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Entries from February 10th, 2010

The Age: Bay parking ban pumps cyclists, deflates residents

February 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Advocacy, Beach Road News

The Age: Bay parking ban pumps cyclists, deflates residents
Each weekend, an estimated 9100 cyclists don their Lycra and ride the city’s most popular – and controversial – recreational bike route, along Beach Road and around Port Phillip Bay.

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Beach Rd parking ban gets green light

February 9th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Advocacy, Beach Road News

Mordialloc Chelsea Leader: Beach Rd parking ban gets green light
Parking will be banned along Beach Rd from 6-10am weekends after Kingston Council’s decision approved a plan to clear the way for cyclists. The 12-month trial, likely to begin within a month, will see motorists stopped from parking between 6-10am on Saturdays and Sundays.

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ABC Radio National: Background Briefing – On road cycling

February 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Advocacy

ABC Radio National: Background Briefing – On road cycling (31 January 2010)
Image of Marcel courtesy of ABC Background Briefing
With a dramatic increase in cycling, comes a plethora of new safety issues on the roads. Doctors, politicians, planners and cyclists agree it will mean changing the way we design, govern and use our roads. Reporter Diane [...]

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Marcel interviewed on 3CR about Beach Road issues

February 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Advocacy, Beach Road News, Uncategorized

On 18 January 2010, Marcel was interviewed on Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio on 3CR about cycling issues south of the Yarra, his work as a paramedic along Beach Road, the ongoing clearway campaign with local councils and his long term involvement with road cycling advocacy.

Listen to the entire YarraBUG Radio program (Duration 29:29 min, [...]

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