festa and get your bike looked over and spruced up! Our volunteers are doing FREE bike checks! We'll also have lots of local information on riding in Fawkner and our FREE badges to give away. Come and say hi! #fawknerfesta #fawkner https://www.facebook.com/share/1DyNuCYfsY/
Why are vehicles in Australia getting bigger? And what can we do about it? Smaller road lanes and smaller car parking spaces while tweaking tax breaks that incentivise buying bigger vehicles are just a couple of suggestions. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/mar/23/tax-perks-driving-surge-in-number-of-suvs-and-larger-vehicles-on-australian-roads-experts-say
The RACV are inviting cyclists to take part in a survey to help identify potential safety issues on Melbourne's Roads.
"it’s not just drivers we’re hoping to hear from. We want to be a voice for everyone including pedestrians, bike riders and public transport users. This is your chance to speak up and be heard." https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/news/my-melbourne-road-survey.html?fbclid=IwAR1OtruS-ndslQdVUm9WgZvuwL_1Gm-rXwydQIxdnhxbNFkMWeXoxs3ZsSY
C'est de la bombe bébé!
Follow the link to discover Bryan's love story:
https://youtu.be/WC7TvsQXahU?si=2L4F2zeqPRSlEIO1
Online on Wednesday evening, a seminar on cycling and public health Dr Sandro Demaio CEO of VicHealth and Marianne Weinreich, Chair and co-founder of the Cycling Embassy of Denmark.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8816715782291/WN_FmSYkgDyRT6DxzPbl96VIw?t=1677571022627
Once again a section of the Upfield shared path will be closed. This will be on Ararat Avenue this coming weekend, starting at 7am Saturday 25th. It is expected works will take two days. Traffic management should be in place to manage riders through the works. You may be required to dismount from your bicycle and walk for a short stretch. If you are someone who has trouble walking or pushing their bicycle then please let us know. #coburgnorth #upfieldsharedpath #activemerri-bek
Brunswick Resident's Network have prepared a submission to
Merribek Council on opportunities for Sydney Road with the
Level Crossings removal project coming up in Brunswick. You can read about it in Brunswick Voice: https://brunswickvoice.com.au/be-bold-on-sydney-road-urges-residents-network/ #activetransport #SydneyRoad #betterbybike #activemerribek
A FREE webinar: Transport Emissions in Australia: The challenges and opportunities in meeting our targets: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/95662e45-06e9-44d0-95f0-fd2768518a26@2726725e-2304-47e4-9e5f-d16c70449707
Its Fix Your Own Bike Day at the Bike Shed! Get on their tools, with the help and support of their volunteers and staff and learn a new skill while making your rusty old bike purr like a pussy cat! https://thebikeshed.org.au/fix-your-own-bike/
Have you given Merri-bek City Council your feedback about what you'd like them to advocate to the LXRP about on the Brunswick elevated rail project? You can drop a pin on the interactive map with the good, the bad and any bright ideas you have! https://conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/brunswick-level-crossing-removals
Local Brunswick resident Paula Hanasz was a guest on the @yarrabike@toot.bike Radio Show and talked about the issues and opportunities raised by the Brunswick Level Crossings project for families like hers who get around by bike. https://www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/episode/brunswick-skyrail-resident-paula-hanasz #activetransport #levelcrossingsremoval #BrunwickSkyrail #activemerribek #betterbybike