Boroondara Bicycle Users Group (BUG), in partnership with neighboring community groups and Bicycle Network, is seeking firm commitments from all candidates in the 2026 Victorian State Election to fund and deliver critical active transport infrastructure. With Melbourne’s east continuing to grow, investing in high-quality, separated cycling corridors is essential to relieve traffic congestion, reduce transport […]
The Department of Transport has revised their updates on transport regulations to allow riders to continue to take standards-compliant e-bikes on trains. Boroondara BUG is very happy with this outcome. The new rules take effect on 21 December. Note that all converted e-bikes will be banned from all trains in Victoria on this date. You […]
Have your say to help improve and finalise the design of the final stage of the North East Link. The designs include: You can submit your feedback via the Victorian Government consultation page – the consultation closes Sunday 16 November Please also send a copy of your submission to the City of Boroondara at boroondara@boroondara.vic.gov.au Some […]
Research from RMIT shows that a car travelling 50km/h has about a one-in-10 chance of surviving, while at 30km/h it is a nine-in-10 chance Reducing residential speed limits from 50km/h to 30 km/h would protect cyclists from danger and make riding less stressful while not causing traffic delays for cars, according to new research. Researchers […]
Boroondara launched the new Greenways plan for a network of paths to enhance connectivity between parks, schools and key destinations – making it safer for residents to move around, stay active, drive less and enjoy the local environment. The plan will also improve biodiversity along the Greenways network with more trees and plantings to create […]
The Victorian Government has prepared draft plans for activity centres in Hawthorn, Glenferrie, Auburn and Kew Junction. Safe active transport infrastructure for walking and cycling is needed to provide access to and between these activity centres. Feedback and reports from Community Reference Groups (CRG) consultations for each of these locations are available [here]. Published feedback […]
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Electrify your life! Expo 2025
Boroondara BUG has a stall at this free family-friendly event showcasing EVs, e-bikes, induction cooking, solar, and heat pumps. We will have Travelsmart apps available and information on local cycling opportunities and initiatives including the Hawthorn to Box Hill Trail, the Kew Railway Line Trail and e-Bikes Details: 12 October 2025 10am – 4pm, Hawthorn Arts Centre […]
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Proposed e-bikes ban on trains
Stop proposed e-bike ban on trains
The new Abercrombie St crossing of the Anniversary/ Outer Circle Trail is up and running. The City of Boroondara completed these works in just two weeks during the school holidays! There has been lots of people out walking and riding bikes utilising this improved crossing.
Yarra and Boroondara need a new river crossing! The Critical Mass Melbourne monthly ride will visit Boroondara for the first time on Friday 28 March. Meet: 5.30pm, Friday 28 March 2025, State Library, Swanston Street, CBD Critical Mass organises rides that aim to raise awareness about cycling as a viable form of transportation and to […]