Are there improvements that you would like to see along the Gardiners Creek Trail in Boroondara? You can have your say by participating as part of the Draft Gardiners Creek (KooyongKoot) Masterplan public consultation via the link below. https://engage.boroondara.vic.gov.au/gardiners-creek-master-plan Consultation is open until 28 June 2022. Complete the survey above or join one of the […]
Category: Bike Path
News and information relating to bike paths
Boroondara BUG, Whitehorse Active Transport Advocacy Group, Metro East BUG and Rides Electric commend Dr Monique Ryan for her call on the Morrison government to commit to fund the Box Hill to Hawthorn cycling and walking path. Dr Ryan has committed to securing funding for the Box Hill to Hawthorn shared path as one of […]
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RACV urging get on bikes
When the car lobby call for federal funding of cycling infrastructure, let’s hope they listen, particularly with projects such as the Hawthorn to Box Hill Trail. RACV has joined forces with the AAA and is urging the Federal Government to get on their bikes and fund cycling infrastructure to encourage further take-up of cycling. Bicycle […]
Have your say on a proposal to connect the two trails via Atkinson Street, Oakleigh. Gardiners Creek Trail connects with the Scotchmans Creek trail at the very south of Boroondara. If you’d like to find out more about the proposed safe cycling link south to the Djerring Trail (Skyrail trail) in Oakleigh visit the City […]
There is room on existing railway bridges for a bike path. It’s disappointing that we only get strategies, not safe and efficient cycling infrastructure. The Hawthorn to Box Hill trail is 25 years overdue. City of Boroondara, Bicycle Network & Department of Transport and Dr Monique Ryan support this route. https://www.facebook.com/hawthornboxhilltrail/
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Boroondara Bike Strategy
We now have a draft Boroondara Bike Strategy to provide feedback on – Boroondara Bike Strategy and the Implementation plans for 2022 and 2023. We have until 28 February 2022 to provide feedback via Engage Boroondara.
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Farm Road link update
The Farm Road link is one step closer, it will provide safe access between Alphington and the Darebin Creek trail. The necessary planning scheme amendment was unanimously supported at Council on Monday 25 January. City of Yarra Councillors unanimously supported the Farm Road link to the Darebin Creek trail. Councillors have been expressing support for […]
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Glenferrie Road underpass
Glenferrie Road will be closed whilst strengthening works are completed on the bridge (over the Gardiners Creek Trail) From 10pm Friday, 21 January, to 5am Saturday, 29 January, Glenferrie Road in Kooyong will be closed between Toorak Road and Riversdale Road for essential bridge upgrade and tram track renewal works. The Gardiners Creek Trail under […]
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Riverwalk path reopened
Riverwalk path from Walmer Street bridge to Flockhart St in Richmond has reopened after a long closure. Combined with quiet back streets it can provide an alternative route to Gipps St. Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio on 3CR Yarra City Council City of Boroondara
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New ramp for Gipps Street
Last night Yarra Council approved the permit for a new accessible ramp to be constructed at the Gipps Street end of the Yarra River Capital City Trail! The proposal included the planting of 100 native trees and thousands of native plants appropriate to the banks of the Yarra as well as extensive weed removal in […]