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Beach Road Clearway Campaign

December 18th, 2007 · No Comments · Advocacy

Media Release: Beach Road Cyclists Demand Immediate Action On Weekend Clearways (October 6th, 2008)

For the past six years Beach Road Cyclist (BRC) has been at the forefront of voicing the safety concerns of on-road cyclists – particularly those relating to Beach Road in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs. As all road riders know, safety is [...]

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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)
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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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